I think that people don't need the latest technology, but everyone wants it. When someone's phone breaks, usually they just buy another one instead of fixing it. While fixing it may be expensive, it prevents you from contributing more to your carbon footprint. If every time our phone breaks we throw it out and buy a new one, not only does it emit some carbon into the atmosphere, it also exposes people who transport or go through the trash to lead and mercury through the battery. Overall, I don't think people need the newest technology every second, and can survive with a year old phone for a while.