The right of consumers to repair the products they own has long been a hot-button issue in the tech world, and Apple has recently weighed in on the side of the consumer. The Cupertino-giant has publicly voiced its support regarding a proposed California bill that would allow customers to perform their own repairs and seek… Continue reading Apple lends support to California State Right to Repair bill
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Saudi Arabia Passes Law Requiring USB-C Charging on New iPhones, Androids, and Laptops
With the rapid advancements in technology over the past few years, it was only a matter of time before a major market like Saudi Arabia decided to mandate the use of a specific charging technology in order to keep up. Just recently, the Saudi Arabian government has announced that it would require manufacturers of smartphones,… Continue reading Saudi Arabia Passes Law Requiring USB-C Charging on New iPhones, Androids, and Laptops
Colorado Farmers Just Won a Historic Right-to-Repair Battle
On June 10, 2021, Colorado’s governor, Jared Polis, signed Senate Bill 21-122 into law, making Colorado the first state in the nation to establish an enforceable right-to-repair law for farmers and agricultural producers. This is a historic victory for Colorado farmers, and for the right-to-repair movement, which has been fighting for similar laws in all… Continue reading Colorado Farmers Just Won a Historic Right-to-Repair Battle
Axion Ray brings intelligence to manufacturing to find issues before they cause trouble
As the manufacturing landscape becomes increasingly advanced and interconnected, manufacturers are looking for ways to stay ahead of the curve with regards to potential issues. Enter Axion Ray – the new technology that promises to revolutionize the way manufacturers troubleshoot and identify potential problems. Axion Ray is a powerful artificial intelligence (AI) driven technology that… Continue reading Axion Ray brings intelligence to manufacturing to find issues before they cause trouble
New York’s right-to-repair bill has major carve-outs for manufacturers
On April 28, 2020, the New York State Assembly passed a groundbreaking bill that could give citizens greater control over their rights to repair their electronics. While New York’s proposed bill is a valiant effort to promote consumer choice, it is also important to recognize that the bill has several major exceptions in favor of… Continue reading New York’s right-to-repair bill has major carve-outs for manufacturers
Phone manufacturers: please give us the power button back
In recent years, smartphone manufacturers have been abandoning traditional methods of smartphone operation, such as physical buttons. As a result, users have been living in a world of hard-to-find power buttons and awkward gesture controls. We understand that phone manufacturers are pushing us towards a more seamless, intuitive user experience, but we need the hard… Continue reading Phone manufacturers: please give us the power button back