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Trump hotel bomber used ChatGPT to plan Cybertruck explosion
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Police probes Tesla’s cybertruck explosion near Trump Hotel

Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department is investigating a Tesla Cybertruck explosion outside the Trump International Hotel in Las Vegas on Wednesday morning, which killed one person and injured seven others. Sheriff Kevin McMahill confirmed during a media briefing that the seven injured individuals suffered minor injuries. The identity of the deceased has not yet been […]

Tesla’s profits crash as sales slump, trade tensions loom
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Tesla moves $769m in Bitcoin to unknown wallets

Tesla, the leading electric car manufacturer in the U.S., has discreetly transferred over $769 million worth of its Bitcoin assets to several unidentified wallets, generating speculation within the cryptocurrency community. According to data from Arkham Intelligence, Tesla-linked wallets began executing a series of transactions on October 15, following smaller test transactions. After these tests proved successful, the […]

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Elon Musk unveils Optimus humanoid robot

Tech billionaire Elon Musk has unveiled the next-generation humanoid robot, Optimus, declaring its capabilities as boundless and setting the stage for a new era in robotics. Musk made the bold announcement at the highly anticipated “We, Robot” event, on Thursday night, just as the tech tycoon unveiled his company’s latest innovation in self-driving vehicles with […]

Tesla’s profits crash as sales slump, trade tensions loom
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Tesla recall 9,100 Model X vehicles over roof issues

Tesla Inc announced a recall on Wednesday for approximately 9,100 Model X SUVs in the U.S. due to a potential safety hazard involving the vehicle’s roof trim. This marks the second recall since 2020 addressing the same issue. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reported that the front roof trim pieces on some 2016 Model […]

Tesla to build humanoid robots for internal use
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Tesla to build humanoid robots for internal use

Tesla CEO Elon Musk announced on Monday that the company will begin production of humanoid robots for internal use starting next year, with plans to ramp up availability for other companies by 2026, as outlined in a social media post. Earlier projections by Musk indicated that the robots, named Optimus, would initially perform tasks in […]

Tesla slashes prices of cars in China, Germany, Africa
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Tesla slashes prices of cars in China, Germany, Africa

Tesla has recently implemented price reductions in several key markets, including China and Germany, in response to declining sales and escalating competition in the electric vehicle sector. This move follows earlier price adjustments in the United States. In a statement on Sunday, Tesla’s CEO Elon Musk emphasized the necessity of frequent price changes to align […]

Tesla cuts prices for Model Y, X, S cars
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Tesla cuts prices for Model Y, X, S cars

Tesla has reduced the prices of its Model Y, Model X, and Model S by $2,000 for buyers in the US, Reuters reported. The North American division of the company announced the adjustment to the Model Y on Friday night, concurrently revealing the discontinuation of Tesla’s referral program benefits across all markets by April 30. […]

Tesla recalls Cybertrucks over pedal issue
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Tesla recalls Cybertrucks over pedal issue

Tesla has initiated a recall affecting 3,878 units of its 2024 Cybertruck model due to a potential issue with the accelerator pedal. The concern arose when it was found that the accelerator pedal might become lodged, leading to inadvertent acceleration and a heightened risk of accidents. According to a report filed with the National Highway […]

Child labor: Court dismisses US tech corps' lawsuit in cobalt mines
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Child labor: Court dismisses US tech corps’ lawsuit in cobalt mines

The lawsuit featured 16 plaintiffs, including the families of five children who died while working as cobalt miners. Business Insider reported that the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia dismissed the appeal filed by former child miners and their advocates, ruling in favour of the technology corporations. Cobalt is a component of […]

Tesla sets up shop in Morocco for African expansion
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Tesla to fix software issues in 8,700 vehicles after recall

China’s market regulator announced on Friday that Tesla will rectify software issues in 8,700 vehicles to enhance safety and reduce the risk of accidents. This action, affecting 1,071 imported Model S and Model X, along with 7,629 China-produced Model 3 vehicles, is categorized as a product recall under Chinese regulations. It remains unclear whether drivers […]

Elon Musk blames 'Supervillain-Level' cyberattack for X outage
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Tesla capitalization: Musk’s wealth drops $30bn in 2024

By Alex Omenye The year 2024 has not been favorable for billionaire Elon Musk, as his net worth takes a hit following a $30 billion drop in Tesla’s market capitalization at the close of Monday’s trading session. Elon Musk’s net worth experienced a $3.9 billion decline, bringing his valuation to $194 billion, according to Forbes […]

Tesla awaits approval to launch smart driving feature in China
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Tesla issues recall for 200,000 vehicles over camera glitch

Tesla has issued a recall for approximately 200,000 vehicles in the United States due to issues with the backup camera failing to display images when the vehicle is in reverse gear. The recall affects specific Model Y, S, and X vehicles from the 2023 model year. These models are equipped with the “Full Self-Driving” computer […]