Technology hounds were hit with more than a few new temptations recently, and there’s no doubt that many more are on the way. With the holidays fast approaching, both hardware and software moguls want ...

, e-waste becomes a major cause of air pollution and increased levels of air particulate matter. The various environmental effects associated with planned obsolescence and its consequent uptick in ...

The year is 2016. You emerge from a matinee showing of Rogue One: A Star Wars Story and squint through the sunlight at your compact flagship phone. A group of cheery, slightly condescending young ...

What would it take to move away from planned obsolescence? Ending planned obsolescence means redirecting our efforts toward more sustainable cycles of production and consumption. The Ring’s doorbell ...

A person takes a picture with an iPhone. In an age of planned obsolescence, Apple admitted to slowing down the older versions of their product once newer products were available. Photo courtesy of: ...

In a California fire station, a single lightbulb has been glowing since 1901. Nicknamed the “Centennial Light,” it has outlasted world wars, generations of firefighters, and countless technological ...

Chris has reported for various tech and consumer goods outlets over the past decade, including Android Police and MakeUseOf since early 2022. Previously, he has contributed to outlets such as ...