Apple, Samsung, and John Deere Use Legislative Loopholes to Limit Independent Repair, Advocacy Group Says
Repair.org details how three manufacturers have technically complied with right-to-repair rules while structuring parts access, software pairing, and industry agreements to keep repairs funneled through company-controlled channels.
Trade Groups Cite Cybersecurity and Safety Hypotheticals to Oppose Alaska's HB 162 Repair Bill
Industry groups including the Consumer Technology Association and equipment manufacturer associations testified against an Alaska right-to-repair bill, arguing that expanded access to parts and repair information would create cybersecurity risks and endanger untrained users.
Aug 8, 2026
FTC and Five States Force John Deere to Open Repair Software Access to Farmers
A new 10-year antitrust settlement requires John Deere to give farmers and independent repair shops the same diagnostic and repair tools it provides authorized dealers.
Aug 8, 2026
Logitech-iFixit Repair Partnership Sees Ninefold Growth in Spare Parts Sales After One Year
A year into their repair collaboration, Logitech and iFixit report millions of guide views and a sharp rise in spare-parts purchases for mice, keyboards, and headsets.
Aug 8, 2026