If you thought computers and smartphones were bad for repairability and upgradeability, you should take a look at music gadgets, where locked-down feature sets and non-user-replaceable batteries are the norm. The Oberheim MC2000 MIDI controller, for instance, has a standard-size CR2032 battery (cool!) but to change it, you need to desolder the battery...

Every week, we get a roundup of recent developments in Right to Repair news, courtesy of Paul Roberts and Jack Monahan from Fight to Repair, a reader-supported publication. Sign up to receive updates in your inbox. (It’s free!) Or become a premium subscriber for access to exclusive content and live events! A last-ditch effort by automakers to gut a...

Wireless charging is a common sight these days. You’ll find the technology in earbud cases, cell phones, and even your bedside table. The benefit of wireless power is obvious: The convenience of freeing ourselves from all those pesky cords and various connector types. But that might be the only benefit. What about the tradeoffs? Is there any truth to...

With Earth Day approaching, Apple is bragging about their “free” iPhone recycling program—you can bring your device in and trade it in for a discount on a new iPhone, if it’s eligible. Or if it’s not, they’ll take back and recycle your iPhone without charging you. The timing of this brag is pretty ironic: Bloomberg Businessweek reported yesterday on...

Every week, we get a roundup of recent developments in Right to Repair news, courtesy of Jack Monahan and Paul Roberts from Fight to Repair, a reader-supported publication. Sign up to receive updates in your inbox. (It’s free!) Or become a premium subscriber for access to exclusive content and live events! It’s safe to say “right to repair” is having...

We’ve been saying it for years: Earbuds don’t have to be disposable. They can—and should—have replaceable batteries. And finally, one manufacturer has taken us up on the challenge. Enter the Fairbuds from Fairphone, the first-ever wireless earbuds to get a 10/10 repairability score. Notably, they are also Fairphone’s second crack at wireless earbuds....