For years now, tech companies and manufacturers have been making it harder and harder for consumers to undertake the simple act of fixing their own stuff. They withhold crucial parts and repair ...

Corinne Reichert (she/her) grew up in Sydney, Australia and moved to California in 2019. She holds degrees in law and communications, and currently writes news, analysis and features for CNET across ...

It’s unreasonable to expect that the problem of electronic waste—the smartphones, laptops, monitors, and TVs crowding landfills around the globe—can be solved at any scale by individuals. We need an ...

It Works: Electronics Repair Simulator lets you step into the shoes of an electronics technician and repair damaged devices: receivers, phones, speakers, and more. Solder, diagnose, replace components ...

The fight for the right to repair scored a huge win Friday with New York state passing a bill that requires digital electronics manufacturers, like laptop and smartphone manufacturers, to make ...

New legislation could simplify tech maintenance and make buying a new smartphone or computer the last resort. By Brian X. Chen When your car has problems, your instinct is probably to take it to a ...

As time has gone on, automakers have been adding more technology and features to newer vehicles in an attempt not only to compete with one another, but to push the envelope of what is possible in a ...

Xiangxin Automotive Electronics recently obtained an important patent for "a method for FCOB repair and its repair equipment," with the authorization announcement number CN119827526B and an ...

MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) --Minnesota is closer than ever to becoming the first state to pass a "right to repair" bill, which would give independent repair shops access to fix electronics. Currently, ...

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - The COVID-19 pandemic has reminded all of us about the importance of maintaining our health, but with our newfound reliance on technology, it has also stressed the importance ...