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Tesla Cybercab's Virtual Joystick Controversy

Updated 2026-09-08 16:10 UTC 1 source Neutral

The Tesla Cybercab, launched in Austin, Texas, has been found to have a virtual joystick that allows for manual control. This discovery contradicts the vehicle’s design philosophy of fully autonomous operation.

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The Verge
The Tesla Cybercab is notable for what it lacks, namely a steering wheel and pedal. By design, there is no way for this vehicle to be manually controlled - or so we thought. Less than a week after the Cybercab was officially launched in Austin, Texas, some riders have discovered the Cybercab's secre
2026-09-08 16:06 UTC
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