Phoebus Cartel
Conspiracy theories tagged "Phoebus Cartel."
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Confirmed
Phoebus Cartel — Lightbulb Planned Obsolescence
A confirmed 1924 cartel of major lightbulb manufacturers including GE, Osram, and Philips that collectively limited bulb lifespan to 1,000 hours to maximize rep
1924 · Switzerland · Phoebus Cartel, GE, Osram
Mixed
Planned Obsolescence Conspiracy
The documented practice of manufacturers designing products to fail on schedule, from the Phoebus Cartel's lightbulb scheme to modern smartphone slowdowns.
1924 · International · Phoebus Cartel, Apple, Brooks Stevens