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==[Incident]== | ==[Incident]== | ||
== Acer Leap Ware Smartwatch Obsolescence == | |||
* '''Product''': Acer Leap Ware Smartwatch | |||
* '''Product Line''': Acer Wearables | |||
* '''Start Date''': 2017 | |||
* '''End Date''': Ongoing (functional obsolescence began after app server shutdown) | |||
* '''Status''': Unresolved | |||
* '''Type of Incident''': Anti-ownership / Forced obsolescence | |||
* '''Related Company''': Acer Inc. | |||
* '''Description''': The Acer Leap Ware smartwatch became unusable after Acer shut down the Liquid Life app servers, which were required for core functionality. Consumers were not offered alternative firmware, refunds, or migration paths — effectively rendering the device a paperweight. | |||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
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https://www.acer.com/ca-en/support/product-support/Leap_Ware | |||
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