• Notorious@lemm.ee
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    1 year ago

    Many (if not most) new cars have their own cellular service built in. They spin this as being able to hotspot to your vehicle if you pay for data or being able to remote lock/start your vehicle with their app. However, the vehicle manufacturer has their own plan allowing them to relay back telemetry data regardless of whether you buy a data package.

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      1 year ago

      There are a ton of 12v signal jammers you can use to block this stuff. If manufacturers put tracking in everything these are going to become standard aftermarket equipment.

      I already have one in my Mom’s car. She can’t use her cell phone while driving but that’s just an added bonus.

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        1 year ago

        Bruh those are highly illegal. At least in not backwards countries.
        Youre also jamming other peoples services. what happens in an emergency?

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          1 year ago

          Yes the thing blocking only my vehicle is a barrier in the event of an emergency. Never mind that it turns off with the car or that the driver can pull it out of the cigarette lighter at any time.

          God you folk are dummies.

          These things only have the signal strength to block a 5ft radius. That barely extends past the driver door and doesn’t if it’s still a steel paneled vehicle. Frankly you would probably need two for some SUVs.

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            1 year ago

            And chinese laser pointers are also exactly the mw that is specified.