Americans are holding onto devices longer than ever before, and while it may be consumer smart, it comes at a cost to work productivity and the U.S. economy.
  • _cryptagion [he/him]@anarchist.nexusEnglish
    21·
    7 days ago

    While it may seem to be a smart money move, it can result in a costly productivity and innovation lag for the economy.

    well then the fucking economy can start paying for me to get the latest $1200 smartphone. where the fuck do they find the people who write this bullshit?

  • Ascrod@midwest.socialEnglish
    2·
    5 days ago

    Partway through, a CEO starts wondering if we should have modular, repairable devices to ease the cost of upgrades and reduce waste.

    Good take once you wade through the clickbait, but ultinately it’s a silly article.

  • flatbield@beehaw.orgEnglish
    5·
    7 days ago

    Such a crazy title. Should say “Longer device lifetimes reduce waste”.

    One reason I use Linux. My workstation was puchased back in 1998 and I do a partial but fairly major update about every 10 years.

    Same reason I have a Pixel with Graphene. Should get 6 years maybe a bit more.

  • voracitude@lemmy.world
    2·
    6 days ago

    Price gouging leeches are costing the economy. Wage theft is costing the economy. People are saving money wherever they can trying to make ends meet as a result 🤷