Tesla patents camera wiper for self-driving — resulting in more doubts for FSD owners
Published: Jun 2nd 2026 1:51am on Electrek
Tesla has been granted a new patent for a miniature camera cleaning system with a built-in wiper designed to keep vehicle cameras clear for autonomous driving.
The patent addresses one of the most frustrating and well-known issues with Tesla’s “Full Self-Driving” system — dirty cameras that constantly trigger alerts telling drivers to clean them. But Tesla’s Robotaxi fleet in Austin already has its own camera washer hardware that consumer vehicles don’t get.
more…Google delivering on Gemini promises means Apple Intelligence can do the same
Published: Jun 2nd 2026 1:30am on 9to5Mac
Tests to determine whether Google’s agentic AI system Gemini Spark can deliver on the promises made on stage at last month’s I/O event shows that, for the most part, it can.
Since this is the model Apple will be using to power the new Siri, that’s equally good news for the Cupertino company and its customers …
more…More police turn to simple drones in clever effort to catch illegal e-bike riders
Published: Jun 2nd 2026 1:05am on Electrek
Police departments are increasingly turning to drones as a tool for tracking and apprehending riders of non-street legal e-bikes, off-road electric motorcycles, and other non-compliant vehicles being used on public streets and trails.
more…Community Spotlight: South American Community
Published: Jun 2nd 2026 12:00am on Old School RuneScape Recent News
Get to know creatives from the OSRS South American community!Rolls-Royce Spectre Series II gets NACS, 16% more range at 308 miles
Published: Jun 2nd 2026 12:18am on Electrek
Rolls-Royce has unveiled the Spectre Series II, bringing a 16% range increase to 308 EPA-estimated miles, a switch to the NACS charging standard in the US, and a 670 hp Black Badge variant that becomes the most powerful Rolls-Royce ever built.
The update addresses two of the biggest criticisms of the $398,000 electric super coupe: limited range and reliance on CCS charging infrastructure. But it comes as Spectre sales dropped 47% in 2025, falling to just 1,002 units globally.
Otherwise, the electric vehicle has been quite a success for the brand.
more…Brokk brings Ecovolve EL500 electric mini loader to the US
Published: Jun 2nd 2026 12:11am on Electrek
Designed to work in tight, noise-sensitive environments while carrying up to 500 kg (~1,100 lbs.) for a full shift, the Ecovolve EL500 is a uniquely competent and capable electric equipment option that can make it through a conventional man door – and Brokk is bringing it to America.
more…Withings unveils more affordable smart scale with body scanning feature, details here
Published: Jun 2nd 2026 12:00am on 9to5Mac
Withings is making its body scanning feature more affordable with the new BodyFit smart scale. This mid-range model offers features similar to the pricier Body Scan model, but for a lower starting price.
more…Hackers tricked Instagram AI into letting them take over high-profile accounts [Video]
Published: Jun 2nd 2026 12:00am on 9to5Mac
Hackers managed to trick Meta’s AI-powered support bot into allowing them to take over a number of Instagram accounts, including some high-profile ones. This included accounts belonging to the White House, US Space Force, and security researcher Jane Wong.
On a more positive note, the social network is experimenting with a way of blocking teenage users from repeated exposure to content likely to impact their mental health …
more…iPhone 18 Pro battery capacity could offer far more modest gains this year
Published: Jun 2nd 2026 11:18am on 9to5Mac
It’s long been rumored that the iPhone 18 Pro Max battery capacity would be the largest ever seen in an iPhone, with a report back in February suggesting that it could get close to 5200mAh.
The same leaker has now reported on the iPhone 18 Pro capacity and is suggesting that we will see only very modest gains over last year’s model …
more…Amazon Prime Day 2026 dates announced, avoiding major event clashes
Published: Jun 2nd 2026 10:50am on 9to5Mac
The dates for Amazon Prime Day 2026 have now been announced, with the company stating it is bringing the event forward from its traditional July timing in order to avoid clashing with a couple of major events.
Amazon had previously announced earlier timings but not stated the dates. The company has now said that it wanted to avoid the FIFA World Cup and the 250th anniversary US Independence Day …
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