Today’s cars are more like computers on wheels, and even a seemingly routine software update can lead to unexpected consequences. Rivian unfortunately experienced a “fat finger” mishap with their latest software update, bricking infotainment systems [...]

Rivian says “fat finger” caused software update to brick infotainment systems, physical servicing may be required::Today’s cars are more like computers on wheels, and even a seemingly routine software update can lead to unexpected consequences. Rivian unfortunately experienced a “fat finger” mishap with their latest software update, bricking infotainment systems […]

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Weird. My primitive old Samurai started right up this morning, and it’s “infotainment” system (bluetooth boombox bungee-corded to the floor behind the seats) still works.

Maybe if I’d paid $90,000 for it I could be privileged enough to have a broken functionality.

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How are you replying from an i386 based pc running windows 3.11?

Slowly

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