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Cars Are Rolling Computers Now. So What Happens When They Stop Getting Updates?

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jeffw@lemmy.world to Technology@lemmy.worldEnglish ·
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Phones are supported well beyond their average ownership lifetime. In stark contrast, automakers are struggling to work out how long their “smartphones on wheels” can be kept on the road.
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    What’s wrong with just a pot box, a motor and some batteries?

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      That’s what I like about CarPlay. Just give me a dumb screen with CarPlay compatibility. I’ll get new features with my phone upgrades. The rest of the car could be mechanical for all I care. I prefer cable clutches anyway.

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        Hehe. I’ve just got a Sony Bluetooth speaker sitting on the dash. For poddies it’s good enough.

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      The main issue is that the NHSTA requires a backup camera, which requires a screen. Since they have to make room for that screen, manufacturers now want to make it a premium thing they can use to justify up charging.

      I don’t see a solution to this until someone actually tries to make things cheap again and small screens become the trend.

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        Is that a new rule? For all cars?

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          https://www.transportation.gov/briefing-room/nhtsa-announces-final-rule-requiring-rear-visibility-technology

          If by “new” you mean decided a decade ago and implemented 6 years ago, then yes.

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            I didn’t know. Maybe it’s not a law in Australia or I just haven’t been paying attention as my '96 Magna is still going fine.

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              Reversing technologies that meet the new standard must be installed in all new vehicle models from 1 November 2025.

              Apparently Australia only got around to it last year, but they’re requiring it to be implemented a lot faster.

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                TIL. Thanks.

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      That doesn’t seem to have anything which will manage your heated seat subscription or data mine your driving activity.

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        Hehe. Ok. Add an inverter and an electric blaket under the seat cover :)

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      Profit. They can add all those features and charge significant higher margins. The same as the bigger the car the bigger the profit so they push huge SUVs and pickups on everyone.

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      Can you buy a TV based on the same basic functions like you list there?

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        Maybe a USB DVB-T adapter plugged into a laptop or phone is about as close as you can get now.

        Or an older set top box, but not so old that it can’t handle MP4.

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        Get a “smart” TV, never connect it to the internet, and attach a Chromecast and connect that instead because they cost about $30. The Chromecast with Google TV has apps for Kodi and Plex along with the basic streaming services so you can turn your TV into a media center.

        That way, the only thing that will stop being unsupported is the Chromecast and you’re only out $30.

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