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The Vergecast · August 17, 2026 · 37m

The Digital Doctor will see you now

Leo Mastrolia, better known online as The Digital Doctor, joins the Vergecast to discuss his journey from running a small gadget repair shop to becoming a social media personality. He explains how right-to-repair legislation and manufacturer practices shape the independent repair landscape. The conversation also covers how accelerating upgrade cycles influence consumers' decisions to fix or replace gadgets, and the reality of running a repair business in the modern era.

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Journey to Becoming 'The Digital Doctor'
Leo Mastrolia shares how he started a small gadget repair shop and unexpectedly built a following on social media, becoming known as The Digital Doctor.
Right-to-Repair's Impact on Independent Shops
The growing right-to-repair movement and manufacturer restrictions are directly affecting the viability of independent repair businesses like Mastrolia's.

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