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RHIC shutters for Electron-Ion Collider as Bitcoin, Mars findings, and self-driving debates ripple through tech links
technology18 days ago

RHIC shutters for Electron-Ion Collider as Bitcoin, Mars findings, and self-driving debates ripple through tech links

A Hackaday Links roundup: RHIC is shut down to make way for the Electron-Ion Collider; Waymo discusses remote assistance for unresolved driving scenarios; Bitcoin dips below $63k before rebounding amid AI-driven uncertainty and political context; Windows 3D Viewer is deprecated with a slick web-based replacement; NASA reports Curiosity’s Martian organics not fully explained by non-biological processes; debates over low-Earth orbit satellite density highlight space’s vast scale; and Xikipedia offers a continuous Simple English Wikipedia feed.

Lidar vs Vision: Senate scrutiny hits Tesla's FSD push
technology23 days ago

Lidar vs Vision: Senate scrutiny hits Tesla's FSD push

Tesla faced pointed questions at a Senate hearing over its Full Self-Driving system and its camera-only approach, with lawmakers contrasting it with lidar-equipped rivals and pressing for federal safety standards. Tesla argued its nine-camera vision system provides redundancy, while critics highlighted the need for lidar or other sensors. The hearing contributed to a roughly 4% drop in Tesla stock for the day.

Tesla’s Q4 Report in Focus as Robotaxi Drive and Margins Take Center Stage
business1 month ago

Tesla’s Q4 Report in Focus as Robotaxi Drive and Margins Take Center Stage

Tesla is due to report Q4 earnings after the market closes on Jan 28; analysts expect about $0.45 per share on roughly $24.8 billion in revenue, with investors eyeing updates on the Austin robotaxi program and ongoing self-driving progress amid margin pressure. The stock has traded cautiously ahead of the print, and options imply about a 6% post-earnings move amid mixed analyst views on Tesla’s risk/reward.

Tesla Robotaxi Monitors Shadow From a Chase Car, Not Inside the Cab
technology1 month ago

Tesla Robotaxi Monitors Shadow From a Chase Car, Not Inside the Cab

Reports allege Tesla’s Robotaxi safety monitors are not in the passenger seat but tailing the cabs in a separate chase car as a workaround, raising questions about true driverless testing; Musk had claimed no monitor in Austin, yet video evidence shows tailing vehicles, highlighting ongoing safety and autonomy gaps, a fleet far smaller than promised, and potential investor messaging concerns about a breakthrough in self-driving.

Tesla's Robotaxi Ambitions Face Challenges as 2025 Ends
business1 month ago

Tesla's Robotaxi Ambitions Face Challenges as 2025 Ends

Elon Musk's deadline to launch fully unsupervised Tesla robotaxi rides in Austin has passed without meeting the target, causing Tesla's stock to decline. Despite Musk's optimistic claims about solving full self-driving, regulatory and technical hurdles remain. Tesla's Q4 vehicle deliveries are expected to be around 422,850, with a full-year forecast of 1.64 million vehicles, though global sales are expected to decline slightly in 2025. Tesla's stock has fallen from recent highs, amid broader EV market pressures and skepticism from investors like Michael Burry, but analysts remain optimistic about Tesla's potential catalysts in 2026.

Tesla's Robotaxi Ambitions: Progress and Challenges
technology2 months ago

Tesla's Robotaxi Ambitions: Progress and Challenges

Tesla CEO Elon Musk and AI head Ashok Elluswamy tested the latest Unsupervised Full Self-Driving (FSD) in Austin, Texas, with the vehicle operating without a safety monitor or driver, demonstrating high confidence in the system's capabilities. The test involved a Tesla Model Y with the new HW4 processor, showcasing the vehicle's ability to navigate city streets, handle traffic lights, and pedestrians naturally. Tesla has received state-wide approval in Texas to test and potentially launch its Robotaxi service, emphasizing its leadership in autonomous driving technology.

California Threatens Tesla with 30-Day Sales Ban Over Autopilot Claims
business2 months ago

California Threatens Tesla with 30-Day Sales Ban Over Autopilot Claims

The California DMV has ordered Tesla to change its advertising of 'Autopilot' and 'full self-driving' features within 30 days, citing misleading claims that suggest the vehicles are fully autonomous, which Tesla disputes. This follows legal and regulatory scrutiny over Tesla's self-driving technology and advertising practices, amid ongoing safety concerns and a broader industry debate about autonomous vehicle capabilities.

California Threatens Tesla with Sales License Suspension Over Self-Driving Claims
business2 months ago

California Threatens Tesla with Sales License Suspension Over Self-Driving Claims

California regulators are considering a 30-day suspension of Tesla's sales license due to misleading marketing of its self-driving features, following a judge's ruling that Tesla has been deceptive about the technology's capabilities. Tesla has been asked to make clearer disclosures within 90 days to avoid suspension, but the company dismisses the move as overreach. The issue highlights ongoing concerns and legal challenges surrounding Tesla's autonomous driving claims and safety.

California Considers Halting Tesla Sales Over Autopilot Claims
business2 months ago

California Considers Halting Tesla Sales Over Autopilot Claims

California's DMV is considering a 30-day ban on Tesla sales over claims that the use of 'Autopilot' constitutes false advertising, as Tesla's driver assistance features do not offer full autonomous driving. The state is negotiating with Tesla, which has changed the name of its 'Full Self-Driving' feature to 'Full Self-Driving (Supervised)' amid ongoing regulatory scrutiny. The case highlights ongoing safety and marketing concerns surrounding Tesla's autonomous driving claims, despite federal investigations into accidents involving Tesla's Autopilot system.

California Considers Banning Tesla Autopilot Sales Over False Advertising
business2 months ago

California Considers Banning Tesla Autopilot Sales Over False Advertising

California's DMV is considering a 30-day ban on Tesla sales over claims that the company's 'Autopilot' feature is falsely advertised, as Tesla's driver assistance system does not meet autonomous standards. The state paused immediate action to negotiate with Tesla, which has criticized the move and changed the name of its 'Full Self-Driving' feature to 'Full Self-Driving (Supervised)'. The case highlights ongoing safety and regulatory concerns surrounding Tesla's self-driving claims, despite federal investigations and legal rulings.

California Orders Tesla to Change Autopilot Branding Over Deceptive Marketing
business2 months ago

California Orders Tesla to Change Autopilot Branding Over Deceptive Marketing

A California judge has ordered Tesla to stop using the term 'Autopilot' for its driver assistance features, citing misleading marketing that suggests full autonomy, which the DMV says is inaccurate as the features still require driver supervision. Tesla has been given 60 days to change the terminology or face potential sales bans in California. Meanwhile, Tesla is testing autonomous robotaxis in Austin without safety monitors.