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Rivian says "fat finger" caused software update to brick infotainment systems, physical servicing may be required (driveteslacanada.ca)

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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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[-] CADmonkey@lemmy.world 16 points 7 months ago

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.

[-] riodoro1@lemmy.world 19 points 7 months ago

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

[-] Metacortechs@lemmy.world 9 points 7 months ago

Slowly

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