In this Our Changing Climate climate change video essay, I look at why planned obsolescence happens and how planned ...
The roots of planned obsolescence trace back to the infamous Phoebus Cartel of 1924, where leading lightbulb manufacturers—Philips, Osram, and General Electric among them—secretly colluded to cap bulb ...
If you travel to Livermore, Calif., you can find proof that it’s possible to make something which lasts — the “Centennial ...
The Quebec law also creates a performance guarantee when it comes to several new goods, including stoves, refrigerators, ...
These days, it can feel like everything is made to be replaced. Whether it’s a new appliance or the latest tech gadget, most ...
Earlier this week, Apple announced the launch of the iPhone 17, continuing its annual tradition of unveiling a new model each ...
Microsoft wants to kill Windows 10 for users like you and me. Here's why I'm sticking with it and how I'm doing so.
Windows 10 support ends October 10, but EU users get free Extended Security Updates for one year. Find out how it affects you ...
On October 14, Microsoft will end security updates for most personal computers running Windows 10, a move that will leave millions of computers vulnerable. Upgrading to Windows 11 is not an option for ...
ExaGrid ®, the industry’s only Tiered Backup Storage solution with AI-Powered Retention Time-Lock (RTL) that includes a non-network-facing tier (creating a tiered air gap), delayed deletes and ...
The two-unit Cumberland coal plant in northwestern Tennessee, owned by the Tennessee Valley Authority, is one of the largest ...
The frenzy of fuel vehicle price cuts is unbelievable! Sales must adapt to avoid obsolescence. Why have fuel vehicles suddenly dropped in price? The reasons behind it are quite realistic. With the ...