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| Hi there, Time to break out the cigars — a new site has just joined the iFixit family! This week, we're launching iFixit.org to tell the story of repair. We are going to profile repair gurus from around the world, investigate the motivations of people who fix things, and consider the larger ethical and philosophical issues surrounding repair. It's going to be a blast, and we look forward to bringing you along on the journey. |
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| We'll be sharing new repair stories, like some of our most popular posts on the iFixit.com blog. The existing blog will stick around, but will be reserved for teardowns, product announcements, and other site-related news. What will the posts on iFixit.org be about? Kyle has been traveling to developing countries in Asia and Africa, visiting small repair shops, meeting "fixers" who breathe new life into devices the western world has tossed away, and photographing the journey. He's written several pieces about fixers he's met around the globe for The Atlantic, and he is continuing to write about his travels. |
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| In addition to repair, we're interested in what happens to our devices after they become obsolete and are discarded. What happens to e-waste? What should happen to e-waste? What can you do to make sure that you're recycling your electronics responsibly? We'll consider these questions (and more). Part travelogue, part investigative reporting, part soapbox, iFixit.org promises only one thing: a clear-eyed, thoughtful look at global repair culture. What is Fixers, and how is it related to iFixit.org? We will also be posting updates about Fixers, a short documentary Kyle and his team of journalists have been developing about electronics repair technicians in cities such as Nairobi, Delhi, and Cairo. Currently in post-production, Fixers will be released later this year. iFixit.org will host progress reports, behind-the-scenes goodies, and previously unreleased footage. Come join us! And if you know of any repair-related news you think we should write about, please tip our editor, Elizabeth. |
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