Right to Repair News from iFixit

It is (our) right to repair! We’re on the forefront of fighting for consumer- and eco-friendly electronics that are designed to be repairable, and come with accessible repair information and spare parts. Read more about the global fight for this Right to Repair at https://www.ifixit.com/Right-to-Repair.

Legislation

New York’s Right to Repair Bill: What Manufacturers and Consumers Need to Know

It’s been almost 50 years since the consumer protections afforded by the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act, and 20 years since the founding of iFixit. We’ve been foretelling the Right to Repair…

January 12, 2023

by Sam Goldheart - iFixit

Right to Repair

Deere Promised Farmers the Right to Repair. Can We Trust Them?

After nearly a decade fighting Right to Repair laws around the United States, John Deere just made their biggest concession yet: They promised farmers that they’ll provide the documentation and…

January 10, 2023

by Elizabeth Chamberlain - iFixit

Roundups

Repair Is the Least of Auto Makers’ Security Worries

A long-running tale of cybersecurity flaws in connected vehicles got a new chapter this week, after a security researcher revealed a serious security flaw in telematics software made by SiriusXM…

December 8, 2022

by Paul Roberts - iFixit

Roundups

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

Fixers

The iPhone 14 Continues Apple’s Digital Repair Lockdown

We take a look at the state of parts pairing and serialisation in the latest iPhone 14 line of phones.

October 19, 2022

by Shahram Mokhtari - iFixit

Legislation

All Major Appliances May Soon Ship with Repair Instructions, Thanks to a New FTC Rule

The Federal Trade Commission has just upped the stakes in its recent work to ensure consumers have a right to repair all the things in their lives. In a unanimous,…

October 17, 2022

by Kyle Wiens - iFixit

Events

The Right to Repair Movement is Everywhere

Happy International Repair Day! This year’s theme is “Repair Is Everywhere,” which we know deeply at iFixit. Every day, we hear from people around the world about how they’re able…

October 15, 2022

by Elizabeth Chamberlain - iFixit

Roundups

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

Activism

Stronger Together: iFixit and Repair Cafe Join Forces

If you need help fixing your tech, appliances, or even a stubborn zipper, chances are there’s a Repair Café nearby willing and able to help. A Worldwide Movement As a…

October 10, 2022

by Sandra Auboy - iFixit

Recycling

Apple’s New AirPods Are Telling Users to Replace the Batteries Already. Too Bad That’s Impossible

Just a week after the launch of Apple’s AirPod Pro 2, new owners started receiving an unusual alert: It was, apparently, time to replace their batteries soon. This is unusual,…

October 5, 2022

by Sam Goldheart - iFixit