Topic: right to repair
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Your Right to Repair: The Battle Heats Up
The right-to-repair movement has achieved significant legislative progress, with three U.S. states passing laws this year, reflecting a shift toward consumer autonomy and product longevity. Advocates argue that restricting repair creates a costly, non-competitive service market and contributes to...
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Pentagon's Self-Repair Push Faces Defense Contractor Opposition
The Pentagon's push for military self-repair faces opposition from defense contractors, threatening bipartisan legislative provisions in the 2026 National Defense Authorization Act that would grant troops the right to repair equipment. Currently, service members must wait for manufacturer-approve...
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Hyundai Requires Permission to Change Your Own Brakes
An Ioniq 5 N owner found that replacing rear brake pads requires a specialized Hyundai diagnostic tool to disengage and recalibrate the electronic parking brake, making the task inaccessible without official equipment. Access to the necessary software demands a costly subscription, expensive hard...
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This Group Pays Bounties to Fix Devices, Even Illegally
Fulu, a nonprofit founded by right-to-repair advocates, runs a bounty program that pays individuals to bypass manufacturer-imposed restrictions like anti-repair locks or discontinued software support. The initiative aims to demonstrate the prevalence of these "unethical limitations" to policymake...
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Lawmakers Block Military's Right to Repair
Key right-to-repair provisions were removed from the 2026 defense bill, preventing service members from easily fixing equipment without manufacturer involvement. This removal followed intense lobbying by defense contractors, marking a victory for corporate interests over bipartisan-supported refo...
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Get Anything Repaired Instantly With This App
The Repair App, a new platform launched on International Repair Day, connects users with vetted local repair professionals for electronics and household items, currently available in the U.S. and France. The app supports the right to repair movement by helping consumers find independent shops, co...
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2026's New Tech Laws: What You Need to Know
A significant wave of new state-level technology regulations took effect in early 2026, creating a complex patchwork of rules governing AI, data privacy, and consumer rights across the U.S. Key examples include Colorado's right-to-repair law, California's stringent AI transparency statutes, and v...
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Why iFixit's AI FixBot Failed Me
iFixit's new AI FixBot aims to guide users through repairs but currently provides inconsistent and sometimes hazardous advice, as shown in tests with a Nintendo 64 and a CRT television. The tool's limitations stem from its reliance on technical manuals, causing it to skip basic troubleshooting st...
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Google's Nest Thermostats Still Collect Your Data
Google continues collecting detailed sensor data from older Nest Learning Thermostats even after disabling their remote control features, including temperature adjustments and occupancy detection. Security researcher Cody Kociemba discovered this through the FULU bounty program, where he built op...
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Join the Space Police in The Outer Worlds 2
The sequel to *The Outer Worlds* casts players as an agent of the Earth Directorate's police force, initially tasked with maintaining order but quickly facing a more complex mission. Players are sent on a covert operation to secure a volatile skip drive core from a secretive dictatorship, blendin...
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