This hacker found a way to fool AI traffic cameras - and it actually worked
The Donut team travels to Las Vegas to investigate whether modern AI surveillance cameras can be fooled into failing to recognize a vehicle. Using a Toyota Yaris and a Flock Falcon automated license plate reader, they team up with cybersecurity expert Bill to explore how artificial intelligence identifies and tracks cars. Unlike traditional traffic cameras, Flock systems can reportedly recognize vehicles using details such as their color, dents, stickers and other distinguishing features, raising concerns about privacy and surveillance. After discovering that commercially available license plate covers and blocking sprays are largely ineffective, the team experiments with a custom-designed vehicle wrap featuring an unusual mathematical pattern intended to confuse AI detection software. Their first attempts fail, with the camera still recognizing the Yaris despite its unusual appearance. However, after making additional modifications, including covering the windows, the team manages to reduce the detection system's confidence below their target threshold of 75%. Subsequent tests show the car going undetected by their experimental setup, demonstrating how carefully designed visual patterns can interfere with AI recognition. Although the experiment does not establish that the vehicle could evade every real-world surveillance system, it highlights both the capabilities and limitations of modern AI-powered cameras.
2026-10-16T11:51:38Z
He built a truck that drives on railroad tracks - but one mistake nearly ruined everything
After spending months converting a tiny Japanese mini truck into a vehicle capable of driving on abandoned railroad tracks, YouTuber Preston traveled to Idaho with one ambitious goal: crossing the Half Moon Trestle Bridge. Unfortunately, an unexpected avalanche ended his first attempt, leaving him devastated after investing so much time, money, and effort into the project. Nearly two years later, he decides to give his dream another chance, but getting the truck ready proves far more difficult than expected. After discovering that his original railroad wheel assembly had damaged the radiator, Preston teams up with a mechanic named Brian to repair the vehicle and rebuild its custom rail system. However, repeated derailments, alignment problems, and an ambitious suspension lift that snaps an axle threaten to derail the entire project. Determined to make the next expedition more comfortable, Preston also adds larger tires, a powerful 5,500-pound winch, and a custom camper equipped with insulation, solar panels, and wooden interior paneling. After countless setbacks and modifications, the truck finally completes a successful railroad test, giving Preston the confidence to return to Idaho and attempt the crossing once again.
2026-10-16T12:05:03Z
He ran a red light chasing a race truck through Mexico… then police handcuffed him and took him to the station
This racing story reveals a side of motorsports that has little to do with polished circuits and professional pit lanes. During his first Baja 1000 experience in Mexico, the driver was assigned to chase a race hauler, ran a red light trying to stay with it, and ended up handcuffed and taken to a police station before eventually being released after paying money. On later trips, he describes crossing the border with missing paperwork, handing out T-shirts and stickers, and even leaving cases of Red Bull where military checkpoints could find them. The story then shifts to a tiny dirt track where the posted rules called for four-cylinder, front-wheel-drive cars, yet he found himself being rear-ended by a V6 Mustang during the heat race. Before the feature, he discovered fuel jugs missing from his race hauler but decided confronting the people nearby was not worth risking his teeth. He ultimately lapped the entire field, finished ahead of his son, and was disqualified under a rule that penalized drivers for going too fast - but he still left with the trophy and another unforgettable racing story.
2026-09-11T12:01:24Z
Ford's Fathom EV pickup nears 2027 launch with sub-$40K price in Canada
Affordable EV pickup: The Fathom will start at $42,690 CAD, eligible for a $4,000 federal rebate, making it Ford’s most accessible electric truck. Tech-packed interior: Standard features include a large touchscreen with Apple Maps, BlueCruise hardware, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, digital key, and bidirectional charging. Launch timeline: Preorders begin early 2027, with production in Kentucky and Canadian deliveries expected later that year.
2026-10-16T10:40:05Z
$38,000 for a military truck - then we discovered how much it really costs to own
After nearly two years with a 1992 M35A3 military truck, the realities of owning an enormous former military vehicle have become impossible to ignore. The roughly 11,000-pound machine uses 46-inch tires, a 6.6-liter Caterpillar turbo-diesel producing around 175 horsepower and can pull approximately 12,000 pounds. Its size makes it impressive in open terrain like Moab, but trees, mud, tire repairs and everyday driving create problems that conventional pickups rarely face. Even replacing a tire can require specialized equipment, while filling its approximately 50-gallon diesel tank adds another major expense. It is loud, slow and uncomfortable, but its extreme capability and unmistakable character explain why the owners still consider it worth keeping.
2026-09-14T14:54:37Z
