Stories by Sarah Lee-Jones

2022.16.1 Tesla Update and Release Notes

Tesla today started rolling out its 2022.16.1 software update, as noted by @TeslaFi, detected on a Model X Long Range in Finland. The 2022.16.1 release notes indicate an update to Navigate On Autopilot Fork Initiation, to comply with the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE). This update means Navigate On Autopilot will no longer […]

2022.12.3.16 Tesla Update Release Notes

Tesla has started rolling out its 2022.12.3.16 software update, as noted by third-party companion software, @Teslascope. This update was detected on a 2021 Tesla Model S Plaid in California, USA. No word on 2022.12.3.16 release notes, but stay tuned for updates. Earlier today, Tesla pushed out its 2022.12.3.20 software update, bringing more beta testers access […]

Tesla Starts Double-Shifts at Giga Shanghai, Normal Operations by June: Report

Last week, it was reported that Tesla was set to begin double-shifts again at its Gigafactory in Shanghai, China, as COVID-19 restrictions ease for businesses. Workers were quarantined off-site before entering the closed-loop system at Giga Shanghai, with workers living inside the factory. Now, local reporting from Yicai’s Qian Tongxin (via CnEVPost) on Sunday, Tesla […]

Tesla Lowers Referral Program Credit for Solar Roof to $300

Tesla’s referral program has lowered the reward for certain solar products. When a customer signs up for Solar Roof and Solar Panels using a friend’s referral link, they can get credits. The update spotted by @Tesla_Adri sees the Solar Roof referral drop to $300 USD (was $500), matching the Solar Panel referral amount, also at […]

SpaceX Starlink Approved by Nigeria and Mozambique

After announcing SpaceX Starlink was approved by The Phillippines on Friday, CEO Elon Musk just announced moments ago the satellite internet service was also approved by Nigeria and Mozambique in Africa. Musk had earlier hinted Starlink was coming to Africa soon. Starlink approved by Nigeria 🇳🇬 & Mozambique 🇲🇿https://t.co/Q1VvqVmJ2i — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) May 27, […]

2022.12.3.20 Tesla Update: FSD Beta 10.12.2 for Internal Testers

Tesla started rolling out its 2022.12.3.20 software update on Wednesday evening as noted by @Teslascope, which brings Full Self-Driving (FSD) beta 10.12.2 for employees and internal testers, according to @BLKMDL3. FSDbeta 10.12.2 has started internal rollout!! https://t.co/rbHow453KH — Zack (@BLKMDL3) May 26, 2022 Less than a week ago, Tesla released FSD beta 10.12.1 for both […]

2022.16.0.3 Tesla Update Release Notes

Tesla started rolling out its 2022.16.0.3 update on Thursday night, as noted by @Teslascope. We noticed a new Tesla software update 2022.16.0.3 on a Model 3 AWD LR (2020) in Otago, New Zealand. View the rollout of this update here: https://t.co/AnfDCoYDWm — Teslascope (@teslascope) May 27, 2022 The 2022.16.0.3 release notes indicate the update brings Navigation […]

Rivian Launches New Online Reservation System

Earlier this month, Rivian announced during its Q1 earnings that a new pre-order system was coming, and today it has arrived. The new pre-order system separates the reservation and configuration steps, says Rivian. Customers can browse through options but saving a specific build won’t be possible until the time is closer to its build slot, […]

SpaceX Starlink Surpasses 400,000 Subscribers; Nearly 2,500 Satellites Launched to Date

SpaceX has surpassed 400,000 Starlink subscribers worldwide, according to the company last week speaking to federal regulators, reports CNBC. According to the disclosure, Starlink subscribers have increased from 250,000 back in March and from 145,000 it had at the beginning of 2022. The subscriber total of 400,000 includes both consumer and business customers. SpaceX revealed […]

SpaceX Starlink for RVs Now Available

SpaceX on Monday officially unveiled Starlink for RVs, an expansion of its satellite internet service for those travelling in their recreational vehicles (RVs). “Starlink for RVs is ideal for customers travelling to locations where connectivity has been unreliable or completely unavailable,” explains SpaceX. “Users can expect high speed, low latency internet in areas marked “Available”, […]