Tesla sues former Optimus engineer for stealing trade secrets

Tesla is suing former Optimus engineer Jay Li in federal court after accusing him of stealing trade secrets and using them to enable a startup he founded after he left. Li is accused of stealing confidential files and using them to help get his company, “Proception,” off to a rocking start. Tesla says the files … Read more

Tesla teases new Model Y seating option potentially coming soon

Tesla teases new Model Y seating option potentially coming soon

Tesla teased a new Model Y seating option earlier this week in a promotional email, potentially hinting that it could introduce an arrangement offered on the legacy version of the vehicle. Back in 2021, Tesla started offering a seven-seat configuration of the Model Y, and there was a lot of speculation about its orientation and … Read more

Starlink India launch gains traction with telecom license approval  

Starlink India’s launch cleared a key regulatory hurdle after securing a long-awaited license from the country’s telecom ministry. Starlink’s license approval in India paves the way for commercial operations to begin, marking a significant milestone after a three-year wait. The Department of Telecommunications granted Starlink a Global Mobile Personal Communication by Satellite (GMPCS) license, enabling … Read more

xAI supercomputer faces pushback from Memphis politicians

xAI’s supercomputer in Memphis faces pushback from local leaders and environmental groups over concerns about air pollution despite its promise of economic growth. xAI’s Memphis facility was touted as the world’s largest supercomputer. It has sparked opposition from the NAACP, Sierra Club, and Mississippi Democratic Party Chairman Cheikh Taylor. State Rep. Taylor spoke at a … Read more

Tesla Lathrop Megafactory celebrates massive Megapack battery milestone

The Tesla Lathrop Megafactory recently achieved a new milestone. As per the official Tesla Megapack account on X, the Lathrop Megafactory has produced its 15,000th Megapack 2 XL battery. 15,000 Megapack Batteries Tesla celebrated the milestone with a photo of the Lathrop Megafactory team posing with a freshly produced Megapack battery. To commemorate the event, … Read more

xAI targets $5 billion debt offering to fuel company goals

xAI’s $5 billion debt offering, marketed by Morgan Stanley, underscores Elon Musk’s ambitious plans to expand the artificial intelligence venture. The xAI package comprises bonds and two loans, highlighting the company’s strategic push to fuel its artificial intelligence development. Last week, Morgan Stanley began pitching a floating-rate term loan B at 97 cents on the … Read more

Waymo temporarily halts service in select San Francisco and LA areas amid protests

Waymo, Alphabet’s autonomous vehicle subsidiary, has suspended its driverless taxi operations in parts of Los Angeles and San Francisco amid violent protests linked to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raids in the state.  The suspensions came after several Waymo Jaguar I-Pace robotaxis were vandalized and set ablaze during the demonstrations. Waymo Catches Strays Amid … Read more