#plannedobsolescence — Public Fediverse posts

Meaningless busy work ridding people of purpose.

(1 side) People working to make a product that breaks due to planned obsolescence...

(2nd side) People working to afford the constantly breaking things on the other.

Cut and paste quote almost exact from @ErikUden

https://mastodon.social/@ErikUden@mastodon.de/116981656711196289

#Planned #Obsolescence #PlannedObsolescence

@tj Completely agree that these should need to be published by law!

Also, the reason I opted for the age-old Gaggia Classic with a manual grinder. I can get every part and repair it when needed.

And don't get me started on the fact that you can not buy any "dumb TV" anymore...

#righttorepair #plannedobsolescence

@tj Completely agree that these should need to be published by law!

Also, the reason I opted for the age-old Gaggia Classic with a manual grinder. I can get every part and repair it when needed.

And don't get me started on the fact that you can not buy any "dumb TV" anymore...

#righttorepair #plannedobsolescence

After having my Celestron SLT 130 telescope for some 10 years now, yesterday it broke. Exactly before the total solar eclipse next month...after I was preparing so much for it.

What broke? This shitty little plastic gear that got worn out over the years:

That's all. A terrible design pairing such badly made gears with metal ones. And now I cannot control the left/right movements of my telescope. And I cannot find a way to replace it. Or to buy the entire motor... Unless, maybe, I order it from USA/Canada and I pay a lot of money and may not arrive in time for the eclipse.

Hey Universe, not enough that I was already in a black hole mentally? You want more?! What else next ha?!

I give up man... :))

Fuck this shit. All of it. I wish I could sleep and just sleep. And not dream. But I can't even sleep for the past weeks. And when I do I always have nightmares.

Welcome to my downfall.

Is fine...I think I will survive. But that's the last thing I needed for the telescope to break. I also don't feel like buying a different one since it works, is just a little fucking gear/wheel....is just that I also broke something else when I opened it...so I likely need to get the entire engine for it...

I wish life was a stupid game and I can say: ok that's it, turn it off. I'll go back to the real life and not play this stupid game again.

#solareclipse #telescope #plannedobsolescence

After having my Celestron SLT 130 telescope for some 10 years now, yesterday it broke. Exactly before the total solar eclipse next month...after I was preparing so much for it.

What broke? This shitty little plastic gear that got worn out over the years:

That's all. A terrible design pairing such badly made gears with metal ones. And now I cannot control the left/right movements of my telescope. And I cannot find a way to replace it. Or to buy the entire motor... Unless, maybe, I order it from USA/Canada and I pay a lot of money and may not arrive in time for the eclipse.

Hey Universe, not enough that I was already in a black hole mentally? You want more?! What else next ha?!

I give up man... :))

Fuck this shit. All of it. I wish I could sleep and just sleep. And not dream. But I can't even sleep for the past weeks. And when I do I always have nightmares.

Welcome to my downfall.

Is fine...I think I will survive. But that's the last thing I needed for the telescope to break. I also don't feel like buying a different one since it works, is just a little fucking gear/wheel....is just that I also broke something else when I opened it...so I likely need to get the entire engine for it...

I wish life was a stupid game and I can say: ok that's it, turn it off. I'll go back to the real life and not play this stupid game again.

#solareclipse #telescope #plannedobsolescence

My Shokz OpenRun Pro's are failing, specifically the power/volume+ button. Which apparently is a very well-known issue, due to a small plastic tube below the button that's failing after a while.

Turns out that even though this is a common and well-known issue, Shokz have stuck to the same setup for their subsequent models. So at this point, they just seem to be designed to fail. And of course you can’t repair them.

So I'm looking for a new pair of bone conducting headphones that are not Shokz. Because fuck them.

#righttorepair #plannedobsolescence

My Shokz OpenRun Pro's are failing, specifically the power/volume+ button. Which apparently is a very well-known issue, due to a small plastic tube below the button that's failing after a while.

Turns out that even though this is a common and well-known issue, Shokz have stuck to the same setup for their subsequent models. So at this point, they just seem to be designed to fail. And of course you can’t repair them.

So I'm looking for a new pair of bone conducting headphones that are not Shokz. Because fuck them.

#righttorepair #plannedobsolescence

"In its day, however, the shift to planned obsolescence was in keeping with the views of a growing body of economists and businesspeople who felt that, unless you dealt in coffins, it was bad business and unsound economics to sell a person any product only once."

#JBMacKinnon, 2016

http://www.newyorker.com/business/currency/the-l-e-d-quandary-why-theres-no-such-thing-as-built-to-last

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#PlannedObsolescence

"In its day, however, the shift to planned obsolescence was in keeping with the views of a growing body of economists and businesspeople who felt that, unless you dealt in coffins, it was bad business and unsound economics to sell a person any product only once."

#JBMacKinnon, 2016

http://www.newyorker.com/business/currency/the-l-e-d-quandary-why-theres-no-such-thing-as-built-to-last

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#PlannedObsolescence

@Earl @RueNahcMohr it makes me think of #righttorepair and #plannedobsolescence and #schematics. Why aren't there laws requiring the posting of electronics schematics? With a schematic I would have a fighting chance of repairing this.

@Earl @RueNahcMohr it makes me think of #righttorepair and #plannedobsolescence and #schematics. Why aren't there laws requiring the posting of electronics schematics? With a schematic I would have a fighting chance of repairing this.

Science has gone to far... so we are trying to bring things back to order...
@FahrradkuecheGraz

#cargobike #DIY #repair #bikekitchen #cycling #welding #bullit #plannedobsolescence #bike #cycling #framebuilding #e-mobilityisalie

Bissell has totally dropped the ball on a battery replacement for my SpinWave floor cleaner. The damn thing is only about 8 years old but they don't offer batteries for it (and I can't find one online). They had the nerve to offer me a 20% discount on a new Bissell. Considering their inability to support customers, why would I ever buy another Bissell product? And yeah, that was my reply to them. #RightToRepair #PlannedObsolescence

Bissell has totally dropped the ball on a battery replacement for my SpinWave floor cleaner. The damn thing is only about 8 years old but they don't offer batteries for it (and I can't find one online). They had the nerve to offer me a 20% discount on a new Bissell. Considering their inability to support customers, why would I ever buy another Bissell product? And yeah, that was my reply to them. #RightToRepair #PlannedObsolescence

Rejuvenating a Microsoft Surface Book w/ NixOS

> Why a Surface Book? Well, I found this one at a yard sale many moons ago. I paid next to nothing for it. I love the design and I especially love the gorgeous 16:10 display. Also, it does the neat party trick of separating the screen half from the...

#Guides #PlannedObsolescence #Enshittification #Linux #NixOS #ConsumerDisobedience #BryantReview

https://gardinerbryant.com/rejuvenating-a-microsoft-surface-book-w-nixos/?utm_campaign=widget&utm_source=mastodon

Rejuvenating a Microsoft Surface Book w/ NixOS

> Why a Surface Book? Well, I found this one at a yard sale many moons ago. I paid next to nothing for it. I love the design and I especially love the gorgeous 16:10 display. Also, it does the neat party trick of separating the screen half from the...

#Guides #PlannedObsolescence #Enshittification #Linux #NixOS #ConsumerDisobedience #BryantReview

https://gardinerbryant.com/rejuvenating-a-microsoft-surface-book-w-nixos/?utm_campaign=widget&utm_source=mastodon

The other day, autofocus failed on my general-purpose camera lens (Sony 16-70/4). The other lens with me (Sony 70-350) works fine.

Now I learn that my lens is discontinued. And I’m traveling so I cannot track down a used lens in good condition. I didn’t want to miss any photos on my trip so I bought something else that is good enough for now.

In the meantime, I learned that the cost to repair my lens is … about the same as buying a replacement one. 🤯

#plannedobsolescence #photography

The other day, autofocus failed on my general-purpose camera lens (Sony 16-70/4). The other lens with me (Sony 70-350) works fine.

Now I learn that my lens is discontinued. And I’m traveling so I cannot track down a used lens in good condition. I didn’t want to miss any photos on my trip so I bought something else that is good enough for now.

In the meantime, I learned that the cost to repair my lens is … about the same as buying a replacement one. 🤯

#plannedobsolescence #photography

Quite incredible that this guy ( #Thinkpad x200s) - who is now at least 12 years old - is still alive and kicking! :blobrat_aww:

Also, this was the best keyboard ever, the Lenovo keyboards have been downgraded since then to become blend just like any other laptop keyboard. The trackpoint still works perfectly on it while it doesn't on my more recent lenovo (T490s, about 6 y.o.).
The fingerprint reader is much more reliable.
The screen is perfect, while T490 has a dead pixel band at the top.
It has a WiFi switch (😍) and a removeable battery.

Why are things getting worse instead of getting better? 😕

#ComputerProblems #PlannedObsolescence #Lenovo #OldieButGoodie

Quite incredible that this guy ( #Thinkpad x200s) - who is now at least 12 years old - is still alive and kicking! :blobrat_aww:

Also, this was the best keyboard ever, the Lenovo keyboards have been downgraded since then to become blend just like any other laptop keyboard. The trackpoint still works perfectly on it while it doesn't on my more recent lenovo (T490s, about 6 y.o.).
The fingerprint reader is much more reliable.
The screen is perfect, while T490 has a dead pixel band at the top.
It has a WiFi switch (😍) and a removeable battery.

Why are things getting worse instead of getting better? 😕

#ComputerProblems #PlannedObsolescence #Lenovo #OldieButGoodie

#Sony didn't learn from Bose's good example: it's #ending #streaming #support for lots of #services on tons of its #speakers, #soundbars and #BluRay #players — they'll still work, but you'll lose the likes of #Netflix, #Spotify, #Prime #Video and even #Google Cast

source: techradar.com/televisions/soun…

Like #Bose earlier this year, Sony is shutting down servers for some of its #audiovisual products. But unlike Bose, which went to great pains to enable people to #maintain as much #functionality as possible, Sony's devices will lose many core #features as a result.

#fail #news #technology #electronics #cloud #service #capitalism #product #own #buy #software #company #economy #business #customer #future #soundbar #speaker #tv #player #multimedia #stream #feature #useless #device #end #thisistheend #waste #PlannedObsolescence #obsolescence

Also kann man so einfach mal straflos Computersabotage begehen wenn man (genauer Scheißhaus Firma) es nur verklausuliert genug ins Kleingedruckte schreibt...

https://www.golem.de/news/blu-ray-player-heimkino-und-musik-ueber-70-sony-geraete-verlieren-alle-streamingfunktionen-2606-209688.html

#sony #plannedobsolescence

RE: https://mastodon.nz/@SimonCHulse/116672214015425700

Tagging for #SolarPunkSunday !

#PlannedObsolescence #Computing #MicrosoftSucks

RE: https://mastodon.nz/@SimonCHulse/116672214015425700

Tagging for #SolarPunkSunday !

#PlannedObsolescence #Computing #MicrosoftSucks

PROTECTING THE RIGHT TO REPAIR

The first computer in my house was a Tandy 1000. It was made by RadioShack and it was the coolest thing I had ever seen. Sure, it was not much to look at with its light brown plastic case and monochrome screen. I am pretty sure my calculator from middle school has more processing power. The laptop I am typing on right now is basically a supercomputer when put up against that Tandy, but it […]

PROTECTING THE RIGHT TO REPAIR

The first computer in my house was a Tandy 1000. It was made by RadioShack and it was the coolest thing I had ever seen. Sure, it was not much to look at with its light brown plastic case and monochrome screen. I am pretty sure my calculator from middle school has more processing power. The laptop I am typing on right now is basically a supercomputer when put up against that Tandy, but it […]

@dangillmor
This is great. Hopefully a burst to the ‘repairable’ tech movement. We, the whole world needs more of this.

Let’s end #PlannedObsolescence

@dangillmor
This is great. Hopefully a burst to the ‘repairable’ tech movement. We, the whole world needs more of this.

Let’s end #PlannedObsolescence

> After Office 2019 for Mac reached end of support in October 2023, Microsoft assured customers their installed apps would "continue to function." The July 13, 2026 conversion instead drops the apps into a Microsoft-defined "reduced functionality mode," in which files can be opened and viewed but not edited or saved.

https://consumerrights.wiki/w/Microsoft_Office_2019_and_2021_for_Mac_view-only_conversion_(2026)

#microsoft #plannedobsolescence #obsolescence #lockin

> After Office 2019 for Mac reached end of support in October 2023, Microsoft assured customers their installed apps would "continue to function." The July 13, 2026 conversion instead drops the apps into a Microsoft-defined "reduced functionality mode," in which files can be opened and viewed but not edited or saved.

https://consumerrights.wiki/w/Microsoft_Office_2019_and_2021_for_Mac_view-only_conversion_(2026)

#microsoft #plannedobsolescence #obsolescence #lockin

ICYMI: From the AOF Studio Designed to Fail: Planned Obsolescence Is Not a Bug https://www.artoffaceless.com/designed-to-fail-planned-obsolescence-is-not-a-bug/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #PlannedObsolescence #SoftwareDevelopment #TechTrends #BusinessStrategy #RecurringRevenue

Sometimes being poor is expensive in ways people don’t immediately see. The “boots theory” explains why cheap products, short-term survival decisions, and disposable systems can keep people stuck spending more over time.

#BootsTheory #TerryPratchett #PlannedObsolescence #EconomicReality #NotQuiteSuperhuman

https://notquitesuperhuman.com/2026/05/27/wet-feet-and-broken-systems-understanding-the-boots-theory/?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=jetpack_social

From the AOF Studio Designed to Fail: Planned Obsolescence Is Not a Bug https://www.artoffaceless.com/designed-to-fail-planned-obsolescence-is-not-a-bug/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #PlannedObsolescence #SoftwareDevelopment #TechIndustry #RecurringRevenue #Innovation

Yeah, we have an old #kitchenaid mixer that belonged to hubby's grandmother. It started making noise and a friend took it apart. It just needed the gears greased! @PeachMcD @AccordionBruce

#MadeToLast versus #Enshittification #PlannedObsolescence
#RightToRepair

Yeah, we have an old #kitchenaid mixer that belonged to hubby's grandmother. It started making noise and a friend took it apart. It just needed the gears greased! @PeachMcD @AccordionBruce

#MadeToLast versus #Enshittification #PlannedObsolescence
#RightToRepair

Wel een dingetje hoor. Mijn accounts overgezet van mijn ouwe trouwe Sony naar een #fairphone4 met /e/os. De oude functioneert nog maar ja, batterij versleten en moeilijk te vervangen. Bovendien krijgt 'ie al jaren geen security updates meer. #plannedobsolescence

Wel een dingetje hoor. Mijn accounts overgezet van mijn ouwe trouwe Sony naar een #fairphone4 met /e/os. De oude functioneert nog maar ja, batterij versleten en moeilijk te vervangen. Bovendien krijgt 'ie al jaren geen security updates meer. #plannedobsolescence

Microsoft quietly deletes Windows 11 doc pushing 32GB RAM for gaming after outrage

https://www.windowslatest.com/2026/05/04/microsoft-deletes-windows-11-32gb-ram-recommendation-doc-for-gaming-after-outrage/

> Microsoft has quietly retracted its own documentation that suggested 32GB RAM is the "no worries" upgrade for gaming, and 16GB RAM is a must.

#microslop #Microsoft #ai #llm #windows #slop #technology #plannedObsolescence

Microsoft quietly deletes Windows 11 doc pushing 32GB RAM for gaming after outrage

https://www.windowslatest.com/2026/05/04/microsoft-deletes-windows-11-32gb-ram-recommendation-doc-for-gaming-after-outrage/

> Microsoft has quietly retracted its own documentation that suggested 32GB RAM is the "no worries" upgrade for gaming, and 16GB RAM is a must.

#microslop #Microsoft #ai #llm #windows #slop #technology #plannedObsolescence

"Y-you can't just make products repairable!"

https://piefed.social/c/politicalcompassmemes/p/2004660/y-you-can-t-just-make-products-repairable

Oh no. Another unwanted mandatory update to my Samsung phone's operating system. It will make the machine even slower.

I just want the OS version it shipped with, plus one or two really pressing security patches. It's #plannedobsolescence. I hate you, #Samsung.

#smartphones #android