Hacker Builds His Own Self-Driving Car

George Hotz, a 26-year-old hacker, has built his own self-driving car that teaches itself to drive like a human. Hotz’s car, an adapted Acura called the Comma.ai, using an onboard laser system, cameras, and software written by Hotz to adapt how the car operates based on the experience of a human driving it. At the… Continue reading Hacker Builds His Own Self-Driving Car

Wirelessly Hacking a Jeep Cherokee

Hackers Charlie Miller and Chris Valasek have developed a software that can wirelessly hijack a 2014 Jeep Cherokee over the internet. The two hacker asked WIRED senior writer Andy Greenberg to take the SUV for a spin on the highway while they attack it from miles away. They started by turning on the vehicle’s air conditioning, stereo at full volume, and windshield… Continue reading Wirelessly Hacking a Jeep Cherokee