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Journalist Kai Wright, co-host of The Guardian's *Stateside with Kai and Carter*, revealed in a Verge interview his deliberate choice to not buy new smartphones, citing frustration with planned obsolescence. He relies on hand-me-down devices, advocating for technology that endures rather than constantly requiring upgrades. His views reflect a growing consumer sentiment for durable, less complicated gadgets and a more sustainable tech industry.
Amazon is discontinuing support for Kindles from 2012 and earlier, preventing on-device purchases of new books. Users are frustrated but many are embracing sideloading to extend their e-readers' lives.
