Elon’s Cybertruck smash and more: The biggest on-stage screwups in tech history
It’s a brave person who steps onto a stage to show off a new piece of tech. When it goes wrong, it can go spectacularly wrong, leading the incident itself to become the star of the show.
Digital Trends Live: Uber loses London, Cybertruck pre-orders, and more
On this episode of Digital Trends Live, hosts Greg Nibler and Adrien Warner break down the biggest trending stories in tech, including Uber losing its London license, more on the foldable Razr, Cybertruck pre-orders, eyeball-tracking driving monitors, Instagram’s A.I. process, and more.
Six theories on why the Cybertruck’s bulletproof glass cracked so easily
Elon Musk smashing two of the windows of Tesla's divisive pickup, the Cybertruck, was the most commented-upon moment of the futuristic vehicle's unveiling. But why did the armor glass windows let him down? Here are several theories which might explain the breaks heard around the world.
Elon Musk unveils Tesla’s Cybertruck with strange looks and great performance
Elon Musk opened the metaphorical curtains Thursday evening to unveil Tesla's new Cybertruck. This is the fourth model in the Tesla range, and the only model aimed squarely at the largest-selling sector of the U.S. automotive market. This truck represents a major design departure for Tesla.
Elon Musk spills the beans on Tesla Cybertruck pre-order numbers
Tesla boss Elon Musk unveiled the extraordinary Cybertruck on Friday, paving the way for any interested buyer to drop a $100 pre-order deposit on the futuristic vehicle. And within 48 hours, more than 180,000 people had opened their wallets with the hope of receiving the electric pickup in the next couple of years.
GM’s electric pickup coming for Tesla and Rivian in 2021
General Motors announced that a 2021 debut is in the works for an all-electric pickup truck to go up against competition from Tesla and Rivian for the business of a new kind of truck buyer who will embrace an electric platform.
Digital Trends Live: Cybertruck reveal, a new Half-Life, and more
On this episode of Digital Trends Live, hosts Greg Nibler and Nick Mokey dive into the biggest trending news stories in tech, including Tesla’s Cybertruck reveal, Facebook may address political ads, Half-Life Alyx release date, a drone gets launched from a cannon, and more.
With the Cybertruck, Musk brings a phaser to a gunfight. Will anybody buy it?
Tesla built a better pickup truck based on its specs. It's big, it's powerful, and it looks like nothing else on the market, But can Elon Musk's Cybertruck win buyers in a market where image is king, trucks are a huge part of individual identity, and cyberpunk is a head-scratcher?
How to watch Elon Musk unveil the Tesla Cybertruck, a new electric pickup truck
Tesla CEO Elon Musk will unveil the company's much-anticipated Cybertruck electric pickup truck on Thursday evening, part of the company's push to break into a segment of the automobile market that's largely been ignored by electric carmakers. Here's how to watch the event live.
Digital Trends Live: Stadia overheats, Tesla’s Cybertruck, SpaceX Starship
On this episode of Digital Trends Live, hosts Greg Nibler and Adrien Warner break down the biggest trending stories in tech, including Stadia causing overheating, Google clarifies election ad restrictions, Tesla’s Cybertruck, SpaceX’s Starship blows its lid, humans in suspended animation, and more.
Tesla begins rolling out its fast-charging V3 Superchargers
Tesla has rolled out the V3 Supercharger which has the capacity to fully charge a vehicle in as little as 15 minutes. A quick five minute charge can give an owner in a hurry a 75 mile range. Tesla is adding this new charging technology to its network of 12,000 charging stations worldwide.
Elon Musk sets aside rivalries to praise one of Tesla’s competitors
It's rare for an automotive industry executive to acknowledge a competitor's product, let alone praise it, so Elon Musk's comments surprised us. He congratulated Ford for making the Mustang Mach E, an electric crossover slated to enter production in 2020. The Mach E will compete directly against the Tesla Model Y.
Fine, I’ll call the Mach-E a Mustang. But that giant screen has to go
Just about all cars have some sort of screen for infotainment at this point, but it’s the mondo monitors that go too far. These aren’t displays, they’re dashtop computers, swallowing every car function, right down to A/C.
2021 Tesla Model Y vs. 2021 Ford Mustang Mach E
Ford drew inspiration from the Mustang to lock horns with Tesla; how's that for change? The Mustang Mach E (which shares nothing but a name with the actual Mustang) is aimed at the Tesla Model Y, and both are scheduled to enter production in late 2020. Here's how these two future rivals compare, and how they differ.
The Tesla Cybertruck, a cyberpunk electric pickup truck, coming Nov. 21
The wait for an electric pickup truck is almost over: Tesla says it will unveil its Cybertruck on November 21. Tesla CEO Elon Musk tweeted the announcement on November 6. The truck will debut at the Tesla design studio in Los Angeles, which is also the SpaceX headquarters.
A fleet of Teslas drove 300,000 miles. Here’s what broke and what didn’t
Tesla electric cars in the Tesloop shuttle service have racked up 300,000 miles apiece. Here's what issues those cars experience after accumulating high mileage. Tesloop owns seven cars, including Tesla Model 3, Model S, and Model X electric cars. They haven't been trouble-free.
Tesla gets permit to start production in Chinese factory
Tesla received a permit to begin production of Model 3 sedans at its “Gigafactory” in Shanghai. The factory will be the first plant in China that’s owned by a foreign carmaker, and it will be Tesla’s first factory outside of the U.S. The Shanghai Gigafactory is one of four facilities that Tesla has running/in the works.
Elon Musk says Tesla will build a European Gigafactory outside of Berlin
Tesla is adding another engineering and design center location, as well as another “Gigafactory,” in Berlin, Germany. The latest Gigafactory joins other facilities in Nevada and New York, as well one in Shanghai that's currently under construction. Musk said it would be located near a Berlin airport.
Tesla is working on an even more insane performance version of the Model S
Tesla already has Ludicrous mode, so what could be more insane than that. The answer is Plaid. That's what Tesla is calling a new performance upgrade for the Model S. Tesla CEO Elon Musk said the upgrade will be available next year, with more details to follow in the coming months.
Tesla reaches settlement with Walmart to bring solar panel suit to an end
Walmart announced it dropped its lawsuit against Tesla over malfunctioning solar panels manufactured by the company that resulted in fires. A Walmart spokesperson said that a settlement has been reached between the two companies and the stipulation of dismissal has been filed with the court.
Hail a cab in New York City soon and you might step into a Tesla
To qualify a Tesla will need a Dupont M6284 yellow paint job, proper signage, interior security cameras, and a fare meter. Once outfitted the vehicle can run for seven years under an unrestricted medallion issued by the TLC. In a study of NYC taxicabs, each averages 192 miles per day.
Elon Musk says he’s ‘not sure about Twitter’ and is ‘going offline’
Tesla founder Elon Musk is “going offline,” or at least that’s what he posted online. On Friday morning. Musk tweeted “Not sure about good of Twitter” followed by “Reddit still seems good,” and then finally “Going offline.”
Did Tesla release an unfinished Smart Summon just to pull an accounting trick?
Tesla released Smart Summon on September 26 — just before the end of its third financial quarter — which helped them post a record revenue. Drivers have complained the self-driving feature doesn't work properly and now federal authorities are looking into it.
Tesla’s pop-out handles blamed for death after accident
According to a wrongful death lawsuit, a police officer couldn’t open the doors of a Tesla Model S because the handles were retracted, and bystanders watched as the car filled with smoke and flames. The suit further claims the fire originated with the car’s lithium-ion battery.
Digital Trends Live: Libra testimony wrap-up, Tesla makes a profit, and more
On this episode of Digital Trends Live, we dig into the biggest trending tech stories, including a wrap-up of Zuckerberg’s Libra testimony, Tesla makes a profit, Google’s Digital Wellbeing platform, an interactive YouTube series, the volocopter flies over Singapore, and more.
Tesla surprises both the fans and the haters by posting a profit in Q3
Tesla is in the money! They reported record delivery numbers a few weeks ago, and now earnings appear to have followed suit by breaking more records. This profit also surprised Wall Street investors, who were expecting another loss for the company.
Owners of older Teslas claim the vehicles have been breaking down
For the last six months, some older Tesla vehicles have reportedly been having issues with the center console display going dark and being unresponsive.The problem has been traced to a flash storage chip called a eMMC that is embedded in the onboard computer. Flash storage is a type of computer memory.
Tesla offers peek inside the Crash Lab that helped it win a safety award
Tesla takes us inside its Crash Lab where it tests its electric cars' ability to handle smashes. Testing at the facility helped the Tesla team pick up a coveted safety award last year, as well as a top safety rating from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
Tesla sends a Model S to the ‘Ring to try beating Porsche (Update!)
Shortly after the Porsche Taycan set a Nürburgring lap record for electric cars, Tesla CEO Elon Musk announced that a Model S would be dispatched to the legendary German racetrack. Are we about to witness a showdown between Tesla and Porsche, or just a disaster for Tesla?
Clever technology helps keep EVs juiced up during widespread California blackout
Pacific Gas and Electric Company cut power to over 800,000 people in 34 California counties to reduce the risk of wildfires. Tesla leveraged its over-the-air software updating system to make sure its customers don't end up with a bricked car. It's also taking measures to ensure future outages are less problematic.
Tesla wants to reinvent comfort with liquid heating and cooling
Just looking at the patent without the benefit of a Masters's Degree in engineering and HVAC systems one has to wonder what will keep the bladders from leaking from any number of scenarios. The patent leaves many questions unanswered such as the types of fluid used and the exact method of distribution of those fluids.
Tesla will show its creative side to comply with looming EV noise regulations
EVs will need to emit an artificial noise under 19 mph starting in September 2020, and Tesla is using the law as an excuse to get creative. The California-based company announced customizable horn and movement sounds are coming to its cars soon. Coconuts, goat bleats, and farts were floated as possible sounds.
Tesla’s Smart Summon catches the attention of safety regulators
Several Twitter users posted videos of their Tesla hitting another car, or nearly cutting off oncoming traffic. One complained his Model 3 hit a garage wall. The federal government is gathering information from Tesla about the feature. Elon Musk said owners used Summon over half a million times.
Semi trailer carrying five Teslas and one Subaru mysteriously goes up in flames
An equal amount of facts and assumptions gravitate around the enigmatic fire. What we know is that a hauler being towed across Nevada caught fire, and the six cars on it -- five Tesla EVs and one Subaru -- were a total loss. Tesla quickly blamed the fire on the trailer, but the cause isn't known yet.