Devices · 4h ago
Connected cars face obsolescence as automakers sunset cloud services
Automakers are ending cloud support for older connected vehicles, leaving owners without features like remote start and navigation. The trend highlights a growing tension between software-dependent cars and long-term ownership. Owners may face degraded functionality or costly retrofits to maintain connectivity.
Meridian48 take
The story underscores a looming e-waste and consumer-rights issue as vehicles become software platforms with finite lifespans.
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