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Location tracking of phones is out of control. Here’s how to fight back. (arstechnica.com)
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[–] VintageTech@sh.itjust.works 0 points 1 month ago (2 children)

Standard in 2008 If the auto manufacturer offered OnStar or Sirius, earlier.

I wish it wasn't true, and I definitely feel like a nut job when I bring it up.

[–] sugar_in_your_tea@sh.itjust.works 1 points 1 month ago

Huh, both my cars are just before 2008 (2007 and 2006), and base models so they don't have any fancy features like satellite radio.

Replacing those two is going to suck...

[–] Woht24@lemmy.world 1 points 1 month ago

In America, not the rest of the world.