Google gives the Pixel 11 Pro Fold an IP68 rating, but what happens when extremely fine dust reaches its folding hinge? We continued our 2026 foldable showdown by putting the phone through an intentionally aggressive fluorescent-powder test and repeatedly folding it.

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Fairphone 6+ Earns a Perfect 10/10 for Repairability

Fairphone continues to make a compelling case that the modern smartphone doesn’t have to be disposable. With repairability built into nearly every aspect of its design, they continue to challenge the conventional flagship model, and the assumption that upgrading is the only way to keep up.

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Atari Is Re-Releasing 39 Atari 2600 Games on Working, Physical Cartridges

Following PlayStation's decision to discontinue physical discs, Atari and Activision are reuniting for the first time in nearly 50 years to re-release 39 classic Atari 2600 games as newly manufactured, working physical cartridges compatible with both original and modern Atari hardware.

SOURCE: IGN

FixHub Soldering Tips: How to Clean, How to Use, and Tip Tips in General

Good news! We just released seven new soldering tips for our FixHub Smart Soldering Iron, including a heat insert. Here's a quick directory to select the right tip for different jobs and how to take good care of them.

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Featured Repair: DIY CarPlay Unit & Backup Camera

One of our tech writers gave his car a custom CarPlay display and backup camera, with a little help from FixHub:

"Had to run the backup camera cable through the dash, under some interior panels and the carpet, down through a body grommet, along the frame rails, through the tailgate, and into the tailgate handle. Was a trek for sure. Mounted the camera discreetly inside the handle - I think it came out great!"

Seven new tips for your Smart Iron, available now

Our FixHub Smart Iron originally shipped with seven tips. You told us where the gaps were, so we doubled the lineup.