Tesla has started offering recent Model S and Model X buyers in the U.S. who also purchased Full Self-Driving (FSD) the option to upgrade to the Luxe Package for $2,000. As spotted by @NotATeslaApp, qualifying owners are now seeing a notification in the Tesla app inviting them to add the Luxe Package by October 19, […]
Tesla’s long-rumoured cheaper Model Y is taking shape, with new details about the stripped-down crossover surfacing in the company’s latest vehicle firmware. The findings come from Tesla hacker @greentheonly, a well-known software sleuth who has uncovered numerous features ahead of release. According to the code, the new budget-friendly Model Y — codenamed E41 — will […]
Tesla’s long-awaited Supercharger virtual queuing feature has surfaced in the company’s latest over-the-air software update. Firmware sleuth @greentheonly discovered the feature hidden behind a flag in version 2025.32.6, with code and graphical assets indicating that the rollout could be imminent. According to the discovery, Tesla owners will soon be able to remotely join, leave, and […]
Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence startup, xAI, has reportedly raised $10 billion in a new funding round at a $200 billion valuation, according to CNBC. The deal marks one of the largest AI fundraising rounds to date and further underscores investor enthusiasm for companies building large-scale foundational AI models. The $200 billion valuation places xAI among […]
The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has released a Draft Tiered Environmental Assessment (EA) covering proposed updates to SpaceX’s Starship-Super Heavy operations at its Boca Chica launch site in Cameron County, Texas. The document details changes that SpaceX has requested to its operator license, including new launch trajectories and updated “Return to Launch Site” (RTLS) […]
Elon Musk’s brain implant company Neuralink is preparing to launch a new clinical trial in the U.S. this October that will focus on reading speech from thoughts. The company says the goal is to give people with speech impairments a faster, more natural way to communicate (via Bloomberg). The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has […]
Tesla is rolling out a small but meaningful update for Summon, aimed at reducing Summon Standby’s unnecessary energy usage when the feature is least likely to be used. First spotted by the folks over at Not a Tesla App, the changes ship with software version 2025.32. Summon Standby keeps a Tesla’s FSD computer partially awake […]
Tesla’s Robotaxi service in Austin is taking steps toward inclusivity, with a new accessibility section now appearing in the mobile app (via @SawyerMerritt). While the app currently directs users to CapMetro Access and Lone Star Medical Transportation for wheelchair-accessible vehicle (WAV) rides, the new section confirms that Tesla is actively working on its own accessibility […]
Tesla owners know how critical the front-facing cameras are for Autopilot and Full Self-Driving (FSD) features. But as one owner recently pointed out, cleaning the glass in front of the cameras isn’t the most straightforward process. In a recent post on X, user @DirtyTesLa shared how they removed the glare shield and cover for the […]
Tesla’s head of Optimus AI, Ashish Kumar, has announced his departure from the company to join Meta as a research scientist. Kumar, who joined Tesla in July 2023, spent just over two years leading AI development efforts for the humanoid robot program before making the move. “Decided to leave Tesla. It’s been an incredible ride […]
Tesla has introduced a new version of its Wall Connector in the Netherlands that features a MID-certified meter, allowing employers to accurately record and reimburse home charging costs for employees with company cars. Priced at €570 (around $670 USD), the updated Wall Connector is now available through Tesla’s online shop in the country. The addition […]
SpaceX is preparing to expand Starship operations on Florida’s Space Coast by building new launch pads at the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, including at Space Launch Complex 37 (SLC-37). To support Starship’s enormous propellant requirements, the company said it is also constructing on-site air separation and methane liquefaction facilities so launches won’t strain supplies […]
Russia is accelerating efforts to build its own satellite internet service to rival SpaceX’s Starlink, according to a report from Reuters. Dmitry Bakanov, the recently-appointed 39-year-old head of Russia’s Roscosmos space agency, said the country is now moving past outdated thinking that allowed Elon Musk’s company to seize dominance in low Earth orbit connectivity. “Several […]
Tesla is rallying shareholders ahead of its 2025 Annual Meeting, set for November 6, urging them to back a record-setting $1 trillion CEO Performance Award for Elon Musk and follow the board’s recommendations on all of the proposals. “Tesla is at a critical inflection point. We need your vote ahead of our 2025 Annual Meeting […]
Tesla is working on a redesign of its vehicle door handles after increasing scrutiny from regulators over safety concerns. Design chief Franz von Holzhausen revealed the change during an interview on Bloomberg’s Hot Pursuit podcast this week. According to von Holzhausen, Tesla plans to combine the electronic and manual door-release mechanisms inside the cabin, which […]
