SEOUL, Apr. 15 (Korea Bizwire) — Major smartphone manufacturers are taking steps to grant consumers greater “right to repair” their devices amidst growing demands. On April 11, Apple announced that certain iPhone models can now be repaired using recycled components. Previously, iPhone users had to undergo “part pairing” when self-repairing their devices, only allowing parts that [...]
INCHEON, Nov. 16 (Korea Bizwire) — Kim Kyeong-rae, a former engineering high school principal, never thought he would be spending his retirement trying to fix broken toys like a blue-and-yellow Pororo truck missing one of its wheels. “I thought I would be doing something else, but I found this very rewarding, especially when I see [...]
CARSON, Calif, March 21, 2014 (Korea Bizwire) - Lengthy vehicle ownership is the new normal, even as the economy improves, according to AutoMD.com’s 2014 Vehicle Mileage Survey*, with nearly 80% of consumers comfortable with a 10+ years or ‘until it dies’ vehicle lifespan. And, the majority who are keeping their vehicle for longer say that [...]