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Right to Repair 2026: What It Means for Your Repair Shop Right to Repair for digital electronics is law in eight states, with 57 bills active across 22 more. Here's what independent repair professionals need to know about parts access, parts pairing bans, enforcement, and why organized advocacy matters more than ever.

Right to Repair is law in 8 states. 57 more bills are active across 22 states. Parts pairing bans are spreading. But most independent repair shops aren't taking advantage yet — and some organizations you'd expect to be fighting for you are working against you. Here's what you need to know and what…

Parts4Cell 2026 Repair Demand Index Released Today Shows 28% Surge in Screen and Battery Orders as Smartphone Lifecycles Extend Beyond Four Years Wholesale mobile phone parts orders highlight structural shift toward repair over replacement amid Right-to-Repair expansion and rising device costs. HOUSTON, TX / ACCESS Newswire / February 27, 2026 ...

Parts4Cell 2026 Repair Demand Index Released Today Shows 28% Surge in Screen and Battery Orders as Smartphone Lifecycles Extend Beyond Four Years #RepairParts #TechRepair #RightToRepair
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Ontario’s right-to-repair fight heads to Queen’s Park Nearly two million Ontarians searched online last year for help repairing phones, appliances, vehicles and equipment instead of replacing them — a sign of growing frustration with products that are ha...

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The E.U.’s Burgeoning Repair Movement Is Set to Get a Boost Europe’s new Right to Repair Directive will make it easier — and cheaper — for consumers to get their household goods fixed, rather than buy something new. Part of the E.U.’s Green Deal, the plan is e...

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Stop Paying for Phone Insurance — Do This Instead (2026) 65–80% of people who pay for phone insurance never file a claim. Consumer Reports agrees: most people should skip it. Here are 5 smarter ways to protect your phone and save hundreds.

Spring training is here — pitchers and catchers reporting, and I'm throwing some heat too. After 20+ years in repair (including a phone insurance startup), I put everything I know into one guide. #PhoneInsurance #SpringTraining wheretorepair.org/2026/02/23/s...

Small businesses need the Right to Repair Small businesses don't have the time or resources to waste on dealerships for vehicle repairs. All Americans deserve the Right to Repair.

Small businesses need the Right to Repair #TechCare #RightToRepair #RepairPeople
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Phone insurance companies collect $13.3 billion a year. 65–80% of policyholders never file a claim. We analyzed every carrier plan, ran the real cost math, and found 5 smarter alternatives. Consumer Reports agrees. The full…

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Lenovo Recognized as a SERI Champion for Leadership in Electronics Sustainability - Lenovo StoryHub Lenovo has been named a SERI Champion of Electronics Sustainability, highlighting its industry‑leading commitment to responsible electronics reuse, recycling, and circularity.

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Is Phone Insurance Worth It? We Did the Math for Repair Professionals Is Phone Insurance Worth It? We Did the Math for Repair Professionals | TCA Series A: Market Intelligence • Post #2 • State of Tech Repair 2026 Is Phone Insurance Worth It? We Did the Math for Repair Professionals We analyzed the $13.3 billion phone insurance market, from commission structures to claim rates. The data should change how every repair professional thinks about insurance, and what you tell your customers.

We analyzed the $13.3 billion phone insurance market and the numbers are eye-opening.

Only 25-35% of premiums go toward actual repairs. 65-70% of policyholders never file a single claim. And the sales commissions? 30-50% of every dollar.

Meanwhile, 200 million US smartphones have zero coverage.…

Right to Repair Law: Everything You Need to Know | Built In Right to Repair is a movement to rebalance control back to product owners and independent repairers by ensuring access to the parts, tools and information needed to fix devices. Here’s why it matters ...

Right to Repair Means You Can Fix Your Own Damn Phone
#TechCare #RightToRepair #UnitedWeRepair
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11 Common Wi-Fi Mistakes Everyone Makes - BGR Getting a wi-fi signal that covers your entire area with enough speed for your needs isn't always easy. These common mistakes may be hampering your internet.

Google's Pixel Watch 4 Has This Ace Up Its Sleeve Over The Apple Watch #TechCare

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Reuse, Recycle & Join the eWaste Warriors Movement 1.3 billion devices hoarded. 40 million Americans without access. Your old tech could change someone's life. Learn to donate responsibly and join the movement.

Part 3 of #TechCarePledge2026 is live.
We coined a term Big Tech doesn't want you to know: Perceived Obsolescence.

It's when marketing convinces you a working device is "old."
Meanwhile 40 million Americans have no device at all.

You could change lives now 👇
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Luján, Morelle, Gluesenkamp Perez Continue Fight For Consumers’ Right To Repair #TechCare #RightToRepair
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Americans are hoarding 1.3 billion devices worth $650 billion. Meanwhile, 40 million people—including millions of veterans—have no tech at all. Your "old" phone could change someone's life. Part 3…

https://wheretorepair.org/2026/02/09/reuse-recycle-donate-electronics-responsibly-ewaste-warriors/

Consumer Reports backs introduction of federal right to repair legislation - CR Advocacy Washington, DC — Consumer Reports announced its support for the Fair Repair Act, federal legislation introduced today in the Senate by U.S. Senator Luján of…

Consumer Reports backs introduction of federal right to repair legislation #RightToRepair #TechCare
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Secure Hardware Offloading: Protecting Data and Recovering Value in the E-Waste Crisis Master secure hardware offloading to protect sensitive data and recover value from retired hard drive sales while navigating the global e-waste crisis safely.

Secure Hardware Offloading: Protecting Data and Recovering Value in the E-Waste Crisis #TechCare #TechReuse www.intelligentliving.co/secure-hardw... via @IntelligLiving

The Tech Repair Industry Is 8× Bigger Than Anyone Thinks, Here’s the Proof The Tech Repair Industry Is 8x Bigger Than Anyone Thinks | Tech Care Association in the code. ════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ --> Series A: Market Intelligence — Post #1 Tech Care Association RL Rob Link Founder & CEO, Tech Care Association February 2, 2026 12 min read The Tech Repair Industry Is 8× Bigger Than Anyone Thinks — Here's the Proof The Number That's Been Wrong for Years…

Everything you own is going to break. Your phone. Your laptop. Your tablet. And the people who fix it? They're running one of the biggest, fastest-growing industries in America — and for years, nobody was paying attention. Until now. TCA just dropped our State of Tech Repair 2026 report, and what's…

Apple fixes diagnostics glitch impacting authorised repair channels - Secondary Market News Apple resolved a temporary iOS diagnostics issue, restoring normal repair verification and stabilising refurbished smartphone supply chains.

Apple fixes diagnostics glitch impacting authorised repair channels - Secondary Market News #TechRepair secondarymarket.news/blog/apple-i...

Eliminating E-Waste for Good Causes Learn about e-waste, electronics, refurbish and related trends for building operations success

Eliminating E-Waste for Good Causes #eWasteReduction #TechCare #TechReuse www.facilitiesnet.com/green/articl...

What the EU's Right to Repair Means for American Consumers The EY has updated its rules to make electronics repairs easier. These changes can help American consumers, even if they never visit Europe.

What the EU’s Right to Repair Means for American Consumers #TechRepair #RightToRepair #UnitedWeRepair earth911.com/business-pol...

Repair First & Buy Smart: Save Thousands on Tech Master the 6-step repair process and smart refurbished buying. Local shops vs big tech. 48-hour rule. Save $2,700 over 5 years.

Your "broken" phone: probably $150 to fix
New phone: $800-1,500

Your "slow" laptop: probably $200 RAM upgrade
New laptop: $800-2,000

Retailers prey on frustration. Don't let them.

Part 2 of Tech Care Pledge drops the whole playbook.

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Google literally hides repair shops from search results. Amazon pushes new over refurbished. Best Buy is a sales floor, not a service center.

Meanwhile your local repair shop just wants to fix your stuff and keep money in your community. Part 2 breaks down...

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80% waste money on tech they don't need. Part 2: Master the repair-first process, smart refurbished buying, and 48-hour rule. Save $2,700 in 5 years. Local shops vs big tech exposed. #TechCarePledge2026…

https://wheretorepair.org/2026/01/26/how-to-repair-first-buy-smart-save-thousands-tech/

“Right to Repair” Extends Product Lifespans Electronic waste is the world’s fastest-growing solid waste stream, with 62 million tonnes of electronic waste generated in 2022 alone.

“Right to Repair” Extends Product Lifespans #TechCare #eWasteReduction #RightToRepair goodmenproject.com/featured-con...

Maryland Launches E-Waste Pickup Service for DC Area Businesses Maryland today announced the launch of its dedicated electronic waste (e-waste) pickup service for the Washington, DC area.

Computer Recycling – Maryland Launches Dedicated E-Waste Pickup Service for Washington, DC Area Businesses #TechCare #eWasteReduction www.waste360.com/waste-recycl...

Right-to-repair bills make a comeback in 2026 Advocates hope a wave of laws newly enacted in 2026 will boost momentum for repair bills addressing consumer electronics, wheelchairs, farm equipment and vehicles.

Right-to-repair bills make a comeback in 2026
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EACR Inc – Towson Launches New Local Pickup Service for Electronics & Battery Recycling in Towson Maryland New commercial e-waste and battery recycling pickups help Baltimore businesses simplify compliance, reduce risk, and

EACR Inc – Towson Launches New Local Pickup Service for Electronics & Battery Recycling in Towson Maryland #TechCare www.blufftontoday.com/press-releas...

This Pixel patent could make your phone repairs easier Google has patented a removable battery design for foldable phones that avoids glue, aiming to improve durability and make repairs easier if the idea ever reaches a future Pixel device.

This Pixel patent could make your phone repairs easier #TechCare #TechRepair @newsfromgoogle.bsky.social www.digitaltrends.com/phones/this-...

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Biz Buzz: Tech repair shop opens in Dubuque #TechRepair #UnitedWeRepair telegraphherald.com www.telegraphherald.com/magazine-web...

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