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Tesla Hackers Find ‘Unpatchable’ Jailbreak to Unlock Paid Features for Free::A group of security researchers claim to have found an "unpatchable" jailbreak for some Tesla vehicles, potentially unlocking in-car purchases

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[–] [email protected] 171 points 1 year ago (4 children)

in-car purchases

That's an absolutely disgusting combination of words.

[–] [email protected] 65 points 1 year ago (1 children)

"It looks like you're trying to flee a wildfire. However, you have just run out of Elon X Points and are unable to continue driving. Please wait 5 hours for your Elon X Points to replenish. Can't wait? We'd like to offer you our once in a lifetime SpaceX Booster X bundle of 15,000 points for just $299.99!"

[–] [email protected] 14 points 1 year ago

Only usable for current emergency. Once current emergency is abated, points expire.

[–] [email protected] 38 points 1 year ago (2 children)

micro-transactions in video games and media was only a test. Now it's transitioning from the digital to physical world.

[–] [email protected] 18 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Man, at this point I just hope I don't see any lootboxes with limited time features in a car.

[–] [email protected] 6 points 1 year ago

Oh shit, once they invent some sort of LCD paint that allows your car to be a blank canvas... you know that shit is going to happen.

[–] [email protected] 32 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (2 children)

please enter your credit card details to upgrade your energy storage

[–] [email protected] 30 points 1 year ago

Please drink a verification can.

[–] [email protected] 8 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

That unlimited monthly transit pass is looking pretty good right now.

(Speaking as someone who doesn't own a car and take public transportation everywhere.)

[–] [email protected] 9 points 1 year ago

Car armor, only $2.99!