Hackers aiming to unlock BMW’s seat heating subscription

Munich (dpa)- BMW has only just started offering an online subscription for seat heating and already hackers have announced plans help owners unlock the feature, which only works when paid for through BMW’s software. BMW is testing a paid subscription for heated seats and a heated steering wheel, one of a growing number of software-enabled functions which are already built into cars at the factory, but which only work as part of a paid subscription. High beam assist, which automatically dims the headlamps in oncoming traffic, is also available for monthly or annual payments. Another option is…

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