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Companies Might Soon Have to Tell You When Their Products Will Die

If everything’s computer, it would be nice to know how long computer last.



Consumer advocates are urging US lawmakers to enact the "Connected Consumer Products End of Life Disclosure Act," which would require manufacturers to disclose the intended support lifespan of connected devices on packaging and online. This includes notifying customers before support ends and specifying which features will be affected. The goal is to reduce e-waste, protect consumers from bricked devices, and incentivize companies to create more secure software.

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