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The Intel 8080 processor finally combined enough core computing functions onto a single chip to allow for significant reduction in computer size, kicking off the race for the personal computer.
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January 15, 2026 at 2:55 PM
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When IMS Associates, Inc., couldn't get their hands on an Altair 8800, they decided to make their own! How's that possible? Key technology like the S-100 bus were easy to replicate, leading to a slew of clones, like the IMSAI 8080.
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January 14, 2026 at 3:03 PM
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If microsoldering has been sitting on your “someday” list, this might be the right moment. Our Microsoldering Academy is back March 2–14, with hands-on training designed for repair professionals who want to take the next step. Sign up now at the link below.

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A repair technician peers through a microscope while inspecting a circuit board, focused on detailed electronics work at a well-equipped repair bench. A technician microsolders components on a circuit board, surrounded by professional repair equipment.
January 13, 2026 at 3:28 PM
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Amazon's Ring AI wins the CES Worst in Show award for Privacy!
January 12, 2026 at 2:31 PM
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The Bosch eBike Flow App wins the CES Worst in Show award for Enshittification!
January 12, 2026 at 8:27 AM
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The Lollipop Star wins the CES Worst in Show award for Environmental Impact! Watch the full awards video on YouTube!

Full Video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=cxZg...
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January 9, 2026 at 6:25 PM
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Best in Show gets applause. Worst in Show gets a full video. Our CES Worst in Show awards, presented with @backmarketofficial.bsky.social, is now live on YouTube. Grab popcorn and watch us lovingly dismantle some truly cursed tech.

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The Worst Devices of CES 2026
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January 9, 2026 at 6:14 PM
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Together with @backmarketofficial.bsky.social , we’re calling out the worst offenders at CES. Worst in Show is back, and voting is live! If a product is glued shut, impossible to fix, or screams planned obsolescence, congratulations, it might be a frontrunner.

Vote here: www.worstinshowces.com
A theatrical graphic with red stage curtains opening onto a dark stage, featuring a cracked gold trophy labeled “Worst in Show,” proudly presented by Back Market and iFixit. A glowing golden stage with a spotlight and podium, overlaid with text reading “Cast your vote for the Worst in Show at CES,” presented by Back Market and iFixit.
January 7, 2026 at 8:37 PM
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Nothing says CES like booths, badges, and… soldering. We fired up the FixHub on the show floor and @beccafarsace.bsky.social jumped in to give it a go. Repair doesn’t need a lab. Just the right tools.
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Two people sit at an iFixit booth at a conference, smiling as they work together on a small electronics soldering repair. An iFixit Pro Tech Go toolkit is open on the table, with bits, spudgers, and tools neatly arranged while they focus on a hands-on fix. A close-up view of two people concentrating on a repair at an iFixit booth, using precision tools from an open toolkit. One person applies a tool while the other guides the process, with repair tools, parts, and a soldering setup spread across the table in a busy conference hall.
January 6, 2026 at 11:23 PM
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This year, make repair your resolution. Take the Repair Pledge and commit to keeping your favorite gadgets alive.

Whether it’s a cracked screen or a dead battery, you’ve got what it takes to fix it, and we’ve got your back. Sign the pledge now at the link below.

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Screenshot of iFixit’s “Promise to Repair” pledge page inviting people to commit to fixing more things in 2026. The page includes a message about saving money and protecting the planet, a statement focused on learning to fix, buying durable products, and supporting the right to repair, plus a form to pledge to fix a certain number of items.
January 5, 2026 at 3:39 PM
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From excessive adhesive to destructive screen repairs, these phones have proven why they are ranked the lowest on the repairability scale for this year.

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Graphic titled “Top 3 Least Repairable Smartphones of 2025.” Three black phone silhouettes with question marks are shown on a blue and white background, with a note explaining that rankings are based on iFixit repairability testing and do not include every 2025 phone. Slide ranking the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra as the #3 least repairable phone of 2025. The image shows the phone next to a photo of hands attempting to remove a tightly glued screen. Text notes that adhesive-sealed parts make repairs difficult, with a provisional repairability score of 5 from iFixit. Slide ranking the Nothing Phone 3 as the #2 least repairable phone of 2025. The phone’s transparent back is shown alongside a close-up of a screwdriver removing screws beneath a glass panel. Text explains that opening the device is tedious and destructive, with no official repair parts or guides available, and a repairability score of 3. Slide ranking the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 as the #1 least repairable phone of 2025. The image shows the folded phone next to hands struggling to remove the screen. Text highlights extreme difficulty replacing the display, extensive adhesive use, and the complexity of foldable phones, with a repairability score of 3.
December 31, 2025 at 3:23 PM
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From electrically-releasing adhesive to adhesive-free screen repairs, these phones stood out in 2025 for their repair-friendly design. Especially the number-one ranked phone!

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Graphic with blue background reading “Top 3 Most Repairable Smartphones of 2025.” Three black smartphone silhouettes with question marks indicate a ranked list reveal. Small disclaimer text notes rankings are based on phones iFixit tested. Ranking card for #3 iPhone Air. Image shows the phone’s back alongside an opened device revealing internal components. Text highlights accessible parts in a thin design. iFixit repairability score badge shows 7 out of 10. Ranking card for #2 iPhone 16e. Image shows a battery being removed using electrically releasing adhesive. Text emphasizes easier battery replacement and screen-first repair access. iFixit repairability score badge shows 7 out of 10. Ranking card for #1 Fairphone 6. Image shows the phone opened with the battery being removed by hand. Text notes the battery can be replaced in under five minutes and that repairs are adhesive-free. iFixit repairability score badge shows 10 out of 10.
December 30, 2025 at 3:08 PM
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We tore down Samsung’s Galaxy XR. Inside we found a quick-swap battery, modular parts, and a warranty sticker that should not exist. Is it the $1800 Vision Pro killer, or just another headset? Check out the teardown at the links below.

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December 29, 2025 at 3:29 PM
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Happy Holidays from the iFixit Family! Thank you for another great year!
December 25, 2025 at 5:55 PM
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It’s been another great year. Swipe through to see what we've accomplished together!

This community has made repair more accessible to everyone, and that’s something to be proud of. Every step in repair makes a difference.

Thank you for being part of it 💙🔧
iFixit 2025 Wrapped cover graphic with the iFixit logo and the text “2025 Wrapped” on a dark background with abstract line patterns. Infographic showing iFixit 2025 stats: 3,146 guides published, 15,020 questions answered, and 10,168 devices added. Infographic highlighting community impact: 2,262 students completed the iFixit technical writing program, over 64 million people visited iFixit, and 7,250 device wikis were newly translated.
December 23, 2025 at 7:12 PM
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You just need 1 tool and 1 minute for some common household maintenance, like tightening the kickplate on your dishwasher!
December 22, 2025 at 8:51 PM
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Is This the $1,800 “Vision Pro Killer”?

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December 22, 2025 at 4:32 PM
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Are your strings of lights not working? Check out our step-by-step guide to get them up and running so they don’t end up in a landfill.

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December 18, 2025 at 5:05 PM
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A Heat-Dumping Franken-Phone | RedMagic 11 Pro Teardown

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December 12, 2025 at 4:28 PM
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Procrastinators, your window is closing. Today is the last day of our holiday sale, and the best repair gifts of the season are still up for grabs.

This is your chance to give something that will actually get used. Check out the last few hours of the sale now!
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December 11, 2025 at 9:53 PM
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Fairbuds XL Gen 2 Are the Most Repairable Headphones We’ve Ever Opened

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December 10, 2025 at 3:18 PM
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We’ve got big news: an all-new mobile app with battery health monitors, an AI repair assistant, and all the guides and parts that you expect from iFixit!

The iFixit app is available now in both the Google Play Store and, rather shockingly, Apple’s App Store.
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December 9, 2025 at 3:01 PM
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Is your Instant Pot smelling...bad? That's the silicone seal's fault. Let's fix it!
December 8, 2025 at 3:27 PM
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How do I take my shower head off? How do I clean it? (It's quite nasty.) Let's ask Bill!
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December 4, 2025 at 3:36 PM
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Looking for a small gift with big impact? The Minnow is small enough to fit in a stocking and tough enough to handle real repairs on the go. It’s the everyday carry toolkit that turns your favorite tinkerer into the on-call fixer wherever they are.

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A person slides a compact black iFixit toolkit into the front pocket of their jeans. A person uses an iFixit precision screwdriver to tighten a small screw on the hinge of a pair of eyeglasses.
December 3, 2025 at 3:21 PM