![Spotify just killed Car Thing with no refunds. Angry customers ask why it can’t be open sourced](https://images.fastcompany.com/image/upload/w_1280,q_auto,f_auto,fl_lossy/wp-cms-2/2024/05/p-3-91131090-spotify-car-thing.jpg)
Spotify just killed Car Thing with no refunds. Angry customers ask why it can’t be open sourced
Fast CompanyWhat was that thing for anyway?
Spotify announced Thursday it will discontinue Car Thing, a $90 device that allows users to control Spotify through their car speakers. After December 9, 2024, Car Thing will no longer be operational—and Spotify is r…