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Gadgets
fromWIRED
1 month ago

Most People Buy a New Phone Every 2.5 Years. There's a Better Way

Encouraging consumers to keep smartphones for five years can significantly reduce carbon emissions.
Partnership aims to extend device lifespan through repairs and policy advocacy.
Gadgets
fromWIRED
1 month ago

Most People Buy a New Phone Every 2.5 Years. There's a Better Way

Encouraging consumers to keep smartphones for five years can significantly reduce carbon emissions.
Partnership aims to extend device lifespan through repairs and policy advocacy.
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#apple
Apple
fromTheregister
2 months ago

Apple dares users to fix 'budget' iPhone 16e themselves

The new budget iPhone 16e has mixed reviews on repairability and functionality despite its attractive pricing.”
Apple
fromTheregister
2 months ago

Apple dares users to fix 'budget' iPhone 16e themselves

The new budget iPhone 16e has mixed reviews on repairability and functionality despite its attractive pricing.”
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#repairability
Web frameworks
fromTheregister
3 months ago

Framework Desktop wows iFixit - even with the soldered RAM

Framework's modular mini desktop is highly praised for its repairability despite having non-upgradeable memory.
fromGSMArena.com
3 months ago
Mobile UX

iFixit praises Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra's battery pull tabs, but the screen is still difficult to remove

Web frameworks
fromTheregister
3 months ago

Framework Desktop wows iFixit - even with the soldered RAM

Framework's modular mini desktop is highly praised for its repairability despite having non-upgradeable memory.
fromGSMArena.com
3 months ago
Mobile UX

iFixit praises Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra's battery pull tabs, but the screen is still difficult to remove

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fromTechCrunch
4 months ago

These are CES 2025's least repairable and sustainable gadgets, according to iFixit | TechCrunch

"The Razzies, the Darwins - not all awards are good. Among the winners is the new Ultrahuman ring, which scored 'Least Repairable.' That's an issue with smart rings generally, but this one has the added benefit of being $2,200."
Miscellaneous
fromThe Verge
4 months ago

iFixit shrinks its most popular tech repair toolkit to half the size

"We designed this for people who fix in the real world," says iFixit's lead product engineer Brett Hartt. "It's light, it's compact, and it's got what you need when repairs come calling - even if you're not at your workbench."
Wearables
fromtime.com
7 months ago

A Safer Tool for Tinkerers

Kyle Wiens emphasizes that while solder is crucial for tech repairs, many shy away from soldering irons due to concerns about heat, cost, and safety. The challenge they identified was to create a safer, more accessible soldering tool.
Miscellaneous
Miscellaneous
fromTheregister
7 months ago

US Copyright Office OKs McDonald's fixing ice cream makers

US Copyright Office adds DMCA exemption for fixing ice cream machines, addressing frustrations from customers and franchisees about broken machines.
Taylor's control over repairs has led to profit but customer dissatisfaction, prompting calls for reform.
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