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Telecommunications & Media

Slow smartphone: repair or replace? If the repair costs this much, replacement may be better

A guideline suggests it can be more rational to repair a broken smartphone and keep using it rather than automatically replacing it. The key measure is repair cost as a share of the device’s current value. If repairs cost 30 percent or less of market value and the user plans to keep the phone for at least another year, repair may be worthwhile. Longer software support also supports repair, while severe performance slowdown or extensive damage can favor replacement.

AI & Enterprise

AI music copyright standards gap adds to industry confusion

AI-generated music is spreading quickly, but South Korea still lacks clear standards for recognising copyrights. The Korea Music Copyright Association drew up its own rules for registering and managing AI-assisted music, then withdrew them about three weeks after implementation. Industry uncertainty over copyright registration and the distribution and settlement of royalties is expected to continue. The association has decided to put new registrations on hold until a new management system is prepared.

Industry

Robot dog market splits by use in 2026, from $319 pet models to $100,000 industrial units

The robot dog market in 2026 is splitting clearly by use, from education and pet models to industrial units, with prices ranging from $319 to $100,000. Cryptopolitan compared products across three tiers: pet, developer and industrial. Consumers focus on easy setup and interaction, developers on coding and sensor expandability, and industrial users on payload, autonomous driving and long operation. Warranty terms, repair logistics and reliance on cloud services also affect purchasing decisions.