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Colorado’s Repair Cafés Push Fixes, Culture Change, and Lawmaker Debates
local1 month ago

Colorado’s Repair Cafés Push Fixes, Culture Change, and Lawmaker Debates

Colorado’s Repair Cafés, like the Longmont event at TinkerMill, bring volunteers and community members together to fix a wide range of broken items, part of a broader right-to-repair movement aimed at reducing waste and pressuring manufacturers to share repair tools and instructions. The piece traces state laws expanding consumer repair rights from 2022–2024 and the current Senate Bill 90, which would carve exemptions for critical infrastructure tech, drawing support from industry groups while consumer advocates warn it could undermine repair rights. It also emphasizes the empowerment and cultural shift fostered by these volunteer repair days.

via The Colorado Sun|
#colorado#diy#local
Repair Rights Rally: Bipartisan Push to Free Up Fixes Across Devices
politics1 month ago

Repair Rights Rally: Bipartisan Push to Free Up Fixes Across Devices

A broad right-to-repair movement is gaining bipartisan momentum across states and in Congress, arguing that consumers should be able to repair their own devices, cars, and appliances. Building on New York’s 2022 act, multiple states have enacted comprehensive laws and there are 57 right-to-repair bills across 22 states this year; federal efforts like the REPAIR Act and Fair Repair Act would extend access to repair data, while industry players differ—Deere and IBM show nuanced positions and NADA remains opposed to some provisions. Supporters say it lowers costs and expands choice; critics warn of safety, cybersecurity, IP concerns, and potential data collection.

via CNBC|
#bipartisan#consumer-rights#legislation
Deere's $99 Million Settlement Unlocks Digital Repair Tools for Farmers
business1 month ago

Deere's $99 Million Settlement Unlocks Digital Repair Tools for Farmers

Farmers won a landmark right-to-repair settlement with John Deere: the company will pay $99 million into a fund for class members who paid for large-equipment repairs since January 2018 and will provide digital tools for diagnosis and repair for 10 years. Plaintiffs could recover roughly 26% to 53% of overcharge damages, and court approval is still needed. Deere also faces an FTC lawsuit over alleged repair restrictions; the ruling could set a precedent for repair access in agriculture and beyond.

via The Drive|
#agriculture#business#digital-repair-tools
Neo MacBook’s Repair-Friendly Design Emerges From Right-to-Repair Push
technology1 month ago

Neo MacBook’s Repair-Friendly Design Emerges From Right-to-Repair Push

iFixit teardown finds Apple’s budget MacBook Neo to be the most repairable MacBook since 2012, with a screw-in battery and modular components accessible after removing the bottom cover. The improvements are tied to Right-to-Repair pressure, especially in the EU, which spurred Apple to adopt easier-to-service design choices, though the overall repair score sits around 6/10. The story highlights a shift toward repairability in the face of policy changes and contrasts it with the vendor’s ongoing balance between price, design, and repairability.

via Hackaday|
#apple#ifixit#macbook-neo
Nintendo Switch 2 may ship with a user-replaceable battery in the EU to meet repair rules
technology-and-electronics2 months ago

Nintendo Switch 2 may ship with a user-replaceable battery in the EU to meet repair rules

Nikkei reports Nintendo is prepping a Switch 2 version for the EU with a user-replaceable battery (and redesigned Joy‑Con batteries) to comply with the EU’s 2027 right-to-repair rules. No launch date or regional plans are confirmed, and Nintendo hasn’t commented yet; the EU policy requires changes by 2027, with potential implications for other regions if similar laws spread.

via Engadget|
#battery-replacement#eu#nintendo
Nintendo Switch 2 EU revision could make batteries swappable and boost repairability
gaming2 months ago

Nintendo Switch 2 EU revision could make batteries swappable and boost repairability

Nintendo plans a Switch 2 revision in the EU with replaceable batteries for the console and Joy-Cons to comply with upcoming EU right-to-repair rules; the current version reportedly has a glued-in battery, Japan specs would stay the same, and Nintendo hasn’t commented yet. If the change expands beyond the EU, it could boost repairability as devices age toward longer lifespans.

via The Verge|
#eu-regulation#gaming#nikkei
EPA Expands Farmers’ Right to Repair Diesel Equipment Without Fearing Costs
environment3 months ago

EPA Expands Farmers’ Right to Repair Diesel Equipment Without Fearing Costs

The EPA issued guidance clarifying that the Clean Air Act supports farmers’ and equipment owners’ right to repair nonroad diesel equipment, stating they can access repair tools and software and use temporary emission-control overrides for repairs. This aims to cut repair costs and reduce dependency on dealers without changing emission standards, potentially boosting productivity for farmers.

via U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (.gov)|
#clean-air-act#emission-controls#environment
Upcoming Colorado Laws: Bison Protection, Transparency, and More in 2026
law-and-policy4 months ago

Upcoming Colorado Laws: Bison Protection, Transparency, and More in 2026

Colorado is implementing about 20 new laws starting January 1, including expanded repair rights for electronics, additional neonatal care leave, stricter gun show security requirements, rent and fee transparency, and enhanced protection for wild bison, reflecting a broad range of policy updates across various sectors.

via Colorado Public Radio|
#colorado-laws#family-leave#gun-show-security
Driscoll Criticizes Army Procurement Delays
military7 months ago

Driscoll Criticizes Army Procurement Delays

Army Secretary Dan Driscoll announced aggressive reforms to modernize the U.S. Army's procurement and technology systems, emphasizing rapid innovation, reducing reliance on outdated equipment, and adopting Silicon Valley-style approaches to enhance military readiness and efficiency, including streamlining contracts and enabling in-field manufacturing through 3D printing.

via Defense News|
#army-modernization#defense-spending#military
Emotional Support Robots for Kids Face Sudden Shutdowns
technology1 year ago

Emotional Support Robots for Kids Face Sudden Shutdowns

Embodied, the company behind the $800 Moxie emotional support robot for kids, announced it will brick the devices and is unable to offer refunds due to financial issues and impending dissolution. Only recent buyers may receive refunds if the company's assets are sold. The shutdown highlights concerns over smart device longevity and has prompted calls for stronger regulations on software support. Embodied is seeking a buyer for Moxie, but if unsuccessful, user data will be erased according to privacy policies.

via Ars Technica|
#embodied#ftc#moxie
OpenWrt Launches Repairable, Hacker-Friendly Wi-Fi 6 Router for $89
technology1 year ago

OpenWrt Launches Repairable, Hacker-Friendly Wi-Fi 6 Router for $89

OpenWrt, in collaboration with the Software Freedom Conservancy, has launched its first hardware platform, the OpenWrt One, marking a significant step for the right to repair movement. The router features a dual-core MediaTek processor, Wi-Fi 6 capabilities, and is designed to be "unbrickable" with separate flash memory options. Priced at $89.99, it complies with FCC regulations, challenging the notion that such compliance conflicts with software repair rights. Ten dollars from each sale supports the SFC.

via The Register|
#open-source#openwrt#right-to-repair