Stories by Nehal Malik

Tesla’s Optimus Robot is ‘the Future,’ Says SpaceX VP

The buzz around Tesla’s humanoid Optimus robot is getting louder — and this time, it’s not just coming from Elon Musk. SpaceX VP Jon Edwards, who also serves as the Product Director for Falcon 9 and was the Lead Engineer of the original Falcon 1, took to X (formerly Twitter) to share his awe after […]

SpaceX Launches Ax-4 Mission to the International Space Station

Early Wednesday morning, SpaceX successfully launched Axiom Space‘s Ax-4 mission to the International Space Station (ISS), marking a historic milestone in commercial spaceflight and international collaboration. Liftoff occurred at 2:31 a.m. ET (11:31 p.m. PT on June 24) from Launch Complex 39A at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center. Supported by a brand-new Dragon spacecraft — a […]

Tesla Faces Allegations of ‘Deceptive Business Practices’ in France

Tesla once again finds itself within regulatory crosshairs — this time in France, where government investigators have accused the electric vehicle (EV) maker of engaging in “deceptive business practices” tied to its vehicle sales and Full Self-Driving (FSD) claims. According to a report from Reuters, the French finance ministry’s Competition, Consumer Affairs, and Fraud Control […]

T-Mobile to Launch Starlink Direct to Cell Service in July

T-Mobile has officially announced the nationwide launch date for its Starlink Direct to Cell satellite service — mark your calendars for July 23. The service, developed in partnership with SpaceX’s Starlink, promises to connect even the most remote parts of the U.S. to cover up to 500,000 square miles of previously unreachable terrain, including national […]

Starbase Updates Citizens on City Progress in Letter

The new city of Starbase, Texas — home to SpaceX’s sprawling launch site — issued a letter to residents on Monday detailing its rapid progress and ambitious goals since incorporation last month. In a letter dated June 23, 2025, and signed on behalf of the Starbase City Commissioners (most of whom, along with the city’s […]

Tesla Robotaxi Impresses in Day-One Ride Across South Austin [VIDEO]

Tesla’s long-anticipated Robotaxi service has officially entered the streets of Austin, Texas, and early feedback suggests it’s already exceeding expectations. In a captivating video shared by @TeslaPodcast on X, we get a front-row seat to a full 10‑mile journey in a Tesla Model Y operating autonomously — no one behind the wheel — across the geofenced […]

Tesla Launches Robotaxi Service, Rides Cost $4.20

It’s official — Tesla has launched its long-awaited Robotaxi service in Austin, Texas. CEO Elon Musk confirmed the rollout in a post on X Sunday morning, noting that customers will pay “a $4.20 flat fee” per ride at launch. The @Tesla_AI robotaxi launch begins in Austin this afternoon with customers paying a $4.20 flat fee! […]

Tesla Launches Website for Robotaxi Sign-Ups

Tesla has officially launched a new Robotaxi sign-up website, allowing users across the U.S. to register for early access to the company’s upcoming autonomous ride-hailing service. The new portal — available at tesla.com/robotaxi — invites users to sign up to “be among the first” to take a fully autonomous ride in a Model Y Robotaxi […]

Red Tesla Robotaxi Spotted Ahead of Austin Launch

With Tesla’s long-awaited Robotaxi service launch in Austin later today, another autonomous vehicle has been spotted driving on its own and, perhaps more importantly, with no tail car in sight — this time in a striking red finish. The sighting, shared by @artsimage on X (formerly Twitter), shows a red Tesla Robotaxi prototype cruising around […]

Tesla Megapacks to Power China’s Largest Battery Power Plant

Tesla has officially landed a deal to build what it says will be the largest grid-scale battery power plant in China when completed, marking a significant milestone in its global energy ambitions (via CNBC). Announced via Tesla’s official Weibo account, the project will be powered by the company’s utility-grade Megapack battery systems. These massive batteries can […]

Tesla Launches Monthly Windshield Protection Subscription

Tesla has quietly rolled out a new subscription-based Windshield Protection plan for U.S. owners, offering refuge from costly front windshield repairs and replacements — especially for vehicles equipped with Tesla’s camera and sensor-packed windshields. The new plan is available directly through the Tesla app, and pricing varies by model: Model 3/Y: $12/month Model S: $15/month […]

Tesla Launches Monthly Extended Warranty Subscriptions

Tesla has just rolled out a new, more flexible way for owners in the U.S. to extend their vehicle’s warranty: a monthly Extended Service Agreement (ESA) subscription. The move marks a significant shift from Tesla’s previous coverage extension model, which only offered up to 2 years or 25,000 additional miles beyond the company’s Basic Vehicle […]

Tesla Starts Sending Out Invites for Robotaxi Launch in Austin

Tesla has officially started sending out invites for the Early Access launch of its long-awaited Robotaxi service in Austin, Texas. The service, powered by Tesla’s Model Y vehicles equipped with its latest Full Self-Driving (FSD) stack, is set to go live this Sunday, June 22, 2025, with limited availability and strict parameters in place. Early […]

Tesla Robotaxi Service to Launch with Only 10 Cars First, Says Report

Tesla is finally set to take its first real swing at autonomous ride-hailing. According to a new report from the Financial Times, the company’s long-teased robotaxi service will launch this weekend in Austin, Texas — but with just 10 vehicles on the road to start and little of the fanfare usually associated with an Elon Musk […]