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repairs
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If You’re Going to Make Something, Here’s How to Make It Robust
Christopher Tidy was 10 years old the first time he took apart an engine. The carburetor—the block of…
The Right to Repair Movement Will Keep On Fixin’
“The big question is, can we continue this pro competition populist movement?” Wiens says. “Can populism really infect…
Google Is ‘Thinking Through’ How to Make the Pixel Watch Repairable
If you break the Google Pixel Watch—whether the first-generation smartwatch from 2022 or the latest model launched earlier…
The iPhone 16’s Battery Is Easier to Replace, Finally
This only affects new smartphones launching in the EU after June 2025, which means the iPhone 16 does…
Apple Is Making It Slightly Easier to Repair Your iPhone
Apple will make it a little bit easier to get an iPhone fixed with used parts, marking a…
I’m a New Homeowner. An App Called Thumbtack Has Become a Lifesaver for Me
Never in my life did I think I’d own a home, but I was fortunate enough to close…
Oregon’s Breakthrough Right-to-Repair Bill Is Now Law
Oregon governor Tina Kotek yesterday signed the state’s Right to Repair Act, which will push manufacturers to provide…
The World’s E-Waste Has Reached a Crisis Point
The phone or computer you’re reading this on may not be long for this world. Maybe you’ll drop…