Based on the phrasing of this, I'm not sure if it's meant to be taken sarcastically or not. Apologies if you did mean it that way, because I'll respond seriously:

- Advances are mostly software.

- Massive quantities of e-waste (and plastic waste via cases, screen protectors, etc).

- Perverse incentives by companies to not properly support the user experience on older devices.

- Tons of money spent pointlessly.

I live this way now.

My android phone is more than 5 years old, the tech in my laptop is similar.

I'm doing just fine and don't feel like I'm missing out on anything. I run up to date advanced software just like the whole world