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Dutch phone maker Fairphone has launched its Gen 6+ device in the US market, built around a 6.31-inch OLED screen and designed so users can replace parts themselves rather than send devices out for repair. CTO Chandler Hatton says the company set out to prove that modular, long-lasting smartphones are achievable despite skepticism from the industry.
Acer unveiled a fourth-generation Vero 16 laptop at IFA 2026, building on last year's sustainability-focused redesign by making the chassis and internal components easier to remove, repair and upgrade. The company also introduced two new lightweight Swift laptops at the same event, signaling it isn't abandoning its traditional clamshell lineup.
YouTuber Zack Nelson (JerryRigEverything) tested Google's Pixel 11 Pro XL and found it resists bending and holds up well to physical stress, though its display still scratches at level six despite Google's claims of improved scratch resistance. His teardown also showed the display and battery can each be removed in just a few minutes using basic tools like a heat gun, suction cup, and pry tool.