Planned obsolescence of technology: good or bad?

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What a bummer: the laptop broke right after the warranty expired, and the printer, which had served faithfully for several years, refuses to print. Let's see if this series of unpleasant coincidences is a coincidence.



The fragility of electronic products such as smartphones and computers plays into the hands of technology manufacturers. Some component companies stop improving drivers for their products a year or two after the release of the device itself, as a result of which they are not recognized by the new operating system.

Others make batteries part of the case, and when the battery stops b2b email list holding a charge, the entire device has to be replaced. Still others design equipment in such a way that it breaks immediately after the warranty period expires. Consumers pay for all the manufacturers' miscalculations.

Today, people are surrounded by technology everywhere. It makes our lives easier, takes over some of the routine functions, and saves time that can be spent on family and friends. Therefore, when any device breaks down, we try to find a replacement or repair it as soon as possible. However, some devices fail with a suspicious frequency.

This suggests that breakdowns are not accidental. Indeed, many manufacturers design equipment in such a way that it breaks down or becomes obsolete after a certain period of time. This process is called the life cycle of the device. If the equipment breaks down after a while, you can no longer bother yourself with finding new customers, but sell your products over and over again or repair broken devices for an unheard-of fee. This is how the principle of planned obsolescence works.