If you’re considering purchasing a new gadget—whether that’s a laptop, a video game console, or a digital camera—you might expect to have access to whatever repair manuals or spare parts the ...

Corinne Reichert (she/her) grew up in Sydney, Australia and moved to California in 2019. She holds degrees in law and communications, and currently writes news, analysis and features for CNET across ...

An Oregon legislative committee advanced a bill Tuesday that would give consumers the right to repair their electronic devices, moving ahead despite concerns from Apple that the legislation could ...

Let’s call it a good first step. On Dec. 29, right before the beginning of the new year, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul signed the Digital Fair Repair Act, a law that should make it easier for consumers ...

The big picture: Minnesota Governor Tim Walz this week signed into law a new bill that gives consumers the right to repair their electronic devices and gadgets, albeit with a few exceptions. Minnesota ...