# 0080: Tesla’s Self-Driving Goes Subscription

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Podcast: [#TheTechHustle Podcast 🎙](https://stenobird.com/podcast/thetechhustle-podcast-6701182)
Published: 2026-02-05T16:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

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...

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