The Right to Repair Should be Protected by Law
The U.S. Congress needs to uphold the freedom to repair electronic devices -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com.....»»
The reincarnation of totaled Teslas—in Ukraine
Cars deemed unfixable in North America are resurrected in Eastern Europe. Enlarge / This Tesla was judged too damaged to repair and sent to a junkyard. (credit: Courtesy of Max) This summer, a Vancouver car mechanic name.....»»
Prioritizing land to avoid species loss could reduce species extinction risk twice as efficiently
Amid an alarming surge in global habitat destruction and species extinction, new research by an international team of scientists proposes a new global approach to choosing protected lands that could reduce species extinction risk twice as efficiently.....»»
Parts pairing looks set to be Apple’s next right to repair battle
Apple may have made a U-turn on the right to repair, but the battle is far from over. The growing practice of parts pairing – something which has been increasingly adopted by the iPhone maker – is coming under increasing fire. Requiring compon.....»»
We demand our Right to Repair, iFixit tells FTC
Repair outfit iFixit and the Public Interest Research Group have asked the FTC to introduce new Right to Repair rules that could make it easier for device owners to fix broken hardware themselves.Fixing an iPhoneiFixit and PIRG submitted a petition t.....»»
Caribbean island of Dominica creates world"s first marine protected area for endangered sperm whale
The tiny Caribbean island of Dominica is creating the world's first marine protected area for one of earth's largest animals: the endangered sperm whale......»»
Apple"s iPhone parts pairing is making the company billions
The New York Times says that iPhone include code to identify when repair components are bought from Apple — and to intentionally fail if alternatives are used.An Apple repair toolkitApple famously used to object to all "right to repair" moves to ma.....»»
Onboard diagnostic standardization wasn"t always guaranteed
Onboard diagnostic tools have become central to the push for more efficient combustion engine vehicles and speedier, more accurate service and repair......»»
Robot crushes man to death after mistaking him for a box
A robot crushed a man to death after apparently mistaking him for a box as he tried to repair it, South Korean media reported on Wednesday......»»
Automakers call Maine vehicle right-to-repair approval ‘disappointing"
The measure, which received about 84 percent of the "yes" vote, requires automakers to standardize onboard diagnostic systems and make those systems remotely accessible to vehicle owners and independent repair shops......»»
Microsoft Authenticator suppresses suspicious MFA notifications
Microsoft has quietly rolled out a new mechanism that shields users of its mobile Authenticator app from suspicious (and annoying) push notifications triggered by attackers. Preventing attacks relying on MFA fatigue When faced with MFA-protected acco.....»»
New algae species rewrites understanding of reef systems
A discovery has been made in the heart of the world-renowned Great Barrier Reef and unique reefs systems of the Coral Sea and Lord Howe Island, leading to a greater understanding of how the world heritage-listed landmark is protected......»»
Best iPhone 12 screen protectors to buy in 2023
Keep your iPhone 12 display protected with these screen protectors. The post Best iPhone 12 screen protectors to buy in 2023 appeared first on Phandroid. The iPhone 12 is the first non-Pro iPhone model to sport an OLED display. It comes wi.....»»
Large herbivores such as elephants, bison and moose shown to contribute to tree diversity
Using global satellite data, a research team has mapped the tree cover of the world's protected areas. The study shows that regions with abundant large herbivores in many settings have a more variable tree cover, which is expected to benefit biodiver.....»»
Best OnePlus Nord N200 5G cases to buy in 2023
Keep your OnePlus Nord N200 5G safe and protected with these amazing cases. The post Best OnePlus Nord N200 5G cases to buy in 2023 appeared first on Phandroid. The OnePlus Nord N200 5G is a decent smartphone that you can get for a little.....»»
Best OnePlus Nord N200 5G screen protectors
Keep your OnePlus Nord N200 5G display protected with these screen protectors. The post Best OnePlus Nord N200 5G screen protectors appeared first on Phandroid. The OnePlus Nord N200 5G is a smartphone with a big 6.49-inch display. It is a.....»»
You can Now Buy Microsoft Surface Replacement Parts from iFixit
Replacement parts can be purchased as part-only components, or as part of Fix Kits which includes tools as well. The post You can Now Buy Microsoft Surface Replacement Parts from iFixit appeared first on Phandroid. The right to repair has.....»»
You can Now Buy Microsoft Replacement Parts from iFixit
Replacement parts can be purchased as part-only components, or as part of Fix Kits which includes tools as well. The post You can Now Buy Microsoft Replacement Parts from iFixit appeared first on Phandroid. The right to repair has long bee.....»»
Designing marine protected areas in the fight against climate change
An international team has developed the first comprehensive framework for designing networks of marine protected areas that can help vulnerable species survive as climate change drives habitat loss......»»
Apple backs national right-to-repair bill, offering parts, manuals, and tools
Repair advocates say Apple's move is beneficial, but also strategic. Enlarge / A section of Apple's repair manual for the M2 MacBook Air from 2022. Apple already offers customers some repair manuals and parts through its Self-Ser.....»»
Apple set to announce next-level ‘right to repair’ support nationwide, says White House
In a switch-up on its previous position of opposition, Apple supported California’s Right to Repair Act back in August. Now the White House has pre-announced that Apple is ready to unveil it’s going to “make parts, tools, and documentation” a.....»»