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2 stories tagged with "Consumer Empowerment"
AI chatbots help people fix broken appliances at home
Solutions•Sep 16

AI chatbots help people fix broken appliances at home

Thousands of people are using ChatGPT and other AI tools to repair their own broken devices, saving hundreds of dollars on professional service calls. The trend is making right-to-repair more accessible while challenging companies that want to control their own repair services.

Fast Company - Innovation•2 min read
How Repair Communities Fight $1,000 Gadget Price Hikes
Acts of Kindness•Jun 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.

Engadget•2 min read