Dutch tech disruptor Fairphone is storming the U.S. market with its ultra-repairable headphones, betting big on America’s growing #RightToRepair movement. Think: gadgets that last longer than your TikTok fame. 🛠️
CEO Raymond van Eck told Reuters the brand’s ‘fix-it-yourself’ ethos aligns perfectly with U.S. states passing laws to combat ‘throwaway culture.’ With 61% revenue growth in 2025 and spare parts sales booming, Fairphone’s strategy? ‘Build for uncertainty,’ says van Eck—a nod to shifting tariffs and supply chain hurdles.
Why it matters? 🤔 The Fairphone 6 offers 8 years of updates and parts until 2033—outlasting most relationships. 💔 Their audio gear, sold via Amazon, is the first wave before phones hit U.S. shores. But there’s a catch: 34% tariffs mean higher prices… for now.
📈 Fun fact: Fairphone’s supply chain traces minerals from mines to chips, proving sustainability isn’t just a buzzword. As Gen Z demands greener tech, this could be the iPhone alternative we’ve been waiting for. 🌍✨
