Electronics gadgets: Right to Repair Win

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Right to Repair Win

August 23, 2022

It's August 23, 2022—National Sponge Cake Day. For lunch today, or maybe even dessert after dinner, treat yourself to an amazing sponge cake. We think you deserve a slice, and that it'll improve this Tuesday a tiny bit.

⏰ Today's Big Stories... in 30 Seconds

Today We Watched, Read, and Listened to (so you don't have to):

369 articles, 6 podcasts, 11 press releases, 499 tweets, and 15 YouTube videos

1. Apple Opens up Self Repair to Mac Laptops

Apple launched it's self-repair service for iPhones and iPads a while back, but now it's allowing you to repair your own Apple-branded laptops as well. If you always wanted to take on a quick repair for your MacBook Air or Pro, now's the time. If nothing else, you'll get to see what the inside of one looks like.

2. The NFL Hits Fortnite With a Big New Ketchup-Fueled Tournament

NFL star Patrick Mahoney loves his ketchup, and the developers of Fortnite have created a special character and tournament based on his condiment preference. The Chiefs' quarterback gets two special outfits with one called "Saucy Style" which, you guessed it, is all about the ketchup. Bravo.

3. Google TV Updates OS for Faster, More Powerful Streaming

Google TV gets a big update that's full of improvements to stability and performance. If you're one of the many people who complained about lag and app responsiveness, this one's for you. Good job, Google.

🦑 Go Deeper

It's finally happened: Streaming is now more popular than cable TV. Let our own Charlie Sorrel tell you the whole sordid tale, including how we're still paying the cable company either way. Sad panda.

🎱 By the Numbers

Way to go, MSI

Data: Technosaurusrex

It's possible that having a way to self-repair Apple devices will help the company's laptops last even longer, but its lap computers still have some of the longest average lifetime numbers, aside from MSI. That's not bad, y'all.

🔥 Today's Hot Deal

So you want a gaming laptop, but don't want to spend too much money? Well, this G15 Gaming laptop from Dell has everything you need and it's down to $700 (from about $1200) right now. It's got a NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 3070 Ti, 8 GB GDDR6, and a ton of other great stuff to keep you gaming on the go.

Don't Miss This Deal

🤓 Nerd Out

"Use protection while surfing the web." —Kyree Leary, Associate News Editor

We're in the back-to-school season, but instead of researching the best laptops, TVs, and VPNs, check out this online safety checklist from Mozilla, makers of the Firefox browser. (Share on Twitter)

💎 You Know You Want It

Even more resolution!

Image: LG

Do you need an 8K TV? No. But would it be kinda neat to have one anyway, provided you can afford it? Yes. Basically, we think you should make some room in your home for LG's 75-Inch NanoCell 8K Smart TV. It's everything you like about your current 4K, but it looks prettier. Tempting, yeah?

🌎 Doin' It Right

Can you hear me now? Good!

The FDA recently issued a historic rule that enables easy access to over-the-counter hearing aids. Kinda speaks for itself doesn't it? We're all for people with hearing disabilities getting the tools they need with minimal hassle.