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business1 day ago•5 min saved

FTC Secures Real Right-to-Repair Protections for Farmers in Deere Deal

The FTC reached an antitrust settlement with John Deere that grants farmers enforceable, better-defined right-to-repair protections—including access to repair parts, tools, guides, and future resources, plus FTC oversight and the ability for farmers to sue Deere for repair-related harm. This is a major improvement over the Illinois class-action deal, which paid about $395 per farmer and relied on vague terms and weak enforcement, effectively curbing Deere’s monopoly without monetary damages for farmers.

via 404 Media|

#antitrust #business #farm-equipment

technology2 days ago•4 min saved

Nintendo Halts Switch 1 Sales in Europe Over EU Right to Repair Rules

Nintendo will stop selling the original Switch 1 in Europe starting mid-February 2027 due to the EU's Right to Repair rules requiring easy battery replacement; sales outside Europe remain unaffected. Nintendo says it will continue to sell Switch outside Europe and has announced new battery-replaceable designs for Switch 2 and its accessories to roll out through 2026 into early 2027. The company had previously raised prices on some older Switch models in the US last year.

via Eurogamer.net|

#battery-replacement #europe #nintendo

technology9 days ago•31 min saved

Car Data Wars: Ford CEO Flags Safety in the Right-to-Repair Fight

Ford CEO Jim Farley frames safety as a reason to restrict who can repair modern, data-driven cars, reigniting the right-to-repair debate as Congress weighs the REPAIR Act within the Build America highway bill and considers vehicle data access; the issue, rooted in 2013 Massachusetts rules and a 2014 voluntary agreement, pits consumers and independent shops against OEMs over data hoarding and repair authority as cars age; The Drive plans further coverage and encourages readers to contact lawmakers and report gatekeeping cases.

via The Drive|

#auto-industry #independent-repair #legislation

politics11 days ago•3 min saved

White House Expands Freedom to Fix to Slash Vehicle Costs

The White House releases a memorandum directing the EPA to expand the 'freedom to fix' by clarifying permissible DIY and third‑party emission repairs, encouraging alternative certifications for aftermarket parts beyond CARB, and deprioritizing civil enforcement against individuals repairing their own vehicles, all aimed at lowering consumer vehicle costs while ensuring compliance with the Clean Air Act.

via The White House (.gov)|

#carb #epa #freedom-to-fix

fact-check28 days ago•8 min saved

Fact-check: Trump’s seven-year jail claim for fixing a car is false

FactCheck.org debunks Trump’s assertion that someone was jailed for seven years for fixing his car. The pardon he cited concerned Troy Lake, who actually served seven months for violating the Clean Air Act by tampering with emissions monitoring on hundreds of trucks, not seven years, and the case is only tangential to the broader right-to-repair debate about consumers fixing their own vehicles and access to telematics data.

via FactCheck.org|

#clean-air-act #fact-check #right-to-repair

world1 month ago•80 min saved

Repair Cafes Push Fix-First Culture Over Throwaway Norms

Repair Cafes and the broader right-to-repair movement are gaining momentum as communities opt to fix rather than replace broken goods. Volunteers in New Paltz, like Paula Weinstein and Bob Morton, illustrate repair’s social and educational value by reviving items such as a 1930s Hammond clock, while lawmakers push for laws and tool libraries to require manufacturers to share repair tools and instructions, promoting longer product lifespans and cheaper, DIY-enabled fixes.

via AP News|

#community-volunteers #repair-cafes #right-to-repair

technology1 month ago•2 min saved

Nintendo Plans EU-Only Switch 2 Variant With Replaceable Batteries

Nintendo confirmed an EU-compliant Switch 2 variant with swappable batteries is in development for 2027 to meet the EU's right-to-repair rules (models with prefix 'BEE' and 'OSM' on packaging). These EU-only versions will be sold as regulatory products within the EU and likely won't release outside the region; the move comes as the EU battery rules take effect in 2027 and after Nintendo's May 2026 price increase to €500. The Switch 2, released in 2025, already offers a bigger screen and improved performance as part of Nintendo's ongoing hardware evolution.

via Engadget|

#eu-regulation #nintendo #replaceable-batteries

gaming1 month ago•40 min saved

Nintendo gears Switch 2 for EU with swappable battery by 2027

Nintendo says it will release EU-specific Switch 2 versions with user-replaceable batteries to meet a new EU regulation taking effect February 18, 2027. The exact battery-change changes haven’t been detailed, and current Switch 2 battery removal is a multi-step process per iFixit; it’s unclear whether revised models will be available in other regions, and Nintendo did not comment.

via The Verge|

#eu-regulation #gaming #hardware

local2 months ago•12 min saved

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

politics2 months ago•10 min saved

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

business3 months ago•2 min saved

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

technology3 months ago•14 min saved

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

technology3 months ago•11 min saved

Switch 2 to feature replaceable battery for EU right-to-repair push

The Nikkei reports Nintendo is developing a Switch 2 revision for the EU that uses a replaceable battery to comply with European right-to-repair laws, aiming to reduce environmental impact and simplify repairs; the EU-focused model could roll out to other regions if demand grows.

via My Nintendo News|

#battery #eu #nintendo

technology-and-electronics3 months ago•17 min saved

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

gaming3 months ago•47 min saved

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