#planned-obsolescence
#planned-obsolescence
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fromSilicon Canals
1 week ago8 products that used to last decades but now seem to break after the warranty expires - Silicon Canals
My grandmother's refrigerator ran for forty years. The washing machine she bought in the 1970s? Still spinning when she passed away. Meanwhile, I'm on my third coffee maker in five years, and don't get me started on the laptop that mysteriously died two weeks after the warranty expired. This isn't just bad luck or nostalgia talking. There's something fundamentally different about how products are made today versus decades ago.
Gadgets
Apple
fromMedium
1 month agoWhy you can't fix your iPhone, and how the entire tech industry learned to profit from it
Phone makers stagger frequent models, enforce long contracts, limit repairs, and sometimes throttle older devices — practices that can accelerate perceived obsolescence and push replacements.
fromThe Verge
6 months agoThis iPhone case switches Lightning ports to USB-C
Ken Pillonel's latest project aims to fight planned obsolescence by giving people one less reason to replace their old iPhones, and builds on his viral mod from 2021 by improving support for fast charging. "This time, I'm turning that one-off DIY mod into a real product you can own," Pillonel said in the description of his latest YouTube video. "This isn't just a hack anymore; it's the biggest project I've ever done."
Apple
Mobile UX
fromZDNET
8 months agoWant to save your old computer? Try one of these 8 Linux distros - some are perfect for newbies
Planned obsolescence in technology often forces users to upgrade hardware or seek alternatives.
Many older PCs can't run Windows 11, leading to limited support and potential security risks.
Design
fromdesignboom | architecture & design magazine
9 months agoformafantasma takes over carlo scarpa's negozio olivetti during venice architecture biennale
Formafantasma's exhibition highlights the contrast between durable design and the tech industry's planned obsolescence, urging a reevaluation of consumption practices.
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