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Modular design makes tech personal (and repairable)

The shift from durable goods to disposables has triggered a cultural transformation emphasizing status, novelty, and unsustainability.

4 ways the tech we buy is designed to fail, and why you should be furious

Consumer electronics trends show devices are increasingly unrepairable and disposable, leading to a cycle of waste and high replacement costs.

How to Create Products That Grow with Their Users

Transitioning from planned obsolescence to sustainable product design is essential for fostering customer relationships and minimizing environmental impact.

What would it take to move away from planned obsolescence?

Planned obsolescence drives consumer behavior and business models, making products disposable rather than durable.

Modular design makes tech personal (and repairable)

The shift from durable goods to disposables has triggered a cultural transformation emphasizing status, novelty, and unsustainability.

4 ways the tech we buy is designed to fail, and why you should be furious

Consumer electronics trends show devices are increasingly unrepairable and disposable, leading to a cycle of waste and high replacement costs.

How to Create Products That Grow with Their Users

Transitioning from planned obsolescence to sustainable product design is essential for fostering customer relationships and minimizing environmental impact.

What would it take to move away from planned obsolescence?

Planned obsolescence drives consumer behavior and business models, making products disposable rather than durable.

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Want to save your old computer? Try these 6 Linux distros

Planned obsolescence in technology can leave users vulnerable when hardware is unable to support new software updates.

Linux distributions offer alternatives for users with older hardware facing end-of-life software support.

The Case for Selling Products that Adapt

Companies are shifting focus from planned obsolescence to product adaptability to enhance consumer engagement and loyalty.

Another iPhone to become obsolete next month

iPhone 15 becomes obsolete quickly with iPhone 16's release, marking the fastest obsolescence for an Apple device.

Apple's approach to business involves planned obsolescence to encourage selling new products.

The lack of updates for iPhone 15 could hinder its sales and customer satisfaction.

After Facing Major Backlash Over Bricking Music Player, Spotify Gives in and Will Refund Customers

Refunds offered to Spotify Car Thing owners after backlash

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