Akko Acquires Upsie
Device insurance company Akko has acquired the assets of Upsie – the device protection plan and repair company. As such, Upsie has updated it’s…
Read moreNWIDA Public FTC Comment
US PIRG and iFixit have recently filed a petition with the FTC regarding Right to Repair. YOU have the ability to comment – which…
Read moreMore CES soon, but first…
We need your help on Right to Repair (R2R) Our friends at repair.org are collecting signatures on a petition that will be sent to…
Read more2023 In Review
Hey there! Want to see what we did in 2023? Click here or… NWIDA NWIDA members, contact us today if you need our assistance.…
Read moreBatteries Plus Become Samsung Authorized Service
Batteries Plus was one of the first chains to become WISE certified – the wireless tech certification program sponsored by CTIA – and developed…
Read moreCalifornia passes Right to Repair (SB-244)
California has become the 3rd state to pass a “right to repair” law, following Minnesota and NY. The bill had been introduced in 2019…
Read moreInternational Repair Day
Did you know that the third Saturday in October, is International Repair Day? This year it’s October 21st Here’s how International Repair Day can make…
Read moreApple Now Supports Right to Repair?
Apple this week penned a letter to California state senator Eggman, voicing support for SB 244, a “right to repair” bill currently making its…
Read moreMinnesota Passes Right To Repair
Minnesota has passed a groundbreaking right-to-repair law, which requires electronics manufacturers to allow independent repair shops and consumers to buy necessary parts and tools…
Read moreAsurion Selling/Closing Stores
Insurance company Asurion, who purchased UBreakIFix in 2019 is now closing some of their stores, and re-selling some back to franchisees. Asurion turned a…
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