Key Takeaways Microsoft partners with Starlink to boost rural internet access via low-Earth orbit satellites and local partnerships. Surpassed goal of connecting 250M people by 2025, now reaching over 299M worldwide. Announcement shared ahead of Mobile World Congress in a company blog post. Collaboration complements efforts in Africa, Latin America, India with community hubs. Kenya…
Key Takeaways Tesla files a 167-page, 5-count opposition at USPTO against UNIBEV for squatting on ‘Cybercab’ trademark covering vehicles. First count accuses UNIBEV of fraud by falsely claiming no prior use of “Cybercab,” despite Tesla’s October 2024 unveil. Second count highlights bad faith: UNIBEV is a French beverage wholesaler with no vehicle experience; principal Jean-Louis…
Key TakeawaysFord is now charging $495 for the frunk (front trunk) on the Mustang Mach-E, its most popular EV.Frunk provides extra storage in EVs due to no engine; Mach-E’s is 4.7-4.8 cubic feet (9″ deep, 26″ wide, 14″ high).Originally marketed by Ford as ideal for tailgating, like storing shrimp cocktail.Customer backlash calls it a “basic…
Key Takeaways Tesla is upgrading its Matrix Headlights, a high-tech feature on multiple vehicles that dims individual pixels for better visibility and courtesy to oncoming traffic. Current system dims areas for oncoming cars, as shown in Reddit videos by u/ObjectiveScratch, maximizing road safety. Owners report complaints, but Tesla plans fixes in Software Version 2026.2.xxx. X…
Key Takeaways Tesla’s Brookshire Megafactory advances with sale of Buildings 9 and 10 (1.655M sq ft) at Empire West to institutional investor BGO, fully leased long-term. Tesla investing ~$200M: $44M in upgrades (electrical, HVAC, utilities) and $150M in manufacturing equipment. Building 9 (1M sq ft) for Megapack assembly; Building 10 (600k sq ft) for warehousing…
Key Takeaways SpaceX received FAA environmental approval for up to 44 Starship-Super Heavy launches per year from Kennedy Space Center’s LC-39A. Approval includes 44 Super Heavy booster landings and 44 upper-stage landings annually. FAA review concluded public comments and mandates mitigations for noise, emissions, wildlife, and airspace. Construction of Starship infrastructure at historic LC-39A (Apollo/shuttle…
” Key Takeaways The Woodlands Township unanimously approved an application to The Boring Company’s “Tunnel Vision Challenge” for up to one mile of free tunnel construction. Proposal “The Current” features two parallel 12-foot tunnels under Town Center, with Teslas shuttling passengers between Waterway Square, Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion, Town Green Park, and hotels during events.…
Key Takeaways Elon Musk confirmed Starship’s next flight (Flight 12) is targeted for next month, marking the debut of Starship V3. Musk shared the update on X with a video of the Super Heavy booster catch at Starbase, Texas. Timeline aligns with late January estimate of six weeks from then and SpaceX’s Q1 2026 target.…
Key Takeaways Tesla launched a new AWD Cybertruck at $59,990, the lowest price yet, fully equipped with dual motors, adaptive damping, powered tonneau, and Powershare. Elon Musk quote-tweeted Tesla engineer Wes Morrill’s announcement with “Only for the next 10 days,” signaling the deal’s short lifespan. This AWD model is the first sensible Cybertruck config, retaining…
Key TakeawaysTesla Full Self-Driving (FSD) is set to introduce voice prompts for drivers soon, confirmed by CEO Elon Musk on X.Voice commands will allow preferences like parking close to the front door or far in an empty lot.FSD receives continuous Over-the-Air (OTA) updates to fix issues, though some are regressions.Common complaints include poor navigation routes,…