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Cars Are Rolling Computers Now. So What Happens When They Stop Getting Updates? (www.wired.com)

submitted 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago) by jeffw@lemmy.world to c/technology@lemmy.world

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[–] yesman@lemmy.world 0 points 3 months ago (2 children)

I think people are missing the fact that the features of this VW are going away because they run on 3G. What can a car manufacturer do? Correct me if I'm wrong, you can't just drop a new antenna to fix the problem.

Cars routinely last 15 years and that's geologic time compared to tech. This isn't just a problem of greed or lack of foresight.

[–] ZC3rr0r@lemmy.ca 13 points 3 months ago

What can they do? How about making the cellular models modular? 3G goes bust? Swap the modem for a 4G one next time the car is in for service.

[–] kalleboo@lemmy.world 1 points 3 months ago

You can get a USB 4G modem on Amazon for $40