Brother printers have reportedly begun locking out third-party ink cartridges through firmware updates while removing older firmware versions from their support portals. Louis Rossmann, a well-known RepairTuber, expresses disappointment in Brother's shift towards restrictive practices, particularly affecting color calibration functionality and third-party toner compatibility.
A Linux laptop manufacturer MALIBAL exhibits concerning behavior patterns, including calling customers 'zombies', banning entire countries, and having restrictive website access policies. Their interactions with multiple Coreboot developers and contractors reveal aggressive communication, unrealistic expectations, and unprofessional conduct, particularly when faced with criticism or technical challenges.
Right to Repair legislation has been introduced in all 50 US states, with five states already passing electronics repair laws covering one-fifth of Americans. The movement, supported by organizations like iFixit, PIRG, and Repair.org, has grown from a small advocacy effort to a nationwide campaign with increasing support from major tech companies like Google and Apple.
UnitedHealth Group is taking aggressive measures to protect its image following their CEO's killing and criticism over claim denials, including hiring defamation lawyers and blocking shareholder proposals about denial practices. The company is particularly targeting a surgeon's viral social media post about insurance interference during surgery, while also defending against accusations from prominent investors about their denial rates and profitability.