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

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

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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