built-in/planned obsolescence
noun
: the practice of making or designing something (such as a car) in such a way that it will only be usable for a short time so that people will have to buy another one
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The ultimate goal should be total energy independence and the eventual planned obsolescence of the entire energy grid.
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Eric MacK, Forbes, 28 Mar. 2024
Critics allege that smartphone makers are the latest to follow the trend of planned obsolescence, or the claim that manufacturers deliberately design their products with a short shelf life to encourage consumers to buy the latest model.
—Lionel Lim, Fortune, 29 Nov. 2023
In the digital age of planned obsolescence, that’s very significant.
—Kevin Leblanc, ELLE, 14 Feb. 2023
At the same time, there is a need to end the planned obsolescence of products, lengthen their lifespans and reduce the purchasing power of the rich.
—James Freeman, WSJ, 15 Dec. 2022
But designing products to stop functioning, also known as planned obsolescence, is a big no-no for green tech.
—Scharon Harding, Ars Technica, 29 Nov. 2022
The fashion industry’s business model is one based upon planned obsolescence.
—Pamela N. Danziger, Forbes, 5 July 2022
Other right-to-repair supporters agree that Microsoft's decision is a step in the right direction for larger conversations about device repairability and a move away from planned obsolescence.
—Caroline Delbert, Popular Mechanics, 12 Oct. 2021
Last month, a French consumer group filed a complaint, too, alleging planned obsolescence.
—Cecilia D'anastasio, Wired, 5 Oct. 2020
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Eric MacK, Forbes, 28 Mar. 2024
Critics allege that smartphone makers are the latest to follow the trend of planned obsolescence, or the claim that manufacturers deliberately design their products with a short shelf life to encourage consumers to buy the latest model.
—Lionel Lim, Fortune, 29 Nov. 2023
In the digital age of planned obsolescence, that’s very significant.
—Kevin Leblanc, ELLE, 14 Feb. 2023
At the same time, there is a need to end the planned obsolescence of products, lengthen their lifespans and reduce the purchasing power of the rich.
—James Freeman, WSJ, 15 Dec. 2022
But designing products to stop functioning, also known as planned obsolescence, is a big no-no for green tech.
—Scharon Harding, Ars Technica, 29 Nov. 2022
The fashion industry’s business model is one based upon planned obsolescence.
—Pamela N. Danziger, Forbes, 5 July 2022
Other right-to-repair supporters agree that Microsoft's decision is a step in the right direction for larger conversations about device repairability and a move away from planned obsolescence.
—Caroline Delbert, Popular Mechanics, 12 Oct. 2021
Last month, a French consumer group filed a complaint, too, alleging planned obsolescence.
—Cecilia D'anastasio, Wired, 5 Oct. 2020
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