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- Spotify Technology SA (NYSE:SPOT) launched Car Thing in the U.S. Now. Car Thing is up for general sale for $89.99, a $10 increase over the advertised price in October.
- Spotify's Car Thing is the dashboard accessory that controls Spotify on the phone, offering a more convenient way to control Spotify while driving.
- Spotify initially launched the accessory free of charge as part of an invite-only limited release last April.
- In October, Spotify opened up a waitlist for people to get their hands on the device.
- Car Thing offers a combination of physical controls, a touchscreen, and voice controls via Spotify's own "Hey Spotify" assistant, the Verge reports. It requires both a Spotify Premium subscription and a phone with a data connection to function.
- Price Action: SPOT shares traded lower by 0.80% at $148.19 in the market on the last check Wednesday.