Topic: modular design
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Fairphone 6 Compact Launches with Modular Accessories
Fairphone 6 Compact is a sustainable smartphone with modular accessories, improved repairability, and an eco-conscious design, featuring a replaceable battery and eight years of software updates. Priced at €599 in Europe and $899 in the US, it offers a Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 processor, 8GB RAM, 512G...
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Framework Laptop 12 Review: Can’t Wait for Gen 2!
The Framework Laptop 12 distinguishes itself with customization, sustainability, and a unique design, including vibrant color options and modular features like swappable ports and tool-free internals access. Its durable plastic exterior, combining ABS and TPU over a metal frame, offers a premium,...
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Fairphone 6 Leak Shows Upgraded Modular Design
The Fairphone 6 enhances sustainable smartphone design with modular accessories like card holders and ring grips, following the trend set by Nothing's CMF Phone series. It features a customizable two-part rear cover in black, white, or green, launching June 25th with 8GB RAM and 256GB storage. Th...
Read More » Framework 12 Laptop Gets Perfect 10/10 Repairability Score from iFixit
The Framework 12 laptop received a perfect 10/10 repairability score from iFixit, praised for its modular design and user-friendly upgrades. Key features include tool-free access to components, shock-absorbing materials, and QR codes for repair guidance, setting a new standard in hardware mainten...
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Build Your Own Social Community with Bonfire’s Free Software
Bonfire Social is a new open-source, federated platform powered by ActivityPub, offering customization and community governance without corporate oversight. The nonprofit platform features modular "flavors" for tailored setups, unique tools like custom feeds and Circles, and granular privacy cont...
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Revive Classic Guitar Hero Vibes With This Modular Controller
Drakong and Fender have collaborated to create a modular guitar controller that works across multiple platforms, blending classic rhythm gaming with modern titles like "Fortnite Festival". The controller features a customizable design, responsive fret buttons, and durable construction, co...
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Hugging Face's Reachy Mini Robots Now Available for Order
Hugging Face launched two versions of its Reachy Mini desktop robots, a wireless model ($449) and a wired Lite version ($299), both designed as DIY kits to foster developer experimentation and customization. The robots are programmable in Python, integrate with Hugging Face Hub for access to AI mod...
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