Stories by Nehal Malik

Elon Musk made a surprise appearance at the 2026 World Economic Forum meeting in Davos today, sitting down for an on-stage interview that touched on everything from Tesla’s evolving mission to self-driving cars, humanoid robots, and the future of energy. The interview wasn’t heavily promoted ahead of time, making Musk’s presence at the global gathering […]

Waymo has officially launched its fully autonomous ride-hailing service in Miami, opening its doors to the public starting today. According to Waymo, nearly 10,000 residents have already signed up, with invitations rolling out gradually to ensure a smooth experience across the company’s initial 60-square-mile service area. The launch marks a major milestone for Waymo in […]

SpaceX is laying the groundwork for a major leap forward in satellite-to-phone connectivity, with plans to roll out its second-generation cellular Starlink system in 2027. The timeline was disclosed in a new FCC filing, where SpaceX detailed both the current state of its Direct to Cell service and its longer-term ambitions. As the company puts […]

U.S.-based digital insurer Lemonade is making a bold bet on Tesla’s Full Self-Driving technology, announcing a new insurance product that slashes rates for Tesla drivers by roughly 50% when FSD is engaged. According to the company, it is launching what it calls “Lemonade Autonomous Car” insurance, a first-of-its-kind offering built specifically for self-driving vehicles, starting […]

Tesla CEO Elon Musk is tempering expectations around the company’s two most ambitious products, warning that early production of both the Cybercab robotaxi and the Optimus humanoid robot will be, in his words, “agonizingly slow” before accelerating dramatically over time. In comments first reported by Reuters, Musk explained that production ramps follow a familiar S-curve […]

SpaceX has quietly rolled out a major update to the Starlink app, bringing meaningful improvements that cater to both everyday users and large-scale customers managing dozens—or even hundreds—of terminals. The update was detailed by SpaceX and Tesla watcher @SERobinsonJr, who shared insights from Starlink Senior Software Engineer Aaron Grider. One of the most notable upgrades […]

SpaceX has just slashed the price of its portable Starlink Mini dish to a new all-time low, making it significantly more accessible for users looking to take satellite internet on the road. According to a new report from PCMag, the Starlink Mini is now priced at $199 in the U.S., down 20% from its usual […]

Tesla owners with Hardware 4 (AI4) vehicles just received some reassuring news about the future of Full Self-Driving. Elon Musk has confirmed that cars equipped with Tesla’s current-generation AI4 hardware will be capable of achieving Full Self-Driving (Unsupervised) without needing any additional hardware upgrades. The clarification came in response to growing speculation online about whether […]

Tesla’s Cybertruck may still turn heads, but new sales data shows the electric pickup’s momentum cooled faster than any other EV in the U.S. last year. According to new figures from Cox Automotive, first reported by Autoblog, the Cybertruck experienced the steepest year-over-year sales decline of any electric vehicle nameplate in 2025. After its first […]

Samsung Electronics is reportedly preparing to begin key equipment test runs at its long-awaited Taylor, Texas, semiconductor plant as early as March, a move that would pave the way for production of Tesla’s upcoming AI5 chip later this year. The update comes from a report by Sina Finance, citing sources familiar with the project. According […]

Starlink’s newly revamped Residential Max plan appears to be off to a strong start — perhaps a little too strong. SpaceX has confirmed that high demand for its new top-tier residential internet plan is causing delays in the delivery of the complimentary Router Mini that’s included for free with Residential Max. In a notice posted […]

Tesla’s upcoming Cybercab may be designed to drive itself, but one newly spotted feature suggests the company hasn’t forgotten about a long-standing owner complaint — especially in colder climates. A Cybercab validation unit was recently spotted testing on public roads in Chicago, and an image shared by @DennisCW_ shows something Tesla owners have been asking […]

Starlink is continuing its steady push into the maritime sector, with Hyundai Glovis announcing it has begun installing SpaceX’s satellite internet service across its global shipping fleet. According to a report from Korea JoongAng Daily, Hyundai Glovis has started rolling out Starlink across 45 vessels, including car carriers and bulk carriers. Installations are already underway […]

Starlink’s rapidly expanding Direct to Cell service is officially heading to Southeast Asia, with the Philippines set to become the first country in the region to launch satellite-to-mobile connectivity. According to a report from Mobile World Live, Globe Telecom has signed a deal with Starlink to roll out direct-to-device (D2D) satellite service in the Philippines […]

Tesla has begun notifying U.S. customers that free Full Self-Driving (FSD) transfers will officially come to an end on March 31, 2026, putting a firm deadline on a perk that has quietly driven upgrade decisions for several quarters (via @sawyermerritt). According to messages now being sent to customers, Tesla says orders must be placed by […]