The Vergecast The right to repair – and play games anywhere
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Feb 20, 2024 
Will Poor, a Verge producer focused on the right-to-repair movement, discusses the growing legislative framework supporting consumer repair rights, particularly a new bill in Oregon. Tom Warren, a tech reporter, reveals intriguing developments in Microsoft's gaming strategy, including Xbox games making their way to rival platforms like PS5. They explore the shifting dynamics of ownership and repairability in consumer tech, along with the impact of corporate policies on independent repair shops and the future of gaming.
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Farmers' Right to Repair
- Right to repair isn't just about consumer electronics; it's a significant issue in agriculture.
- Farmers struggle with John Deere's restrictive repair practices, making their livelihoods vulnerable.
Exaggerated Safety Concerns
- Past arguments against right to repair included outlandish safety concerns.
- One example cited was a child getting their arm ripped off by a malfunctioning dryer due to improper DIY repair.
Repair Shops' Perspective
- Despite right-to-repair laws, repair shops don't anticipate significant improvements.
- Parts pairing in iPhones, like the TrueDepth camera, creates challenges even with genuine Apple parts.