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Even though some manufacturers try to undermine them at every turn, you have certain freedoms, and we’re here to fight for them. Let’s break some warranties.

Right to Repair

Massachusetts Just Passed the World’s Most Advanced Right to Repair Law

Tuesday night was momentous for the technology industry in more ways than most readers may realize. With 74.8% of Massachusetts voters approving, “Question 1” or the “Right to Repair Law” Vehicle Data Access Requirement…

November 3, 2020

by Kevin Purdy

Consumer Rights

When Did We Stop Owning Our Stuff?

Commerce is one of the first lessons we teach our children: give money to the person at the store, and in exchange, you get a thing that is now yours.…

January 21, 2020

by Kevin Purdy

Tech News

What’s the Difference Between New, Used, and Refurbished?

With the latest flagship phones costing nearly $1000, you’re probably looking to save some cash on your next device. Buying used and refurbished aren’t just cheaper, they’re better for the…

July 8, 2019

by Whitson Gordon

Consumer Rights

Warranty-Voiding Stickers Are Illegal. These Companies Still Use Them

Remember that scene in The Big Bang Theory where the gang wants to upgrade the hard drive in their DVR, but Sheldon is hesitant because it’ll void the warranty? I…

April 15, 2019

by Craig Lloyd - iFixit

Consumer Rights

Passionate About Right to Repair? The FTC Wants to Hear From You

Fixing whatever you own shouldn’t be an ordeal, but alas, companies don’t seem to want you repairing their products. The FTC has decided they have something to say about that…

March 14, 2019

by Craig Lloyd - iFixit

Consumer Rights

Copyright Week: What Does Ownership Mean to You?

We’re participating in Copyright Week, a series of actions and discussions supporting key principles that should guide copyright policy. Every day this week, various groups are taking on different elements…

January 15, 2019

by Elise Barsch - iFixit

Consumer Rights

Things That Go Bump in the Copyright

With the powers of copyright law, the DMCA, and EULA’s combined, manufacturers are doing a bang-up job of killing the non-OEM repair industry. As more companies put digital locks over…

January 16, 2018

by Kay Kay Clapp

Consumer Rights

The DMCA Strikes Back: How Copyright Law Could Cost You Your Job

Over 3 million men and women work in America’s repair and maintenance industry. Maybe I don’t have a lot of faith in politics, but I think those 3 million people…

January 16, 2017

by Kyle Wiens - iFixit

Consumer Rights

Nest to Brick Revolv, Pull the Plug on Smarthomes

Nest Labs, pioneering overlords of our smarthome future, is about to do something pretty inhospitable to customers. On Sunday, they will pull the plug on Revolv—a home automation hub that…

June 17, 2016

by Kyle Wiens - iFixit

Consumer Rights

Copyright, the Internet of Things, and the End of Ownership

People don’t want to own anything anymore. They much prefer licenses that let them use it. At least that’s what lawyers from The Software Alliance and the Motion Picture Association…

June 9, 2016

by Kyle Wiens - iFixit