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Steam Deck Now Lists an Inventory of Its Internal Components

Valve just pushed a Beta update that lets Steam Deck owners see the part numbers of every component that the device shipped with.

October 21, 2022

by Shahram Mokhtari - iFixit

Tech News

Our Teardown Engineer’s Favorite Pixel Watch Feature: Mystery Adhesive

For seven years, Apple has been the undisputed king of wearable tech—its Watch is the best-selling smartwatch in the world. So can Google’s long-awaited Pixel Watch, which launched October 13th,…

October 19, 2022

by Sam Goldheart - 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

Roundups

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

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

Roundups

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

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

Teardowns

The iPhone 14 Plus Is More Repairable, Too

Did you forget there was another iPhone 14 coming out? We don’t blame you. The 14 Plus launches today, weeks after the 14 and 14 Pro. Whether delayed by ongoing…

October 7, 2022

by Sam Goldheart - 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

Roundups

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