Right-to-repair advocates gain traction, pushing for easier access to fix gadgets, as Apple introduces limited self-repair program.

The right-to-repair movement is gaining support as advocates push for easier access to fix household items, promoting sustainability and cost savings. Repair Café Toronto and the Canadian Repair Coalition are leading the charge against manufacturers who make products hard to open or use components that wear out quickly, often withholding repair tools and information. Two recent Canadian bills allow circumvention of technological protection measures for repairs, and Apple has announced a self-repair program, though critics say it's not enough.

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