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CES 2026 showcased innovative laptops including highly repairable models like the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14 Aura Edition, versatile dual-screen devices like the Asus Zenbook Duo, and futuristic prototypes such as the Lenovo ThinkPad Rollable XD, highlighting advancements in design, portability, and functionality.
The Open Printer is an open-source, repairable inkjet printer designed to challenge traditional, disposable inkjet printers by offering modular components, refillable cartridges, and compatibility with various devices, aiming to empower makers and artists.
The Fairphone 6, set to launch on June 25th, features a more modular and repairable design with interchangeable accessories and customizable rear covers, priced at around $625, marking a price drop from previous models.
Fairphone has launched the Fairbuds earbuds, featuring user-replaceable batteries and repairable parts, continuing its commitment to sustainability and ethical tech. Priced at €149, the Fairbuds offer ANC, IP54 water and dust resistance, a 26-hour total battery life, and a dedicated 8-band equalizer. The earbuds are designed with a focus on repairability, with several parts being replaceable, and come with a standard two-year warranty extendable to three years upon online registration.
Fairphone has launched Fairbuds, a new pair of wireless earbuds designed to be easily repairable and environmentally friendly. The Fairbuds feature swappable batteries, allowing users to replace batteries inside the buds and their charging case, along with other replaceable components. They come with touch controls, active noise cancellation, and a dedicated app for sound adjustments. Priced at €149 in Europe, the Fairbuds aim to reduce electronic waste and promote repairability in the wireless earbud market.
The Framework Laptop 16 is a highly customizable and repairable 16-inch laptop, offering a 6-slot Expansion Card system for customizability, attachable GPU module for gaming, and customizable keyboard deck. While it may not feel as sturdy as some gaming laptops, it provides unparalleled freedom to customize and repair. However, the DIY version requires additional components and parts, and its performance, while solid, may not match that of other gaming laptops.
Fairphone, the European sustainable smartphone brand, is entering the US market by offering its repairable flagship handset, the Murena Fairphone 4, for sale in collaboration with e/OS, a French privacy-focused open-source OS maker. The Fairphone 4, known for its modular design that allows for easy repairs and upgrades, will be available with a "deGoogled" version of the Android operating system. Fairphone aims to reduce environmental impact and promote fair working conditions in the electronics industry. The device is recommended for use with T-Mobile and T-Mobile-based MVNOs in the US.
Fairphone has launched its first pair of over-ear headphones, Fairbuds XL, with a focus on utility and repairability. The headphones are made with 100% recycled aluminum, 100% recycled tin in its solder paste, and 80% recycled plastic. The company says they’re the “most sustainable headphones on the market,” with almost all of the parts user-replaceable and available to buy. Fairbuds XL comes with 40mm dynamic drivers, Active Noise Cancellation (ANC), and an Ambient Sound Mode. It has an 800mAh battery which the company says will last for 26 hours with ANC or for more than 30 hours with it switched off. The Fairbuds XL are available in speckled black or speckled green and will be available to buy in Europe from May 11th, 2023, on Fairphone’s website, priced at €249 (around $275).