This is why products are starting to turn into subscriptions.

When you bought Adobe Photoshop, you never needed to update it.

Likewise, if you buy a Honda or other well-engineered car, you'll be able to get a decade or more out of it.

Thinkpads used to last forever and were user upgradable.

Tesla is introducing micro-payments and unlockables. I think other auto makers will follow suit.

Why can't farmers repair their own John Deere equipment that they "own"?

Everything is turning into recurring revenue.