
You Bought It, But You Don't Own It: The Fight for the Right to Repair
From smartphones to tractors, laptops to kitchen appliances, owning a product in 2025 no longer means what it used to. Increasingly, companies are locking down devices, parts, and even software behind paywalls, subscriptions, and restrictive terms. The result? Millions of people are discovering they can't fix, upgrade, or sometimes even fully use the things they've legally purchased — unless they go through the manufacturer. Welcome to the age of controlled ownership.