Forget Netflix, Volkswagen locks horsepower behind paid subscription

https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/volkswagen/367566/forget-netflix-volkswagen-locks-horsepower-behind-paid-subscription

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themeatbridge@lemmy.world · 18 pts · 358d (2 replies)

So don't buy a Volkswagen. Got it.

jol@discuss.tchncs.de · 5 pts · 358d (1 reply)

I'm sure this will soon be the norm unless regulations ban artificial hardware restrictions. And once all brands do this, we'll have no choice when buying a new car.

ScintillatingStruthio@programming.dev · 7 pts · 358d

Among the many reasons to keep one's old car running as long as possible I suppose.

carl_dungeon@lemmy.world · 7 pts · 358d

That should be criminal

StopSpazzing@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 358d (1 reply)

What if yoy paid for one month, once activated, pull the fuse for remote data and traxking shit and be a happy clam?

AlternatePersonMan@lemmy.world · 3 pts · 358d

I'm sure there's a lockout if it isn't connected.

Fuck rent seeking.