It feels like household electronics and appliances break so much easier than it used to do - even compared to 10 years ago

Reminds me of this video about OLEDs:

https://youtu.be/qg8pMUd-tSk?si=Hl4Uz0CZWBlD6U1R

“After all devices made for eternity aren’t necessarily good for business”

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i believe firmly it's on purpose, not due to malice, but to keep the business going, because if your flagship products are too sturdy and reliable, it's a one time thing for satisfied consumers, just like one-hit wonder actors and singers

I would say it is done on purpose. Planned obsolescence. Apple has done this via it's software updates to force you buy new devices

I would say it is done on purpose. Planned obsolescence. Apple has done this via it's software updates to force you buy new devices https://www.france24.com/en/europe/20230515-france-investigating-apple-over-alleged-planned-obsolescence-for-smartphones

I think manufacturers do this on purpose so that people update their technology 🙄

I honestly think this is a usecase for royalties/nft reseller markets

If we can build a better model for businesses instead of "buy my product every 2 years"