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technology1 year ago

"Apple's Self-Repair Program Now Includes M3-Powered Macs"

Apple is expanding its self-service repair program to include M3 iMac, 14-inch MacBook Pro, and 16-inch MacBook Pro models, allowing customers to purchase genuine Apple parts and tools and access repair manuals. The company has also added parts for these models to its self-service repair store in the U.S. and select European countries, and will make Apple Diagnostics available for M3 Macs in the U.S. early next month. Additionally, Apple is simplifying the System Configuration process for all Mac models in countries where the self-service repair program is available.

healthcare-technology2 years ago

Revolutionary AI Doctor's Office: Affordable, Convenient, and Accessible

Forward, a healthcare technology company, is introducing CarePods, self-service cubes equipped with artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities, to revolutionize the medical industry. These high-tech health stops will be installed in various locations, allowing patients to be screened for conditions like diabetes, hypertension, depression, and anxiety. The diagnostics from scans will be integrated into a program called Health Apps. CarePods will also offer users the ability to draw their own blood using a vacuum chamber. Forward plans to expand the use of CarePods to screen for advanced cancers, prenatal care, and polygenic analysis. The first CarePods will be installed in California, Arizona, and Chicago, with further expansion planned for major cities across the United States.

business2 years ago

New Jersey Remains the Sole State in America with No Self-Service Gas Stations

New Jersey is now the only state in the US where it is illegal for drivers to pump their own gas, as Oregon recently lifted its 72-year-old ban on self-service gas stations. Gas station owners in New Jersey can be fined for violations, but attempts to lift the ban have been met with opposition from residents and industry advocates. The ban dates back to 1949 when full-service gas stations sought to block cheaper self-service stations. Despite struggles to hire workers, the ban is unlikely to change soon as it is seen as a source of pride for many New Jerseyans.

business2 years ago

Billings welcomes new vending machine store for ultimate convenience.

A new self-service convenience store called Snack Time Market is set to open in Billings, Montana, in May. The store will have 25 vending machines offering around 1,000 products, from pizza to Advil. The owner, Allan Ness, said the store will be family-owned and operated, and the savings from not having to pay many employees will be passed down to customers. The store will need at least one employee present when open.

travel2 years ago

Alaska Airlines Streamlines Check-In Process with New Technology

Alaska Airlines plans to phase out check-in kiosks at all airports it serves by early 2024 and replace them with mobile-only check-in and new iPad-based bag tag stations. The airline is also planning to introduce self-service automated bag drop stations. Customers who don't have a smartphone or aren't comfortable using the website to check in and tag their own bags will still have the option of a full-service check-in agent. The move is aimed at improving the guest experience and reducing congestion in airports.

politics2 years ago

Oregon House approves bill allowing self-serve gas.

The Oregon House of Representatives passed a bill that would allow drivers to pump their own gas, which would be the first time since 1951. The bill requires gas stations to keep half of their pumps for attendants, and gas stations would be required to offer self-service and attendant service at the same price. The bill has bipartisan support and proponents say it would speed up gas lines and ease staffing shortages at gas stations. Opponents voiced concern over the immediacy of implementation and whether passage of this bill would lead to an eventual elimination of attendant service.