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Millions of consumers own older devices that still function perfectly, yet manufacturers increasingly end support and force users onto newer products. When does a software update become a forced upgrade?
Nathan Proctor is Senior Director of the Campaign for the Right to Repair at PIRG. He joins the show to discuss Amazon's decision to cut off Kindle Store access for older Kindle devices, the growing right-to-repair movement, and whether technology companies should be allowed to discontinue support for products that consumers still use every day.
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By The Lars Larson ShowMillions of consumers own older devices that still function perfectly, yet manufacturers increasingly end support and force users onto newer products. When does a software update become a forced upgrade?
Nathan Proctor is Senior Director of the Campaign for the Right to Repair at PIRG. He joins the show to discuss Amazon's decision to cut off Kindle Store access for older Kindle devices, the growing right-to-repair movement, and whether technology companies should be allowed to discontinue support for products that consumers still use every day.
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