Some state lawmakers want to regulate the repairs of countless consumer gadgets and equipment, from smartphones and microwave ovens to farm tractors and medical devices. Their big idea, introduced in ...

Update: New York Gov. Kathy Hochul signed the Digital Fair Repair Act into law on Dec. 29, 2022. Chuck Bell, advocacy program director for Consumer Reports, says, “New York is leading the way on the ...

WASHINGTON — Electronic waste is a big issue impacting our environment. There's a free program in D.C. hoping to make a difference. Fix-It DC wants to help you repair your electronics and household ...

Washington residents are going to have a chance to speak out on whether they should have choices on how to repair their own electronics. The issue is called “right to repair,” and some bills offering ...

As the owner of a phone and laptop repair shop in San Diego, Tony Heupel says he often faces roadblocks. Products seem intentionally designed to be difficult to fix, he says, and it’s not always easy ...

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Bring your broken items, dull knives, worn clothes, and more to this community repair day this Saturday. Follow us on ...