Tesla’s attempt to trademark the term “Robotaxi” in reference to its vehicles has been refused by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office for being too generic, according to a new filing. Another application by Tesla to trademark the term “Robotaxi” for its upcoming ride-hailing service is still under examination by the office. In addition, applications… Continue reading Tesla’s ‘Robotaxi’ and ‘Cybercab’ trademarks hit roadblocks ahead of June launch
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Lucid Motors’ Gravity SUV dealing with early ‘hiccups,’ interim CEO says
Lucid Motors has been working through some quality “hiccups” in the early stages of delivering its long-awaited electric SUV, according to interim CEO Marc Winterhoff. “It is true that we had some technical issues that we had to overcome around software” and the Gravity’s heads-up display, Winterhoff said on a conference call Tuesday. “There have… Continue reading Lucid Motors’ Gravity SUV dealing with early ‘hiccups,’ interim CEO says
SpaceX’s Starlink has become a big benefactor of Trump’s tariff trade war, leaked memos show
SpaceX’s satellite internet service, Starlink, is directly benefiting from the Trump administration’s tariff trade war, according to leaked State Department memos obtained by the Washington Post. The memos show the U.S. pushing countries to adopt Starlink. Some show that countries believe that doing so could help lubricate their U.S. trade and tariff negotiations. One memo… Continue reading SpaceX’s Starlink has become a big benefactor of Trump’s tariff trade war, leaked memos show
Tesla bait-and-switch: Cybertruck owners won’t get Autosteer feature they paid for
Tesla has confirmed its latest bait-and-switch: Cybertruck owners will not get the Autosteer feature they paid for. Instead, they will get a year of ‘Supervised Full Self-Driving’. When Tesla started delivering the Cybertruck in late 2023, the software was incomplete, especially regarding its Advanced Driver Assist System (ADAS) features like ‘Supervised (FSD) Full Self-Driving’, which… Continue reading Tesla bait-and-switch: Cybertruck owners won’t get Autosteer feature they paid for
Tesla (TSLA) deliveries slide in China as it emphazies that its EVs are ‘made in China’
Tesla’s deliveries are sliding in China amid a perfect storm of factors dragging demand down, including Chinese buyers preferring Chinese brands amid the trade war with the US. The American automaker is trying to counter the anti-American sentiment by emphasizing that its electric vehicles are ‘made in China’. According to the China Passenger Car Association… Continue reading Tesla (TSLA) deliveries slide in China as it emphazies that its EVs are ‘made in China’
Weight Watchers Goes Bankrupt After Rise of Ozempic-Like Drugs
Image by Jaap Arriens / NurPhoto via Getty / Futurism Ozempic and other drugs like it have been threatening the established diet industry since they premiered — and it appears that Weight Watchers is now getting the hatchet. In a note to investors, the long-running weight loss company is taking the “strategic action” of filing… Continue reading Weight Watchers Goes Bankrupt After Rise of Ozempic-Like Drugs
Emails Show Elon Musk Begging for Privacy While Siccing His 200 Million Twitter Followers on Specific Private People He Doesn’t Like
Billionaire Elon Musk has demonstrated an extreme level of disregard for other people’s privacy. He has a long track record of singling out specific private individuals to siccing his lackeys after them. But when it comes to his own privacy, it’s an entirely different matter. It’s a glaring double standard, with the mercurial CEO repeatedly… Continue reading Emails Show Elon Musk Begging for Privacy While Siccing His 200 Million Twitter Followers on Specific Private People He Doesn’t Like
Sonos and Ikea’s Love Affair Is Over—Grab This $19 Device While You Still Can
All products featured on WIRED are independently selected by our editors. However, we may receive compensation from retailers and/or from purchases of products through these links. Folks looking for an affordable Wi-Fi speaker to fit between their Jättebo sectional and Dyvlinge swivel chair will be upset to learn that Sonos and Ikea are parting ways.… Continue reading Sonos and Ikea’s Love Affair Is Over—Grab This $19 Device While You Still Can
15 Great Deals on Mother’s Day Gifts (2025)
All products featured on WIRED are independently selected by our editors. However, we may receive compensation from retailers and/or from purchases of products through these links. ’Tis the time of year for Mother’s Day deals. It can be hard to find the perfect gift for the best woman in the universe, especially if you (like… Continue reading 15 Great Deals on Mother’s Day Gifts (2025)
Mitsubishi’s next EV is based on the upcoming Nissan Leaf coming in 2026
The automaker plans to release “a new or significantly revised vehicle every year” through 2030. The automaker plans to release “a new or significantly revised vehicle every year” through 2030. Umar Shakir is a news writer fond of the electric vehicle lifestyle and things that plug in via USB-C. He spent over 15 years in… Continue reading Mitsubishi’s next EV is based on the upcoming Nissan Leaf coming in 2026