Stories by Alex Diaz

Tesla’s Robotaxi account on X posted Monday evening that riders who take trips through August 23 will be entered for a chance to attend the company’s Cybercab launch event, telling followers that “More rides = better odds.” Rides need to be completed before 11:59pm on August 23, and Tesla says winners will be announced by […]

The next-generation Tesla Roadster might actually show up this month, and the demonstration attached to it is both stranger and smaller than what Musk has been promising for the better part of a decade. According to The Information, Tesla is planning to show the car as early as this month at SpaceX’s rocket test site […]

Tesla is expanding its internal battery recycling program to lower its dependence on newly mined raw materials like lithium, nickel, and cobalt. In a recent update on its battery recycling operations, the electric vehicle maker shared that its U.S. facilities are now recovering over 90 percent of critical battery materials. The company processed nearly 3,000 […]

SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has shared major new milestones for Starlink during an all-hands company meeting, revealing that the satellite internet service now reaches more than 13 million subscribers across 167 countries. The satellite network currently operates with nearly 11,000 satellites in orbit and supports over 22 million monthly mobile users. Musk outlined an ambitious […]

Tesla has showcased the first Cybercab vehicle equipped with direct Starlink satellite connectivity, marking a major milestone for its upcoming autonomous taxi platform. In a post shared on X, the official Tesla Robotaxi account published images of a gold-finished Cybercab featuring a custom Starlink hardware setup built directly into the vehicle’s body. Diagrams included in […]

SpaceX is preparing to expand its Starlink service into the mobile phone market, targeting a full commercial launch by late 2027 that could directly challenge major American carriers like T-Mobile, Verizon, and AT&T. The company plans to deploy next-generation Starlink Mobile V2 satellites starting next year. SpaceX claims these upgraded orbiters will offer up to […]

A Tesla driver has set a massive record after passing 25,000 miles on their Full Self-Driving streak counter, marking the longest recorded distance without manual intervention. If you’ve been following along, I think you already know who achieved the massive milestone. The huge streak was shared by Sawyer Merritt on X, detailing how owner David […]

SpaceX recovery crews are battling increasingly rough seas in the Indian Ocean as they attempt to retrieve the Starship upper stage from its recent test flight. Following a soft splashdown on July 24 after launching from Starbase, Texas, the 52-metre spacecraft known as Ship 40 became the first Starship upper stage to survive atmospheric reentry […]

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 […]

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 […]

Tesla has officially acknowledged ongoing issues with the Power Conversion System in earlier Cybertruck models, rolling out extended warranties alongside free Supercharging for affected drivers. According to an update shared by the official Cybertruck account on X, the automaker pinpointed components that failed to meet internal standards. “We’ve identified PCS electronics in pre-2026 Cybertrucks that […]

Tesla recently hosted a specialized showcase at the Tesla Diner, giving media and industry insiders an up-close look at the upcoming Model Y L. The event provided a complete look at the North American long-wheelbase electric SUV, shedding light on several design and functional upgrades. During the hands-on event, journalists got a first look at […]

Tesla has manufactured its 10 millionth vehicle worldwide, with the milestone car—a Model Y—rolling off the production line at the company’s Fremont Factory in California this week. The achievement comes just six years after the same factory produced Tesla’s one-millionth vehicle. Tesla announced the news on X, noting the rapid growth in production across its […]

YouTuber WhistlinDiesel has finished his three-part Cybertruck durability series, and the verdict went to the Ford F-150 he ran alongside it. Over the course of the series, the Cybertruck made six or seven trips to Tesla service. The F-150 needed a driveshaft and nothing else. Cody Detwiler, who runs the channel, says the whole series […]

SpaceX has secured a temporary pass from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to keep importing foreign-made Wi-Fi routers for its Starlink satellite internet service. The 18-month exemption allows the company to bypass new rules from the White House that limit foreign-made routers over cybersecurity concerns. The temporary relief runs until February 1, 2028, giving SpaceX […]