• JCPhoenix@beehaw.org
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    Yeah because I’m sure GM’s shit will be better. Idek why I’m addressing this: we all know GM doesn’t want to pay Apple or Google. That this is really about more renting and never owning. They just want more money.

    GM, just say that. We know you’re a gigantic money-hungry corp. You all don’t have to lie and pretend to care about safety. We’re not a bunch of idiots. We get it, even if you all suck for doing this.

    I’d say I hope GM crashes and burns again, but then the government will just bail them out again.

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      I thought Android auto was free.

      This is all about maintaining and selling your data for themselves. There was just a report out last week about how cars are one of the most data insecure devices you can own because of how poorly all the big auto manufacturers treat their customers.

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        Do you mean Android Auto, or Android Automotive (what’s being used here)?

        I assumed/got the impression that the latter cost money to integrators (GM) but I guess I don’t know for sure.

        Android Auto is “free” to end-users but is different.

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        I read that article too. They know when you’ve been recreating Shakespeares “beast with two backs” in your car. Creepy stuff.

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        Ah I stand corrected on the Android side. I assumed there was some licensing going on. I’ll correct that.

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      We know you’re a gigantic money-hungry corp. You all don’t have to lie and pretend to care about safety. We’re not a bunch of idiots.

      Alas, as long as there is doubt, there are a large number of suckers who are willing to give the benefit of the doubt. We are a bunch of idiots, collectively. That’s why shit like this works.

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      I doubt it’s about paying Apple or Google, so um much as their ability to extort car owners to pay them. Nobody in their right mind will buy the $10/month Bullshit Subscription ™ from GM when they can just plug in their phone and use Waze.

      Edit: seems Apple doesnt charge automakers so it’s definitely about extorting you for money.