The EU Right to Repair Directive takes effect July 31, 2026. Manufacturers must offer repair at fair prices. The US has no equivalent federal law. Here is what changed.
The EU Right to Repair Directive takes effect July 31, 2026. Manufacturers must offer repair at fair prices. The US has no equivalent federal law. Here is what changed.
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Reannlegge@lemmy.ca · 13 pts · 55d
It’s a good thing that the EU has the power and the will to push for this, things change globally because of it.
dorkage@lemmy.ca · 6 pts · 55d
Just like the alternative app stores on iPhones globally, and the Nintendo Switch 2 with a user swappable battery, right?
Reannlegge@lemmy.ca · 5 pts · 55d
USB-c for all charging
MoreZombies@quokk.au · 3 pts · 55d
30% success rate then..
ZDL@lazysoci.al · 2 pts · 54d
Still higher than the USA's 0%.
There's a very specific brand of toxicity that says "if it's not 100% it's the same as 0%". Fuck those people.
Sunshine@piefed.ca · 5 pts · 55d
Gotta love the Brussel’s effect. Hopefully the eu parliament can stop future video games from being destroyed.
LemmyBruceLeeMarvin@lemmy.ml · 5 pts · 55d
The three pillars of capitalism: monopoly, slavery and planned obsolescence.
Jessicat@lemmy.world · 1 pts · 55d
Can you include the text in comment? I’m not able to get the link to work.