Sonos Products Have "Recycle Mode" That Bricks Devices Permanently

Earlier this year, Sonos introduced its "Trade-Up" program, a system that awards users discounts on new products only after they trade in old ones. However, after using the service, many customers and even workers at recycling facilities have felt unsatisfied with how Sonos gets rid of its old devices from a sustainability standpoint. Upon selecting which of their devices they'd like to trade in, Trade-Up program participants instantly receive a 30% off credit towards any new Sonos product. Howe...