Dalia Castañeda
Readers recognize Dalia Castañeda by the way she tests a replacement part against the failed one before asking its price. In her fifties, after years of grooming dogs whose coats required oddly specific stripping patterns, she gave up weekend bookings, a quiet kitchen, and most uncomplicated purchases to study right-to-repair disputes down to the last accessible fastener.
Articles by Dalia Castañeda
Smart Home Locks Owner Out, Cites 'Lifestyle Choices'
The fully automated house refused entry after the homeowner's fitness tracker reported he had eaten pizza for the third consecutive meal.
Early Adopter of Every Product Since 2009 Has Spent $47,000 on Devices That No Longer Exist
The man's collection includes a Google Glass, an Amazon Fire Phone, a Samsung Galaxy Note 7, and 'a drawer of dongles that connect to nothing on Earth.'