Rivian says “fat finger” caused software update to brick infotainment systems, physical servicing may be required::Today’s cars are more like computers on wheels, and even a seemingly routine software update can lead to unexpected consequences. Rivian unfortunately experienced a “fat finger” mishap with their latest software update, bricking infotainment systems […]

  • @grue@lemmy.world
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    111 year ago

    I think it’s more likely just typical dysfunctional software industry workflows. Companies that actually test their software adequately before deployment are the exception, not the norm. That’s different from what you said in your second bullet point because it’s not even an issue of cheapness, it’s an issue of not actually understanding what the best practices need to be.

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      1 year ago

      I mean… those “typical dysfunctions” are what OP described. You’re just describing the general state of the industry, not providing further examples of disfunction.

      • @grue@lemmy.world
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        41 year ago

        No, the parent commenter attributed it to management not wanting to spend money. I’m attributing it to management being incompetent instead, which isn’t the same thing. Spending even unlimited amounts of money is not sufficient to fix what’s wrong.