https://www.ifixit.com/News/69320/how-parts-pairing-kills-independent-repair
Today, many independent repair shop owners are most worried about the trend in electronics manufacturing known as "parts pairing.". This term refers to the software barriers used by electronics manufacturers to prevent consumers, fixers, and repair pros from replacing parts the way we have for decades. Harvesting spare parts from defunct

https://www.tomsguide.com/phones/iphones/apple-responds-to-iphone-parts-pairing-controversy-what-you-need-to-know
published 12 April 2024. Parts pairing is staying put. Comments (0) (Image credit: Shuttershock) Apple's Hardware engineering chief John Ternus has responded to criticism about Apple's recent

https://www.wired.com/story/apple-iphone-parts-pairing-right-to-repair/
Right-to-repair advocates say it's the bare minimum. Apple will make it a little bit easier to get an iPhone fixed with used parts, marking a reversal of long-standing, strict rules around

https://www.theverge.com/2024/3/27/24097042/right-to-repair-law-oregon-sb1596-parts-pairing-tina-kotek-signed
Oregon's SB 1596 is the first law to ban device manufacturers from using parts pairing to dictate what replacement components can be used. By Jess Weatherbed , a news writer focused on creative

https://www.ifixit.com/News/66879/iphone-14-parts-pairing-results-apple-is-still-trying-to-monopolise-repair
Parts pairing threatens that choice, by making independent and self-repair impossible or unreasonably expensive. Together with the support of the repair community, we've raised the alarm over parts pairing, which many view as an attempt to monopolize repair at the expense of customers and independent repair businesses. But wait, you might say.

https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2024/04/apple-will-allow-reuse-of-iphone-parts-for-repairs-with-a-notable-catch/
Activation Lock and e-waste. Apple's proclivity for parts pairing has often been linked to the company's concerns over reuse of parts from stolen iPhones. Apple acknowledges this by announcing the

https://www.ifixit.com/News/92144/oregon-just-struck-a-blow-to-parts-pairing-and-won-a-decade-of-repair-support
The parts pairing provision of the bill goes into effect for products made after January 1, 2025, so Apple has a bit of time to get their ducks in a row. "Right to Repair keeps getting stronger, and Oregon has passed the best bill yet," said PIRG Senior Right to Repair Campaign Director Nathan Proctor. "By keeping products running and off

https://www.theverge.com/2024/5/29/24166894/colorado-right-to-repair-law-electronics-devices-parts-pairing
Colorado's bill, which takes effect on January 1st, 2026, covers almost anything with a chip and prohibits 'parts pairing.' By Jess Weatherbed , a news writer focused on creative industries

https://9to5mac.com/2023/11/13/parts-pairing-battle/
Parts pairing is where Apple links components to specific devices, making repairs harder and more expensive. The EU and US are considering banning or regulating this practice, while Apple argues it ensures genuine parts.

https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/evolution-repair-challenges-parts-pairing-modern-bartosz-zieleznik
The battle against parts pairing and other anti-repair practices is far from over. The Right to Repair movement continues to gain momentum, and legislative efforts are being made to curb these

https://9to5mac.com/2024/03/28/parts-pairing-oregon/
Parts pairing is a practice where Apple prevents third-party repair shops from using cannibalised parts by digitally pairing them with the device. Oregon has passed a law to outlaw parts pairing for any product made after January 1, 2025, making it the first state to do so.

https://www.repair.org/blog/2023/9/25/apples-war-on-right-to-repair-through-serial-numbers
Parts Pairing is a practice that renders replacement parts useless without OEM authentication. Learn how Apple uses it to control consumers and small businesses, and how to fight for your right to repair.

https://pirg.org/updates/video-parts-pairing-can-kill-repair-heres-how-we-can-stop-it/
Parts pairing is a practice that prevents users from swapping certain parts with original ones, even when they are compatible. Learn how parts pairing harms repair and the environment, and how PIRG is working to ban it.

https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2024/03/oregon-governor-signs-nations-first-right-to-repair-bill-that-bans-part-pairing/
Known as parts pairing or serialization, Oregon's bill, SB 1596, is the first in the nation to target that practice. Oregon State Senator Janeen Sollman (D) and Representative Courtney Neron (D

https://www.theverge.com/2023/9/19/23880701/ifixit-lowers-iphone-14-repairability-score-parts-pairing
iFixit changed the iPhone 14's repairability score from a seven to a four due to Apple's parts-pairing requirements that make fixing the device a hassle. The organization says repair shops and DIYers must buy genuine parts from Apple and pair them to the phone through Apple's System Configuration tool.

https://www.ifixit.com/News/94127/apples-parts-pairing-rollback-doesnt-go-far-enough
Today's walkback of parts pairing restrictions is a response to Oregon's new law restricting the practice, and the rapid movement in Colorado and other states to pass laws requiring parts interoperability. Let's dive into Apple's announcement. It covers "select iPhone models" coming this fall. That's amazingly vague.

https://techcrunch.com/2024/02/09/apple-defends-parts-pairing-as-oregon-mulls-right-to-repair-bill/
An original equipment manufacturer may not use parts pairing to: (A) Prevent or inhibit an independent repair provider or owner from installing or enabling the function of a replacement part or

https://repair.eu/news/part-pairing-a-major-threat-to-independent-repair/
Part pairing is a practice by manufacturers to control who can repair their products using serialised parts. Learn how it affects independent repairers, consumers and the environment, and what can be done to stop it.

https://www.pcworld.com/article/2282443/oregon-passes-right-to-repair-law-outlawing-parts-pairing.html
Parts pairing is a process that uses software checks to block third-party parts from functioning on devices. Oregon's Right to Repair bill, signed in 2024, is the first in the nation to outlaw this practice and support consumer and small business rights.

https://appleinsider.com/articles/24/03/27/despite-apple-pushback-oregon-has-passed-its-right-to-repair-bill-banning-parts-pairing
Oregon Governor Tina Kotek signed SB 1596 into law, making it the first state to prohibit Apple's practice of matching components with specific iPhones. The bill aims to promote consumer choice and reduce electronic waste in device repairs.

https://techcrunch.com/2024/03/05/right-to-repair-bill-targeting-parts-pairing-passes-oregon-house/
Under SB 1596's current parts pairing wording, Apple could be required to allow third-party biometric sensors to work in our devices without any form of authentication, which could lead to

https://abc7ny.com/post/dueling-porch-pirates-sinking-spring-berks-county-lower-heidelberg-township-police/14986615/
A pair of porch pirates were caught on video racing to steal a package just after it was delivered to a Pennsylvania home. Within seconds of the delivery, doorbell video shows two men making a

https://www.cnn.com/2024/06/18/us/ruidoso-new-mexico-south-fork-fire-evacuations/index.html
Evacuation orders are also in place in parts of the Mescalero Apache Indian Reservation, which sits just south of Ruidoso, including the areas of Snow Springs, Fence Canyon, Whitetail, Chihuahua

https://www.ifixit.com/News/61140/what-is-right-to-repair
Pairing Parts to the Motherboard. An increasingly common and awfully effective strategy to block repairs is pairing parts to the device's motherboard. If a faulty part is replaced with a new one, the main board will refuse to accept it. The only way to replace that faulty component is to find a new part paired to a new motherboard, which

https://www.msn.com/en-us/music/news/robert-plant-alison-krauss-are-a-bewitching-pair-onstage-with-zeppelin-and-their-own-songs/ar-BB1oujEl
VIENNA, Va. - By now, the pairing of Robert Plant, he of legendary rock god immortality, and Alison Krauss, she of bluegrass royalty, no longer seems puzzling. After 17 years of musical

https://www.meta.com/help/quest/articles/headsets-and-accessories/oculus-link/set-up-link/
Pair and unpair Touch controllers to your Meta Quest. Meta Quest Headset Tracking. Reset your view in Meta Quest. Eye tracking on Meta Quest Pro. ... Authorized accessories and replacement parts for Meta Quest. Meta Quest Pro Compact Charging Dock. Meta Quest Pro Full Light Blocker. Meta Quest Pro VR Earphones. Incase Carry Case for Meta Quest Pro.

https://www.kswo.com/2024/06/23/millions-us-prepare-more-sweltering-heat-floodwaters-inundate-parts-midwest/
Floodwaters inundated parts of the Midwest, including a town in Iowa evacuated after being submerged up to the rooftops. ... Pair fumbles prison drop after contraband found in 3 footballs

https://www.ifixit.com/News/91648/banning-parts-pairing-wont-lead-to-more-iphone-theft
The parts pairing ban currently in the Oregon draft legislation would require Apple to stop blocking True Tone, Auto Brightness, and battery health after third-party repairs. It would require them to give iPhone owners a path for completing a repair of a selfie camera, even if they didn't buy the part from Apple.

https://www.mlive.com/news/ann-arbor/2024/06/potential-human-remains-found-on-university-of-michigan-campus.html
The state police was investigating on campus until roughly 11:30 p.m. Monday, June 17.