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Nintendo Switch 2 Redesign Makes DIY Battery Replacement So Much Easier

Nintendo confirmed that the Switch 2 will get a redesign that will make it easier for users to replace their battery on their own.

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A new, upgraded Nintendo Switch 2 is coming already – will be available early next year in specific regions

Nintendo has confirmed a new version of the Nintendo Switch 2 for release early next year

This Surface owner lost their limited 50th Anniversary edition after a repair swap, and fans are rightly upset

A rare 50th Anniversary Surface Laptop vanished inside Microsoft’s repair system after the owner was promised a “same unit repair.” Microsoft declared the device non‑repairable and sent back a standard Surface Laptop 7.

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The Steam Controller might be sold out, but official Valve 3D files mean I could make my own using Steam Deck parts

Valve has shared Steam Controller STL and CAD files so that enthusiasts can "hack, mod, or design accessories," but they could be used to make a DIY pad.

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Valve will be providing Steam Controller replacement parts via iFixit after launch

Valve ensured the new pad has a focus on modding and repairability: "We know our community."

PC Gamer

“Why can ThinkPads do this but Surface can’t?” — A perfect repair score exposes Microsoft’s hardware gap

Lenovo’s ThinkPad T14 Gen 7 earned a perfect 10/10 repairability score from iFixit, exposing how far Microsoft’s Surface Laptop lineup still trails behind.

Windows Central

LTT Ratcheting Screwdriver and Precision Pro Multi-Bit Screwdriver review

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How to Stop PS5 Overheating Fast: Proven Fixes & Cooling Tips That Work

Fix PS5 overheating fast with proven tips—reposition, clean dust, tweak settings, and add cooling stands.

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Which brand won April Fools in 2026?

Turns out, joke briefs are often the best briefs.

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Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra teardown reveals a battery that's easy to replace... and not much else

iFixit tore down and graded the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra in terms of repairability, and the brand is still lagging behind Apple and Google.

Android Central

Nintendo is re-releasing the Switch 2 in the EU with a replaceable battery—and it's high time handheld gaming PCs followed suit

If the big red N can do it, then why can't other handheld makers?

PC Gamer

A ThinkPad finally hit iFixit's perfect repairability score — it's a right-to-repair win and puts the rest of the laptop industry on notice

Laptop repairability is becoming ever more important as PC prices climb due to hardware shortages, and Lenovo's new ThinkPad T14 and T16 just received full marks from iFixit. Here's what went into that perfect score.

Windows Central

Don’t toss it, fix it: nine easy DIY remedies for stuck zippers, wobbly chairs and more

Experts share repair tips to save money and extend the life of everyday essentials from clothes to furniture in minutes

The Guardian - US

iFixIt calls BMW’s new anti-consumer security screws 'a logo-shaped middle finger to right to repair,' Adafruit 3D prints a solution — BMW's connector reverse engineered using patent filing as a design blueprint

Automaker BMW has filed a patent for a new fastener which takes design cues from the its iconic segmented roundel logo. but it has been accused of creating this design for service and repair gatekeeping.

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Apple's AirTag 2 is just as easy to tamper with as the original — and that's a dream come true for stalkers

Apple's AirTag 2 doesn't come with a tamperproof speaker. In fact it looks far too easy to disable it entirely.

Euronews

AI-everything? Consumer groups name the worst tech products at CES 2026

An AI-powered fridge, electronic lollipops, and Amazon’s Ring cameras were named by consumer groups as some of the worst products at this year’s tech show.

The Independent UK

AI soulmate and AI fridge take gold in annual ’Worst in Show’ award at CES gadget show

An array of new features for Amazon's Ring doorbell camera system won the ‘Worst in Show’ for privacy

The Guardian - US

Nine eco-minded gifts for Americans that actually make a difference

From tool library memberships to repair kits and refurbished electronics – here are ways to give sustainable gifts this holiday season

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5 upgrades Apple should have made to the AirPods Pro 3

The AirPods Pro 3 are excellent, but these five enhancements would have made them perfect.

PC Gamer

The ROG Xbox Ally X seems surprisingly repairable and upgradeable judging by iFixit's teardown video, which could be good news for stick drift

And you don't have to settle for 1 TB of storage, either.

Android Central

Pixel Watch 4 repairability puts Apple, Garmin, and Samsung on notice

The Pixel Watch 4's 100-page repair guide isn't for the faint of heart, but every other major smartwatch brand needs to emulate Google here.

Tom’s Guide

Pixel Watch 4 could be the easiest smartwatch to repair — and Apple needs to take notice

Google Pixel Watch 4's redesign isn't just skin deep. This whole watch seems to have been built to make repairs an absolute breeze.

TechRadar

The Pixel Watch 4 has been crowned the smartwatch king in one key area – even beating the Apple Watch

Google is changing the game with smartwatch reparability, and Apple should take note.

Android Central

Google’s Pixel Watch 4 just rewrote the rules for smartwatch repair

iFixit crowns the Pixel Watch 4 the king of repairable smartwatches.

Android Central

Some Pixel 10, 10 Pro repair parts might make your wallet scream in terror

Google's genuine Pixel 10 and 10 Pro parts have arrived at iFixit, and they're expensive.

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