Spotify to Permanently Disable All 'Car Thing' Devices
TL;DR
Spotify announced it will brick all Car Thing devices on December 9, without offering refunds or trade-in options, prompting users to plead for the company to open source the hardware to avoid e-waste. The device, which required a Spotify Premium subscription and a phone connection, faced low demand and supply chain issues, leading to its discontinuation. Users have expressed disappointment and frustration, feeling misled by the company's decision.
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- Spotify Car Thing runs out of road – and fans are utterly furious it's being bricked TechRadar
- Spotify Is Scrapping Its 'Car Thing' for Good HYPEBEAST
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