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Tesla discontinuing Model S and Model X to make room for robots

Transportation Electric Cars Production of the two pioneering models will end in the second quarter of 2026, Elon Musk says. Production of the two pioneering models will end in the second quarter of 2026, Elon Musk says. by Andrew J. Hawkins Jan 28, 2026, 10:49 PM UTC Andrew J. Hawkins is transportation editor with 10+… Continue reading Tesla discontinuing Model S and Model X to make room for robots

Luminar sale approved despite last-minute mystery bid

Moments before a bankruptcy judge was expected to approve the sale of Luminar’s lidar business, an unidentified party submitted an offer that apparently blew away the leading bid of $33 million. This bid, which emerged just before a hearing Tuesday, kicked off a series of rapid-fire meetings between Luminar’s remaining leadership team and its lawyers,… Continue reading Luminar sale approved despite last-minute mystery bid

Linux after Linus? The kernel community finally drafts a plan for replacing Torvalds

Linux kernel project Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. ZDNET’s key takeaways If something happens to Linus Torvalds, there’s now a succession plan. Rather than naming a successor, the plan describes a process for selecting successors. However, Torvalds has no plans to retire. After more than three decades in the Linux driver’s seat,… Continue reading Linux after Linus? The kernel community finally drafts a plan for replacing Torvalds

Tesla discloses ‘FSD subscriber’ count for the first time: 1.1 million

For the first time ever, Tesla has revealed how many people are actually paying for Full Self-Driving. The answer: 1.1 million, roughly 12% of its cumulative vehicle sales. The disclosure came in Tesla’s Q4 2025 earnings report, where the company revealed “Active FSD Subscriptions” as a new metric. The number includes both upfront purchases and… Continue reading Tesla discloses ‘FSD subscriber’ count for the first time: 1.1 million

Tesla invests $2 billion in Elon Musk’s xAI cash furnace

Tesla disclosed in its Q4 2025 earnings report that it has invested $2 billion in xAI, Elon Musk’s private AI company. The investment comes while Tesla shareholders are actively suing Musk for breach of fiduciary duty over his founding of xAI in the first place. You can’t make this up. The investment Buried in Tesla’s… Continue reading Tesla invests $2 billion in Elon Musk’s xAI cash furnace

Tesla (TSLA) releases Q4 2025 financial results: slight beat on earnings

Tesla (TSLA) released its financial results and shareholders’ letter for the fourth quarter (Q4) 2025 and full-year 2025 after market close today. We are updating this post with all the details from the financial results, shareholders’ letter, and the conference call later tonight. Refresh for the latest information. Tesla Q4 2025 Earnings Expectations As we… Continue reading Tesla (TSLA) releases Q4 2025 financial results: slight beat on earnings

Google adds Gemini AI-powered ‘auto browse’ to Chrome

Now, Gemini in Chrome can handle more complex requests, like helping you shop on a budget. Now, Gemini in Chrome can handle more complex requests, like helping you shop on a budget. by Emma Roth Jan 28, 2026, 9:32 PM UTC Emma Roth is a news writer who covers the streaming wars, consumer tech, crypto,… Continue reading Google adds Gemini AI-powered ‘auto browse’ to Chrome

Tesla says production-ready Optimus robot is coming soon

Transportation Electric Cars The company will reveal its Gen 3 robot in the first quarter of 2026. The company will reveal its Gen 3 robot in the first quarter of 2026. by Andrew J. Hawkins Jan 28, 2026, 9:28 PM UTC Andrew J. Hawkins is transportation editor with 10+ years of experience who covers EVs,… Continue reading Tesla says production-ready Optimus robot is coming soon

Tesla hits a grim milestone: its second straight year of losses

Transportation The automaker has lost the lead to its Chinese competitors as its business continues to contract. The automaker has lost the lead to its Chinese competitors as its business continues to contract. by Andrew J. Hawkins Jan 28, 2026, 9:08 PM UTC Andrew J. Hawkins is transportation editor with 10+ years of experience who… Continue reading Tesla hits a grim milestone: its second straight year of losses

The Amount Google’s AI Knows About You Will Cause an Uncomfortable Prickling Sensation on Your Scalp

Illustration by Tag Hartman-Simkins / Futurism. Source: Getty Images We all know that tech companies keep tabs on everything about our online habits. But it’s another thing to actually be confronted with just how much data they have on you. This was the experience of tech journalist Pranav Dixit, who experimented with using Google’s new… Continue reading The Amount Google’s AI Knows About You Will Cause an Uncomfortable Prickling Sensation on Your Scalp