Starlink’s Direct to Cell service has quietly taken a big step forward. SpaceX’s VP of Starlink Engineering, Michael Nicolls, announced on Sunday that the service now supports data-rich applications such as Google Maps, X, and WhatsApp on certain devices. Many data rich applications (like Google Maps, X, and WhatsApp) are now supported on @Starlink direct […]
Tesla’s first shipment of Model Y vehicles from Gigafactory Berlin has officially arrived in Canada. Over the weekend, several hundred German-built Model Ys were spotted being offloaded at the Dartmouth Autoport in Halifax, Nova Scotia, marking the company’s first direct imports from Europe for Canadian customers. The sighting was first shared on Reddit by /u/ChampionshipMean628, […]
SpaceX is pushing back against Colorado’s plan to distribute $400 million in federal broadband funding, arguing the state is prioritizing costly fiber projects over more affordable satellite alternatives like Starlink. The money comes from the U.S. Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) program, designed to expand high-speed internet access across underserved rural areas. In a […]
The first Tesla Megapacks built at the company’s new Megafactory in Shanghai are now being deployed to power the completion of a $285 million battery project in Australia. The units are being installed at Neoen Australia’s Western Downs Green Power Hub, where the second stage of the project consists of a 270 MW/540 MWh battery. […]
Tesla has announced it will host a “Las Megas” event in Las Vegas on September 8, 2025, at 5 p.m. ET/8 p.m. PT, where the company is widely expected to unveil a next-generation Megapack product. The event will be streamed live on Tesla’s official X account (@tesla). Streaming live on @Tesla pic.twitter.com/aMNZTITVfk — Tesla Megapack […]
Tesla has announced a new initiative that lets business owners purchase and install Superchargers on their properties, with Tesla fully managing operations. The company is pitching Supercharger for Business as a turnkey solution: site hosts can buy a minimum of four charging posts, have them installed with Tesla’s design guidance, and then leave the rest […]
Tesla shareholders will get to decide this fall whether the company should make a strategic investment in xAI, Elon Musk’s fast-growing artificial intelligence startup. Outlined in Tesla’s newly filed 2025 proxy statement, the proposal will go to a shareholder vote at the company’s annual meeting on November 6. It was first confirmed back in July, […]
Porsche and Audi owners can now tap into Tesla’s Supercharger network, giving them access to more than 23,500 charging stalls across North America. The move expands the list of automakers whose EVs can use the largest fast-charging network on the continent, following Honda and Acura’s recent rollout. Porsche announced today that its EV customers will […]
Tesla has unveiled an unprecedented new compensation proposal for CEO Elon Musk in its 2025 proxy statement, valued at as much as $1 trillion if all milestones are achieved. The new 2025 CEO Performance Award spans 10 years and ties Musk’s potential payout to both Tesla’s market value and ambitious operational goals. For Musk to […]
Tesla has officially brought the refreshed Model Y Performance to Australia and New Zealand, less than two weeks after debuting the upgraded performance SUV in Europe. In Australia, the new Model Y Performance starts at $89,400 AUD (around $58,350 USD), while in New Zealand it begins at $100,900 NZD (roughly $59,100 USD). You can now […]
Tesla is set to expand its European presence with the opening of a new research and development (R&D) center in Berlin-Köpenick by 2026 — reports rbb24. The site, located between downtown Berlin and Tesla’s Giga Berlin factory in Grünheide, will serve as a major hub for engineering and innovation in Europe. Announced by Tesla engineering VP […]
Tesla Energy has announced that more than 1 million Powerwalls have now been installed worldwide, marking a major milestone for the company’s home battery business. First launched back in May 2015, the Tesla Powerwall has grown into one of the world’s most widely adopted home energy storage systems. Mass production began at Giga Nevada in […]
Tesla CEO Elon Musk says the company’s Robotaxi service will remove safety monitors from vehicles by the end of 2025. The update came in response to users on X who shared their early experiences with the Robotaxi app, which went public for iOS users in select U.S. cities earlier today. One early rider wrote that […]
Amazon’s satellite internet service, Project Kuiper, recently showed off gigabit-level download speeds in a new demo, highlighting its ambition to take on SpaceX’s Starlink (via PCMag). In a video shared by Project Kuiper head Rajeev Badyal on LinkedIn, the service hit 1,289 Mbps on Ookla’s Speedtest.net. The milestone was achieved using Kuiper’s enterprise-grade customer terminal, […]
Tesla has officially released its Robotaxi app to iOS users in the U.S., allowing the public to download the app and join the waitlist for future rides. While availability currently appears limited to select regions — likely where Tesla’s Robotaxi service is already operating, such as Austin and the Bay Area — the company says […]
