when will car thing spotify become available

When Will Car Thing Spotify Become Available?

Music streaming giant Spotify has announced the launch of its first hardware offering, Car Thing, a companion device designed to sit on your dashboard and enhance your listening experience while driving. However, in a shocking turn of events, the company has revealed that it will no longer be manufacturing Car Thing.

The device was touted as a revolutionary way to play music and podcasts using 'Hey Spotify' voice commands, simple taps, turns, and swipes. With Car Thing, listeners could quickly start playing their favorite tunes or latest podcast episodes before even pulling out of the driveway. Unfortunately, it seems that this innovative concept will not be available for widespread use.

According to Spotify's earnings release, the decision to stop manufacturing Car Thing has negatively impacted its reported gross margin. This move may come as a surprise to some, but it's likely that many users already have a way to play Spotify in their cars through Bluetooth connections or built-in infotainment centers.

The thing is, most people who have a car also likely have a smartphone that they use Spotify on. With the convenience of mobile devices, it's easy to access and control your music without needing a separate device like Car Thing. This may explain why the device didn't gain much traction despite its innovative features.

The cost of killing Car Thing is estimated to be around €31 million (approximately $40.45 million CAD), which could have been better spent on other initiatives or investments. Despite this, Spotify's commitment to innovation and customer experience remains unwavering.

For now, it seems that Car Thing will remain a concept rather than a reality. However, we can't help but wonder what the future holds for Spotify's hardware endeavors. Will they try again with an improved version of Car Thing or explore new avenues? Only time will tell.

When will car thing spotify become available