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The Economics of Right to Repair

Why brands may gain more than they lose

Vivien Zhang·September 22, 2026
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Right to Repair Is Not Just About Repair

What the laws actually require—and why access to product information may become the most important part of the movement.

Vivien Zhang·September 17, 2026
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Not All AI Product Support Platforms Are Built the Same

A practical guide to choosing the right product support platform for your hardware business—from guided self-service to autonomous diagnosis.

Vivien Zhang·September 7, 2026
Diagram of the ideal hardware company technology stack. A customer issue enters a product support layer that identifies the product and component, diagnoses using image, video and sound, guides troubleshooting, repair or parts selection, and captures structured feedback. The first three route into a CRM or customer support layer staffed by support teams and technicians; the feedback routes to the product, engineering and operations team.

Zendesk Isn’t Enough: Why Hardware Companies Need a Product Support Layer

Why AI customer service tools can't fully diagnose physical products.

Vivien Zhang·September 2, 2026
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