The FTC is looking at fixing appliance repair, but it needs to go beyond manuals
Firmware access and parts are also needed for a real repair push. Enlarge / The circuitry that's increasingly inside every modern appliance adds another layer of complexity to fixing the things you own. (credit: Getty Images).....»»
Thread border router fix should improve smart home networking
The Thread Group will be fixing one of the largest adoption issues of Matter as a smart home standard, by making Thread border routers work nicely as one larger network.Eve Motion, a Thread-enabled deviceOne of the problems with using Thread in a sma.....»»
iFixit release Pixel 8 repair kits
Google makes good on its promises to support the Pixel 8 with this new partnership from iFixit. Find out more about the parts and kits here. The post iFixit release Pixel 8 repair kits appeared first on Phandroid. Google has taken a notewo.....»»
You can now repair your Google Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 at home
Google Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro are now repairable at home with components and tools available through iFixit.....»»
Google Pixel 8"s camera repair parts as expensive as iPhone"s
Google and repair outfit iFixit are selling genuine parts for the Google Pixel Pro 8, but the cost of the camera module is quite expensive, roughly the same ballpark as its Apple-based iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro rivals.Google Pixel 8 Pro and Pix.....»»
Fixing the Pixel 8 will cost more than the Pixel 7
It appears that fixing and getting replacement parts of the Pixel 8 will cost more than its predecessor. The post Fixing the Pixel 8 will cost more than the Pixel 7 appeared first on Phandroid. The Google Pixel 8 is one of the best smartph.....»»
Galaxy Z Flip 5, Z Fold 5, and More Added to Samsung’s Self-Repair Menu
Samsung’s self-repair program, the one that launched early last year, is expanding. Not only is it getting new devices on the menu, like the company’s latest foldables, but it’s also growing into a whopping 30 new countries across t.....»»
Multiple Chat GPT instances combine to figure out chemistry
"Coscientist" AI checks references, reads hardware manuals, and sets up reactions. Enlarge / The lab's empty because everyone's relaxing in the park while the AI does their work. (credit: Fei Yang) Despite rapid advances.....»»
Samsung expands repair program to more devices, now in 43 countries
Samsung's current S-series flagship and foldable phones are getting parts. Enlarge / The Galaxy Z Fold5 and Flip5, being carefully taken apart. (credit: Samsung) Samsung says it's doing a big expansion to its self-repai.....»»
Samsung’s Self-Repair Program Now Includes its Foldables
Samsung adds that more devices will be included in the program, such as the Galaxy S23 series. The post Samsung’s Self-Repair Program Now Includes its Foldables appeared first on Phandroid. A while back, Samsung introduced its Self-R.....»»
NVIDIA’s RTX 4090 Might be Prone to Cracking, Report Shows
The issue was described as "impractical to repair." The post NVIDIA’s RTX 4090 Might be Prone to Cracking, Report Shows appeared first on Phandroid. Desktop computer parts aren’t exactly cheap – for a lot of enthusiasts o.....»»
Great, now GPUs are cracking
A whopping 19 Nvidia RTX 4090 graphics cards were just sent in for repair, and most of them couldn't be fixed. Is this another issue with Nvidia's top GPU?.....»»
This “smoking gun” killed the McDonald’s ice cream hackers’ startup
Three-year-old email shows evidence of plot to undermine repair business. Enlarge (credit: lovelypeace via Getty) A little over three years have passed since McDonald's sent out an email to thousands of its restaurant ow.....»»
You can now access Apple’s official diagnostics tool online for DIY repairs
Parts pairing still irks right-to-repair activists, though. Enlarge / The iPhone 15 is part of Apple's self-repair program now. (credit: Samuel Axon) Apple today expanded the Self Service Repair program it launched in A.....»»
Apple beefs up Self Service Repair with new diagnostic, extended to iPhone 15 & M2 Mac
In what may be the largest expansion of Apple's Self Service Repair program yet, the company has expanded device support to the iPhone 15 and M2 Apple Silicon, and is launching a new tool to help users diagnose and repair their devices.An Apple repai.....»»
Apple Moves to Shut Down Beeper Mini, Issues Statement
Beeper Mini has issued a statement saying that it's continuing work on fixing the outage. The post Apple Moves to Shut Down Beeper Mini, Issues Statement appeared first on Phandroid. Following the early demise of Nothing and Sunbird’.....»»
Not all Pixel phones will get the new Repair Mode feature
As part of the upcoming Pixel Feature Drop, Google is introducing a new Repair Mode to eligible Pixel handsets, but not all Pixel phones have made the cut. The post Not all Pixel phones will get the new Repair Mode feature appeared first on Phandroid.....»»
Bosch, the world"s largest auto parts supplier, is moving into auto repair
The German company has rolled out a marketing push that aims to convince the owners of independent repair shops with at least 5 bays to morph their businesses into a Bosch Auto Service facility......»»
Engineering customizable bio-adhesives for personalized medical repair
Traditional medical adhesives used in surgical applications often have limited bio-absorbability, high toxicity and a lack of customizability, leading to suboptimal surgical outcomes. Recent advances in synthetic biology offer a promising alternative.....»»
Best appliance package deals: LG, Samsung, KitchenAid, and more
If you're shopping for appliance sales, navigating the available bargains can be overwhelming if you don't have a system. That's where we come in......»»
Two methods for demonstrating how photolyase isolates use light to repair damaged DNA
Two teams of bio-researchers have developed similar processes for demonstrating how photolyase isolates use light to repair damaged DNA. In their papers, both published in the journal Science, the two groups outline their stop-motion-animation-type p.....»»