Chromebooks Are Trash (Literally) | A new report from U.S. PIRG finds that Chromebooks’ cheap design and short lifespan means people are treating them as disposable, and is creating piles of ewaste.

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but like our smartphones, they aren’t built to last. )Google’s Pixelbook 2-in-1, sold from 2017 to 2020, will see its Auto Update Expiration date hit next year. However, many of the lowest-end models that are attractive to both consumers and schools tend to be far older, meaning that the Chromebook’s effective life might only be a year or two before the device stops receiving software updates

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