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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 3 months 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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[-] czech@lemm.ee 32 points 3 months ago

If you live somewhere with cold winters you'd remote start to get the heat going.

[-] Zorsith@lemmy.blahaj.zone 11 points 3 months ago

Or hot summers so you don't sear yourself getting into your car.

[-] Vivendi@lemmy.zip 1 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago)

I remember Peugeot 405 had this shit as an aftermarket addon (Magikar)

And now Mazda asks for 10 bucks a month for it lmfao

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