Tech Products Are Getting Worse After You Buy Them

Tech Products Are Getting Worse After You Buy Them

Buying a tech product used to mean ownership. In 2026, it often means temporary permission. The tech product downgrade trend is spreading across apps, devices, and subscriptions, where features quietly disappear after updates—sometimes months after customers paid. Users aren’t imagining it. Products are being “optimized,” “streamlined,” or “rebalanced,” which usually translates to fewer features, tighter … Read more