Tesla Hackers Find ‘Unpatchable’ Jailbreak to Unlock Paid Features for Free::A group of security researchers claim to have found an “unpatchable” jailbreak for some Tesla vehicles, potentially unlocking in-car purchases

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    in-car purchases

    That’s an absolutely disgusting combination of words.

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      “It looks like you’re trying to flee a wildfire. However, you have just run out of Elon X Points and are unable to continue driving. Please wait 5 hours for your Elon X Points to replenish. Can’t wait? We’d like to offer you our once in a lifetime SpaceX Booster X bundle of 15,000 points for just $299.99!”

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      micro-transactions in video games and media was only a test. Now it’s transitioning from the digital to physical world.

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        That unlimited monthly transit pass is looking pretty good right now.

        (Speaking as someone who doesn’t own a car and take public transportation everywhere.)

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        Your weekly subscription to “left” has expired.