digital obsolescence
[/ˈdɪdʒɪtəl ˌɑbsəˈlesəns/]
nounfemininepl: obsolescências digitais
obsolescência digital
1. The process by which digital technology, software, hardware, or file formats become outdated and unusable due to technological advancement, lack of support, or incompatibility with newer systems
The rapid digital obsolescence of older smartphones makes them difficult to repair and maintain after just a few years.
A rápida obsolescência digital de smartphones mais antigos os torna difíceis de reparar e manter após apenas alguns anos.
2. The inability to access, preserve, or use digital content or systems because the technology supporting them has become outdated
Digital obsolescence threatens the long-term preservation of important historical documents stored in proprietary formats.
A obsolescência digital ameaça a preservação de longo prazo de documentos históricos importantes armazenados em formatos proprietários.
3. The economic and social phenomenon where consumers are encouraged or forced to upgrade devices and software due to incompatibility and lack of manufacturer support
Critics argue that digital obsolescence is a planned strategy by tech companies to drive continuous consumption.
Os críticos argumentam que a obsolescência digital é uma estratégia planejada pelas empresas de tecnologia para impulsionar o consumo contínuo.
Digital obsolescence is a significant concern in both Brazil and the USA, particularly regarding e-waste management and environmental sustainability. In Brazil, there is growing awareness about planned obsolescence as a consumer protection issue. In the USA, the term is widely used in tech industry discourse, government policy discussions about digital preservation, and consumer advocacy movements. The concept has become increasingly important in discussions about environmental impact, right-to-repair movements, and digital equity.
Related Idioms & Phrases
fighting digital obsolescence
victims of digital obsolescence
race against digital obsolescence
digital obsolescence trap
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