Key Takeaways Tesla launched a new All-Wheel-Drive Cybertruck trim at $59,990 with est. 325 mi range and premium features like powered tonneau, bed outlets, steer-by-wire, and 7,500 lbs towing. Elon Musk tweeted that the AWD configuration will only be available “for the next 10 days,” sparking speculation on price or full cancellation. Past Rear-Wheel-Drive Cybertruck…
Key Takeaways Neuralink, founded by Elon Musk, is accelerating brain-computer interface (BCI) development in China, with startups rapidly advancing to human trials backed by the state. Beijing classified BCI as a strategic sector, issuing a roadmap for 2-3 globally competitive companies by 2030; at least 10 invasive brain chip clinical trials launched since February last…
Key Takeaways Tesla launched a new Cybertruck All-Wheel-Drive trim starting at $59,990, offering superior value with more features than prior options at this price. It boasts a 325-mile range, powered tonneau cover with three bed outlets, Powershare capability, and a powered frunk. Key upgrades include coil springs with adaptive damping, Steer-by-wire, four-wheel-steering, a 6′ x…
Key Takeaways City of Davis council proposed banning new contracts with Elon Musk-controlled companies, citing threats to democracy. Council member admitted Starlink benefits emergency services (EMS, Fire, Police during outages), leading to its exclusion via amendment. Community members pushed for “exceptions to the rule” and cited misconceptions on Tesla unions (Musk invited UAW, court backed…
Key Takeaways HUMAIN confirms $3B Series E investment in xAI, just before its merger with SpaceX. Investment converts HUMAIN’s xAI stake into SpaceX shares, making it a significant minority shareholder. Positions HUMAIN in massive tech merger blending xAI’s AI with SpaceX’s infrastructure and engineering. HUMAIN CEO Tareq Amin highlights conviction in transformational AI, capital deployment,…
Key Takeaways Tesla owners have surpassed 8 billion miles driven on FSD Supervised, announced via Tesla’s official X post. FSD Supervised miles grew dramatically: 6M (2021), 80M (2022), 670M (2023), 2.25B (2024), 4.25B (2025), and 1B in first 50 days of 2026, per Tesla watcher Sawyer Merritt. At current pace, fleet trending toward 10 billion…
Key Takeaways Metro Nashville Airport Authority (MNAA) unanimously approved a 40-year agreement with The Boring Company for the Music City Loop tunnel linking the airport to downtown after 8 months of negotiations. The Boring Company will pay an annual $300,000 licensing fee (3% increase), totaling ~$34 million over 40 years, with optional 5-year extensions to…
Key Takeaways xAI now employs nearly 3,000 people in Memphis after over two years in the community. Announcement via X post from xAI Memphis account, featuring a team selfie and gratitude to all roles from electricians to engineers powering Grok. Memphis site hosts Grok’s supercomputing infrastructure, including Colossus cluster. Colossus Phase 1 reached 100,000 GPUs…
Key Takeaways Elon Musk confirms Tesla Cybercab will be sold to consumers for under $30,000 before 2027, responding “Yes” to an X user. Community memes target MKBHD’s wager to shave his head if Cybercab hits $30k before 2027; Musk replies “Gonna happen ????” to Whole Mars Catalog’s post. First Cybercab produced at Giga Texas, sparking…
Key Takeaways City of Davis, California, City Council to consider resolution banning engagement with Elon Musk-owned companies like Tesla and SpaceX. Resolution would prohibit new contracts, purchases, or use of Tesla Robotaxis by the city. Proposal urges CalPERS to divest from Musk company stocks, citing alleged labor, environmental, safety violations, and political activities threatening democracy.…