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.....»»
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.....»»
Why dozens of North American bird species are getting new names: Every name tells a story
This winter, tens of thousands of birders will survey winter bird populations for the National Audubon Society's Christmas Bird Count, part of an international bird census, powered by volunteers, that has taken place every year since 1900......»»
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......»»
iPhone 16 batteries should preferably be made in India, Apple tells suppliers
As part of the company’s continuing work to reduce its dependence on China, Apple has reportedly told suppliers that it has a preference for iPhone 16 batteries being made in India. One battery supplier which already manufactures in India has be.....»»
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.....»»
Apple isn"t happy about India"s demand to upgrade older iPhones with USB-C
Apple has urged the Indian IT ministry to make changes to its single charger rules, as adding USB-C to older iPhone models will make it hard for Apple to meet production targets for India's manufacturing and export laws.A USB-C cableFollowing after t.....»»
Apple original film ‘Killers of the Flower Moon’ will be available to buy/rent from tomorrow
The much-hyped Apple original film Killers of the Flower Moon (starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Robert De Niro, and Lily Gladstone) will be available on video-on-demand services to buy or rent from tomorrow, Apple announced today. It will be available at.....»»
Cher"s "Chicken Shop Date" is just iconic quote after iconic quote
Cher appeared on "Chicken Shop Date" and spoke to host Amelia Dimoldenberg about dating. "I'm envious of your friendship with Meryl Streep," Chicken Shop Date host Amelia Dimoldenberg tells Cher early on in their interview. The legendary singer.....»»
After a chaotic three years, GPU sales are starting to look normal-ish again
Supply and demand are syncing back up after years of GPU market turmoil. Enlarge / AMD's Radeon RX 7600. (credit: Andrew Cunningham) It's been an up-and-down decade for most consumer technology, with a pandemic-fueled bo.....»»
Toyota Motor, Honda rebound continues; Hyundai, Kia advance behind record November volume
U.S. light-vehicle sales are projected to rise up to 10 percent for last month, forecasters say, compared to a weak November 2022, with higher retail demand offsetting lower fleet volume......»»
Study shows unexpected expansion of rare earth element mining activities in Myanmar-China border region
As the demand for rare earth elements increases world-wide, so too do the mining activities associated with rare earth element extraction. Rare earth elements are listed as 15 elements on the periodic table constituting what is known as the lanthanid.....»»
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.....»»
Elon Musk tells advertisers like Apple, Disney to "Go f--- yourself" after boycott
After companies like Apple and Disney pulled advertising, Elon Musk says it will be the advertisers fault if X goes under, suggesting users will boycott them in turn.X in trouble after advertising boycottAfter Elon Musk promoted antisemitic content v.....»»
Nikola Tesla’s historic Wardenclyffe lab site at risk after devastating fire
The crowdfunded Tesla Science Center has launched a new fundraiser to repair the damage. Enlarge / Nikola Tesla's Wardenclyffe plant on Long Island circa 1902 in partial stage of completion. (credit: Public domain) Back.....»»
Google caught placing big-brand ads on hardcore porn sites, report says
Brands demand transparency from Google after ads spotted in undesirable places. Enlarge (credit: TonyBaggett | iStock / Getty Images Plus) The appearance of any big brand's ads on websites that the brand has specifically.....»»
Google Drive users say Google lost their files; Google is investigating
Google tells users to not delete local Drive profile data while it investigates. Enlarge (credit: Google Drive) Did Google Drive lose some people's data? That's the question swirling around the Internet right now as Goog.....»»
Measuring biodiversity across the US with space-borne lidar
Diverse ecosystems support the web of life and in the process, provide food, water, medicine and materials for humanity. But the butterfly effect tells us all things are connected. So, when biodiversity loss threatens the foundation upon which we liv.....»»
Policymakers shouldn"t rely on generational labels or stereotypes, says economist
Corporate America has heard the warnings: Generation Z is going to turn workplaces upside down with their competitive nature and demand for remote work. While the oldest Gen Zers have been in the workforce for less than a decade, there are dozens of.....»»
For Microsoft, indies aren’t Game Pass extras. They’re the future of Xbox
Xbox's James Lewis tells us why the company is doubling down on indie games and how AI fits into that mission......»»
Revolutionizing plant disease diagnosis: Pre-trained models outperform traditional methods
Diagnosing plant disease is essential to meet the world's growing food demand, which is expected to increase with a population of 9.1 billion by 2050. Diseases can reduce crop yields by 20–40%, so early detection is critical. Traditional disease id.....»»