Category: How Tech Works | Page 5

Explainers on how certain gadgets, features, or scientific concepts work in the context of everyday tech.

Little Sister Siri

During our iPhone 4S teardown, iFixit buddy Markus found an unusual black component next to the ambient light sensor. We didn't make much of a fuss about it since we…

November 9, 2011

by Kyle Wiens - iFixit

How Tech Works

ESD Is Not a Venereal Disease

Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) may not be a venereal disease, but you should take precautions nonetheless. The physics of static electricity and static discharge can be complicated; yet there are a…

July 27, 2011

by Kyle Wiens - iFixit