US Lawmakers Introduce "Right To Repair" Bills To Spur Competition
U.S. lawmakers are introducing "Right to Repair" legislation this week to ensure consumers can get vehicles, electronic devices and agriculture equipment serviced by independent outlets. Reuters reports: Representative Bobby Rush, a Democrat, said Th.....»»
Next Apple antitrust battle set to be in India; Apple lobbying against it
It looks like the next Apple antitrust battle will take place in India, as the company prepares its own competition law, which is closely modelled on Europe’s Digital Markets Act (DMA). We learned last week that Japan is also close to implementing.....»»
You know cyberpunk. Now let Nine Sols introduce you to ‘Taopunk’
Nine Sols channels the gameplay of Sekiro, Hollow Knight, and Katana Zero to create an immersive new world with a unique Taopunk aesthetic......»»
Researchers introduce a planetary inclusion scale to foster broader ethical thinking
Social inclusion and having a sense of belonging with other people are key elements of a good life. However, the fate of humanity is a challenge that extends beyond our social reality. Experiences of belonging and inclusion, understood in a broader s.....»»
iFixit ends Samsung deal as oppressive repair shop requirements come to light
iFixit says "flashy press releases don’t mean much without follow-through." Enlarge (credit: Samsung) IFixit and Samsung were once leading the charge in device repair, but iFixit says it's ending its repair partnership.....»»
DNA repair mechanism further elucidated in cryo-electron microscopy experiment
Researchers have discovered how the protein XPD detects severe DNA damage and controls its repair......»»
T-Mobile Bill Set to Go Up With Plan Hike? Check Out These Best 5 Alternatives
Check out these best T-Mobile alternatives to save up on your mobile phone bills. The post T-Mobile Bill Set to Go Up With Plan Hike? Check Out These Best 5 Alternatives appeared first on Phandroid. T-Mobile is preparing to increase prices.....»»
Stay cool this summer with these smart home tips and tricks
From installing smart shades to upgrading your thermostat, here are all the ways a smart home can help you stay cool and cut down your energy bills this summer......»»
Why are grocery bills so high? A new study looks at the science behind food price reporting
Rising food costs are squeezing Canadians around the country. Nearly everyone is feeling the pinch, and it's not just an inconvenience—high food prices are a major threat to food security for many Canadians. Understanding why food prices are so hig.....»»
Apple is going to squander its AI on emojis
One of the upcoming AI features that Apple is expected to introduce to its iPhones is the ability to create emojis using AI. The post Apple is going to squander its AI on emojis appeared first on Phandroid. We know that Apple is working on.....»»
BMW Concept Skytop may get very small production run
BMW's roadster concept based on the M8 Cabrio Competition, shown at Villa d'Este, could be built in 20 to 25 units and reach the market by 2026, the company's top designer said......»»
Taiwan president extends goodwill after China drills, US lawmakers arrive
Taiwan president extends goodwill after China drills, US lawmakers arrive.....»»
11 Bills You Should Never Put on Autopay
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Another US state repeals law that protected ISPs from municipal competition
With Minnesota repeal, number of states restricting public broadband falls to 16. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | Yuichiro Chino) Minnesota this week eliminated two laws that made it harder for cities and towns to build.....»»
Q&A: Investigating the remarkable reproductive cycle of Michigan"s threatened mollusks
Michigan is home to 43 species of native freshwater mussels, 30 of which are considered to be at risk of extinction. Among the many factors that threaten the hard-shelled bottom dwellers are competition from invasive zebra and quagga mussels, water p.....»»
iFixit has ended their partnership with Samsung
iFixit has announced that they have ended their partnership with Samsung, citing various obstacles that made it difficult to repair devices. The post iFixit has ended their partnership with Samsung appeared first on Phandroid. In 2022, pop.....»»
You may want to think twice before repairing your Samsung phone
Have you recently thought about taking your Samsung phone to an authorized repair shop to have it fixed? You may want to reconsider......»»
Apple may soon have to allow third-party app stores in Japan too
After European legislation forced Apple to allow third-party app stores across 27 countries, Japan is planning to introduce a similar legal requirement. The antitrust legislation is currently being debated in the Japanese parliament, but is expect.....»»
Fierce Competition from Huawei Forces Apples to Slash Prices in China
Apple cuts prices on its newest smartphone models. The post Fierce Competition from Huawei Forces Apples to Slash Prices in China appeared first on Phandroid. Things have changed a lot for Apple – once at the top of the smartphone ma.....»»
System Settings getting shuffled again in macOS 15, among other UI tweaks
Apple is going to rearrange menus and app UIs across macOS 15, with System Settings seeing the biggest reorganization since the app was redesigned.macOS 15 will introduce a new icon for Siri and a layout change for System SettingsFor its upcoming ope.....»»
Bing outage shows just how little competition Google search really has
Opinion: Actively searching without Google or Bing is harder than it looks. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) Bing, Microsoft's search engine platform, went down in the very early morning today. That meant that searches fro.....»»