Stories by Alex Diaz

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 […]

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 […]