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An article discussing how Spotify's in-car audio device, 'Car Thing', has become unusable after the company discontinued its service, leaving users with what they're calling a 'car brick'.
Spotify is refunding owners of its Car Thing device, but won't open-source the hardware, leaving some users frustrated with the scheduled obsolescence of the device
The article discusses the upcoming end of support for Spotify's Car Thing, a device that has been the subject of various hacks and research. The article highlights some of these hacks, such as gaining U-Boot and UART access to the device's Linux system. It also mentions YouTube videos that provide step-by-step guides for accessing the hardware.
Spotify's Car Thing device owners are asking for refunds and open-sourcing as the company plans to brick the devices in December 2024 without offering refunds or trade-in options.
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