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Due to laptops constantly being transported here and there, it is bound to encounter some knocks and drops every now and then which can affect its durability over time. Not to mention laptops have less efficient cooling systems than desktops, which means that over time the heat in a laptop can also lead to damaged components.

Of course laptops can be repaired, but the question is how complicated are these repairs, and if they are, are they expensive? Thankfully for those looking to get Apple’s 2018 MacBook Air, the folks at iFixit have done a teardown of the laptop in which they found that it is easier to repair when compared to other MacBooks, such as the MacBook Pro and the 12-inch MacBook.

According to their teardown, iFixit found that a lot of the components in the laptop are modular and easy to access. However they note that the pentalobe screws means that opening it yourself might be tricky if you don’t have the correct tools. They also point out how the battery is difficult to remove due to the use of screws and adhesives, but as previously noted, the batteries are no longer glued to the top enclosure of the laptop. This means that changing the batteries will no longer require users to change the top enclosure which should help keep costs down.

iFixit also deducted some points for the non-upgradeable storage and RAM which is a pity, but then again it is Apple so it’s not entirely surprising.

MacBook Air (2018) Teardown Reveals That It Is Somewhat Easy To Repair , original content from Ubergizmo. Read our Copyrights and terms of use.

Image credit – iFixit

Due to laptops constantly being transported here and there, it is bound to encounter some knocks and drops every now and then which can affect its durability over time. Not to mention laptops have less efficient cooling systems than desktops, which means that over time the heat in a laptop can also lead to damaged components.

Of course laptops can be repaired, but the question is how complicated are these repairs, and if they are, are they expensive? Thankfully for those looking to get Apple’s 2018 MacBook Air, the folks at iFixit have done a teardown of the laptop in which they found that it is easier to repair when compared to other MacBooks, such as the MacBook Pro and the 12-inch MacBook.

According to their teardown, iFixit found that a lot of the components in the laptop are modular and easy to access. However they note that the pentalobe screws means that opening it yourself might be tricky if you don’t have the correct tools. They also point out how the battery is difficult to remove due to the use of screws and adhesives, but as previously noted, the batteries are no longer glued to the top enclosure of the laptop. This means that changing the batteries will no longer require users to change the top enclosure which should help keep costs down.

iFixit also deducted some points for the non-upgradeable storage and RAM which is a pity, but then again it is Apple so it’s not entirely surprising.

MacBook Air (2018) Teardown Reveals That It Is Somewhat Easy To Repair , original content from Ubergizmo. Read our Copyrights and terms of use.

It was confirmed by Mercedes-Benz’s parent company Daimler and Bosch back in July that they would be launching a pilot program for their robo-taxi service in Silicon Valley next year. Some additional details have been confirmed about the service. Its fleet will consist of luxurious self-driving Mercedes-Benz S class vehicles and the service will be launched in San Jose, California in the second half of 2019.

Daimler and Bosch have long collaborated on innovative technologies that have brought new safety features to cars. They have worked together on technologies such as adaptive cruise control, stability control, and anti-lock brakes. It really didn’t come as a surprise when the two companies announced in April last year that they will be working on developing automated driving systems.

For this robo-taxi service, Daimler is looking after vehicle integration while Bosch is developing the compute platform which will power the autonomous driving system. The ride-hailing app for this service will be developed by Daimler Mobility Services. The service will be connected into other mobility services such as the Car2go carsharing service and the Moovel multi-model platform.

We will see just how good of a job the companies have done when their pilot program launches in San Jose next year. The Mercedes-Benz S class sedans will have over 40 sensors which will enable the car to drive itself.

Self-Driving Mercedes S-Class Taxi Service Launches In San Jose Next Year , original content from Ubergizmo. Read our Copyrights and terms of use.

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A 10,000-year-old skeleton found in a Nevada cave is the ancestor of a Native American tribe, according to a new study. The remains are known as the Spirit Cave mummy and were believed to be part of a group called “Paleoamericans” that existed before Native Americans. Genetic testing of DNA extracted from the mummy’s skull changed that. The remains have … Continue reading