Telecommunications & Media

EU smartphone repair disclosure rule still falling short after 1 year, study finds

More than 8 in 10 smartphones sold in the European Union fail to properly comply with rules requiring disclosure of repair procedures and replacement parts information, a study found. Right to Repair Europe said 82 percent of 2,334 models lacked necessary repair information. Only 18 percent provided links enabling consumers to immediately check repair steps and parts prices. The group also cited weak oversight that allows blank fields and broken links to pass.

Games & Commerce

Nexon opens \'MapleStory in Lotte World Busan\'

Nexon said on Aug. 31 it opened a fall-season collaboration event, \'MapleStory in Lotte World Busan\', at Lotte World Adventure Busan on Aug. 29. The event runs for 86 days through Nov. 22 across the park. It expands an offline IP event previously held in spring at Lotte World Adventure Jamsil. The venue features themed spaces, interactive character-making, mobile stamp rallies, performances and merchandise sales.