Tesla says it has been testing driverless Model Ys in Austin for 'several days'

Tesla's robotaxi service has started testing in Austin without drivers in advance of its promised June launch, according to the company. "For the past several days, Tesla has been testing se [...]

What’s going on with Donut Lab?

In January, a Finnish-Estonian startup proclaimed it had developed a truly solid state battery, a holy grail for the technology industry. Donut Labs’ cell wasn’t just solid state, however. It clai [...]

The company that just opened America’s newest battery plant says solid-state cars are a decade away

LG Energy Solution says the unsolved problem in solid-state batteries is making large cells at scale, and expects the technology to reach smartphones roughly a decade before electric vehicles. Europe� [...]

Elon Musk leaves DOGE amid tanking Tesla sales

Elon Musk has left his role as the de facto head of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). “As my scheduled time as a Special Government Employee comes to an end, I would like to thank Pres [...]

The best power banks and portable chargers for every device in 2025

On a recent work trip, I had plenty of things to worry about — but being able to recharge my two smartphones, laptop and iPad were not among my concerns. In my carry-on luggage, I had two medium-cap [...]

Human stem cells age more rapidly in space, study finds

While scientists are still working to understand the effects an extended trip to space can have on the human body, research in recent years has suggested that astronauts may experience some pretty dra [...]

Tesla is killing off its Model S and X cars to make robots

Tesla will “basically stop the production” of its Model S and X electric vehicles next quarter, CEO Elon Musk has announced at the automaker’s earnings call for the 2025 fiscal year. “It’s t [...]

Tesla's latest 'Master Plan' isn't a mission statement, it's a discursive mess

Tesla has released part four of its so-called "Master Plan" in a post on X. Unlike the more focused "Secret Tesla Motors Master Plan," which outlined concrete plans for future prod [...]

Tesla's board to Elon Musk: Hit these milestones, and we'll make you a trillionaire

It's September 2025, and things are looking peachy keen. Sure, the US job market has taken a nosedive. And yeah, only one in four Americans believes they have a good chance of improving their sta [...]