BMW will use Amazon's Fire TV to power an 8K backseat 'Theatre Screen'

Never mind cars that coddle drivers -- BMW wants to give rear seat passengers the deluxe treatment. It's previewing a 31-inch, 8K "Theatre Screen" passenger option based on Fire TV for cars. Cue it up and the 32:9 screen will extend from the headliner, complete with 5G data and Bowers & Wilkins surround sound. You'll even watch the sunblinds close and listen to an opening theme from soundtrack composer Hans Zimmer. Content from Amazon's platform will 'only' play in 4K, and few videos will make f...