Spotify is facing continued backlash over its decision to discontinue support for Car Thing, its in-car streaming device, announced earlier in May. The device will no longer work starting on ...

Spotify has officially shut down its Car Thing accessory that offered simple and slick control over music and playlists while driving, and it’s giving owners just over a month (January 14th) to ...

I liked my Spotify Car Thing - I drive a 15 year old Mazda it doesn't have any screen. Much nicer UI to pick songs than trying to unlock phone and use Spotify while driving.

As noted by TechCrunch today, in October 2021, Spotify CEO and founder Daniel Ek said that more than 2 million people initially signed up for the Car Thing waitlist. By July 2022, Spotify revealed ...

Spotify has now officially shut down its Car Thing device, and if you haven't already asked for your money back you'd better get a move on: you've only got until January 14, 2025, to contact ...

Spotify’s Car Thing, designed for older vehicles, will be discontinued with support ending in December 2024, sparking community-driven revival efforts.

Spotify is bricking Car Thing, its first hardware launch. The company isn't offering trade-ins on the $80 devices and told users to trash them.

So far, the main advice from the community seems to be not to connect the Car Thing to the internet. At the same time, Spotify encourages you to contact customer service to discuss your “refund ...

The Spotify Car Thing made me realize I should have just bought a car phone mount, which would safely secure my phone and allow me to control music, see directions, and easily take a call.

Notably, Spotify listed the projected price for the Car Thing at $79.99 when the waitlist opened last fall. If you have been planning to buy one since then, prepare to pay $10 more than expected.

Spotify’s Car Thing is displaying a final goodbye message for any remaining owners, although some have found new uses for the gadget. by Umar Shakir. Dec 9, 2024, 10:29 PM UTC ...