Had to happen: Hacking into a Tesla Model S electric car
"Jailbreaking" used to mean... well, breaking out of jail.
In the modern world though, it typically refers to the process of cracking software codes to take greater control of applications and user interfaces.
It's rife in the world of smartphones, and now it's possible with electric vehicles too--such as the technology-heavy Tesla Model S. A central feature of the Model S--literally--is its enormous dashboard-mounted 17-inch touchscreen. It's a technical highlight of the car, allowing owners options from changing simple parameters like cabin temperature, to operating the car's navigation system and infotainment functions.
