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@EveHasWords@toot.cat  ·  activity timestamp 2 days ago

Tech companies are crying that Americans aren't buying new phones fast enough to keep the economy stimulated. Wages have been stagnant for, what, 44 years and you've got the gall to keep raising prices and cry we're not buying enough?

I don't think you should reward this shit with a click but, in case you must, I've got a barely tweaked URL to save you the trouble I already spent looking up the article.

source: cnbc DOT com/2025/11/23/how-device-hoarding-by-americans-is-costing-economy.html

#Technology #USEcon #USPOL #Technically

The Bottom Line

Americans are holding onto devices longer than ever and it’s costing the economy

Published Sun, Nov 23 202510:05 AM EST Updated Sun, Nov 23 20258:57 PM EST

Kevin Williams

Key Points

Americans are hanging onto their smartphones for much longer than they did a decade ago, but new releases like Apple’s iPhone 17 can entice consumers to upgrade.

Businesses tend to hang onto their devices even longer than individual consumers, especially overseas.

While it may seem to be a smart money move, it can result in a costly productivity and innovation lag for the economy.
The Bottom Line Americans are holding onto devices longer than ever and it’s costing the economy Published Sun, Nov 23 202510:05 AM EST Updated Sun, Nov 23 20258:57 PM EST Kevin Williams Key Points Americans are hanging onto their smartphones for much longer than they did a decade ago, but new releases like Apple’s iPhone 17 can entice consumers to upgrade. Businesses tend to hang onto their devices even longer than individual consumers, especially overseas. While it may seem to be a smart money move, it can result in a costly productivity and innovation lag for the economy.
The Bottom Line Americans are holding onto devices longer than ever and it’s costing the economy Published Sun, Nov 23 202510:05 AM EST Updated Sun, Nov 23 20258:57 PM EST Kevin Williams Key Points Americans are hanging onto their smartphones for much longer than they did a decade ago, but new releases like Apple’s iPhone 17 can entice consumers to upgrade. Businesses tend to hang onto their devices even longer than individual consumers, especially overseas. While it may seem to be a smart money move, it can result in a costly productivity and innovation lag for the economy.
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