If you’re considering purchasing a new gadget—whether that’s a laptop, a video game console, or a digital camera—you might expect to have access to whatever repair manuals or spare parts the ...

Corinne Reichert (she/her) grew up in Sydney, Australia and moved to California in 2019. She holds degrees in law and communications, and currently writes news, analysis and features for CNET across ...

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 ...

Things don’t last like they used to, and that’s a big problem. Every year, Minnesotans spend more on new electronics that break down faster than the last ones we bought. Meanwhile, manufacturers go ...

WASHINGTON – The state of Washington is taking steps to help residents repair their electronics instead of replacing them. Governor Bob Ferguson recently signed the state's new "right to repair" ...

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