Security
VanMoof's Electrified X cured my fear of bike thieves
Smart security features have given me peace of mind.
The era of the over-the-air-updates is really, finally Here
Like the weather, everyone talks about over-the-air (OTA) software updates for cars, but no one really does much about it, except for Tesla. Until now. Starting today, Here, the company known for its automotive mapping services, hopes to change this and help keep car electronics current with its new OTA Connect services.
Tesla: Workplace safety, unions and the color yellow
Tesla's troubles with media reports on working conditions and union organizing took a hard right turn on Monday. In response to Reveal's Engadget
Seatylock Bicycle Lock | Autoblog Minute
The Seatylock is a bicycle saddle that transforms into a solid lock. Making sure riders to never leave home without there lock. Transforms from lock to seat in 10 seconds.
Knightscope Heads to New York | Autoblog Minute
The Silicon Valley startup Knightscope went to New York to launch their Mini-IPO.
Dump trucks filled with sand will guard New Year's Eve revelers in NYC
The heavy objects are meant to act as a deterrent to anyone planning an attack like the one in Berlin.
Russia successfully tested a missile that could cripple US satellites
Russia claims its new anti-satellite weapon is only for defensive purposes against incoming enemy weapons.
BMW thwarts car thief by remotely locking him in a 5 series
Bad boys, whatcha gonna do when BMW comes for you?
Panel: the good, the bad, the ugly of connected cars | UPSHIFT 2016
In this panel, we'll debate the pros and cons of connected vehicles and investigate the less discussed side of the future of our cars.
Anatrope cybersecurity CEO Tiffany Rad to speak at UPSHIFT2016
White hat hacker Tiffany Rad joins UPSHIFT 2016.
Self-driving cars can be fooled by fake signals
You'd think that self-driving cars would be most vulnerable to remote hacks, but the biggest danger may come from someone nearby with a handful of cheap electronics.
How the human eye could soon replace ignition switches [w/video]
Someday soon, drivers may start cars with a scan of their eyes instead of the turn of a key. EyeLock, a New York company that manufactures biometric equipment, is developing a camera-based system that identifies drivers through a scanner installed in visors or rear-view mirrors.
CCTV footage shows Red Bull trophy heist going down
Security camera footage surfaces more than a month after the incident, showing thieves driving into the lobby of Red Bull Racing headquarters in the UK and making off with the team's hard-earned trophies.
Risk Of Cyber Threats Increase As Cars Add Active Controls
Features in many new cars that are widely seen as the first steps toward a self-driving future may also making cars more susceptible to cyber crime, according to a recent study.
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