With Android XR and dual micro-OLED displays, Samsung’s Galaxy XR is aiming for something more like “wear it for hours and do stuff” compared to Apple's hefty Vision Pro. And at $1,800, it's certainly more affordable. Does that accessibility translate to repairability?

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New Apple Repair Process Allows Battery-Only Replacements on the M5 14-Inch MacBook Pro

Apple has introduced a new battery-only replacement process for the 14-inch M5 MacBook Pro, letting users remove just the battery without having to take out other internal components, and is selling standalone batteries and tools through its Self Service Repair Store with an updated guide. We will update our repairability score accordingly.

SOURCE: 9TO5MAC

Hyundai and Kia Will Repair Millions of Vehicles Under a Deal to Fix Anti-Theft Technology

Hyundai and Kia have reached a nationwide settlement with 35 states requiring them to offer free repairs to millions of vehicles that lacked standard anti-theft technology, a vulnerability that contributed to a surge in thefts in recent years. Under the agreement, the total cost could potentially exceed hundreds of millions of dollars.

SOURCE: NBC

Students Challenge Auto Industry With Modular EV You Can Fix Yourself

Students at Eindhoven University of Technology unveiled ARIA, a modular electric vehicle prototype that lets owners easily swap and repair batteries, panels, and electronics themselves using simple tools and a companion app. The compact EV demonstrates that repair-friendly vehicles are possible, though it remains an experimental concept with no commercial plans yet.

SOURCE: NEW ATLAS

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