Programmed obsolescence is one of the most important ecological issues. Environmental associations have realized that many appliances are often designed to last only a limited number of years, forcing ...

The switch from floppy disks to rigid disks, and then to USB keys, has resulted in millions of users losing their data, because they have not invested the time to make backups in the dominant formats.

Every year, we produce an average of 580kg of waste. Between over-consumption, programmed obsolescence and over-packaging, our economic model is still a long way from advocating sobriety and energy ...

The technology giant Apple faces a new scandal over accusations of planned obsolescence of its equipment. The Italian consumer association Altroconsumo filed a class action lawsuit against the company ...

PARIS, May 15 (Reuters) - The Paris prosecutor has opened a judicial inquiry into planned obsolescence of Apple products, a spokesperson for the prosecutor said on Monday, confirming an AFP report.