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Verizon to Disable LTE on Older Smartwatches, Bricking Them

By Meridian48 News Desk · Summarised from Hacker News ·

Verizon plans to shut down its LTE network for certain older smartwatches, rendering them unable to make calls or use data. The carrier will send affected users a replacement watch, but only if they agree to a new two-year contract. This move highlights the growing problem of planned obsolescence in connected devices.

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Verizon's approach prioritizes locking users into contracts over offering a fair solution, raising questions about consumer rights in the age of always-connected hardware.
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