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SpaceX Selected to Launch Satellites for Canada’s $2.3B Arctic Defense Deal

SpaceX will launch dozens of new satellites into orbit after Telesat secured a landmark $2.3 billion CAD military communications contract with the Canadian government. The 15-year agreement with Canada’s Defence Investment Agency will provide high-speed, secure Military Ka-band satellite coverage across the country’s northernmost polar regions starting in early 2028. Option periods included in the […]
Sarah Lee-Jones
1 day ago
Satellite in orbit around Earth with large solar panels and a bright sun flare behind the spacecraft, viewed from above the planet's limb.

SpaceX, Nvidia Partner to Bring Rubin GPUs to Starmind AI Satellites

SpaceX has announced a strategic partnership with Nvidia to equip its planned Starmind AI1 satellite constellation with data centre class hardware, bringing advanced AI processing capabilities directly into orbit. Revealed during SpaceX’s first-ever earnings today, the collaboration will see each Starmind satellite powered by Nvidia’s Rubin GPUs and Vera CPUs. While SpaceX previously outlined its […]
Alex Diaz
2 days ago

SpaceX First Ever Earnings Report Shows Insane $7.8B Revenue Boom

SpaceX has reported its first ever quarterly earnings, and it achieved significant revenue growth during the second quarter of 2026, supported by rapid expansion across its Starlink internet and artificial intelligence divisions. Total revenue for the quarter ending June 30 climbed 92 percent year-over-year to $7.8 billion, up from $4.1 billion during the same period […]
Sarah Lee-Jones
2 days ago

Some Tesla HW3 Owners Report Overheating Issues After FSD v14 Lite Update

Tesla drivers with older Hardware 3 vehicles are reporting severe overheating issues following the recent rollout of the Full Self-Driving v14 Lite software update. The software build, which rolled out wider to Hardware 3 vehicles in July, appears to push the older Autopilot computer beyond its thermal limits. Multiple owners have shared service mode screenshots […]
Sarah Lee-Jones
3 days ago

Tesla 2026.21.5 Release Notes: FSD (Supervised) 14.3.7 is Here

Tesla has started pushing its Full Self-Driving Supervised version 14.3.7 to vehicles as part of the 2026.21.5 software update, which began rolling out on August 1, 2026. So far, Tesla owners who have installed FSD 14.3.7 are saying it’s an improvement over the previous update. Here are the 2026.21.5 release notes as part of FSD […]
Alex Diaz
3 days ago

Starlink Took Half Its Customers. Now Hughes Is Filing for Bankruptcy.

Hughes Satellite Systems Corporation has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in Texas, and the voluntary filing sweeps in core domestic operations including Hughes Network Systems. It’s a rough milestone for one of the oldest names in satellite internet. The court documents talk about maturing debt and balance sheet restructuring, but nobody is pretending that’s […]
Sarah Lee-Jones
3 days ago

New 16-Stall Tesla Supercharger Station Coming Soon to Chicago

A new Tesla Supercharger location is heading to Chicago, Illinois, giving electric vehicle drivers another high-speed charging option right off the highway. City permits issued on July 20, 2026, reveal plans for a 16-stall charging station located at Grand Boulevard Plaza, situated at 5447 S Wentworth Avenue, as first discovered by @MarcoRPi1. The site sits […]
Sarah Lee-Jones
4 days ago

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Automated car assembly line at Gigafactory Texas with red support frames and gold-colored vehicles on the line.

Musk Says Tesla Buyers Want FSD First, Car Second on Q2 Earnings Call

Tesla held its second-quarter 2026 earnings call on Wednesday, with CEO Elon Musk spending most of his opening remarks on robotaxi, Optimus, and what he described as the biggest manufacturing buildout the company has ever attempted. Revenue came in at $28.24 billion, up 25.52 percent year over year, though earnings of $0.33 per share missed […]
Sarah Lee-Jones
2 weeks ago

Tesla Hits $28.2 Billion Revenue in Q2 as Production Begins for Cybercab

Tesla reported its second-quarter financial results for 2026, generating $28.236 billion in revenue, up 26 percent compared to the same period last year. The electric vehicle maker also crossed $100 billion in revenue on a trailing twelve-month basis for the first time. Net income attributable to common stockholders reached $1.114 billion. Operating income dropped 57 […]
Alex Diaz
2 weeks ago
Banner for 2026 Summer Update showing a stylized pickup with a pool in the bed and a cartoon hedgehog wearing sunglasses.

Tesla Unveils 2026 Summer Software Update With Major AI Upgrades

Tesla has officially detailed its major 2026 Summer Release software update, introducing expanded Grok AI voice controls, navigation improvements, and new mobile app features. Here’s what’s new in the 2026 Summer software update: Expanded Grok AI Commands Grok can now execute direct vehicle functions instead of just answering conversational questions. Drivers can use Grok to […]
Sarah Lee-Jones
2 weeks ago

SpaceX

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Satellite in orbit around Earth with large solar panels and a bright sun flare behind the spacecraft, viewed from above the planet's limb.

SpaceX, Nvidia Partner to Bring Rubin GPUs to Starmind AI Satellites

SpaceX has announced a strategic partnership with Nvidia to equip its planned Starmind AI1 satellite constellation with data centre class hardware, bringing advanced AI processing capabilities directly into orbit. Revealed during SpaceX’s first-ever earnings today, the collaboration will see each Starmind satellite powered by Nvidia’s Rubin GPUs and Vera CPUs. While SpaceX previously outlined its […]
Alex Diaz
2 days ago

SpaceX First Ever Earnings Report Shows Insane $7.8B Revenue Boom

SpaceX has reported its first ever quarterly earnings, and it achieved significant revenue growth during the second quarter of 2026, supported by rapid expansion across its Starlink internet and artificial intelligence divisions. Total revenue for the quarter ending June 30 climbed 92 percent year-over-year to $7.8 billion, up from $4.1 billion during the same period […]
Sarah Lee-Jones
2 days ago
Rocket on a launch pad at sunset, connected to a tall service tower beside a concrete base.

SpaceX Starship Flight 13 Achieves Major Milestones in Orbit

SpaceX launched the 13th test flight of its massive Starship rocket on Friday, July 24, 2026, reaching major new operational milestones despite losing the lower booster during its landing attempt. The 123-metre rocket lifted off at 5:51 p.m. local time from the company’s Starbase facility in Texas. It marked the second flight using the upgraded […]
Alex Diaz
2 weeks ago
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SpaceX Drops New ‘Critical Path’ Starship Documentary Episode

SpaceX has released a new documentary episode highlighting the intense preparation behind its massive rocket program, expanding on a video series that documents the evolution of the Starship program. The new 31-minute film, titled “Critical Path”, offers a look behind the scenes at the final days leading up to the launch of the first Starship […]
Alex Diaz
4 weeks ago

Deals

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Starlink’s Secret $50 Credit Effectively Offers a Free Month

SpaceX is quietly rolling out a new promotion for Starlink — and if you were already considering signing up, this one might be worth a look. The company has begun mailing promotional postcards to prospective customers offering a $50 service credit for new Residential subscribers. Several users on X have confirmed receiving the mailer, which […]
Nehal Malik
6 months ago

Tessie Launches Black Friday Deal: Lifetime Licenses Are Back

Utah-based Tessie is bringing back its biggest Black Friday offer, and it’s a solid pickup if you use your Tesla every day. The app continues to be the best third-party Tesla app in our opinion, with deep data tools, automation features, and support across iOS, Android, and smartwatches. For Black Friday, Tessie is removing subscriptions […]
Tesla North Deals
8 months ago

Black Friday 2025: The Best Amazon Deals Live Right Now

If you’re hunting for gift ideas for a Tesla owner or just someone who loves tech, here are some of the biggest trending Black Friday deals on Amazon right now. Lots of these are smart home upgrades, fitness trackers, and gadgets that pair nicely with a Tesla lifestyle. Oura Ring 4 (Silver, Size 8): $249 […]
Tesla North Deals
8 months ago

SpaceX Brings Free Starlink Dish Rentals to Canada

SpaceX has launched a new Starlink deal in Canada that lets new customers get free hardware rentals for a limited time. The promo includes a Starlink Standard kit, which comes with the company’s Standard dish and Gen 3 Wi-Fi router, and appears to be available across Canada (we were able to verify eligibility for several […]
Nehal Malik
10 months ago

Starlink Mini Dish Price Drops to $299 in U.S., $399 in Canada

SpaceX has revived its $299 USD deal for the Starlink Mini, discounting the compact satellite dish by $200 in the United States. A similar offer is also available in Canada, where customers can pick up the Starlink Mini for $399 CAD, down from the regular $599 CAD price. The Starlink Mini is designed for portability, […]
Nehal Malik
10 months ago

Tesla Canada Promo: $5,000 Off Model 3 Until September 30

Tesla is giving Canadian buyers a big incentive to grab a new Model 3 this month. Customers who take delivery of a new Model 3 by September 30, 2025, can now choose between a $5,000 CAD discount off the purchase price or unlimited free Supercharging for life. This new offer expands on Tesla’s previous promotion […]
Nehal Malik
11 months ago

SpaceX Drops Starlink Standard Dish to Lowest Price Ever

SpaceX has slashed the cost of its Starlink Standard Kit to just $89 in select parts of the United States, marking the lowest price ever for the satellite dish. That’s a 75% drop from its usual $349 price tag, and a staggering 85% less than what it cost only a year ago at $599. On […]
Nehal Malik
11 months ago

Rivian

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Unlock Your Rivian With Apple Watch: New App Lets You Leave Your Phone Home

Rivian has officially bridged the gap between your wrist and your vehicle. Starting today, February 19, 2026, the company is rolling out the highly anticipated Rivian Apple Watch companion app alongside its new Autonomy+ subscription service. This update, version 3.9.0 of the mobile app, allows R1T and R1S owners to control their vehicles without needing […]
Alex Diaz
6 months ago

Rivian R2: Tesla Model Y Rival Launching This Spring

Rivian’s long-anticipated R2 is almost here. In a post on X, Rivian teased the upcoming debut of its more affordable electric SUV, writing, “The wait is almost over. The first R2 variant, featuring dual motors and all-wheel drive, launches this spring.” The company confirmed it will be sharing full details about the R2, including pricing, […]
Nehal Malik
6 months ago

Ford

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Ford to Launch $30,000 Electric Pickup Inspired by Cybertruck Tech

Ford is pivoting its electric vehicle strategy with a new “Universal Electric Vehicle” (UEV) platform, designed to deliver a mid-size electric pickup starting at approximately $30,000. In a technical briefing this week, Ford executives revealed they are adopting several manufacturing and electrical innovations popularized by Tesla and its Cybertruck to reach this aggressive price point […]
Alex Diaz
6 months ago

Detroit’s $50B EV Reckoning: The Grand Gamble Unravels

The EV gold rush in Detroit has officially hit a wall. According to a new report from The Wall Street Journal, the Detroit Big Three — General Motors, Ford Motor, and Stellantis — have collectively racked up more than $50 billion in write-downs tied to electric vehicle investments, as cooling demand and shifting regulations force […]
Nehal Malik
6 months ago

Ford Announces $30,000 EV With Eyes-Off Self-Driving Tech

Ford is officially entering the race to deliver eyes-off self-driving technology — and it’s doing so in a way that breaks from the industry’s usual playbook. According to a report from CNBC, the automaker plans to debut Level 3 “eyes-off” driving on a roughly $30,000 all-electric vehicle in 2028, making the feature accessible on a […]
Nehal Malik
7 months ago

Ford Pulls Plug on F-150 Lightning in Massive EV Retreat

Ford has officially pulled the plug on the all-electric F-150 Lightning, marking one of the most dramatic reversals yet in the auto industry’s push toward full electrification. The decision comes alongside a staggering $19.5 billion write-down tied primarily to Ford’s electric vehicle investments — one of the largest impairments ever taken by a U.S. company. […]
Nehal Malik
8 months ago

Classic Ford Mustang Turned into Tesla with FSD [VIDEO]

Tesla Full Self-Driving (FSD) running in a 1966 Ford Mustang? Yes, you read that right. X user @Tutrifour recently shared a jaw-dropping video of his classic Mustang autonomously navigating streets using Tesla’s FSD software. In what he calls “probably the first non-Tesla running FSD,” this resto-mod blends vintage Detroit muscle with some of the most […]
Nehal Malik
12 months ago

GM

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Detroit’s $50B EV Reckoning: The Grand Gamble Unravels

The EV gold rush in Detroit has officially hit a wall. According to a new report from The Wall Street Journal, the Detroit Big Three — General Motors, Ford Motor, and Stellantis — have collectively racked up more than $50 billion in write-downs tied to electric vehicle investments, as cooling demand and shifting regulations force […]
Nehal Malik
6 months ago

GM’s New 2027 Chevy Bolt Adds Tesla NACS Port, Starts Under $29,000

General Motors has officially taken the wraps off the all-new, second-generation Chevy Bolt, and it’s shaping up to be the most affordable EV in America. The 2027 Bolt will start at just $28,995 USD, including destination fees — making it the cheapest electric vehicle announced in the U.S. to date. For comparison, Tesla’s cheapest offering, […]
Nehal Malik
10 months ago

GM to Halt EV Production Shifts at Factory Zero Over Slowing Demand

General Motors is temporarily cutting electric vehicle production shifts at its Factory Zero plant in Detroit-Hamtramck as demand softens (via The Detroit Free Press). The automaker told employees on August 27 that first- and second-shift production will be paused for one month beginning September 2, the day after Labor Day, and won’t resume until October 6. […]
Nehal Malik
11 months ago

GM Teases New Bolt EV with Tesla’s NACS Charging Port

General Motors has just released the first official teaser for its all-new, next-generation Chevrolet Bolt EV, confirming that the affordable electric vehicle will return in 2026 — with Tesla’s North American Charging Standard (NACS) port onboard. Production of the outgoing Bolt EV and Bolt EUV ended in December 2023 as GM shifted focus to its […]
Nehal Malik
1 year ago

NHTSA Slaps $1.5 Million Fine on Cruise for Crash Reporting Failure

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has announced a consent order with Cruise, the automated driving company majority-owned by General Motors, over incomplete crash reports. The order addresses Cruise’s failure to disclose full details of a crash on October 2, 2023, when a driverless Cruise vehicle dragged a pedestrian approximately 20 feet before stopping. […]
Sarah Lee-Jones
2 years ago
gm Tesla supercharger

Tesla Superchargers Open to GM Electric Vehicles

General Motors (GM) announced that its electric vehicle (EV) customers will now have access to over 17,800 Tesla Superchargers across North America using a GM-approved NACS DC adapter. This expands the charging options available to GM EV drivers, who will now have access to more than 231,800 public Level 2 and DC fast chargers in […]
Sarah Lee-Jones
2 years ago

GM Lowers 2024 EV Production Targets Amid Slower U.S. Adoption

General Motors (GM) is reducing its forecasted sales and production of all-electric vehicles (EVs) for this year, citing slower-than-anticipated U.S. adoption of EVs. GM Chief Financial Officer Paul Jacobson announced the company now anticipates producing 200,000 to 250,000 EVs in 2024, down from the previously stated range of 200,000 to 300,000. Despite this adjustment, Jacobson […]
Alex Diaz
2 years ago

Tesla Layoffs Delay Supercharger Access for Polestar, GM

Tesla’s recent decision to lay off its entire Supercharger team has led to delays in the timeline for connecting more non-Tesla brands to its charging network. Initially, Tesla’s website stated that Volvo, GM, and Polestar drivers would gain access to 15,000 eligible stations by spring 2024. However, Polestar has indicated that the timeline has shifted. […]
Alex Diaz
2 years ago