I would love to see a study on this but I always wonder if there is some kind of internal bias that happens when we spend a lot on something. Are people happier with expensive smart phones because the phone is actually better or are they happier because spending more made them more invested in the decision and since no one wants to admit they dumped a lot of money onto a piece of crap they trick themselves into thinking they are happier with it. But people who don't spend a lot don't have as much of their ego invested in the decision so they can see the flaws and don't care pointing them out since they didn't spend an embarrassing amount on the phone in the first place.

Now if the Indian Police could shut down the windows support scammers....

"as these numbers continue to rise, it raises the question as to how long can people live?" Thank you for not saying, "it begs the question" I'm so tired of hearing/reading that used in the wrong context. Dang grammar girl website ruined it for me. I was in ignorant bliss for years.