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Don’t Ban Batteries—Make them Safer

Every week there are too many developments in the world of repair for any mere mortal to keep track of; fortunately, the authors of the Fight to Repair newsletter, including…

December 2, 2022

by Jack Monahan - iFixit

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FTC Protects Competition, Strengthening Repair

Every week there are too many developments in the world of repair for any mere mortal to keep track of; fortunately, the authors of the Fight to Repair newsletter, including Jack…

November 21, 2022

by Jack Monahan - iFixit

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Corporate Lobbying Continues to Stifle Repair

Repair shows itself as a microcosm of the problem with money in politics—popular policies held at bay by powerful corporations. Each week, we will bring you the top repair news…

November 7, 2022

by Jack Monahan - iFixit

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FTC Realizes ‘There Is No Spoon’ and Moves on Appliance Right to Repair

The FTC’s move this week to require appliance makers seeking federal EnergyStar certification to publish service manuals is the latest evidence that the Commission is willing to flex its considerable…

October 27, 2022

by Paul Roberts - iFixit

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International E-Waste Day Reminds Us Devices Need to Last Longer

With e-waste piling up across the world, leading to negative social, economic, and health effects in its wake, we are reminded that repair offers a useful practice for making electronics…

October 18, 2022

by Jack Monahan - iFixit

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As Midterms Loom, Repair is off the Radar

Each week, we bring you the top repair news from around the world, curated by the folks over at FightToRepair.news. Here are the happenings for the week of October 2nd.…

October 14, 2022

by Paul Roberts - iFixit

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Smart Phones but Dumb Designs, Advocates Push EU on its Eco-Design Proposal

As the EU drafts its laws governing how cell phones are designed, experts and advocates are weighing in to sharpen the regulation’s teeth. Plus: Are tech companies faking their support…

October 13, 2022

by Jack Monahan - iFixit

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How the FTC’s War on ‘Dark Patterns’ Could Help the Fight for Repair Rights

The Federal Trade Commission is going after “dark patterns” used by companies to trick or manipulate their customers. That could be good news for those fighting for a right to…

September 27, 2022

by Paul Roberts - iFixit

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Rural Repair Gets Heard, McFlurry Machine Lawsuit Proceeds: Repair Roundup Week of September 11, 2022

Access to repair services is critical for rural communities—and much more difficult to obtain, experts told a House subcommittee this week, with representatives from both parties voicing support for the…

September 17, 2022

by Jack Monahan - iFixit

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Cybersecurity Is No Excuse to Limit Repair: Repair Roundup Week of September 4

After a six year delay, NHTSA published final guidance on cybersecurity in vehicles, and gave a boost to auto right to repair advocates. Also: a 10 year smart phone? It’s…

September 13, 2022

by Paul Roberts - iFixit