In his apology, Sonos CEO Patrick Spence pledged the company would keep legacy products updated with bug fixes and security patches for as long as possible. | ClassyPictures/Shutterstock[/caption]
The leader of electronics manufacturer Sonos apologized amid controve
In Olympia, Wash., right-to-repair proponents and opponents testified during a Jan.
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Since the program launched in April, it has refurbished 34,000 devices for resale back into the domestic market. | Courtesy of Skullcandy.[/caption]
A manufacturer and a California processor are working together to process returned audio equipment for reuse and recycling.
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Apple stated it does not act to "block" customers from choosing non-Apple-authorized repair shops. | Goran Bogicevic/Shutterstock[/caption]
Apple, which is often criticized for adopting policies hampering independent repair, recently responded to questions from Congress
HP and other electronics manufacturers recently made recycling- and repair-related announcements. | BalkansCat/Shutterstock[/caption]
A brand owner unveiled a printer made with 30% recycled plastic from old electronics, and iFixit gives better marks for a new Microsoft laptop.
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The 17th annual E-Scrap Conference kicked off Monday at the Hilton Orlando in Florida. | E-Scrap Conference/Brian Adams Photography.[/caption]
On the opening day of the E-Scrap Conference and Trade Show, a series of workshops brought attendees up to speed on some of the most critical topics in electronics recovery.
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Kevin Dillon is chief operating officer and chief sales officer at nationwide processor ERI.
Independent repair firms will soon be able to more easily tackle Apple devices. | Kevin Khoo/Shutterstock[/caption]
Apple will make official repair resources for common out-of-warranty iPhone repairs available to a larger number of indepe