Stories by Alex Diaz

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 […]

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 […]

Tesla is rolling out a major software upgrade for its vehicles in China, introducing a localized dual-AI voice assistant to power its in-car infotainment system. Instead of relying on SpaceXAI’s Grok model used in North America and beyond, Tesla partnered with ByteDance’s Volcano Engine cloud platform to integrate two local artificial intelligence models. ByteDance’s Doubao […]

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 […]

Tesla is preparing a major batch of new features for its mobile app, including wireless custom wrap uploads, home data collection for Optimus, and emergency safety controls for Robotaxi. A recent code analysis of Tesla iOS app version 4.59.0 uncovered several upcoming capabilities hidden within the application code. According to details shared by @Tesla_App_iOS, one […]

Tesla drivers may soon be able to navigate directly to specific parking spots using Full Self-Driving. Elon Musk confirmed the feature is in development after a vehicle owner asked for more precise destination controls. The exchange began on X when user Whole Mars Catalog shared a screenshot of Tesla’s new Preferred Routes feature, which prioritizes […]

Tesla marked the one-year anniversary of its retro-futuristic Tesla Diner and Supercharger in Hollywood, California, revealing that the site has officially become the busiest charging location in its global network. According to details shared on X by Tesla charging executive Max de Zegher, the Hollywood location delivered 21.2 gigawatt-hours (GWh) of energy to electric vehicles […]

Tesla has expanded its Robotaxi ride-hailing network to Orlando and Tampa, bringing its total operating footprints to seven distinct regions. The expansion relies on Model Y electric vehicles and introduces fully unsupervised rides to both new Florida markets. The move comes just 18 days after Tesla launched its driverless service in Miami, showing a much […]