REBUYA NEWS / DESK
Repair access, reuse and right-to-repair developments that can affect a device's second life.
Back MarketThe refurbished marketplace is lobbying for durability, repair and software-support rules. It is a campaign, not a law, and nothing changes for US buyers yet.
Sep 23, 2026 · Global
Chapter 121 of the Texas Business and Commerce Code requires manufacturers to offer parts, tools and documentation to owners and independent shops, with consoles and major appliances carved out.
Sep 1, 2026 · Texas, US
LenovoLenovo says more than 100 refurbished ThinkPad models now carry device- and geography-specific carbon figures, pitched at procurement teams comparing refurbished with new.
Jul 9, 2026 · Global
DysonA September 3 press release introduces two new Dyson robot vacuums with a self-emptying dock. It says nothing about refurbished units, US pricing or a sale date.
Sep 3, 2026 · US context, global announcement
Google PixelGoogle says previous-generation Pixel 8 and Pixel 9 series phones are now sold refurbished in Japan at up to 45% below launch pricing. The move is a Japan launch, not a change to US availability.
Oct 7, 2026 · Japan
eBayThe 2026 survey finds regular secondhand buying rising globally and US respondents placing more weight on it for household budgets.
Oct 7, 2026 · US
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