A few key mortgage rates increased. But a series of rate cuts from the Fed could help mortgage rates fall in the long term. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/mortgages/mortgage-rates-increase-for-prospective-buyers-todays-mortgage-rates-on-may-12-2025/#ftag=CADf328eec

Multiple important refinance rates climbed this week, but refinancing could be still make sense for other reasons. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/mortgages/refi-rates-ride-high-current-refinance-rates-on-may-12-2025/#ftag=CADf328eec

Are you moving soon? Use this guide to prepare for your move-in day, and avoid being overwhelmed and unprepared. https://www.cnet.com/home/services/moving-preparation-hacks-that-will-save-you-time-money-and-your-sanity/#ftag=CADf328eec

Big pet sales this week make it a perfect time to pick up a gadget for your furry friend: Here are our favorites, tested and ready to please. https://www.cnet.com/home/kitchen-and-household/the-top-8-gadgets-to-get-the-loved-pet-in-your-life/#ftag=CADf328eec

Rates are on the way down so the sooner you act, the more you could stand to earn. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/banking/best-cd-rates-this-week-take-advantage-of-the-feds-rate-cut-while-you-can/#ftag=CADf328eec

The tired looking smiley is easily my new favorite emoji. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/apple-brought-these-fun-new-emoji-to-your-iphone-with-ios-18-4/#ftag=CADf328eec

CTOs must adopt an innovation-first mindset to lead change, unlock agility, and future-proof their business.

https://www.techradar.com/pro/the-innovation-mindset-how-commerce-ctos-can-proactively-disrupt-their-business

iOS 19 could make it easier to connect multiple devices to public Wi-Fi, but ahead of that we're expecting iOS 18.5 very soon.

https://www.techradar.com/phones/ios/ios-19-tipped-to-bring-big-wi-fi-convenience-upgrade-as-ios-18-5-prepares-to-land-in-days

Microsoft wants to make it harder for you to take unauthorized screenshots, but even this tool doesn't give you full protection.

https://www.techradar.com/pro/microsoft-teams-adds-prevent-screen-capture-meeting-mode-to-secure-sensitive-data

Another regulatory filing suggests that the Galaxy Buds Core could have bigger batteries than the 2023 edition.

https://www.techradar.com/audio/earbuds-airpods/samsungs-next-pair-of-affordable-galaxy-earbuds-could-come-with-a-battery-boost

We explain everything you need to know about turning and flipping a mattress, including why it’s important to and often you should do it.

The post How often should you turn your mattress and should you flip it? appeared first on Trusted Reviews.

https://www.trustedreviews.com/explainer/how-often-turn-flip-mattress

An essential tool for tidying up grass, cutting back brush, and getting to places that lawnmowers just can’t reach, a grass trimmer is your garden’s new best friend. Getting the most out of its whizzing line takes a bit of practice, though. Here’s how to use a grass trimmer properly. This guide applies to practically [...]

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https://symfony.com/blog/new-in-symfony-7-3-explaining-security-voter-decisions?utm_source=Symfony%20Blog%20Feed&utm_medium=feed

Things are changing so fast with these vscode forks I m barely able to keep up. Which one are you guys using currently? How does the autocomplete etc, compare between the two?

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43959710

Points: 110

# Comments: 136

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Article URL: https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2025/05/11/white-house-copyright-office-director-fired/

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43960518

Points: 18

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https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2025/05/11/white-house-copyright-office-director-fired/

Jsme ve vesmíru sami? Fermiho paradox – rozpor mezi vysokou pravděpodobností existence mimozemských civilizací a absencí důkazů o nich – trápí vědce i laiky už desítky let. Nová studie se pokouší tento paradox kvantifikovat pomocí dat z projektů SETI. Jaká je šance, že jsme nějaký signál už měli zachytit, a co to vypovídá o počtu a životnosti potenciálních kosmických sousedů? http://www.osel.cz/14059-fermiho-paradox-pod-drobnohledem-kolik-civilizaci-bychom-uz-meli-slyset.html

New EU rules will hold software makers liable for safety flaws—no negligence required.

https://www.techradar.com/pro/how-the-eus-new-software-liability-rules-are-redefining-software-accountability

Samsung has revealed its full 2025 TV lineup, including multiple OLEDs, a flagship mini-LED, and several LED models.

https://www.techradar.com/televisions/panasonic-reveals-full-2025-tv-lineup-and-the-flagship-oled-tv-could-be-its-best-one-yet

OPINION: Another week in the world of TV and another peek at what’s coming later in 2025 – this time it was Panasonic’s range of 4K OLEDs, Mini LED and LCD TVs. The event was held at its European HQ in Wiesbaden (which seems to be a very pleasant town), and there I had more [...]

The post Panasonic’s 2025 TVs look promising but are they enough? appeared first on

Article URL: https://blog.es3n1n.eu/posts/how-i-ruined-my-vacation/

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43959403

Points: 59

# Comments: 9

https://blog.es3n1n.eu/posts/how-i-ruined-my-vacation/

Email: It’s one of the more evil of the necessary evils. We all spend a significant chunk of our days wading through messages, to the point that it can feel like a never-ending task. Save us, artificial intelligence!

The good news: AI is revolutionizing how we interact with our email. And the best part? Many AI email tools offer free tiers that are actually useful.

If you’re looking to supercharge your Gmail experience, reclaim your time, and take a bit of work out

Article URL: https://www.primeintellect.ai/blog/intellect-2-release

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43958898

Points: 42

# Comments: 14

https://www.primeintellect.ai/blog/intellect-2-release

Article URL: https://pub.sakana.ai/ctm/

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43959071

Points: 19

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https://pub.sakana.ai/ctm/

Article URL: https://www.sigarch.org/the-academic-pipeline-stall-why-industry-must-stand-for-academia/

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43959129

Points: 10

# Comments: 3

https://www.sigarch.org/the-academic-pipeline-stall-why-industry-must-stand-for-academia/

Here are the answers for The New York Times Mini Crossword for May 12. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-mini-crossword-answers-for-monday-may-12/#ftag=CADf328eec

Hints and answers for the NYT Connections: Sports Edition puzzle, No. 231, for May 12. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-connections-sports-edition-hints-and-answers-for-may-12-231/#ftag=CADf328eec

Article URL: https://www.paepper.com/blog/posts/how-i-hacked-my-clock-to-control-my-focus.md/

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43958082

Points: 14

# Comments: 4

https://www.paepper.com/blog/posts/how-i-hacked-my-clock-to-control-my-focus.md/

Article URL: https://theconversation.com/avoiding-ai-is-hard-but-our-freedom-to-opt-out-must-be-protected-255873

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43958382

Points: 39

# Comments: 27

https://theconversation.com/avoiding-ai-is-hard-but-our-freedom-to-opt-out-must-be-protected-2558

Article URL: https://olegkutkov.me/2025/05/12/custom-sim-card-in-tesla-model-3-2024-tesla-model-y-2025-and-cybertruck/

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43958716

Points: 11

# Comments: 5

https://olegkutkov.me/2025/05/12/custom-sim-card-in-tesla-model-3-2024-tesla-model-y-2

This week Microsoft announced a new Surface Pro 12-inch and Surface Laptop 13-inch. Palworld had to remove a feature and images of the new Xbox handheld leaked as well.

https://www.windowscentral.com/software-apps/microsoft-announced-a-new-surface-pro-and-surface-laptop-as-nintendos-legal-team-tried-to-gut-palworld-and-the-xbox-gaming-handheld-leaked-online

Linux Mint 22.2 bude mít kódové označení „Zara“ a LMDE 7 se bude jmenovat „Gigi“. Rozjela se kampaň nazvaná „Konec desítek“, která vyzývá k přechodu na Linux. System76 osvěžuje linuxový notebook Serval WS novým hardwarem. https://www.root.cz/clanky/konec-desitek-jako-sance-pro-linux-system76-osvezuje-notebook-serval-ws/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=rss

V najnovších Postrehoch sa pozrieme na to, ako hackeri hackli hackerov, ďalej na varovania pred útokmi na energetiku USA, viacero aktualizácií softvéru, zásah proti DDoS službám a na cvičenie Locked Shields. https://www.root.cz/clanky/postrehy-z-bezpecnosti-tvrda-rana-pre-lockbit-a-utoky-na-energetiku/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=rss

Article URL: https://1517.substack.com/p/why-bell-labs-worked

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43957010

Points: 49

# Comments: 31

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Article URL: https://www.thetimes.com/sport/formula-one/article/professor-martin-elliott-interview-surgeon-f1-pitstops-babies-ferrari-j3sbkjssk

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43957231

Points: 35

# Comments: 3

https://www.thetimes.com/sport/formu

Pozoruhodný MADMAX neboli MAgnetized Disk and Mirror Axion eXperiment má ambice najít temné fotony nebo případně axiony. V obou případech jde o velmi lehké kandidáty na temnou hmotu. Pilotní testy s malým prototypem neobjevily nic, ale alespoň ověřily, že MADMAX funguje. V budoucnu by větší verze této technologie mohly dostát svému jménu a přinést průlom. Uvidíme. http://www.osel.cz/14057-experiment-madmax-patra-po-temnych-fotonech-zatim-nic.html

2D transistor offering 40% faster speeds and lower energy use may soon disrupt the global chip market - if China can successfully scale production.

https://www.techradar.com/pro/chinese-researchers-develop-silicon-free-transistor-technology-claimed-to-be-fastest-and-most-efficient-ever-heres-what-we-know

The company head says the studio is actually doing fine.

https://www.laptopmag.com/gaming/console-pc-games/negative-steam-reviews-ori-developer-no-rest-wicked-shares-surprising-message-future

DOOM: The Dark Ages is an excellent shooter, and it's one of many new Xbox games launching this week. Here are all the games coming from May 12 through May 18.

https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/all-xbox-games-launching-may-12-through-may-18-2025

Homebrew developers keeping Windows Phone 8.1 alive from beyond the grave are working hard to keep the platform in line with the times.

https://www.windowscentral.com/phones/windows-phone/windows-phone-just-got-its-first-ai-chatgpt-style-app-no-really

The Sabrent USB 3.2 Type-C M.2 SSD Enclosure is available for $22, one of its best ever prices according to data from CamelCamelCamel.

https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/external-ssds/sabrents-usb-type-c-m-2-ssd-enclosure-reduced-to-just-usd22-at-amazon

As first reported by Politico, the Trump administration has fired the Register of Copyrights and US Copyright Office Director, Shira Perlmutter. The Register of Copyrights works under the Librarian of Congress — a title held most recently by Carla Hayden, who was fired earlier this week for her

Apple is reportedly planning to introduce a small but welcome convenience feature with iOS 19: cross-device syncing for Wi-Fi access portals. This is according to the latest Power On newsletter from Bloomberg

Article URL: https://github.com/jaypyles/Scraperr

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43955842

Points: 45

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Article URL: https://blog.plan99.net/why-not-capability-languages-a8e6cbdf9682

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43956095

Points: 27

# Comments: 4

https://blog.plan99.net/why-not-capability-languages-a8e6cbdf9682

Article URL: https://www.newyorker.com/culture/critics-notebook/the-paradoxes-of-feminine-muscle

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43956630

Points: 6

# Comments: 4

https://www.newyorker.com/culture/critics-notebook/the-paradoxes-of-feminine-muscle

Article URL: https://www.ft.com/content/55221f2d-00b3-4856-9158-dfdd0263bd0c

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43956701

Points: 11

# Comments: 3

https://www.ft.com/content/55221f2d-00b3-4856-9158-dfdd0263bd0c

Article URL: https://enterprisevalue.substack.com/p/burrito-now-pay-later

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43956723

Points: 30

# Comments: 15

https://enterprisevalue.substack.com/p/burrito-now-pay-later

Fotovoltaika láká příslibem úspor i ekologie, ale vyplatí se skutečně investice do slunce na střeše? Podívali jsme se na čísla stará i nová a ptáme se, zda je návratnost jistá, či jen zbožným přáním. http://www.osel.cz/14058-solarni-panely-na-strese-zlaty-dul-nebo-cerna-dira-na-penize.html

Setting up a security system is easier than ever, but there are still some major mistakes to avoid. https://www.cnet.com/home/security/dont-mess-it-up-7-places-to-never-install-a-security-camera/#ftag=CADf328eec

Here are hints and the answer for today's Wordle No. 1,423 for May 12. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-wordle-hints-answer-and-help-for-may-12-1423/#ftag=CADf328eec

Here are hints and answers for the NYT Strands puzzle No. 435 for May 12. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-strands-hints-answers-and-help-for-may-12-435/#ftag=CADf328eec

Hints and answers for Connections for May 12, #701. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-connections-hints-answers-and-help-for-may-12-701/#ftag=CADf328eec

Fake crypto ads on Facebook now deliver malware that quietly spins up a local server on your machine.

https://www.techradar.com/pro/security/criminals-are-targeting-bitcoin-owners-on-facebook-with-a-multi-stage-malware-campaign-follow-these-steps-to-stay-safe

Facial recognition on smart glasses could be a privacy nightmare.

https://www.laptopmag.com/ai/metas-smart-glasses-may-include-controversial-ai-feature-privacy-concerns

"No Rest for the Wicked" is a hardcore action RPG with precise combat and absolutely stunning art, however, its difficult early access development cycle has overshadowed the potential.

https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/ori-and-the-blind-forest-studio-head-says-they-might-shut-down

Following backlash about a quietly added clause to SoundCloud's Terms of Use that says users' content may be fed to AI, the company says it's "never used artist content to train AI models," and insists it "has always been and will remain artist-first." The outrage came after tech ethicist

It won't make you a better gamer, but Samsung's latest gaming monitor entices those hunting for faster refresh rates. The company's newest Odyssey OLED G6, which Samsung claims is the world's first OLED gaming monitor with a 500Hz refresh rate, is now available for pre-order in Southeast As

Article URL: https://github.com/Efeckc17/simple-todo-c

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43954649

Points: 74

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Article URL: https://pfister.dev/blog/2025/rp2350-uart-bl.html

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43954054

Points: 15

# Comments: 0

https://pfister.dev/blog/2025/rp2350-uart-bl.html

Article URL: https://plainvanillaweb.com/index.html

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43954896

Points: 193

# Comments: 81

https://plainvanillaweb.com/index.html

Article URL: https://grist.org/food-and-agriculture/trump-epa-community-change-grants-program-food-waste/

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43954810

Points: 36

# Comments: 10

https://grist.org/food-and-agriculture/trump-epa-community-change-grants-program-food-waste/

Article URL: https://www.ycombinator.com/companies/synder/jobs/2Wnbc1f-business-development-representative

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43955106

Points: 0

# Comments: 0

https://www.ycombinator.com/companies/synder/jobs/2Wnbc1f-business-development-representative

Article URL: https://www.messynessychic.com/2024/11/27/lets-talk-about-the-bidet-the-bathrooms-best-kept-secret/

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43955165

Points: 10

# Comments: 8

https://www.messynessychic.com/2024/11/27/lets-talk-about-the-bidet-the-bathrooms-best-kept-secret

Article URL: http://pmaweb.caltech.edu/Courses/ph136/yr2012/

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43955326

Points: 29

# Comments: 7

http://pmaweb.caltech.edu/Courses/ph136/yr2012/

Article URL: https://www.customerexperiencedive.com/news/klarna-reinvests-human-talent-customer-service-AI-chatbot/747586/

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43955374

Points: 54

# Comments: 21

https://www.customerexperiencedive.com/news/klarna-reinvests-human-talent-cus

Article URL: https://insideevs.com/features/759153/car-companies-software-companies/

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43955525

Points: 27

# Comments: 35

https://insideevs.com/features/759153/car-companies-software-companies/

Article URL: https://vlaaad.github.io/lsp-client-in-200-lines-of-code

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43955397

Points: 3

# Comments: 0

https://vlaaad.github.io/lsp-client-in-200-lines-of-code

Article URL: https://www.babaei.net/blog/rust-devs-think-we-are-hopeless-lets-prove-them-wrong-with-cpp-memory-leaks/

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43955757

Points: 6

# Comments: 0

https://www.babaei.net/blog/rust-devs-think-we-are-hopeless-lets-prove-them-wrong-with-cp

Article URL: https://news.wm.edu/2025/05/06/2024-sea-level-report-cards-map-futures-of-u-s-coastal-communities/

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43956115

Points: 3

# Comments: 0

https://news.wm.edu/2025/05/06/2024-sea-level-report-cards-map-futures-of-u-s-coastal-communities/

With the proper preparation and these tips, you can move your mattress like a champ. https://www.cnet.com/home/services/my-6-moving-hacks-for-your-mattress/#ftag=CADf328eec

Here are some highly rated flicks to try, plus a look at what's new in May. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/best-movies-on-max-may-2025/#ftag=CADf328eec

Asus has packed a 20-petaflop Nvidia AI chip into a retro-looking desktop PC able to train huge models without needing a server rack.

https://www.techradar.com/pro/asus-brings-nvidias-fastest-superchip-to-a-very-boring-desktop-pc-chassis-theres-even-a-dvd-player-and-a-mysterious-slot

This travel-ready keyboard unfolds into a Ryzen 7 powered Windows mini PC.

https://www.techradar.com/pro/i-may-have-found-my-perfect-pc-chassis-a-ryzen-7-rig-built-in-a-foldable-keyboard-that-you-can-fit-into-a-large-trouser-pocket

CalDigit's Element 5 Hub fixes everything I didn't like about the original Element 4 Hub, all the while upgrading performance to accommodate Thunderbolt 5 speed. Is it the right hub for you?

https://www.windowscentral.com/accessories/caldigit-element-5-hub-e5-review

The Sandisk CEO, David Goeckeler, has been boasting about a formidable new SSD controller dubbed Stargate.

https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/ssds/sandisk-teases-dynamite-new-ssd-controller-dubbed-stargate

Tiny Corp has achieved the world's first eGPU operating in Tiny Grad over USB3, with compatibility across macOS, Windows, and Linux.

https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/gpus/tiny-corp-heralds-worlds-first-amd-gpu-driven-via-usb3-egpus-tested-on-apple-silicon-with-linux-and-windows-also-supported

One of the ultimate goals of medieval alchemy has been realized, but only for a fraction of a second. Scientists with the European Organization for Nuclear Research, better known as CERN, were able to convert lead into gold using the Large Hadron Collider (LHC), the world's most powerful particle accelerator. Unlike the examples of transmutation we see in pop culture,

Article URL: https://forums.swift.org/t/xtool-cross-platform-xcode-replacement-build-ios-apps-on-linux-and-more/79803

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43952239

Points: 30

# Comments: 2

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Article URL: https://openjdk.org/jeps/515

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43954178

Points: 8

# Comments: 1

https://openjdk.org/jeps/515

Article URL: https://www.finebooksmagazine.com/fine-books-news/title-work-deciphered-sealed-herculaneum-scroll-digital-unwrapping

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43953883

Points: 81

# Comments: 23

https://www.finebooksmagazine.com/fine-books-news/title-work-de

Article URL: https://torrentfreak.com/dns-piracy-blocking-orders-google-cloudflare-and-opendns-respond-differently-250511/

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43954459

Points: 34

# Comments: 9

https://torrentfreak.com/dns-piracy-blocking-orders-google-cloudflare-and-open

Article URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gonzalo_Guerrero

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43954249

Points: 26

# Comments: 4

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gonzalo_Guerrero

Article URL: https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/article-abstract/2833668

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43954470

Points: 5

# Comments: 1

https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/article-abstract/2833668

Article URL: https://www.wsj.com/lifestyle/careers/skilled-trades-high-school-recruitment-fd9f8257

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43954488

Points: 24

# Comments: 19

https://www.wsj.com/lifestyle/careers/skilled-trades-high-school-recruitment-fd9f8257

You can improve your mood for free. All it takes is focusing on these simple habit changes. https://www.cnet.com/health/mental/hack-your-happiness-with-these-7-daily-habits/#ftag=CADf328eec

Looking for NYT Connections answers and hints? Here's all you need to know to solve today's game, plus my commentary on the puzzles.

https://www.techradar.com/gaming/nyt-connections-today-answers-hints-12-may-2025

Looking for NYT Strands answers and hints? Here's all you need to know to solve today's game, including the spangram.

https://www.techradar.com/computing/websites-apps/nyt-strands-today-answers-hints-12-may-2025

We've got another unofficial look at the Galaxy S25 Edge, ahead of its expected unveiling tomorrow.

https://www.techradar.com/phones/samsung-galaxy-phones/the-latest-samsung-galaxy-s25-edge-leak-shows-off-the-phones-design-and-a-potential-price

Looking for Quordle clues? We can help. Plus get the answers to Quordle today and past solutions.

https://www.techradar.com/computing/websites-apps/quordle-today-answers-clues-12-may-2025

The Dell 14 Plus makes a good first impression with its battery life and performance, but its mediocre display, lousy audio, and shallow touchpad let it down.

https://www.laptopmag.com/laptops/windows-laptops/dell-plus-14-review

Apple is expected to launch the first products using the M5 in the fall, with the MacBook Pro models getting the chip first this time around.

https://www.laptopmag.com/laptops/macbooks/apple-m5-m6-komodo-chips

Fugaku stars in the calculation battle that 'no one can win' during the Nico Nico Super Conference.

https://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/supercomputers/supercomputer-beats-human-four-sextillion-to-13-in-super-keisan-battle-at-japanese-tech-show

Philips has announced what it calls 'Philips Fixables' providing 3D-printable replacement parts for their products, with more planned for the future.

https://www.tomshardware.com/3d-printing/philips-debuts-3d-printable-components-to-repair-products