With less telecom infrastructure needed on ground, satellites are an alternative way to offer broadband services, and Musk has more satellites in orbit than anyone else. The divide is clear, and it’s…
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Elon Musk wows the world with mid-air space circus. So what?
Elon Musk’s SpaceX used mechanical ‘chopsticks’ to grab Starship’s huge booster, known as Super Heavy, mid-air after separation from the rocket. This novel approach improves the booster’s reusability by avoiding ocean landings…
Robotaxis can’t be a solo act
That might seem to be stating the obvious. And yet, when Elon Musk announced in early April that Tesla was planning to unveil its own robotaxi, the first instinct of investors was…
‘Haters will say this is AI’: Musk shares video of himself and Trump dancing
In a light-hearted social media moment, tech mogul and Tesla CEO Elon Musk recently took to X (formerly Twitter) to share an AI-generated video featuring himself and former U.S. President Donald Trump….
Algerian boxer Imane Khelif names Elon Musk, JK Rowling in bullying lawsuit
Algerian boxer Imane Khelif has included Elon Musk and JK Rowling in a cyberbullying lawsuit she filed concerning a gender controversy that gained significant media attention during the Paris Olympics 2024. The…
The EV trade war between China and the West heats up
In the trade war between the West and China, a battle over electric vehicles (EVs) has begun. In May, as part of a broader volley against Chinese tech, America slapped a 100%…
Another roadblock to the EV transition: Personal politics
The retired Arizona engineer loves cars, has owned hybrid vehicles and has the means to pay the premium for an EV. And he owns two gas-powered cars, including a Porsche, that he…
Elon Musk dispatches Tesla’s ‘fireman’ to China amid slowing sales
SINGAPORE–When Elon Musk made a surprise visit last month to Beijing, the Tesla chief executive brought along a trusted lieutenant: Tom Zhu, the company’s former China head who had skyrocketed through the…
Elon Musk gets Yuzvendra Chahal’s ‘complaint’ against Harshal Patel
Punjab Kings beat Chennai Super Kings by 7 wickets at the MA Chidambaram Stadium on Wednesday. However, it was a catch taken by PBKS bowler Harshal Patel that has now gone viral…
Cheaper Teslas? China says ‘you ain’t seen nothing yet’
Investors are excited that more affordable Teslas are coming soon. But even cheaper electric vehicles from China are probably coming, too. Despite enormous overcapacity, the largest Chinese automakers still have big cash…