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Mazda's $10 subscription for remote start sparks backlash after killing open source workaround via DMCA takedown (www.carscoops.com)

submitted 1 month ago by Bezier@suppo.fi to c/internetofshit@suppo.fi

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Step 1: Kill a free open-source app with a bogus DMCA takedown
Step 2: Sell the same feature as a $10/mo. subscription.

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/20749171

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[–] homesnatch@lemm.ee 2 points 1 month ago (1 children)

A lot of cars have cell service.. I'm not aware of any that allow for BYO SIM. It's a great idea, though.

[–] ramble81@lemm.ee 2 points 1 month ago

My Audi used to back in 2013. Open the front panel and there were three slots. Two for SD cards (one nav, one music) and a SIM slot where you could bring your own. There were no connected services that you could use an app with, but it could access Google Maps, Yelp and have an in-car hotspot.