Repairing

Kauwe, Pareja-Navarro et al. identify a KIBRA-dependent mechanism to repair the plasticity at synapses that is dysregulated in neurons underlying the loss of memory in tauopathy. The art depicts the recovery of the functional plasticity at synapses on neurons despite tau-induced toxicity in the brain. Credit: Larissa BrownA groundbreaking study presents a novel Alzheimer’s treatment strategy focusing on memory restoration through the repair of damaged synapses, leveraging the critical role of the KIBRA protein. This…

The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra has a lot going for it just in terms of the smorgasbord of AI software it’s packing, but under the hood, it’s also a very interesting specimen. It didn’t take long before the first DIYers pried back the shell on Samsung’s latest premium phone, and from the looks of things, the South Korean tech giant has made strides in terms of its device’s cooling capabilities and—most importantly—how easy it is to repair.Samsung Galaxy Flip 5: Hands-on first Impressions of Samsung's Pocket-Sized Folding…

The Pixel 8 is in blush (left), and the Pixel 8 Pro is in blue(right).Image: Florence Ion / GizmodoJust last week, my roommate went through what no one should ever go through: losing her phone’s entire data while getting it repaired after she dropped it in the toilet. Google just announced a solution for that. Well, to save your data. Not dropping your phone in the toilet. Is Google's New $1,800 Pixel Phone Worth It? | Gizmodo ReviewIn a recent blog post, Google introduced three new ways to repair your Pixel phone that…

Apple's AirPods Pro are among the best Bluetooth earbuds around, but they have one big problem that Apple has refused to deal with — they can't be easily repaired.That problem extends beyond the earbuds themselves, too. The charging case can't be repaired either thanks to a liberal helping of glue holding the whole thing together. But someone has fixed all of that by not only 3D printing a new case but making it one that can be easily taken apart when needed.The result? An AirPods Pro charging case that can be repaired…

Google just unveiled the Pixel Fold, its first-ever foldable smartphone that should give Samsung a run for the money, at least in the markets where the Pixel handset is available. However, the first round of reviews also brought forward an unexpected problem that made me lose interest in the Pixel Fold. It turns out the display might break much easier than one would hope, and that’s the nightmare scenario for anyone looking to buy a foldable. That foldable glass screen is the phone’s most exciting component and…

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This remodeling process is in part accomplished by activating new programs for gene transcription in the brain. Neurons use these programs to turn DNA into instructions for assembling proteins. However, this active transcription in neurons comes with a serious cost: It makes the DNA vulnerable to breaks, damaging the very genetic instructions needed to make proteins that are so essential for cellular functioning.“There’s this contradiction there on a biological level — neuronal activity is critical to neuron performance…

The thin vinyl coating on these pliers, believe it or not, do not pass safety standards! Adrian Kingsley-Hughes/ZDNETBreathing new life into tired items or being able to carry out basic home repairs or improvements is incredibly satisfying. That's why I became enthused by tinkering with things in the first place. But there can be dangers lurking. And that danger is electricity.Also: This $10 gadget is my favorite repair tool of all timeWhen it comes to handling electricity, I strongly recommend leaving those tasks to…

When something goes wrong with one of your gadgets, you’re faced with a choice: Fix it yourself, or call in some professional help. With your options for these routes constantly changing (both Apple and Samsung have launched self-repair kits in recent years), we wanted to give you an up-to-date look at what you’ve got to consider when it comes to repairing your gear, and some of the resources that are out there.Your initial thoughts will probably be around how much money you’re going to have to spend on a repair and how…

Samsung has just announced an expansion to Samsung Care, its self-repair program, that includes five more devices. With this latest expansion, you can now purchase repair parts and tools to fix up the Galaxy S22, S22+, and S22 Ultra. The program is also available for the Galaxy Book Pro 15-inch and Galaxy Book Pro 360 15-inch PCs. Previously, the Samsung Care program launched with support for only the Galaxy S20 and S21 series of phones, as well as the Tab S7 Plus. With this expansion to the S22 lineup, it is…