2027 is a new era for consumer tech! User repairability, EU battery law & more

Get ready for a major shift in consumer tech! The EU's new battery law, set to take full effect by 2027, promises a future where repairing your devices is easier than ever. This episode dives into what these regulations mean for everything from earbuds to smartphones, and how it could change our relationship with electronics.

Topics covered

• The EU's new battery regulation (Article 11)
• User repairability for consumer electronics
• Exceptions and derogations for certain device types
• Corporate resistance versus consumer and environmental benefits
• The future of repair shops and repairability scores
• Shifting consumer mindset towards product longevity

Links mentioned

• USB Type-C
• Sennheiser Momentum 5
• Fairphone
• Fairbuds
• iPhone
• iFixit
• Microsoft Internet Explorer
• Casio F91W

Watch on YouTube

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F5KuzzzBnrk

Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F5KuzzzBnrk