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 […]

  • @DestraightEnglish
    1•6 months ago

    Ok man what if it’s an emergency. Here’s an example: My wife is in labour, but my car has to update so I can’t drive her to the hospital. Now I’ll have to pay a more than 2 grand ambulance ride since it was out of network.

    • @shastaEnglish
      26•6 months ago

      Fortunately, you can still do that with a Rivian. From the article that no one read:

      Speedometer, charging, backup cameras, locks, lights, wipers, and turn signals are all still functional with the 2023.42 error.

      • LCPEnglish
        9•6 months ago

        At least there’s a speedometer on a separate display.

        On the Tesla Model Y there’s only one centre display for everything. I was on a road trip with someone in one and the display froze then automatically rebooted itself. Took a good 5 minutes.

        Nothing happened thankfully and the car kept running, but it’s a scary experience when you’re driving 65-70 MPH on a highway. I was worried the car would refuse to continue driving and lock itself or something while it rebooted.

      • originalucifer
        12•6 months ago

        hahah nothing says america like absolutely obscene healthcare costs… cept maybe all the human killing devices they love so very very much

      • ThrowawayEnglish
        3•6 months ago

        Ah, do other countries have magic ambulances that get to the emergency instantly.

    • @mack7400@lemmy.worldEnglish
      5•6 months ago

      Considering I have a decent chance of getting a “Please wait – updating” message when trying to play a damn videogame nowadays, that’s not out of the realm of possibility.

    • @gimmemahlulz@lemmy.dbzer0.comEnglish
      3•6 months ago

      At least with a tesla you have to manually confirm the update, and can cancel out of it for 2 minutes after doing so. If something happens between then and 15 minutes later then i guess you’re fucked, but with the amount of control you have this really should never be a problem.

    • @Imgonnatrythis@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
      1•6 months ago

      You are inconsistent. If you are going to adopt a luddite way of life, have her deliver at home not at the fancy high tech hospital where the computerized anesthesia machine might need to update before the c section incision is made.

    • LUHGEnglish
      -3•6 months ago

      If you were going to drive you’d get a taxi instead. I agree but just saying.