Paul Sawers / TechCrunch: Google details Umoja, the first fiber optic cable that would connect Africa and Australia, starting in Kenya and running via the DRC and others to South Africa  —  Google is preparing to build what will be the first subsea fibre optic cable connecting the continents of Africa and Australia. Lees verder op Tech Meme

Ryan Christoffel / 9to5Mac: Kuo: Apple is targeting a full-screen foldable MacBook launch in 2026 and considering a 20.25 or a 18.8 panel, with an M5 chip and Vision Pro-level price  —  Apple is working on all-screen foldable devices.  Unlike its competitors, however, its focus seems less on foldable smartphones and tablets … Lees verder op Tech Meme

Sean Hollister / The Verge: iFixit and Samsung end their repair partnership after two years; iFixit CEO Kyle Wiens says that “Samsung does not seem interested in enabling repair at scale”  —  iFixit and Samsung are parting ways. … “Samsung does not seem interested in enabling repair at scale,” … Lees verder op Tech Meme

Jason Koebler / 404 Media: Leaked contract: Samsung requires independent repair shops to notify Samsung, share customer data, and “immediately disassemble” devices with aftermarket parts  —  In exchange for selling them repair parts, Samsung requires independent repair shops to give Samsung the name … Lees verder op Tech Meme