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.....»»
Rattlesnakes on California"s Santa Catalina Island have learned that it pays to be unusually aggressive
Discerning what makes rattlesnakes tick is a life's work for researchers like William Hayes. So if he wants to introduce you to the biological complexity that makes them worthy of study, be prepared to follow a deliberately cautious route climbing ov.....»»
Apple notifies winners of 2024 Swift Student Challenge; gives them AirPods Max
As reported on Tuesday, Apple today notified the winners of the 2024 Swift Student Challenge. For those unfamiliar, the competition encourages developers to show off their coding skills by creating playground projects. This year, some of the winners.....»»
Parts pairing used by Apple has been outlawed by Oregon [U]
The practice of parts pairing – which can prevent third-party repair shops from cannibalising broken devices for parts – has been outlawed by Oregon, taking effect for any product made after January 1, 2025. The legislature just passed the tou.....»»
Oregon governor signs nation’s first right-to-repair bill that bans parts pairing
Starting in 2025, devices can't block repair parts with software pairing checks. Enlarge / Oregon's repair bill prohibits companies from implementing software locks that prohibit aftermarket or used parts from being installed in.....»»
Despite Apple pushback, Oregon has passed its right-to-repair bill banning parts pairing
Despite Apple lobbying hard against the bill, Oregon has passed its right-to-repair bill that outright bans the controversial practice of parts pairing in repairs.Oregon signs its right-to-repair bill into lawOn Wednesday, Oregon Governor Tina Kotek.....»»
DOJ compares AAPL share buybacks with R&D spend as ‘evidence’ of lack of competition
A new report highlights what probably amounts the most most absurd stretch in the DOJ’s antitrust lawsuit. A section notes that Apple last year spent half as much on research and development (R&D) as it did on AAPL share buybacks, presenting this a.....»»
One UI 6.1 is about to make your Samsung Galaxy S23 a lot smarter
Samsung has confirmed that One UI 6.1 will roll out to older devices on the 28th of March where will introduce Galaxy AI to these phones. The post One UI 6.1 is about to make your Samsung Galaxy S23 a lot smarter appeared first on Phandroid......»»
Swift Student Challenge winners to attend WWDC 2024 event at Apple Park
Apple last month opened applications for the 2024 Swift Student Challenge. The annual competition encourages developers to show off their coding skills by creating playground projects. This year, Swift Student Challenge winners will be invited to att.....»»
Code hints at custom Apple Maps routes coming in iOS 18
Apple could introduce a new feature for planning custom routes in Apple Maps, but little is known beyond a code snippet callout of the feature in an iOS 18 file.Apple Maps could get custom route planning in iOS 18New operating system releases require.....»»
WWDC 2024 will show off Apple"s AI efforts on June 10
Apple has revealed that the 2024 Worldwide Developer Conference will run from June 10 until June 14, which will introduce the upcoming releases of iOS 18 and other operating systems.Apple's 2024 WWDC is June 10Usually held in the first week of June,.....»»
iPhone 16 Pro may introduce ‘space black’ and ‘rose’ titanium colors while dropping blue finish
A pair of iPhone 16 Pro rumors have surfaced overnight, giving us a possible preview of what’s to come this fall. The first is a new look at what may be the iPhone 16 Pro color lineup. more….....»»
iOS 18 could add a customization feature I’ve waited years for
After years of waiting, our patience may have paid off. iOS 18 could introduce a home screen customization feature the iPhone's been missing for ages......»»
How do you teach young children about complex issues? New research suggests "read-alouds"
For many educators today, introducing race into curricula is a fraught proposition. So how do teachers—tasked with new learning imperatives—even begin to introduce the subject to young children?.....»»
Study outlines spectroscopic signatures of fractionalization in octupolar quantum spin ice
Quantum spin liquids are fascinating quantum systems that have recently attracted significant research attention. These systems are characterized by a strong competition between interactions, which prevents the establishment of a long-range magnetic.....»»
iFixit praises Apple’s diagnostic tool for DIY repairs
Apple last year launched its hardware diagnostic tool for anyone interested in DIY repairs as part of its Self Service Repair program. Before that, the software was limited to Apple Retail Stores and Authorized Service Providers (AASP). iFixit has no.....»»
DOJ lawsuit is an attempt to turn the iPhone into Android, Apple alleges
The US Department of Justice filed its antitrust lawsuit against Apple today, with the supposed goal of “freeing smartphone markets from Apple’s anticompetitive and exclusionary conduct and restoring competition.” Apple has another take, ar.....»»
Qualcomm’s newest chip will supercharge budget Android phones
In a bid to thwart the hot competition from MediaTek , Qualcomm has introduced the Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 — mid-tier silicon with AI chops and notable upgrades......»»
IKEA just launched a fast charger that puts the competition to shame
IKEA is a brand known to many for its relatively affordable furniture, but now they have launched a new fast charger that is equally cheap. The post IKEA just launched a fast charger that puts the competition to shame appeared first on Phandroid......»»
Epic and allies are complaining about Apple"s US App Store fees, while they charge about the same
Epic has been joined by Meta, Microsoft, X, and Match to protest how Apple is handling App Store fees and the California anti-steering order, even as Microsoft bills Xbox developers heavily, and Epic attempts to charge a 12% commission in the EU.Epic.....»»
Tracking and tracing members of the plant microbiome with DNA barcodes
A research team led by Paul Schulze-Lefert from the Max Planck Institute for Plant Breeding Research in Cologne, Germany, developed a modular toolkit for tracking bacterial strains colonizing plant tissue in competition with other microbiome members......»»