Why does it seem like hardware isnt built to last anymore? in 2017, Apple was fined for deliberately slowing down iPhones, that sucks. Even basic consumer hardware isnt built to last anymore.

this reddit user said:

"There are some pieces of hardware that I have that are running decades later, but it’s mostly stuff from the 90’s. 

I’ve got Sony speakers and subs from my dad and grandpa still working great.

ThinkPads I bought used should last for a long time.

Most gaming rig hardware from 2009 still works just fine, even my nvidia 9600 GT.

Newer is often not better. As you understand the components a little more, you can begin to differentiate."

man its so depressing.