Recently, Spotify faced criticism for its actions involving the Car Thing device, leaving many users unhappy.
Summary
- Users express outrage at Spotify for bricking Car Thing devices without refunds.
- Community seeks ways to jailbreak the devices to continue using them.
- Concerns raised over planned obsolescence and environmental impact of e-waste.
- Some find the Car Thing’s original functionality limited and costly, criticizing its design.
User Outrage
One user expressed frustration at the sudden disappearance of a feature, linking it to Spotify’s actions with Car Thing.
Community Response
A Reddit community is actively discussing ways to jailbreak the Car Thing devices, showcasing a desire to continue using them despite Spotify’s actions.
Environmental Concerns
Users criticize Spotify for creating electronic waste by rendering the devices unusable in a short period, highlighting the environmental impact.
Device Critique
Some users find the Car Thing’s original functionality lacking, stating it relies heavily on a phone connection and a Spotify subscription, questioning its usefulness.
I hope they get bitch-slapped with an enormous lawsuit. Selling and bricking single-use hardware over such a short period is both ripping off their customers and just creating a massive amount of e-waste – it is completely unacceptable.