planned obsolescence

BigTech Companies

Logitech’s $100 Pop Buttons Will Stop Working on Oct. 15

October 11, 2025

Logi smart home devices including a circular button, a smartphone displaying smart home controls, and a door lock.

Logitech will discontinue support for its Pop smart switches on October 15, 2025, rendering them non-functional and contributing to electronic…

BigTech Companies

Belkin’s Bricking Trend: Tech Firms Overstep Customer Trust

July 13, 2025

A sleek, white Wemo smart light switch is shown against a white background.

Belkin will discontinue support for 27 Wemo smart home products by January 2026, removing features like remote access, voice assistant…