The Phoebus Cartel

Published: March 28, 2019, 4:02 a.m.

Have you ever wondered why your smartphone or toaster oven doesn't seem to last very long, even though technology is becoming better and better? This week, in a special collaboration with Planet Money, we bring you the history of planned obsolescence \u2013 the idea that products are designed to break.

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