We all grew up with the old mantra: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle. But when it comes to electronics, recycling should be the final resort. Last year, 1.75 billion phones were sold to consumers. By the end of 2013, another 240 million tablets and 207 millio…
Lees meerThe Federal Trade Commission has held a workshop, heard awful repair stories, and now has received 15,059 signatures asking them to enforce a fair repair market. iFixit, along with US PIRG and Repair.org, delivered the signatures to FTC commissioner…
Lees meerThe iFixit team gathered virtually for the Apple keynote this morning, alive with our usual mixture of curiosity and tempered expectations. Rumors abounded and boy did Apple deliver. Sneak a peek at our notes to get to know the winners, losers, and …
Lees meerWhen he was 16, Eric Lundgren saw the landfill of his small hometown in northwest Washington filled with brand-new products. Ever since, he’s been building businesses that try to stand between people their most wasteful instincts. He started an elec…
Lees meerWe want to spread the word about the repair revolution globally! While English is the most common language in the world, we want everyone to get involved in the repair revolution, so we offer our repair guides in more languages. We already have 12 a…
Lees meerTech companies have been trying to lock down and control the repair market for far too long, boxing out small repair businesses and device owners. That’s why we’re asking the Federal Trade Commission, the federal agency charged with enforcing consum…
Lees meerEurope has new regulations rules to increase the durability and repairability of household appliances. What’s next? Smartphones! A recent study suggests how their eco-friendliness could be improved. We all want to enjoy the benefits of modern techno…
Lees meerIt takes a lot to outdo printer makers in the cash-grab game. But over a week’s time, the makers of a different locked-down, web-connected device tried their best to get a bigger cut from their most loyal customers with mandatory subscriptions. They…
Lees meerLike most AirPod owners, Emily Alpert found that, after 18 months, her wireless buds didn’t last, not even for one full run. Unlike most AirPod owners, Alpert, along with her best friend, got a robot to fix her problem. That’s what started Podswap, …
Lees meerSamsung has a distinct approach to its Ultra line of phones: put a lot of things in them. Cameras, memory, 5G, gigantic batteries, a crisp high-refresh-rate screen—if Samsung can source it, it’s likely to end up in an Ultra phone. That makes for a p…
Lees meerMarch is Women’s History Month and today is International Women’s Day—a day to celebrate the achievements of women all over the world. This year’s theme, #ChoosetoChallenge, is a reminder to challenge the systems that hold back women and marginalize…
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