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lvs | karma 2796 | avg karma 2.65 · 2021-12-13 13:40:07

The idea that a car would automatically download an update that changes how something on the car works is insanity. I'm not buying a car with that "feature."

r00fus | karma 17972 | avg karma 1.87 · 2021-12-13 13:53:26

That ship is departing as we speak [1] - that article was from 3 years ago. I'm sure it's worse now.

BMW was definitely ahead of it's time charging a service fee for enabling AndroidAuto/CarPlay (among other car features).

https://www.consumerreports.org/automotive-technology/automa...

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mavhc | karma 3259 | avg karma 1.49 · 2021-12-13 14:02:53

The idea that a computer would automatically download an update that changes how something on the computer works is insanity. I'm not buying a computer with that "feature."