Apple AirPods are designed to die: Here’s what you should know
AirPods are nearly impossible to repair and their batteries are short-lived. Apple should design them to last.
Right to repair
We should be able to fix our stuff when it breaks.
We need easy access to the information, tools, resources and third party repair shops it takes to fix our cell phones, appliances, electronics and other equipment. That means working together to get the companies who make our stuff, to give us the right to repair our stuff. When they do, it will be better for the planet, better for our budgets, and things will work the way they are supposed to.
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Updates
PIRG hosts webinar with MythBusters’ Adam Savage on Right to Repair
Featured Resources
‘Failing the Fix’ scorecard grades Apple, Samsung, Google, others on how fixable their devices are
Full Letter— Parents, environmentalists to Google: stop Chromebooks from expiring this summer
Green schools guide
‘Chromebook Churn’ report highlights problems of short-lived laptops in schools
The Latest
You’re not crazy: your appliances were built to fail you
Why appliances aren’t built to last, and how the E.U. is changing that.
Statement: Landmark FTC report calls for action on Right to Repair
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued a report today on manufacturers' use of restrictive repair tactics that have kept consumers from repairing their own products.
How e-waste is creating a growing environmental and health crisis across the world
We need policies like Right to Repair to address the dangerous flood of electronics waste
“Fixed for the Holidays” report shows holiday shoppers tips to save money on refurbished tech
With families maybe looking for extra savings this holiday season, Maryland PIRG is releasing “Fixed for the Holidays,” a guide to buying refurbished electronic gifts. Part of our Right to Repair campaign, this guide helps consumers identify quality items, learn where to get them, and ensure they are getting the best deals.