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Tesla Model X Owner Has Had Enough Of Minimalism, Adds Physical Buttons::Tesla Model X owner from China has attached a panel of physical buttons to the vehicle's main control unit for quicker access to some key functions.

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[โ€“] r00ty@kbin.life 25 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I'd be very surprised if they let an APK that wasn't signed in some way by the manufacturer access any vehicle functions. A rogue app could do silly dangerous things. Wait a second, it's Tesla and Musk we're talking about here. No, I'd actually not be surprised upon reflection.

[โ€“] ericisshort@lemmy.world 9 points 1 year ago

I had my rebuttal locked and loaded until those last two sentences. What a ride.