The problem is the investors. They love recurring revenue. Hence data mining apps and closed ecosystems with subscription fees. And bait and switch tactics like Hue where the conditions deteriorate over time (like needing an account now so they can track you better)
Companies don't really want to give us freedom of choice. They just want to take our money. Ideally through subscriptions so they have to do almost nothing for it but can cash in easily.
So all the "special sauce" doesn't have a technical reason but am economical one.
Companies don't really want to give us freedom of choice. They just want to take our money. Ideally through subscriptions so they have to do almost nothing for it but can cash in easily.
So all the "special sauce" doesn't have a technical reason but am economical one.