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Re:Why are new devices dependent on the Internet but made wi... by sliken on Monday December 14, 2020 @04:47PM (#25423810)
I have heard of various ride share services stranding folks in the middle of nowhere because of lack of signal.

Not heard a single story of an internet connected car not having basic functionality work without internet.

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Re:Why are new devices dependent on the Internet but made wi... by pas on Tuesday December 15, 2020 @02:42AM (#25427968)
There was a story about a rental car stopping when it crossed a border, because the rental package was domestic use only.
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