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 [...]

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 […]

  • TheGrandNagus@lemmy.worldEnglish
    37·
    1 year ago

    OTA updates are very much a double-edged sword.

    Usually it’s good, but sometimes you get crap like this or when Tesla downgraded a bunch of Model S batteries when they saw they weren’t holding up as well as expected and wouldn’t line up with their battery warranty.