No, Logitech does not want to introduce a mouse with subscription. The clarification came after comments from CEO Hanneke Faber sparked a wave of criticism online. The company clarified that the “mouse forever” concept was just an internal idea and not an actual product in development.
Nicole Kenyon, Logitech’s communications manager, said that “there are no plans for a subscription mouse.” The company clarified that the mouse Faber mentioned in the interview was just an example of “internal provocative thinking” about the future possibilities of sustainable consumer electronics. A provocation, in short, even if it was rather difficult to detect the provocative intent from Faber’s words when the CEO talks about the possibility of creating Logitech’s “mouse forever.”
What is simple, however, is to note the reactions on the web: the idea of a subscription mouse, which would require a monthly payment for use and software updates, has caused a strong negative reaction from users. Many have criticized the company for considering the idea of monetizing such a common and essential product as a mouse.
The public reaction highlights the growing “subscription fatigue” among consumers. Companies that offer ongoing software support for their products must find ways to fund it, but subscription models can’t be the default answer for every CEO looking for new revenue streams.
Logitech has backtracked on the idea of a subscription-based “eternal mouse,” acknowledging the public backlash. The company appears to have learned the importance of listening to its customers and avoiding sales strategies that could alienate them. However, the issue raises a broader debate about the sustainability of subscription-based business models and the need to balance technological innovation with consumer needs.
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