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Right of repair could be ten years in EU
Published in News
Thursday, 23 March 2023 11:45

Right of repair could be ten years in EU


Apple has heart attack 

The European Commission has adopted a new set of right to repair rules that will add electronic devices like smartphones and tablets to a list of goods that must be built with repairability in mind.

UK bowls at a right to repair law
Published in News
Friday, 02 July 2021 11:27

UK bowls at a right to repair law


Typically a bit rubbish

A British right to repair law comes into force today, requiring manufacturers to make spares available to both consumers and third-party repair companies, but while something like this should be good, the British have managed to find a way to make the law a bit rubbish.

New York brings in right to repair bill
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If you can fix it there, you can fix it anywhere

 A Right to Repair bill that would give everyone the information, parts, and tools they need to fix their electronic devices passed in the New York State Senate, the first such bill to pass in the country.

Big Tech winning fight against right to repair
Published in PC Hardware


Winning in corrupt America

Big Tech essentially appears to be winning its battle against the right to repair laws, at least in the US.

Appliances will need to last a decade in EU
Published in News


Saving on electric waste

Companies that sell refrigerators, washers, hairdryers, or TVs in the European Union will need to ensure those appliances can be repaired for up to 10 years, to help reduce the vast mountain of electrical waste that piles up each year on the continent.

EU votes to support Right to Repair
Published in News
Thursday, 26 November 2020 11:52

EU votes to support Right to Repair


Apple might be a little worried

The European Parliament voted to support consumers' Right to Repair.

Europe moving to a right to repair law
Published in Mobiles
Thursday, 12 March 2020 11:49

Europe moving to a right to repair law


Apple in trouble

The European Commission has set out a plan to move towards a ‘right to repair’ for electronics devices, such as mobile phones, tablets and laptops.

Microsoft joins Apple in dirty tricks campaign against Right to Repair
Published in News


Returns to its evil Volish ways

It appears that Microsoft has returned to its old evil ways and joined the fruity cargo-cult Apple fighting against Right to Repair legislation in the US.

Apple must explain opposition to "right to repair"
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Jobs' Mob called out in court

A California state lawmaker wants Apple to explain why it has opposed and lobbied against legislation that would make it easier for its users to repair their iPhones and other expensive toys.