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Researchers jailbreak a Tesla to get free in-car feature upgrades::A group of researchers found a way to hack a Tesla's hardware with the goal of getting free in-car upgrades, such as heated rear seats.

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[–] [email protected] 71 points 1 year ago (14 children)

Can somebody build & sell a dumb electric car? Or at least one not permanently internet-enabled and/or that has no functionality and capabilities locked behind software and subscriptions?

[–] [email protected] 11 points 1 year ago (5 children)

The Dacia Spring fits the bill out of necessity (price). It is not fast, it has low range, uses cheap materials and it is rather small.

But I don't think it can spy on you and it's charming through its simple honesty.

[–] [email protected] 10 points 1 year ago (1 children)
[–] [email protected] 9 points 1 year ago (2 children)
[–] [email protected] 11 points 1 year ago

Did I stutter?

[–] [email protected] 7 points 1 year ago

Acutally yes. Yes I would.

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