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#righttorepair

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ilias :thepiratebay:

another exempt from "Apple in China" book

this is really fascinating. not just how yellow cows in China have been outsmarting Apple business-wise, but in tech as well

and the origins of how & why Apple became strongly anti-right to repair

Burned-Out iPhones ... At the same time, the resellers orchestrating the long lines to acquire Apple products were increasingly mixed up with organized crime, and they sought ways to inflate their margins. They began buying Apple products in large quantities in the United States, where iPhones could be acquired more readily, at a lower price, and without sales tax. Some of the yellow cows found yet another ad- vantage: if they purchased iPhones through a carrier such as T-Mobile or Verizon, they could use fake IDs and acquire new iPhones with just a down payment on a twenty-four-month contract-with zero intention, of course, of ever paying the next twenty-three installments. So instead of purchasing an iPhone for, say, $500, then finding a Chinese city where Apple products were scarce and a willing buyer existed to pay a price marked up by hundreds of dollars, they found an ingenious but illegal way to acquire iPhones at less than $100, dramatically increasing their profits. The problem with these iPhones is that they were carrier-locked - that is, they were restricted to a specific US network and wouldn't function in China. But as the yellow cows elevated their tactics and grew more cunning, they developed technical know-how through factory connections. There were, after all, huge sums of money involved as the number...
... of iPhones sold in China expanded from hundreds of thousands in 2009 to more than 20 million in 2012. At these factories the yellow cows found to "burn out" the main computer chip within the iPhone. They were deliberately breaking the unit, but in the process, masking its retail market country of origin. Then they started paying Chinese mi- grants to show up at the Apple Store and complain that their new iPhone didn't work. Store employees at the Genius Bar were at first oblivious of the scheme and couldn't make heads or tails of these units. Using special tools, the Genius Bar employees would open the iPhone and confirm it to be brand new, but with the processor zapped. In some instances they reported to their bosses that the returned phones had existing customers' details attached to them-US names and addresses-which flummoxed them because that wasn't possible for a new phone. Uncertain what was going on but wanting to provide Apple's famously courteous customer service, the staff gave some customers brand-new iPhones - a delight to the reseller bosses who'd devised the scheme. "This was like cocaine to the yellow cows," says a former Apple executive familiar with the episode. "They were making a fortune."
#Apple#Tech#Technology
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Osman

One household item that I would say that my partner and I own that is over engineered is our $7 box cutter. Let me explain.

At one point I thought there has to be an easier way to open up the endless parade of cardboard boxes that inevitably comes from modern day online shopping and consumption.

My immediate thought was to buy a razor blade knife. That seems to be what everybody uses and would be a safe default choice. I mean after all, those knives are _literally_ called "box cutters". Surely that would be the "best" option. Or maybe I can just keep using my pocket knife or maybe the kitchen scissors?

Alas...No. My brain didn't want the easy way out. Instead, I thought to myself, "..surely there is a better way.."

Anyways, after many **hours** of searching online later, I found it. I found **IT**.

Now I don't normally tout or shill products online, but god damn if this isn't just peak engineering at a surprisingly affordable price.

It has solid design features that you wouldn't have even thought to ask about or consider.

It has a non-stick blade coating so the inevitable gluey gooey coat you get from opening boxes is just a thing of the past. Its blade design is serrated and adjustable in length, so you can do the deep box cuts or shallow cuts for fragile boxes. And when you're done with the blade, attach a replacement blade, so your right to repair is also not prevented.

I don't care if you buy this or not, but I do care that you know about this awesome Japanese design. Boosts are appreciated, but not necessary. Bathe in this knowledge!

canary-usa.com/products/canary

canary-usa.comBox Cutter Easy-Lock 1'' Blade
#design#overengineering#engineering
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SomeGadgetGuy

REPLAY CREW! I knew the lead stories would be a bit heavy, but the chat was AMAZING this week. somegadgetguy.com/2025/05/12/s

Some wild highs and lows this week. Republicans cutting broadband and education initiatives, but Microsoft extending Windows 10 support and Phillips offering 3D printing repair kits!

Let's get our tech week started right!

SomeGadgetGuy · #SGGQA 396: Tariffs with China Paused, Windows 10 Support Extended, XPERIA 1 VII LeaksA wild week of political news. Trump and China agree to pause tariffs for 90 days. Trump kills a broadband initiative meant to help connect people and train people in tech jobs. The FTC will not en…
#tech#technology#livestream
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Matthew Rimmer

'Late on Friday, May 9, the Texas state House of Representatives passed HB 2963, Rep. Gio Capriglione (R-Keller), which requires manufacturers of electronic devices sold to consumers to make repair materials available to consumers and independent repair shops. It’s the latest bipartisan landslide vote in favor of Right to Repair reforms, which have already passed in eight other states.' pirg.org/texas/updates/texas-s #righttorepair #uslaw #uspol

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smeg

Pretty cool. My current Oral B electric toothbrush has a broken battery cap, and luckily I found a replacement design on Thingiverse instead of needing to but a new toothbrush. This should be normalized.

Philips debuts 3D printable components to repair products | Tom's Hardware
tomshardware.com/3d-printing/p

Tom's Hardware · Philips debuts 3D printable components to repair productsBy Ash Hill
#righttorepair#plannedobsolesce#repair
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Lisa 🦔

:boost_requested: Hey #TampaBay area handy folx! I am actively looking into starting a local “popup” Repair Cafe that could be hosted at least monthly, probably in rotating locations around the greater Tampa Bay area.

I’ve been trying to find something along these lines where I could volunteer but there don’t seem to be any active groups. So - I am willing to be the wrangler for this! However, I am basically a hermit and I don’t have a network of local folx who might be able and willing to join me.

If you are in the greater Tampa Bay area and handy with fixing stuff*, and you would be willing to occasionally spend a day** helping our community extend the life of their stuff, please reach out to me?
#RightToRepair
#RepairCafe
#VisibleMending #CircularEconomy
:boost_requested: Boosts appreciated!

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DoomsdaysCW

How to Save Your #Smartphone’s Battery Life

Shrug off your anxiety with these power-saving tips to extend the juice of your iPhone or Android phone.

by Simon Hill

"You may also be interested in how to look after your smartphone battery to ensure it lasts as long as possible and how to get a battery replacement when the time comes."

Read more:
getpocket.com/explore/item/how

PocketHow to Save Your Smartphone’s Battery LifeShrug off your anxiety with these power-saving tips to extend the juice of your iPhone or Android phone.
#RightToRepair#SolarPunkSunday#SmartphoneBatteries
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Purdude

Very excited to see that Phillips has started releasing 3d models of replacement components to 3d print. The emissions savings of using recycled plastic to 3d print instead of having a component ship from China could be as high as 60%, and the emissions impact of replacing an out of production component and not buying a new razor could be >90% (plus rare earths savings)! Very happy with Phillips and hope more companies follow suit. printables.com/model/1289421-p #3dprinting #righttorepair #solarpunk

Printables.comPhilips Fixables | OneBlade 1-3mm comb by Philips | Download free STL model | Printables.comPhilips Fixables | OneBlade 1-3mm comb | Download free 3D printable STL models
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Cassander

Spent the afternoon volunteering at a local Repair Café event, and it was a ton of fun! Got to spend time with new people in my community, and get my hands into some fun gadgets I wouldn't normally.

Check repaircafe.org/en/ for local events or permanent establishments, and help your neighbors or get help from them!

RepaircafeRepair Café - Fix Your Broken ItemsRepair Café is here to help you fix your broken items. Join our community of skilled volunteers and get your belongings repaired in a sustainable way.
#RepairCafe#RightToRepair#LocalCommunity
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