# Why you don't need to buy all the latest tech

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Podcast: [Which?](https://stenobird.com/podcast/which-1173816)
Published: 2026-04-14T23:15:00+00:00
Episode link: https://www.which.co.uk/podcasts
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## Resource

What did you do to your old phone when you upgraded to a new model? Too many of us are doing the wrong thing. In this episode of Which? Shorts, we explain why buying a new piece of tech when the model you're upgrading from is still perfectly serviceable is doing more harm than good, especially when you don't dispose of them properly. In a recent survey of Which? members, more than 50% of smartphones and tablets that had been replaced over the previous five years were still in working order. So, how often should you actually upgrade? And what should you do with the devices you no longer need? Find out which laptops we recommend on our website & sign up for our free monthly Tech ne wsletter If you're not already a member, join Which? to instantly listen to member exclusive podcasts and gain access to all of our product reviews - all for 50% off your first year's membership

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