Author: Gary Zhou

News | Tesla

Tesla Robotaxi App Set to Conquer Android: Decompile Secrets, Feature Breakdown, and the Path to Mass Adoption
ByGary Zhou March 14, 2026August 18, 2026

” Key Takeaways Tesla is preparing to launch the Robotaxi app for Android users, revealed by decompiling software version 26.2.0. Developing Android-compatible features like Live Activities, including persistent notifications such as “notification_channel_robotaxid_trip_name”. Tesla prioritized iOS due to higher iPhone ownership among its users and simpler development process. Robotaxi rollout started with media/influencers, expanded to all…

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News | Tesla

Lucid’s Lunar Robotaxi: Igniting the Robotaxi Wars Against Tesla’s Cybercab Dominance
ByGary Zhou March 14, 2026August 18, 2026

Key Takeaways Lucid unveiled the Lunar robotaxi concept at its 2026 Investor Day, built on the new Midsize EV platform for autonomous ride-hailing. Lunar mirrors Tesla’s Cybercab with two seats, no driver controls, and a focus on fleet economics using the redesigned Atlas drive unit. Tesla’s Cybercab, first teased in 2019 and unveiled in 2024,…

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Tesla’s Optimus Takes Center Stage at AWE 2026: Mass Production by Year’s End, Human-Like Hands, and Elon Musk’s Von Neumann Vision
ByGary Zhou March 12, 2026August 18, 2026

Key Takeaways Tesla showcased Optimus humanoid robot and Cybertruck at AWE 2026 in Shanghai. On-site staff report mass production of Optimus could start by end of 2026. Fremont Factory initial line: up to 1 million Optimus units annually; Giga Texas: 10 million per year. Tesla China teased highly detailed robotic hands on Weibo, mimicking human…

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Musk Ventures | News

Cybertruck Catastrophe: Texas Driver Sues Tesla for $1M+ After FSD Veers Toward Overpass Doom – Elon Musk Named in Shocking Negligence Claim
ByGary Zhou March 12, 2026August 18, 2026

” Key Takeaways A Texas woman, Justine Saint Amour, sues Tesla for over $1M after her Cybertruck on FSD attempted to drive straight off a Houston overpass into a concrete barrier. Lawsuit alleges Tesla’s negligent hiring and retention of Elon Musk as CEO, allowing him to override engineers’ recommendations for radar and LiDAR sensors. Claims…

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News | Tesla

Tesla Cybercab: Braille Breakthrough Ushers in Truly Inclusive Autonomous Rides as April Production Looms
ByGary Zhou March 12, 2026August 18, 2026

Key Takeaways Tesla Cybercab manufacturing is nearing an April start date, with test units spotted nationwide. Braille implemented on the Stop/Hazard Lights button for blind passengers’ emergency use, highlighted by @wholemars. Braille also on interior door releases, confirmed by @EricETesla. Focus on inclusivity for disabled users, leveraging Full Self-Driving to enable independent transport. Cybercab launches…

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Musk Ventures | News

Elon Musk’s Digital Optimus Revolution: The AI Agent Set to Emulate Entire Companies and Reshape Enterprise Automation
ByGary Zhou March 12, 2026August 18, 2026

Key Takeaways Elon Musk announced “Digital Optimus” (or “Macrohard”), a joint Tesla-xAI project under their investment agreement, capable of emulating entire companies. Digital Optimus processes the past 5 seconds of real-time computer screen video, keyboard, and mouse actions to automate desk work like accounting and HR. Musk explained: Grok (xAI’s AI) acts as the “master…

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SpaceX

Starship Delays Under Fire: NASA’s OIG Report Exposes Risks to Artemis Moon Landings – Can SpaceX Deliver?
ByGary Zhou March 11, 2026August 18, 2026

” Key Takeaways NASA watchdog report warns Starship delays may impact Artemis moon missions timeline. Starship selected in 2021 as Human Landing System for Artemis to ferry astronauts to lunar surface. Development lags ~2 years behind schedule, but NASA eyes 2028 for first crewed landing. Key milestone: in-space cryogenic propellant refueling via >10 tanker launches…

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News | Tesla

Tesla Cybercab Lights Up the US Department of Transportation: A Glimpse into Tomorrow’s Autonomous Revolution
ByGary Zhou March 11, 2026August 18, 2026

Key Takeaways Tesla Cybercab on display at US Department of Transportation in Washington, D.C., with photos/videos shared on X. Offers unusually generous legroom for its compact size, exceeding Model Y, Model X, and Cybertruck. No steering wheel or pedals maximizes nearly entire cabin for passengers. Prominent large center screen provides entertainment and ride info during…

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News | xAI & Grok

xAI’s Colossus Powered Up: Mississippi Greenlights 41-Turbine Gas Plant in Southaven Despite Community Uproar
ByGary Zhou March 11, 2026August 18, 2026

Key Takeaways Mississippi regulators approved xAI’s permit for a natural gas power plant in Southaven with 41 turbines. The plant will support xAI’s Colossus data centers near Memphis and a new Macrohardrr facility. Approval followed public comments and met all environmental standards, per MDEQ’s Jaricus Whitlock. Whitlock stated the permit exceeds requirements, ensuring no unhealthy…

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News | Optimus

Tesla’s Optimus V3 Hands: A Glimpse into the Future of Human-Like Robotics and Self-Replicating Machines
ByGary Zhou March 11, 2026August 18, 2026

Key Takeaways Tesla China teases Optimus robot’s next-gen hands with strikingly human-like proportions and finger structures. Teaser image shared by Tesla AI on Weibo, reposted on X by community members. Ming (@tslaming) posts about Optimus v3’s new dexterous hands looking almost identical to human hands, calling it impressive. Advanced hands crucial for Optimus to handle…

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