this post was submitted on 13 Feb 2024
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The actual oh no is the amount of ewaste this will create as people buy completely new systems as they think that's their only option
One man's ewaste is another man's etreasure.
Sure, but only a fraction will be saved. It’s criminal how much ewaste Apple and Microsoft are responsible for. That’s what happens when people are taught that profits can only increase year on year.