Hackaday Links: February 4, 2024

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Things may not have gone as planned last week for the flying cellphone on Mars, but just because Ingenuity‘s flying career is over doesn’t mean there’s no more work to …read more Continue reading Hackaday Links: February 4, 2024

Hackers Crack Tesla Twice, Rake in $1.3 Million at Pwn2Own Automotive

By Deeba Ahmed
Vendors have 90 days to release security patches before Trend Micro publicly discloses it.
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Busted: Elon Musk admits new Optimus video isn’t what it seems

Elon Musk has Xeeted out a video of Tesla’s Optimus humanoid robot folding a t-shirt – which would be great, but then followed up with a second Xeet clarifying that the video is far less impressive than it looks – after being called out by observers.Co… Continue reading Busted: Elon Musk admits new Optimus video isn’t what it seems

Researchers Crack Tesla Autopilot with ‘Elon Mode,’ Access Critical Data

By Deeba Ahmed
German cybersecurity researchers from Technische Universität Berlin employed a €600 (£520 – $660) tool to gain root access to the ARM64-based circuit board of Tesla’s autopilot.
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Tesla’s Plug Moves Another Step Closer To Dominance

Charging an EV currently means making sure you find a station with the right plug. SAE International has now published what could be the end to the mishmash of standards …read more Continue reading Tesla’s Plug Moves Another Step Closer To Dominance

Tesla’s Optimus Gen 2 humanoid: A lot more Model S than Cybertruck

Tesla has completely overhauled its humanoid robot. The Optimus Gen 2 is 10 kg (22 lb) lighter, 30% faster, a lot smoother and more capable, and it looks much more human in the way it moves. It’s also got new hands and feet, and some of Elon’s style.Co… Continue reading Tesla’s Optimus Gen 2 humanoid: A lot more Model S than Cybertruck

Inflatable Basecamper turns Tesla Cybertruck into boundless micro-RV

The world is still digesting all the information Tesla finally revealed about the Cybertruck on Thursday – particularly that bit about it out-sprinting a Porsche 911 while towing another 911 – and now there’s a little more to chew on. Tesla has been to… Continue reading Inflatable Basecamper turns Tesla Cybertruck into boundless micro-RV