It’s called “planned obsolescence.” One definition I found online is “the calculated act of making sure the existing version of a product will become dated or useless within a given time frame.”It used to be craftsmen made products with the intent they last a long time, even offering a lifetime guarantee. It’s rare to find a product that offers the same guarantee these days.
DevilDog2001 Premium Member over 2 years ago
There was a Garfield Sunday that dealt with this. And no kidding! Appliances with warranties always seem to do this!
leopardglily almost 2 years ago
They do that on purpose. Apple does that if a new phone comes out.
Sherlock5 12 months ago
It’s called “planned obsolescence.” One definition I found online is “the calculated act of making sure the existing version of a product will become dated or useless within a given time frame.”It used to be craftsmen made products with the intent they last a long time, even offering a lifetime guarantee. It’s rare to find a product that offers the same guarantee these days.
SquidGamerGal 7 months ago
Sadly, this is how big businesses make money these days.