** Spotify's Car Thing, a device initially intended for car use but later abandoned by the company, has received an unexpected second life through community-driven open-source software. Firmware hackers have developed new features and uses for the device, which was previously scheduled for bricking in December 2024.

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Source: https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2024/11/firmware-hacks-are-rejuvenating-spotifys-car-thing-before-the-company-bricks-it/