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BMW’s latest “innovation” isn’t about performance or safety. It’s a logo-shaped screw designed to keep owners out of their own cars. We dug into the patent, the intent behind it, and why Adafruit is already working on a custom bit to undo BMW’s attempt to block repair. Learn more at the link below.

http://ifixit.com/News/115528/bmws-newest-innovation-is-a-logo-shaped-middle-finger-to-right-to-repair
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Adafruit's attempt to 3D print a custom bit for the BMW logo shaped screw.
Adafruit's attempt to 3D print a custom bit for the BMW logo shaped screw.
Adafruit's attempt to 3D print a custom bit for the BMW logo shaped screw.
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BMW’s Newest “Innovation” is a Logo-Shaped Middle Finger to Right to Repair

BMW filed a patent for a proprietary screw that looks like the BMW logo. They say it looks cool, we’re worried it’s going to stifle repairs.
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