Smartphones made by Apple and Google have become more repairable, while those made by Samsung and Motorola, and laptops in general lag behind.

That’s according to a new study by the U.S. government, in their “failing the fix” scorecard.

Unfixable products have become a pressing issue for consumers and the environment alike.

It’s been shown that Americans could save a total of almost $50 billion a year if they were able to repair their own products, instead of replacing them.

Sen. Pat Fahy, who represents parts of Albany and Schenectady counties, was a big proponent of New York’s first-in-the-nation “Right to Repair” bill, which was signed into law in 2023, but she says more needs to be done.

Learn more about what she wants to see, by watching the video.