Critics have charged that some companies intentionally manufacture their products with materials or components that cause the product to need to be replaced before it actually should need replacement.What is this called?

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This is known as planned obsolescence, where companies intentionally design products to have a limited lifespan or become outdated quickly in order to encourage consumers to buy replacements more frequently.

Critics Have Charged That Some Companies Intentionally Manufacture Their Products