Tchaika join:2017-03-20 New Orleans, LA 3 edits
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Don't Need LTE For OTA Updates......... could just accord the option to connect the car to WiFi when parked. Of course, that would give the consumer control, which is viewed as a bug, not a feature.
“Honey, my water broke, the baby is coming!” “I’ll get the car.” (Please wait, applying ECU update 1 of 15......) “Shit. Car won’t start. Call 911.” (Please wait. Installing new iOS......) “Use the landline.” (Please wait while your VoIP modem is being upgraded......) “Boil some water.” (Please wait while your IoT enabled stove installs updates.....)
Ain’t technology grand? |
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en103
Member
2018-Mar-22 9:57 am
The reason for building in LTE Wireless isn't for 'you'...Its for a) Ford - they can monitor 'their' product for issues, and due to current software model 'patches'. b) 3rd party businesses - You will be sent online notifications, 'friendly' (read paid for) ads and items in your area as you drive near them. c) Big Brother - Whether its law enforcement wanting to disable your vehicle, unlock your car, track where you have been to, or listen in on those embedded microphones, this is a reality. d) Insurance companies - they will want access to all of your metrics - from driving patterns to speeding to signal light to how much you drive at certain times of day, and bill accordingly.
I personally do not wish to have this type of feature in my vehicle even if its 'free' - I already have a cell phone. I'm waiting for the lawsuit against distracted driving when some of these 'features' start to annoy you and can't be stopped. |
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Ford losing it's.... focusFirst off let me say I'm a Ford fan and have had multiple Ford products over the years that Ive been extremely happy with, including what I'm driving now.
But considering that they have recalls for new cars because steering wheels can become disconnected and fall off due to improper bolts, I'd suggest they focus on building the car properly first and worry about adding computers and "features" later.
NefCanuck |
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Check engine lightHow long until you get an email from DMV about your check engine light being on and the impending fines? |
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remusrm join:2003-04-07 Frazier Park, CA
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remusrm
Member
2018-Mar-22 11:00 am
big brothereh... another reason not to get a Ford! |
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mmay149q Premium Member join:2009-03-05 Dallas, TX
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mmay149q
Premium Member
2018-Mar-22 2:03 pm
Sigh...» memedad.com/memes/172636.gifSeriously, why does my car need OTA firmware upgrades? I get it, lower cost to the dealership..... But seriously, even as a IT guys I think some stuff is too much, tons of computers in a vehicle is one of the things I dread... |
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Anon20db8
Anon
2018-Mar-22 12:28 pm
If Microsoft can't keeptheir products free from malware, bugs and defects. If Intel and amd can't keep their products free from defects and safe from threats, how will Ford or at&t or Verizon? |
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tommyr
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2018-Mar-22 12:31 pm
Just what we need....hackable cars. No thanks. |
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microphone Premium Member join:2009-04-29 Parkville, MD
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Would that mean another monthly bill?One thing that has discouraged me from embracing modern technology are the monthly fees or charges. Would the service be mandatory for proper functioning of the vehicle? |
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