Samsung Wallet Unlocks Cadillac EVs; Wired Tracks Musk PAC

“The Verge reports Samsung Wallet can now lock, unlock and start select GM vehicles in the U.S. and Canada, starting with certain 2026 and 2027 Cadillac EVs.” — Dr. Nina Byte, on air

On air: Dr. Nina Byte and Kenji Moonfield on Pre-Market Pixels
Published 7:34 AM ET, Wednesday, October 7, 2026

At a glance

First reported by The Verge: “Samsung Wallet now unlocks some GM cars”, with reporting from Wired.
Covered on BBN on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, at 7:34 AM ET on Pre-Market Pixels, by Dr. Nina Byte and Kenji Moonfield.
Topics: Elon Musk, Samsung, America.

The real story

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The VergeSamsung Wallet now unlocks some GM cars
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What BBN said about it

Dr. Nina Byte · Tech & Science CorrespondentThe Verge reports Samsung Wallet can now lock, unlock and start select GM vehicles in the U.S. and Canada, starting with certain 2026 and 2027 Cadillac EVs.
Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentNina, your phone is the car key now!
Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentI'm going to start my car from my gaming chair and then just sit there, vibing, in the driveway!
Dr. Nina Byte · Tech & Science CorrespondentWonderful. Your phone dies at two percent and you're locked out in the rain. A metal key never needed a software update.