A decade of repairability: how tech changed in the 2010s

Plus, why Sonos is bricking older devices with 'Recycle Mode' No images? Click here   A Decade of Repairability We look back on a decade of taking stuff apart and ask, “What did we learn? What did we break? And what do we hope to never have to fix?” So imagine it’s 10 years ago—you’ve got your Justin Bieber haircut and you’re trying to take apart your iPhone 3GS—and prepare to skip down memory lane. Our repairability highlights of the 2010s     Sonos 'Recycle Mode' bricks good devices so they can't be reused The Verge talked to Sonos about their new 'Recycle Mode' feature, which permanently disables older speakers in exchange for a discount on a new one. Read more     What's in your toolbox, Moses Buckwalter? We asked one of our favorite fixers—16-year-old repair tech Moses Buckwalter—about his tools, his workstation, and the battery fire burn mark on his floor.    Look inside his workshop     Our holiday deals end tonight! Last call to get a head start on your New Year's fixes and take advantage of seasonal savings: today's the last day to get $10 off $50 with code FIXMAS10. Shop the savings   iFixit 1330 Monterey Street, San Luis Obispo, CA  *The Fine Print: FIXMAS10 coupon is for $10 off orders of $50 or more from the iFixit.com store. Pro customers do not qualify for coupon. Promo and other holiday discounts active through 12/31/19. Thanks for subscribing to the iFixit Newsletter.   Like    Tweet    Forward  Preferences  |  Unsubscribe