The Upgrade Cycle Is A Scam

I've been thinking about all the years I financed tech and all of the stupid money decisions I've made along the way.I recently ranked the 18 phones that I have had over the last 16 years and it had me thinking about the role media and marketing plays when it comes to the yearly upgrade cycles.

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