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Fairphone Brings Ultra-Repairable Smartphone to US
Solutions1h ago

Fairphone Brings Ultra-Repairable Smartphone to US

For the first time ever, Americans can buy a smartphone designed to last a decade instead of ending up in a landfill. Three major tech companies just launched gadgets with user-replaceable batteries and parts, making "right to repair" finally feel real.

The Verge2 min read
Fairphone Brings Fully Repairable Smartphone to the US
Innovation4d ago

Fairphone Brings Fully Repairable Smartphone to the US

A Dutch company is finally selling its screwdriver-fixable phone directly in America, where a single tool can replace everything from the battery to the screen. The Fairphone Gen 6+ proves smartphones don't have to become electronic waste after two years.

Ars Technica3 min read
Fairphone Brings Repairable Smartphone to US for $650
Solutions3d ago

Fairphone Brings Repairable Smartphone to US for $650

A phone you can fix with a single screwdriver just became available in America. The Dutch company Fairphone is finally selling its modular device directly to US customers, challenging the throwaway culture of modern smartphones.

Google News - Technology3 min read
Sennheiser's $300 Earbuds Let You Replace the Battery Yourself
Innovation2d ago

Sennheiser's $300 Earbuds Let You Replace the Battery Yourself

Premium wireless earbuds just got a sustainability makeover that could save you hundreds of dollars. Sennheiser's new Momentum 5 earbuds let you swap out dead batteries with just a screwdriver instead of tossing the whole thing in the trash.

The Verge2 min read
Sennheiser's New Earbuds Let You Replace the Battery
Innovation2d ago

Sennheiser's New Earbuds Let You Replace the Battery

Sennheiser just launched earbuds that solve the problem everyone secretly hates: batteries that die after a few years, forcing you to buy new ones. The Momentum 5 earbuds let you swap batteries yourself with just a screwdriver.

Google News - Technology2 min read
How Repair Communities Fight $1,000 Gadget Price Hikes
Acts of KindnessJun 26

How Repair Communities Fight $1,000 Gadget Price Hikes

Tech prices are skyrocketing due to AI-driven chip shortages, but a growing repair movement is helping people keep devices running longer. From Oregon's parts pairing ban to EU battery rules, everyday tinkerers are reclaiming control over their gadgets.

Engadget2 min read