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A ThinkPad finally hit iFixit's perfect repairability score — it's a right-to-repair win and puts the rest of the laptop industry on notice

Laptop repairability is becoming ever more important as PC prices climb due to hardware shortages, and Lenovo's new ThinkPad T14 and T16 just received full marks from iFixit. Here's what went into that perfect score.

Windows Central

Don’t toss it, fix it: nine easy DIY remedies for stuck zippers, wobbly chairs and more

Experts share repair tips to save money and extend the life of everyday essentials from clothes to furniture in minutes

The Guardian - US

iFixIt calls BMW’s new anti-consumer security screws 'a logo-shaped middle finger to right to repair,' Adafruit 3D prints a solution — BMW's connector reverse engineered using patent filing as a design blueprint

Automaker BMW has filed a patent for a new fastener which takes design cues from the its iconic segmented roundel logo. but it has been accused of creating this design for service and repair gatekeeping.

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Apple's AirTag 2 is just as easy to tamper with as the original — and that's a dream come true for stalkers

Apple's AirTag 2 doesn't come with a tamperproof speaker. In fact it looks far too easy to disable it entirely.

Tom’s Guide

AI-everything? Consumer groups name the worst tech products at CES 2026

An AI-powered fridge, electronic lollipops, and Amazon’s Ring cameras were named by consumer groups as some of the worst products at this year’s tech show.

Euronews

AI soulmate and AI fridge take gold in annual ’Worst in Show’ award at CES gadget show

An array of new features for Amazon's Ring doorbell camera system won the ‘Worst in Show’ for privacy

The Independent UK

Nine eco-minded gifts for Americans that actually make a difference

From tool library memberships to repair kits and refurbished electronics – here are ways to give sustainable gifts this holiday season

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5 upgrades Apple should have made to the AirPods Pro 3

The AirPods Pro 3 are excellent, but these five enhancements would have made them perfect.

Tom’s Guide

The ROG Xbox Ally X seems surprisingly repairable and upgradeable judging by iFixit's teardown video, which could be good news for stick drift

And you don't have to settle for 1 TB of storage, either.

PC Gamer

Pixel Watch 4 repairability puts Apple, Garmin, and Samsung on notice

The Pixel Watch 4's 100-page repair guide isn't for the faint of heart, but every other major smartwatch brand needs to emulate Google here.

Android Central

Pixel Watch 4 could be the easiest smartwatch to repair — and Apple needs to take notice

Google Pixel Watch 4's redesign isn't just skin deep. This whole watch seems to have been built to make repairs an absolute breeze.

Tom’s Guide

The Pixel Watch 4 has been crowned the smartwatch king in one key area – even beating the Apple Watch

Google is changing the game with smartwatch reparability, and Apple should take note.

TechRadar

Google’s Pixel Watch 4 just rewrote the rules for smartwatch repair

iFixit crowns the Pixel Watch 4 the king of repairable smartwatches.

Android Central

Some Pixel 10, 10 Pro repair parts might make your wallet scream in terror

Google's genuine Pixel 10 and 10 Pro parts have arrived at iFixit, and they're expensive.

Android Central

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Tom’s Guide

Guard your AirPods Pro 3 with your life, as teardown reveals they’re nearly impossible to repair

iFixit just tore down the AirPods Pro 3, and if their experience is anything to go by, you'll need to take good care of these buds, because they are never getting repaired.

TechRadar

Hardcore iPhone 17 Pro teardown explains 'scratchgate' with microscopes and science

A couple of YouTube videos have confirmed that the iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max can pick up scratches easily, in some areas.

iPhone 17 Pro scratch issues explained by an expert

It's not good news for iPhone fans.

Tom’s Guide

iPhone 17 Pro teardown may have just revealed cause of 'scratchgate' — and it's not the switch to aluminum

iPhone 17 Pro's convertible-looking design may have practical applications, but it's also prone to scratching. And now we know why.

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iPhone Air breakdown — 4 things we learned from the internet's most infamous teardown test

iFixit has released its full teardown of the iPhone Air, revealing some of the new design changes and indicating just how easy it is to repair Apple's thinnest phone.

Tom’s Guide

iPhone Air MagSafe battery gets first teardown — here's what it reveals

iPhone Air's battery could be pulling double duty in the new MagSafe battery pack — here's what we know.

TechRadar

There’s only one way folding phones can get thinner, but I don’t think it’s time to ditch USB-C ports yet

The USB-C charging and data transfer standard has been universal in the Android world for years, with Apple making the switch in 2023 – but with folding phones getting thinner and thinner, we could see the first portless phones sooner rather than later.

Android Central

iFixit has finally stocked up on Pixel 6a replacement batteries

Pixel 6a owners can now (again) buy official replacement batteries from iFixit and fix their phone at home.

Android Central

This Galaxy Z Fold 7 teardown might give you night terrors over its repairability

A teardown of the Galaxy Z Fold 7 showcased its difficulties and problems.

Tom’s Guide

I repaired Samsung phones for a living — and the Galaxy Z Fold 7 looks like my nightmare come to life

The Galaxy Z Fold 7 is an impressive piece of hardware, but trying to repair it looks incredibly difficult. So make sure you know how to keep yours safe.

The Independent UK

One Tech Tip: How to clean your computer, earbuds and smartphone

Cleaning your electronic devices is essential for hygiene and performance

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