Stories by Sarah Lee-Jones

Delta Taps Amazon Leo for Free 1 Gbps Wi-Fi to Take on Starlink in 2028

Delta Air Lines and Amazon have reached a major agreement to bring Amazon Leo satellite technology to hundreds of aircraft. The rollout is scheduled to begin in 2028 with an initial installation on 500 planes, marking a significant expansion of the partnership between the two companies. The companies announced on Tuesday the service will provide […]

SpaceX Investigates Starlink Satellite Failure Following Orbital Anomaly

SpaceX is investigating a technical failure involving a Starlink satellite that occurred high above Earth on Sunday, March 29. The company confirmed this morning that satellite 34343 experienced an “anomaly on-orbit,” leading to a total loss of communications at an altitude of approximately 560 kilometres. Despite the hardware failure, SpaceX officials stated the incident does […]

Google Maps AI Now Predicts EV Battery Life for 350 Android Auto Models

Google is rolling out a significant update to Maps that aims to eliminate range anxiety for electric vehicle (EV) owners. The tech giant is bringing its AI-powered charging features to over 350 car models that support Android Auto, allowing drivers to see real-time battery predictions and charging stop recommendations. By integrating specific vehicle details such […]

50% of Tesla FSD Users on Lemonade Insurance are Now Fully Autonomous

New data from AI-powered insurer Lemonade reveals a massive shift in how Tesla owners use Full Self-Driving (FSD). According to Shai Wininger, co-founder and president of Lemonade, the company’s customers are increasingly handing over the steering wheel to the software. The data highlights a growing confidence in the technology, which has seen a surge in […]

Miri Regev Signals Imminent Tesla FSD Launch in Israel

Israeli Minister of Transport Miri Regev has sparked significant excitement among local Tesla owners by posting “Coming soon…” on X. Her post was a quote-tweet of Elon Musk’s recent call for drivers to test out the supervised version of Tesla’s Full Self-Driving (FSD) software. This brief message is the strongest indication yet that the Ministry […]

SpaceX President Gwynne Shotwell Graces TIME Cover as Starbase Factory Hits High Gear

There are currently 18 Starship spacecraft in various stages of construction across the massive SpaceX factory floor in Starbase, Texas. Some remain stainless-steel barrels measuring nearly 30 feet across, while others are already outfitted with tapered nosecones, ready to be stacked atop first-stage boosters. These 40-story rockets represent the next leap in power for NASA’s […]

Tesla’s New ‘Folding’ V4 Superchargers Deploy 2X Faster With 500kW Power

Tesla has officially introduced its new Folding Unit (FU) Superchargers, a radical redesign of its charging infrastructure aimed at doubling deployment speed while slashing costs by more than 20 per cent. The new system pairs Tesla’s high-power V4 cabinets with a modular, transport-friendly design that simplifies the entire installation process. Max de Zegher, Tesla’s Director […]

SpaceX Prepares for Record-Breaking IPO as Soon as This Week

Elon Musk’s SpaceX is moving fast to go public, with plans to file its initial public offering (IPO) prospectus with regulators as soon as this week or next. According to a report from The Information, the confidential filing moves the rocket and telecom giant closer to a June listing on the stock market. The IPO […]

Game Over: Sony and Honda Scrap the PlayStation EV ‘Afeela’

Sony and Honda have officially halted the development of their joint electric vehicle brand, AFEELA. The partnership, known as Sony Honda Mobility (SHM), was formed in 2022 to merge Sony’s software and entertainment expertise with Honda’s manufacturing experience. The project hit a wall after Honda recently shifted its overall EV strategy. Because Honda is no […]