r/technology • u/MarvelsGrantMan136 • May 03 '24

A YouTuber let the Cybertruck close on his finger to test the new sensor update. It didn't go well. The frunk update worked well on produce, but crushed his finger and left it shaking with a dent. Social Media

https://www.businessinsider.com/youtuber-cybertrunk-finger-test-frunk-sensor-2024-5
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u/Intrepid_Search1719 May 04 '24

It's mind-boggling how some people are so blindly devoted to a brand that they'll bend over backwards to justify clear flaws. Trying to minimize the harm caused by a faulty automatic trunk motor by blaming the victim is just absurd. Safety should always come first, regardless of Tesla's PR spin or fanboy excuses. It's disappointing to see them downplay such a serious issue.