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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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[–] Iron_Lynx 72 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?

[–] madnificent 11 points 1 year ago (2 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?

[–] Brocon 7 points 1 year ago

Acutally yes. Yes I would.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

Assuming you are in the part of the world where they are being sold

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