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Apple's Hypocrisy on Part Pairing

Fight to Repair • 39 implied HN points • 15 Feb 24
🕹 Technology Repairs Legislation Environmental Consumer Rights
  1. Apple supported a right-to-repair law in California but opposed a similar bill in Oregon due to concerns on part pairing, despite citing safety and privacy reasons for their stance.
  2. Part pairing allows companies like Apple to control repair processes, maximize profits, and hinder the use of cheaper third-party components, impacting consumer choice and costs.
  3. Oregon legislators passed the proposed right-to-repair legislation despite Apple's opposition, indicating a shift towards giving residents a robust right to repair and recognition of Apple's contradictory stance.

The Week in Repair: April 24-30

Fight to Repair • 39 implied HN points • 02 May 22
🕹 Technology Repairs Tech Companies Right-to-repair Environment Legislation
  1. Colorado is on track to pass a groundbreaking right to repair law for wheelchairs, marking progress outside the automotive realm.
  2. Big tech companies like Apple and Microsoft are beginning to embrace repairability as consumer pressure and legislation push for change.
  3. Repairing devices instead of replacing them, as shown by Microsoft's study, is not only environmentally beneficial but also paves the way for greater repairability.

Fight to Repair Daily: Monday, September 12, 2022

Fight to Repair • 19 implied HN points • 13 Sep 22
🕹 Technology Repairs Copyright E-commerce Electronics Fashion
  1. The DMCA Section 1201 is facing a trial for potentially violating the 1st Amendment, as it imposes restrictions on free speech regarding digital locks and copyrighted work.
  2. iFixit outlined six key factors that influence the repairability of products, such as ease of access to batteries and overall repairability, which can impact whether a product is repairable or not.
  3. Steam Deck repair centers are now open for users to send in their devices for covered warranty repairs at no additional cost, following provided instructions and diagnostics.

Fight to Repair Daily: Monday August 29, 2022

Fight to Repair • 19 implied HN points • 30 Aug 22
🕹 Technology Repairs Right-to-repair Mobile Phones
  1. An independent mechanic fixed a Tesla Model 3 for $15,000 less than Tesla's quoted price by using a simple repair procedure.
  2. A new paper outlines strategies for strengthening the right to repair, emphasizing the need to challenge manufacturer practices hindering repair accessibility.
  3. Consumer advocates are pushing for quicker implementation of the 'right to repair' policy, to combat high repair costs and promote longer-lasting products.
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The Week in Repair: Dec 20-27

Fight to Repair • 0 implied HN points • 28 Dec 21
🕹 Technology Repairs Legislation Environment Sustainability Campaigns
  1. Hospitals are fighting against a surgical robot monopoly, claiming it forces hospitals to buy maintenance services and parts at inflated prices.
  2. Apple's iOS update fixed the Face ID repair trap on the iPhone 13, improving its repair score and response to repairability concerns.
  3. There is a growing movement for the Right to Repair, aiming to make electronics easier to repair and reduce e-waste by increasing access to repair tools and information.

Extras Video - DVD Repair

atomic14 • 0 implied HN points • 25 Feb 24
🕹 Technology Videos Repairs
  1. The post is about an extras video on DVD repair that was shared on a substack platform
  2. There are links to the content creator's profile and social media platforms like Facebook and email
  3. The post was published on Feb 25, 2024, and involves sharing content and engaging with the audience