Spotify's Car Thing player is no longer a thing
Low demand was partly to blame.
Car Thing
Spotify's Car Thing can now take calls and control other apps
There's a handy new 'add to queue' feature too.
Spotify's Car Thing is now available in the US, no invite required
You'll need $90 and a Premium subscription to use it.
Spotify's simplified Car View mode is being 'retired'
The company says it's being done to make room for "new innovations."
Spotify opens its Car Thing waitlist to all US users
You'll need a Spotify Premium subscription to actually use the music and podcast player though.
Spotify now has 158 million Premium subscribers
Barack Obama and Bruce Springsteen's podcast was the second most popular show on the platform.
‘Hey Spotify, play Up First:’ Two weeks with Car Thing
It’s undoubtedly an upgrade for older cars, but do you really need it?
5Spotify's voice-controlled 'Car Thing' is available for some subscribers
Here are the details on the 'smart player,' which is also the company's first hardware.
Spotify's first hardware is a voice-controlled device for your car
It's only a limited test, not a consumer product.
