South Korean manufacturer LG intends to fight against programmed obsolescence by offering a new range of upgradable home appliances this year. This means that it will be possible to update them, from both a hardware and software point of view, without having to systematically buy a new one.
LG will offer upgrade options on these new appliances, depending on individual habits and lifestyles. For a dryer, this will mean, for example, software updates for new programs or the addition of new accessories adapted to specific fabrics. In the case of an air purifier, it could integrate a new filter specialized in collecting animal hair and dander if a dog or cat joins the family.
The idea is to offer even more convenience without necessarily having to change models. It's also a system that should allow households to keep appliances longer. LG plans to launch about 20 of these new Evolving Appliances products this year.
