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Washington state bill would make hard-to-repair electronics illegal
A number of states are considering right to repair bills, legislation which if passed would make it easier for individuals and repair shops to replace or repair electronics parts. Repair.org reports that 17 states have already introduced bills this year and while most aim to make repair parts and manuals accessible, Washington's proposed legislation would straight up ban electronics that prevent easy repair. "Original manufacturers of digital electronic products sold on or after January 1, 2019, in Washington state are prohibited from designing or manufacturing digital electronic products in such a way as to prevent reasonable diagnostic or repair functions by an independent repair provider," says the bill. "Preventing reasonable diagnostic or repair functions includes permanently affixing a battery in a manner that makes it difficult or impossible to remove."
Telecommunications Industry Association gives AT&T / T-Mobile merger a big thumbs up
The Telecommunications Industry Association claims amongst its ranks some of the biggest names in the tech space, including the likes of Apple, Intel, Microsoft and Nokia -- so when the organization talks, people tend to listen. This time out, the TIA is giving the nod to AT&T's acquisition of T-Mobile, urging that the FCC seriously consider the positive impact it would "have on investment and innovation, expanding consumer access to mobile broadband and addressing the looming spectrum crisis in America."
