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The biggest weakness of modern wearables isn't sensor accuracy but poor repairability, which turns many devices, especially smartwatches and smart rings, into disposable products once a battery or component fails. CNET points to the Google Pixel Watch 4 (revisit our teardown!) as a positive example of repairability, and they recommend broader regulations to encourage similar designs across the wearable industry. |
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After meeting with President Trump recently, Ford CEO Jim Farley said he supports car repair, but "we [Ford] don’t think that’s safe for many of the repairs on our vehicles" due to their complexity. If automakers increasingly control access to repair tools, independent mechanics could be squeezed out and consumers could be forced into more expensive dealership service networks. |
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Apple is reportedly preparing a second-generation iPhone Air for spring 2027, keeping the ultra-thin design but addressing two of the biggest complaints about the current model: the limited single-camera system and battery life. We didn't have too many complaints about its repairability—teardown will tell if the new design changes that or not. |
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