Logitech to ship mice with replaceable batteries in Europe only, following Nintendo
Logitech thinks less repairability is good, actually
Right to repair articles
Nintendo to ship Switch 2 with easier-to-replace batteries in Europe later this year
Nintendo will stop shipping the original Switch to Europe in 2027, just before its 10th anniversary
iFixit is creating a repairability scoring standard for US electronics
A voluntary standard could give shoppers and lawmakers a clearer way to judge how fixable a device really is
John Deere will pay $99 million in right-to-repair lawsuit, but admits nothing
The deal could mark a major win for right-to-repair advocates
Colorado's landmark right-to-repair law faces pushback from tech giants
A new bill could create a major loophole
A hot potato: Colorado has become one of the biggest right-to-repair battlegrounds in the US, passing laws that give consumers and independent shops more freedom to fix everything from wheelchairs to farm equipment and electronics. Now, some major tech companies are backing a bill that critics say could seriously undermine those protections.
A nonprofit is paying hackers to unlock devices companies have abandoned
Repair advocates are paying people to disable restrictive firmware
Philips Fixables program lets you 3D-print spare parts at home
Philips Fixables starts with a shaver comb, promises more printable parts to come
Repair shops in India are fighting planned obsolescence by creating $100 laptops
Franken-laptops provide digital access to thousands
Framework's first-ever desktop PC packs AMD's Ryzen AI Max, priced from $1,099
Use Framework's Mini-ITX case, or supply your own
Intel proposes new modular standards for laptops and mini PCs to improve repairability
Upgrades for individual parts could cut costs and e-waste
Repairing your Xbox just got a whole lot easier, thanks to Microsoft's new DIY program
A step in the right direction
Broken McDonald's ice cream machines could become a rare sight after Copyright Office ruling
Rejoice, McFlurry fans
What just happened? Few things in life stay the same, but one reassuringly familiar sight is the broken ice cream machine in your local McDonald's. However, that looks set to change after the US Copyright Office granted an exemption that gives restaurants the right to repair the machines.
John Deere is still hindering farmers' ability to repair their machinery, US senator warns
Deere didn't comply with the memorandum of understanding signed in 2023
FTC warns PC manufacturers Asrock, Zotac, and Gigabyte that consumers have the right to repair
Those stickers that say "warranty void if removed" are illegal
Landmark Oregon right-to-repair law bans Apple-style parts pairing (software locks)
Fourth US state after New York, California, and Minnesota to enact a right-to-repair law
E-waste growing at five times the rate of recycling, UN report finds
It's predicted that we'll generate 82 million tons of e-waste in 2030
The Vision Pro could be Apple's most unrepairable product yet, software locks included
Even more difficult to repair than the average iPhone or Mac
Lenovo teams up with iFixit for its refreshed ThinkPads to boost repairability
They're also a lot easier to upgrade
EU right-to-repair regulations: manufacturers would be liable for 12 months after repairs
Also seeking to punish third-party lockouts
Samsung adds TVs, soundbars, and more smartphones to its self-repair program
The program was launched back in August 2022
Google voices support for Oregon's proposed right-to-repair law
The R2R movement continues to flip its biggest opponents
iFixit now stocks official replacement parts for Microsoft Surface devices
SSDs, batteries, and more
Lenovo says 80% of its devices will be user repairable by 2025
A win for the right to repair movement
iFixit retracts its iPhone 14's repairability score of 7 and gives it a "4-not recommended"
It's not the hardware, it's Apple's hoops and punishments for unapproved repairs that ruins it