Many smart home technology brands cease security updates and cloud server compatibility for older IoT devices, such as smart thermostats and security cameras, just a few years after their release. This software obsolescence renders fully functional hardware useless.
Describe one environmental impact of consumers being forced to replace these devices more frequently due to these software support policies.
18 exam-style questions on Edexcel GCSE Computer Science Environmental, covering Environmental issues of digital devices. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.