Sonos self destruct with a countdown! Up Date: Sonos pulls it!
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[https://www.theverge.com/2019/12/30/21042871/sonos-recycle-mode-trade-up-program-controversy|Sonos explains why it bricks old devices with ‘Recycle Mode’]
This takes the cake! Instead of collecting the old gear (recycle) they set off a self destruct so the device can’t be used again.
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=== Update (03/06/2020) ===
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Well, it took awhile! [https://www.theverge.com/2020/3/5/21166777/sonos-ending-recycle-mode-trade-up-program-sustainability|Sonos is getting rid of the controversial Recycle Mode that needlessly bricked its older devices]
[https://www.theverge.com/2019/12/30/21042871/sonos-recycle-mode-trade-up-program-controversy|Sonos explains why it bricks old devices with ‘Recycle Mode’]
This takes the cake! Instead of collecting the old gear (recycle) they set off a self destruct so the device can’t be used again.
