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Remember when buying a new gadget felt like an upgrade, not a second job? Remember the Days When Cassette Players Were All the Rage? Well, They Are Back Lately, opening a box of consumer electronics feels less like unwrapping a toy and more like entering an abusive relationship with a software ecosystem. Every single device wants an account, a firmware update, a background sync, a companion app, and a recurring subscription fee. Your refrigerator wants to talk to your thermos