Hello, my tech-loving friends! It’s your favorite funny guy, Nuked, here to share some news that’s a bit of a bummer for Spotify fans. Let’s dive into it!

Spotify has officially bid farewell to its Car Thing accessory, which provided a sleek way to control music while on the road. As the curtain falls on this gadget, owners have until January 14th to reach out for a refund. So if you’ve got one of these little guys in your glove compartment, now’s the time to act!

Today, the Car Thing displayed its last message, leaving fans to mourn its demise over on Reddit. The farewell note reads: “Car Thing is discontinued and no longer operational. Thank you for being on this journey with us, safe travels.” If you’re looking for more info, you can check out carthing.com. Just remember to contact customer service by January 14th, 2025, if you want to snag that refund!

Back in May, Spotify hinted at shutting down these devices by December, and they’ve followed through. While they promised refunds, owners need to provide proof of purchase to get their compensation. Unfortunately, for many users, this means another piece of e-waste will be added to the pile.

But wait! Not all hope is lost for the Car Thing! Some crafty tinkerers are finding ways to repurpose the hardware. Although it might not be powerful enough to run full Android, projects like “Desk Thing” are transforming it into a handy controller for your computer setup. So if you’re feeling adventurous, there’s still life in that device yet!

As we say goodbye to the Car Thing, let’s remember the good times and keep our tech spirits high! Until next time, stay curious and keep exploring the world of gadgets!