Episode
0080: Tesla’s Self-Driving Goes Subscription
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- #TheTechHustle Podcast 🎙
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- Feb 5, 2026
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- 3938
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Summary
A car you own shouldn’t feel like software you rent — yet here we are. We dive into Tesla’s decision to shift Full Self‑Driving from an up‑front buy to a $99/month subscription, break down what actually transfers on used Teslas, and run the numbers on when it might help or hurt your wallet. It’s not just about cost; it’s about control, value at resale, and how automakers use software toggles to push constant upgrades. From there we go big and small: Samsung’s 130‑inch microLED showpiece is a...