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Electric vehicles are getting cheaper and simpler to fix, solving one of the biggest barriers keeping drivers from making the switch. Researchers and manufacturers are working together to cut repair costs by up to 30%.
Ford is replacing hundreds of small parts with two giant aluminum pieces in its next electric truck, a change that could slash repair costs and make fixing fender benders faster. Research shows the new method actually makes crashes less expensive to fix, not more.
Community volunteers in East Haven are giving back to local veterans by repairing their homes at no cost. The heartwarming initiative ensures those who served their country get the support they deserve.
More than 200 young volunteers are trading summer vacation for hammers and paintbrushes this week in Huntington, West Virginia. They're repairing 17 homes at no cost to families who need help most.
President Trump granted full pardons to nine mechanics who faced federal prosecution for fixing vehicle emissions systems. The move aligns with his broader effort to protect Americans' right to repair their own cars.
A Chinese repair technician rescued a destroyed graphics card worth over $1,000 by transplanting its chip onto a new circuit board. The card was physically smashed but now works perfectly again.
Scientists just invented a thermal imaging lens that costs a penny to make, can be repaired if damaged, and works as well as traditional lenses costing thousands. The breakthrough could bring night vision and heat detection to everyday smartphones and home devices.
Apple just released its most repair-friendly laptop since 2014, making it easier for students and schools to fix broken devices themselves. The $499 MacBook Neo uses screws instead of glue, though repair experts say there's still room for improvement.
Families in Malawi caught a break in February as the cost of living fell 4.6%, bringing relief after months of financial strain. Cheaper beans, maize, and cooking oil drove food costs down over 7%.
Colorado lawmakers just voted down a tech industry-backed bill that would have gutted the state's landmark right-to-repair protections. After a marathon hearing filled with testimony from repair advocates, small businesses, and everyday citizens, the House committee killed the proposal 7-4.
After years of farmers fighting for the right to fix their own equipment, John Deere will pay $99 million and make repair tools widely available for the next decade. It's a major win for 200,000 farmers who can now repair tractors themselves instead of waiting weeks for approved dealerships.
Charging an electric vehicle at home costs a fraction of what most people think, with overnight rates as low as 7¢ per kilowatt-hour. The savings gap is so dramatic that one EV owner can drive nearly 200 miles for what a gas car costs to go 30 miles.
Farmers can now fix their own John Deere equipment without paying premium prices to authorized dealers. A new 10-year settlement requires the tractor giant to share repair tools and software with equipment owners and independent mechanics.
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.
A nonprofit honored a Vietnam veteran with free home repairs in East Haven, Connecticut, kicking off their 15th year of service. House of Heroes is just getting started with more veterans' homes on the list for 2026.
Framework's CEO tore down his company's laptop alongside Apple's new MacBook Neo to reveal a striking difference: one is built to last through repairs and upgrades, while the other locks users into fixed specs. The side-by-side comparison is sparking conversations about who really owns the tech we buy.
Volunteers across Chicagoland are helping residents fix broken electronics, appliances, and clothes for free at repair cafés. These community spaces save people money while keeping perfectly good items out of landfills.
A UK surgeon is using golden orb-web spider silk to help damaged nerves heal across gaps too large for the body to repair on its own. The natural material acts as a scaffold that lasts 150 days instead of just 10, potentially eliminating the need for painful donor nerve grafts.
Scientists at Duke Health have reached a major milestone in developing a treatment that could help 32 million Americans with osteoarthritis actually repair their damaged joints instead of just managing pain. The experimental therapy restored joint tissue to near-normal levels in animal studies and could reach human trials within two years.
Google Pixel smartphones just scored higher marks for repairability than both Apple iPhones and Samsung Galaxy devices, though there's still room for improvement across the board. A new consumer advocacy report reveals which phone makers are making it easier for you to fix your device.
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