Tesla Stock Plummets as Company Abruptly Halts Production of Cybertruck and Model Y

Tesla is pausing production of the Cybertruck and its newly-retooled Model Y, and the stock market is already responding. On the heels of a new Business Insider report about the production shutdown, which is purportedly slated for the week of June 30 based on insider interviews, the company’s stock fell to about $316, which was almost… Continue reading Tesla Stock Plummets as Company Abruptly Halts Production of Cybertruck and Model Y

The best business VoIP services in 2025: I hand-picked the top VoIP phone systems

Cloud-based Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) phone systems go far beyond analog business telephony services. These are the best providers on the market that combine business calling with advanced features, scalability, and value for money. In the business world, VoIP — a type of telephony over an Internet Protocol (IP) — is now a standard… Continue reading The best business VoIP services in 2025: I hand-picked the top VoIP phone systems

Tesla manager fired for sounding the alarm explains why the automaker is screwed

A Tesla manager who was recently fired for warning that CEO Elon Musk was ruining the company, Matthew LaBrot, has given an interview to give more details about the situation and how he doesn’t see Tesla coming out of it. Last month, we reported on how LaBrot, a 5-year veteran manager at Tesla, led an… Continue reading Tesla manager fired for sounding the alarm explains why the automaker is screwed

New GM patent leaks plans for drone assisted towing

Like manual transmission shifting, the ability back a tow hitch under a trailer coupler seems to be a skill that younger generations have given up on – but that doesn’t mean they don’t want to haul their bikes, boats, or RVs out into the wilderness. Now, a new patent reveals GM’s plans to make hooking a… Continue reading New GM patent leaks plans for drone assisted towing

Clean Technica: Tesla Phantom Braking & Pedestrian Safety Concerns Continue004066

Tesla says it will begin robotaxi service in Austin, Texas, within the next few days. Maybe so. The beginning of the robotaxi service has already been delayed once. When it does begin, it will use a small fleet of Tesla Model Ys equipped with what the company calls its Full Self Driving Unsupervised software. How… Continue reading Clean Technica: Tesla Phantom Braking & Pedestrian Safety Concerns Continue004066

Clean Technica: Are Refreshed Models Enough To Stabilize The Tesla Brand?004065

Reviews of the refreshed models in the Tesla catalog are flooding media channels. The Models S, X, and Y have a 2025 refresh, following the Model 3 relaunch last year. It’s nice to hear a bit of good news about Tesla, as many stories continue to swirl about the company’s CEO Elon Musk and his… Continue reading Clean Technica: Are Refreshed Models Enough To Stabilize The Tesla Brand?004065

Nation Cringes as Man Goes on TV to Declare That He’s in Love With ChatGPT

Public declarations of emotion are one thing — but going on national television to declare that you’re in love with your AI girlfriend is another entirely. In an interview with CBS News, a man named Chris Smith described himself as a former AI skeptic who found himself becoming emotionally attached to a version of ChatGPT he… Continue reading Nation Cringes as Man Goes on TV to Declare That He’s in Love With ChatGPT

As ChatGPT Linked to Mental Health Breakdowns, Mattel Announces Plans to Incorporate It Into Children’s Toys

Hey kids! Ready to evoke the rich tapestry of the human experience with your favorite toys by harnessing the power of artificial intelligence? Mattel, the maker of Barbie dolls and Hot Wheels cars, has inked a deal with OpenAI to use its AI tools to not only help design toys but power them, Bloomberg reports.… Continue reading As ChatGPT Linked to Mental Health Breakdowns, Mattel Announces Plans to Incorporate It Into Children’s Toys

There’s Explosive Drama Between OpenAI and Microsoft

The partnership that ushered in our age of AI is showing some major cracks. As the Wall Street Journal reports, OpenAI wants its longtime patron Microsoft to loosen its control on its AI products, while also seeking Microsoft’s approval to let it become a for-profit company, which OpenAI has been planning for a while now.… Continue reading There’s Explosive Drama Between OpenAI and Microsoft

Far-Right ‘Appeal to Heaven’ Flag Flown Above Government Agency in DC

A controversial “Appeal to Heaven” flag that has recently become associated with the “Stop the Steal” movement and Christian nationalism was flown above the Small Business Administration (SBA) agency last week in Washington, DC. On June 11, Kelly Loeffler, the former senator from Georgia and current administrator of the SBA, participated in a ceremony where… Continue reading Far-Right ‘Appeal to Heaven’ Flag Flown Above Government Agency in DC