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You can easily disassemble this repairable Spectra smartwatch using just a Phillips screwdriver
há 4 meses
smartwatch,
The Spectra is a new smartwatch designed from the ground up to be hackable and easy to repair. It was created by Pocuter, a company that has spent the last few years honing an expertise in building small electronics like its tiny Pocuter One computer. What makes the Spectra unique is that it’s repairable, yet with a design that mirrors the Apple Watch which is much harder to get into.
The wearable is now available for preorder through a Kickstarter crowdfunding campaign with delivery expected as early as July 2025.
The downsides are it is a Kickstarter project so we'd have to see what actually transpires, and it will run SpectraOS based on JavaScript, so will not be installing any apps from the Apple or Android store.
That said, I mostly use my watch for exercise tracking, my groceries list, and mirroring notifications from my phone. So what sort of apps are available may also be an important consideration for many.
It will be much like a modern reincarnation of the Pebble watch. If it proves popular, it may well attract a lot of app development.
See You can easily disassemble this repairable smartwatch using just a Phillips screwdriver
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The Spectra is a new smartwatch designed from the ground up to be hackable and easy to repair. It was created by Pocuter, a company that has spent the last few years honing an expertise in building small electronics like its tiny Pocuter One computer. What makes the Spectra unique is that it’s repairable, yet with a design that mirrors the Apple Watch which is much harder to get into.
The wearable is now available for preorder through a Kickstarter crowdfunding campaign with delivery expected as early as July 2025.
The downsides are it is a Kickstarter project so we'd have to see what actually transpires, and it will run SpectraOS based on JavaScript, so will not be installing any apps from the Apple or Android store.
That said, I mostly use my watch for exercise tracking, my groceries list, and mirroring notifications from my phone. So what sort of apps are available may also be an important consideration for many.
It will be much like a modern reincarnation of the Pebble watch. If it proves popular, it may well attract a lot of app development.
See You can easily disassemble this repairable smartwatch using just a Phillips screwdriver
The Specta might be easier to open than a bag of airplane snacks.
#technology #smartwatch #righttorepair
EU proposes regulation to improve software update AND spare part availability for smartphones and tablets - They have to go hand in hand to make any difference
há 2 anos
As part of its efforts to make consumer electronics more sustainable, the EU has proposed new regulations that will require OEMs to offer at least five years of security updates and three years of OS updates to their devices. In addition, EU regulators have also suggested minimum spare part requirements for smartphones and tablets sold in the region for a minimum of five years.
To a large extent Apple does NOT have the software update issue and will easily comply with this requirement, but Android really does need this minimum spec for software updates. Both require requirements for parts availability and especially battery replacement.
This will go a long way to at least halving the current e-waste from smartphones and tablets. The prices being charged for many smartphones of over $1,000 is just crazy if you think they only get supported for 2 or 3 years. It will force manufacturers to also think differently about design, but also how they market new features. I have realised that buying very cheap no-name Android phones is really not in my best interest as it is better to pay a bit more and get better longevity and support out of a device, so much so, that after many years on Android I ditched it for an iPhone.
See EU proposes regulation to improve software update and spare part availability for smartphones and tablets
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To a large extent Apple does NOT have the software update issue and will easily comply with this requirement, but Android really does need this minimum spec for software updates. Both require requirements for parts availability and especially battery replacement.
This will go a long way to at least halving the current e-waste from smartphones and tablets. The prices being charged for many smartphones of over $1,000 is just crazy if you think they only get supported for 2 or 3 years. It will force manufacturers to also think differently about design, but also how they market new features. I have realised that buying very cheap no-name Android phones is really not in my best interest as it is better to pay a bit more and get better longevity and support out of a device, so much so, that after many years on Android I ditched it for an iPhone.
See EU proposes regulation to improve software update and spare part availability for smartphones and tablets
#technology #rightorepair #EU #softwareupdates #smartphones
The EU has proposed a new regulation to improve software update and spare part availability for smartphones and tablets. Read on to learn more.
The Framework Laptop: Upgradeable, repairable, and 100% yours
há 4 anos
It’s time for long-lasting products that respect your right to repair and upgrade.
The single best way to reduce the environmental impact of electronics is to make them last longer. You can repair and upgrade the Framework Laptop to make it work great for as long as you need it to. On top of that, it uses a 50% post consumer recycled (PCR) aluminium housing, 30% PCR plastic, and fully recyclable materials for packaging.
Built-in hardware privacy switches give you complete control over access to the camera and microphones. Their embedded controller firmware is fully open source, and they claim not to preload any extra software.
It is expected to ship by the Summer of 2021 (Northern Hemisphere?).
See Introducing the Framework Laptop
#technology #environment #righttorepair #hardware
The single best way to reduce the environmental impact of electronics is to make them last longer. You can repair and upgrade the Framework Laptop to make it work great for as long as you need it to. On top of that, it uses a 50% post consumer recycled (PCR) aluminium housing, 30% PCR plastic, and fully recyclable materials for packaging.
Built-in hardware privacy switches give you complete control over access to the camera and microphones. Their embedded controller firmware is fully open source, and they claim not to preload any extra software.
It is expected to ship by the Summer of 2021 (Northern Hemisphere?).
See Introducing the Framework Laptop
#technology #environment #righttorepair #hardware
Framework Laptop: upgradeable, repairable, and 100% yours. Will be shipping summer 2021. Sign up to hear more and get notified when orders open.
