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Tesla Finds 3.5-Inch Floppy Disks Still Readable—Kind Of
technology1 month ago

Tesla Finds 3.5-Inch Floppy Disks Still Readable—Kind Of

A Tesla owner used a USB-to-FDD adapter to connect a 3.5-inch floppy drive to a Tesla. The Linux kernel still recognizes the drive and can mount it as external storage for Sentry/Dashcam/media, even allowing a single MP3 (such as Never Gonna Give You Up) to play. However, the drive’s 1.44 MB capacity makes it impractical for real use and it cannot be used to hack the car or run modern software.”

McMahon's 100+ mph Bentley crash in Connecticut captured on police video
local2 months ago

McMahon's 100+ mph Bentley crash in Connecticut captured on police video

Police released dashcam and bodycam video showing former WWE chief Vince McMahon driving a 2024 Bentley Continental GT at more than 100 mph on the Merritt Parkway in Westport, Connecticut, before rear‑ending a BMW and skidding into a guardrail. He was cited for reckless driving and following too closely and later entered a pretrial probation program that will erase the charges next October if completed, along with a $1,000 charitable donation. McMahon told investigators he was on his granddaughter’s birthday errand, and no one was seriously injured in the July 24, 2025 crash.

Tesla Extends Dashcam Retention to 24 Hours on Large USB Drives
technology3 months ago

Tesla Extends Dashcam Retention to 24 Hours on Large USB Drives

Tesla will dynamically adjust dashcam recording length based on the connected USB drive, boosting retention from a fixed 60 minutes to as much as 3 hours on a 128GB drive and up to 24 hours on 1TB+ drives, with 4 MB/s sustained write speed required; the feature is rolling out to China first and will expand regionally, enabling longer review windows for incidents.

Deputy Unharmed After Patrol Car Flips in Santa Clarita Crash
local-news2 years ago

Deputy Unharmed After Patrol Car Flips in Santa Clarita Crash

A Los Angeles County deputy's patrol car went airborne and flipped after being hit by a gold Lexus at a busy intersection in Santa Clarita. The deputy and the driver of an SUV struck by the patrol car suffered minor injuries and were released from the hospital, while the elderly Lexus driver was uninjured. The crash, captured on a dashboard camera, is under investigation.

"Maximizing Safety: The Nextbase IQ Dashcam as a Worthwhile Investment"
technology2 years ago

"Maximizing Safety: The Nextbase IQ Dashcam as a Worthwhile Investment"

The Nextbase IQ dashcam offers advanced features such as LTE connectivity, always-on recording, and remote video downloads, making it akin to a Nest Cam for your car. It provides a full view of the external and internal vehicle, and its Smart Sense Parking feature turns it into a motion detector for security. The emergency SOS feature and Witness Mode add further value, although the subscription tiers and pricing may make it too expensive for some users.

"Charger Driver Learns Hard Lesson About Illegal Passing on Shoulder"
automotive2 years ago

"Charger Driver Learns Hard Lesson About Illegal Passing on Shoulder"

A dashcam video shared by TopDog Law on Twitter captured a Dodge Charger driver's poor decision to pass on the shoulder, leading to a crash. The Charger, speeding and attempting to overtake on the shoulder, hit a barrier and then collided with the car of a woman who had wisely aborted a lane change due to traffic. The incident, which left the woman and her passenger unharmed, serves as a stark reminder of the dangers of reckless driving and the importance of adhering to traffic laws and safe driving practices.

Valet Caught Joyriding in New Chevy Corvette
automotive2 years ago

Valet Caught Joyriding in New Chevy Corvette

A valet at Birmingham airport in Alabama was caught joyriding in a customer's brand-new Chevy Corvette Stingray, which was equipped with a factory-installed dashcam. The valet revved the car well past its recommended break-in RPMs, causing the owner to be understandably upset. The valet company initially claimed responsibility but later retracted, stating no damage was done. The airport officials are investigating the matter, and the valet responsible has been fired. This incident serves as a warning to car enthusiasts about the potential misconduct of valet attendants.