Apple today announced that customers and independent repair shops will be able to repair select iPhones with used genuine Apple parts starting later this year. Alongside the announcement, Apple’s hardware engineering chief John Ternus spoke with TechCrunch about the iPhone’s controversial “parts pairing” process. Repair website iFixit criticized Apple’s parts pairing process last year, and … Read more
Customers and independent repair services can include used Apple parts in repairs for the first time beginning in fall 2024 with select iPhones, the company said Thursday. This-coming fall is when a new parts calibration process will launch. And it includes an Activation Lock to prevent use of parts from lost or stolen devices. Apple … Read more
Apple today announced that customers and independent repair shops will be able to utilize used genuine Apple parts in repairs starting later this year. Apple told The Washington Post that the new policy will initially apply to parts for iPhone 15 models and newer, including screens, batteries, and cameras. Apple’s press release said the policy … Read more
Oregon this week signed a Right to Repair bill into law, and it is notable because it is the first such law that puts a stop to the practice of parts pairing. Manufacturers like Apple are not able to require customers to use Apple-sourced parts that then have to be authenticated, with the bill giving … Read more
We’ve written previously about tinybox. The $15,000 AI server system is powered by AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX graphics cards and can reportedly deliver 37% of Nvidia H100 compute performance. It seems however, that the creators of tinybox have run into problems with bugs affecting the Radeon-based platform. After parent company tiny corp posted several … Read more
Cyberdeck, a term coined by William Gibson in his 1984 novel Neuromancer is essentially an artisan-crafted computer, a device that is built with a unique blend of creativity, technical prowess, and a deep understanding of hardware components. If you are interested in building your very own cyberdeck or compact portable Windows PC. You are sure … Read more
Trucks’ Lighting systems are paramount to ensure a safe driving experience, especially during night-time or low visibility weather conditions. They are essential for the driver’s visibility and signal other motorists about the truck’s presence and intentions. This truck lighting guide will explain the various types of truck lighting and discuss appropriate replacement MAN truck parts … Read more