Friday, October 25, 2024

McDonald’s broken ice cream machines could get fixed faster thanks to new federal rule

McDonald’s broken ice cream machines could get fixed faster thanks to new federal rule

McDonald’s ice cream machines have developed a lousy reputation for being broken when you visit the restaurant, largely due to strict copyright laws that only permit specially licensed technicians to legally repair them. The manufacturers have to license each technician, and they put locks on the McFlurry machines to prevent others from repairing them. However, […]

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Wednesday, October 23, 2024

Boox’s phone-size e-reader gets faster processing and a fingerprint reader

Boox’s phone-size e-reader gets faster processing and a fingerprint reader

In 2023, Boox turned heads with the Palma. The device blurred the line between e-readers and smartphones, by combining e-paper with Android. The initial pitch was something along the lines of a phone-sized Kindle that’s small enough to slip into a pocket. The product would be enticing for many if that were the only thing […]

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