Frontier Airlines will begin adding Starlink to its fleet in early 2027, bringing faster inflight internet to passengers while extending gate-to-gate connectivity across the carrier's flight and ground operations. The airline announced the plan as part of a broader connectivity agreement involving Indigo Partners portfolio carriers, with Frontier saying its first equipped aircraft is expected...

Tesla has cut RAM on its upcoming AI5 chip from 144GB to 72GB and reduced AI6 from 216GB to 144GB, a move Elon Musk says is necessary to secure enough memory for high-volume Optimus production while lowering costs. Musk said Thursday the AI5 chip will now use 72GB of LP5 memory, half the amount Tesla...

Starlink has launched a new Community Host program that lets a single Starlink Kit deliver high-speed internet to multiple nearby users, with neighbors paying for flexible passes and the host earning income from every connection. The program is detailed on Starlink's community host page, which says one Starlink Kit can serve the surrounding area. Hosts...

Tesla's Supercharger network has now delivered 28.9 TWh of energy since launching in 2012, a milestone that highlights how rapidly the company's global charging business has expanded alongside its growing vehicle fleet and wider access to the network. Max de Zegher, who leads Tesla's charging organization, shared the all-time figure on October 1, writing, "All-time...

A Tesla Model S Plaid driver crashed on Germany's unrestricted Autobahn at 286 kph (178 mph), blaming recalled Goodyear rear tires for tread delamination after choosing to drive at that speed while knowing the tires were under recall. The October 1 video, uploaded by A K8 (@AKR088), runs 3 minutes and 14 seconds and documents...

Tesla has removed the white interior option from every Model 3 trim in Australia, leaving Zen Grey as the only premium interior upgrade available on the country's configurator. The change is visible on Tesla's live Australia Model 3 design page at tesla.com. The base Model 3, priced at $45,900, now lists only an All Black...

Ontario ministers are defending the province's decision to keep its payout to SpaceX over a cancelled Starlink contract secret, as opposition critics question why the amount was absent from Ontario's latest financial statements, the Canadian Press reported. Several members of Premier Doug Ford's cabinet said the government had public support to cancel the $100-million satellite...

Starlink has joined First Lady Melania Trump's Fostering the Future Together initiative as one of six new private-sector technology partners, with the companies committing more than $23 million to education, tools and expertise for children worldwide. "When I established Fostering the Future Together, the mission was clear: empower children through technology and education. Delivering on...

SpaceX launched NASA's Crew-13 mission to the International Space Station on October 1, kicking off a triple-launch day that also includes Transporter-18 and a Falcon Heavy launch of NROL-97. The Falcon 9 lifted off from Launch Complex 40 in Florida at 11:10 a.m. ET, with its first stage landing back at LZ-40 minutes later as...

Tesla has lowered the price of the Model Y Performance in Australia while adding Glacier Blue paint and a new Zen Grey interior, giving buyers two more configuration choices. Tesla Australia & New Zealand announced the changes late September 30, saying, "Model Y Performance now available at a lower price + two new options:" Those...

United Airlines is offering to match travellers’ elite airline status when they switch to United, pairing the offer with its free Starlink inflight Wi-Fi to give frequent flyers another reason to change carriers. “Our fast, free inflight Wi-Fi from Starlink is game-changing. Now it’s time for you to make a change,” United said in its...

[caption id="attachment_72550" align="aligncenter" width="1199"] Grok Bot quality-of-life improvements. Source: Grok Bot / X[/caption] Grok Bot expanded its software-building capabilities on September 30, adding Cursor handoffs, pull request management through GitHub and Origin plugins, and video demos of completed projects as it pushes Bots further into software development workflows. "Grok Bot is now more powerful for...

Tesla is upgrading Model 3 vehicles delivered in Korea starting in October 2026 with a 16-inch center display, black headliner, new Zen Grey seat color and Vehicle to Load support, while Model Y deliveries will also gain V2L for drawing power from the vehicle's high-voltage battery for external use. Tesla said some Model 3 specifications...

[caption id="attachment_72658" align="aligncenter" width="1200"] 2026 Tesla Model 3. Credit: Tesla[/caption] Tesla has launched a new entry-level Model 3 priced at $45,900 in Australia and New Zealand, giving buyers in both markets a lower-priced way into the electric sedan lineup. The company announced the new version on September 30, 2026, writing, "Everything you love, for less....

[caption id="attachment_69077" align="aligncenter" width="1500"] Image: Alaska Airlines[/caption] Alaska Air Group has unveiled a major premium cabin overhaul for Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines, introducing new Aurora and Leihoku flagship experiences with lie-flat suites, upgraded entertainment, expanded premium seating and complimentary Starlink Wi-Fi for eligible loyalty members. The changes are part of what Alaska Air Group...