NHTSA to investigate Elon Musk’s Tesla after several ‘full self-driving’ crashes
The federal government is investigating Tesla's “full self-driving” software after multiple crashes, including fatal ones, are believed to have been caused by the system. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced Friday that it will begin investigating 2.4 million Tesla vehicles equipped with the company's fully self-driving software after four reported crashes. U.S. auto safety […]
Elon Musk’s SpaceX’s Mechazilla triumph signals a new space-race era for America
Elon Musk took a well-deserved victory lap on SpaceX's latest amazing feat, when the company's “Mechazilla” rocket catcher made a perfect landing on the all-important Starship booster, and the U.S. It took an overwhelming lead in the space race. This is a thrilling return to form for America's once distinctive advantage in large-scale hardware and […]
Elon Musk’s SpaceX sues California agency, alleges political bias
Billionaire Elon Musk's SpaceX is facing a California commission accusing its commissioners of political bias for blocking the space venture from increasing the number of rockets it launches from an air base in the state. filed suit in federal court. SpaceX on Tuesday sued the California Coastal Commission in Los Angeles, seeking an order barring […]
Elon Musk’s Robots at Tesla Robotaxi Event Relied on Human Controllers
Tesla's Optimus robot, which played a key role in the luxury robotaxi unveiled by Elon Musk last week, was not fully autonomous and relied on human intervention, attendees and analysts said. The Verge report At Tesla's highly anticipated “We, Robot” event held in conjunction with the CyberCab robotaxi launch, the company will interact with the […]
Elon Musk’s SpaceX successfully catches returning booster with mechanical arms
SpaceX on Sunday successfully tested a device dubbed a “chopstick” or “mechazilla arm” by fans to capture reusable boosters. (Reuters) SpaceX made engineering history Sunday during a test flight of its giant Starship rocket, catching the return booster with a mechanical arm called a “chopstick” as it descends onto the launch pad. The nearly 400-foot […]
Here’s when Elon Musk’s Optimus robots could come to your house
Elon Musk claimed this week that Tesla's humanoid robot will be the “biggest product of any kind”, sparking a lively debate about when and which homes will be able to have robots. The walking, talking Optimus robot stole the show at an event Thursday night in Los Angeles to unveil the company's Cybercar self-driving taxi. […]
Elon Musk’s X, Unilever reach settlement after left-leaning ad boycott dustup
Elon Musk's X Company announced Friday that it has reached a settlement with Unilever in the social media company's wide-ranging federal antitrust lawsuit against a left-wing advertising cartel and several companies accused of orchestrating an ad boycott. The antitrust lawsuit, filed in Texas federal court in August, was filed by the left-wing Global Alliance for […]
Elon Musk’s Tesla gambles on ‘black box’ AI tech for robotaxis
Tesla aimed to surprise investors Thursday night with its long-awaited “robotaxis announcement,” marking a milestone in a decade of Elon Musk's unfulfilled promises to offer self-driving cars. There is a possibility that The automaker has unveiled a prototype called a “CyberCab” rather than a road-ready driverless taxi. Musk said the vehicle would be capable of […]
Elon Musk’s Starlink charges Helene survivors for ‘free’ internet
Elon Musk promised to give victims of Hurricane Helen 30 days of free access to his satellite-based Starlink internet service, but the billionaire said he would give victims of Hurricane Helen 30 days of free access to the No mention was made of the need for storm survivors to branch out. Over $400 for system […]
Elon Musk’s X can resume service in Brazil, top court rules
Brazil's Supreme Court on Tuesday ordered X to appear in the country after the social media platform reversed course and began complying with a court ruling in which billionaire owner Elon Musk had previously vowed not to meet. allowed to resume service. Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes, who has been embroiled in a months-long […]