Linus proposes that smartphone manufacturers should offer a paid monthly subscription for ongoing software support to prevent devices from becoming obsolete e-waste.

“what if you could just pay a monthly fee for ongoing operating system support? Is that something that would help rather than hinder the industry?”

Luke indicates he would purchase a slower Pixel phone if it offered other non-performance benefits.

“Would you buy a brand new Pixel that is slower than your old Pixel? Yes. What? Why? I didn't expect I I didn't think you were going to expect that answer. Um, is that the only reason you said that? Cuz No, no, I don't need speed in my phone anymore. But why have it slower? If if there's other benefi”