Another example why "connected" and "smart" vehicles are a dumb idea

[holdmybeer]

Fisker EVs can’t be ported to new server

The sale of 3,300 Fisker Oceans is now in doubt as they cannot be migrated away from Fisker’s server.

arstechnica.com

"It should serve as a warning to the entire auto industry. Automakers are embedding modems in all new vehicles—a move driven by law in some regions, as in Europe's eCall regulations—and rely increasingly on connectivity to one or more clouds for functionality. But those clouds and servers will not be maintained indefinitely, and once they go down, the cars that depend on them will lose features that owners may be relying upon."

No thanks to "over the air updates". No thanks to a "smart" car that talks to anyone or anything besides its owner.

 

[parb]

The overlords can watch you easier if you're connected to the matrix.