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Oh, Canada! Copyright Act Changes Are A Big Win For Right to Repair
With a vote by Parliament (and a nod from King Charles ??!) Canada took a big step ahead of the U.S. as a pro-repair economy. Also: cracked your Pixel 9…
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Jack Monahan
Veterans Call For Right To Repair Military Equipment
The military's inability to repair is costing soldiers their lives. Now vets are pushing for a fix. Also: young UK engineer designs an electric kettle…
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Right To Repair On The Campaign Trail As U.S. Election Looms
A right to repair is cropping up on campaign trails as the U.S. election looms. Also: Canada's parliament passes copyright reforms, and California law…
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October 2024

McFixed: Copyright Office Says Owners Can Fix Their McFlurry Machines
The Copyright Office's DMCA exemption for repairing McDonald's McFlurry machines, made by Taylor, is good news. The reality may disappoint. Also: the…
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The quest for a 50 year old computer
Imagining a computer that lasts 50-years means changing how we see tech.
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Jack Monahan
Bricks on Wheels? Not so fast! Fisker EV Owners Notch Win With Bankruptcy Deal
Swirling questions surrounding support for Fisker EVs were resolved in a bankruptcy agreement, a big win for EV owners. Also: firms mods give old Teslas…
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JuiceBricks: Company Behind Popular Home EV Chargers Walks Away, Breaking Devices
The maker of the JuiceBox EV charging station said it is ending product support immediately in the US and Canada. Also: Mazda faces backlash on $120…
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Senator Calls Out Deere For Clean Air Act Violations, Blocking Farmer Repairs
In a letter to John Deere's CEO John May, Senator Elizabeth Warren calls out the company's efforts to thwart owner repairs, in violation of the Clean…
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September 2024

Repair is a climate issue
Less repair means more consumption, but we can change that. Also: Federal Automotive Repair law faces serious setback in Congress.
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Jack Monahan
A Failed $10 Battery Hobbled This Paralyzed Man's $100k Exoskeleton. The Manufacturer's Response? ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
Jockey Michael Straight says Lifeward, the maker of his $100k Exoskeleton, told him devices more than 5 years old are ineligible for repair. Also…
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Is iOS 18 Pro- Or Anti-Repair? It's Complicated.
Apple's latest iOS update includes a "Repair Assistant" but leans in on parts pairing - that could be a recipe for disaster. Also: if Sonos fails…
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Surprise Paywalls: The Bigger Story Behind the SNOO Bassinet Controversy
SNOO maker Happiest Baby is just the latest OEM to erect a surprise paywall between its product and customers. Also: a group fighting for the right to…
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