Wow, that's like a laptop that has a UEFI option to secure erase the drive - swapping buttons around, asking repeatedly, extra confirms, etc...
At least with a system wipe it makes sense to make sure you're really paying attention though! Unlike here where's it's like "I just don't want to keep giving you $15 a month for something I used once"!
Yeah, it's bullshit. The default everywhere should be none of our data should be used at all unless each of us specifically opts in.
This was days ago. It was The Nation.com and they’re not really worth my time anyhow. And I was able to get it on archive.is anyway. So fuck ‘em.
A pretty underhanded design. The text says you can choose to not have your data shared but the button clearly indicates the decision has already been made. To play it safe just flip the switch and see if anything changes. You can flip it back if it isn't what you want.
Y'know, if he'll hold up that end of the bargain, it could be a good deal when it all goes under massive subscription plans to reflect the actual cost...
I mean, OFC he won't; he's an executive fuck lying through his teeth, but one can dream...
It was as you see it.
Was this on or off when you first came to this page?
Could be that. All I could hear through their crappy speaker was "McDonald's app" asked in an interrogative tone.
Damn its wild I dont get these issues on my 1994 renault 5 either, really gets the noggin joggin
Fuuuck. Just smash it fr
That should only lock doors that are currently closed
Most modern cars won’t lock with the key fob inside unless you fit e them to by locking them many time with a different fob
Will you be using the McDonald’s app today?
I dont have this problem with my 1996 F-350 :)
Haha, love it
But think of all the useful data you're missing out on generating. Sure, it's not useful to you, but how is the manufacturer supposed to keep making money after you drive it off the lot? If you're not thinking of the shareholders, you're a selfish person.
A new car in 2026 probably has an eSIM, not a removable one
instructions unclear. Here's Passcode
Your vehicle might be too new for this, but you might be able to disable it by just pulling a fuse.
This could have been done by issuing a private key stored locally on device via Bluetooth. 2FA by requiring biometric on opening the app. Bonus points for allowing USB and then use whatever that monstrosity is as fallback.
Then for other sensitive details have whatever account do go through one time proof of ownership flow.
Doing it this way is just lazy.
That's good to know, I've honestly been avoiding them as I find the rollout and concept from to be questionable at best.
Given those issues I'll be curious to see if passkeys keep up their momentum. It sounds a lot like a solution that solves some problems while creating other problems.
Person heading towards lonely, empty carpark late at night after work or uni finished.
Notices someone following them.
Increases speed.
So does the person following.
Rushes to their car as the person following them starts running towards them.
Gets in their car and slams the door just as the person reaches the car, furiously smashing at the window to try and get in.
Person begins to start the car and the car responds:
"We have sent a 6-digit code to the following mobile phone number. When you receive it, type the code into your car's keypad to authenticate".
But the car's 'voice' is drowned out by the screams as the window smashes.
I don't recall the specific circumstances, it was something along the lines of having my hands full and trying to take things in from the car.
Has this really never happened to you or anyone you know? It's not exactly common, but it's happened to most people at one time or another. I suppose this is probably a generational thing, and harder to do with modern cars.
I went to a McDonald's for the first time in years recently, and the first thing they ask you now is not some variation of what you'd like to order, but "Did you order on the app?"
