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VW introduces monthly subscription to increase car power (www.bbc.com)

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[–] Zer0_F0x@lemmy.world 38 points 3 days ago (1 children)

You wouldn't download more ponies...

[–] chaosCruiser@futurology.today 24 points 3 days ago (2 children)

It's pretty much inevitable that someone will figure out how to jailbreak that car. When that happens, you could just download an unofficial patch, get rid of those BS restrictions, and unlock the full potential. Might be also wise to disable whatever wireless communication hardware came with the car. Like, disconnect the antenna or whatever.

[–] wreckedcarzz@lemmy.world 14 points 3 days ago (1 children)

ALERT, ALERT, COMMUNICATION FAULT! VEHICLE WILL SELF-DESTRUCT IN 5 SECONDS. 5, 4, explodes

[–] boydster@sh.itjust.works 5 points 3 days ago

There may be some casualties as the process iterates through to eventual success. The martyrs of the new world.

[–] TipsyMcGee@lemmy.dbzer0.com 2 points 2 days ago (1 children)

Not really going to happen, I think, battery warranties make up really big parts of EVs market value. You don’t want to do anything that could risk that.

[–] chaosCruiser@futurology.today 1 points 2 days ago (1 children)

That’s a good point. If it voids the warranty, most people won’t install a patch like that. However, that hasn’t stopped talented hackers from looking for exploits, glitches and vulnerabilities. Obviously, there’s a way in, and someone will find it even if it voids their warranty.

[–] TipsyMcGee@lemmy.dbzer0.com 2 points 2 days ago

Yeah, for sure. A lack of talented people is definitely not the limiting factor here. The Nissan Leaf DIY community is doing awesome things, for instance.