Google's next trial, Tesla's AI future, and X's ad dollar bleed: Tech news roundup
Tesla’s releases A.S.S. feature for its S.3.X.Y electric cars
Almost two years after CEO Elon Musk acknowledged that Tesla’s (TSLA) Smart Summon function wasn’t performing as well as hoped, the automaker has unveiled a new — and seemingly upgraded — version.
An electric car with a 500-mile range is here
The Arizona-made Lucid (LCID) Air is perhaps the king of modern electric car luxury. It’s got its own aerodynamic design aesthetic, efficient layout, tons of power, but the new 2025 Grand Touring model is also the king of EPA-rated EV range, supposedly delivering more miles per charge than any other EV on the market. And it might surprise you to learn that Lucid actually under-sold its range ratings, as YouTube tester Kyle Conner recently found out with an all-highway real-world range test.
Teslas are getting towed by police because their cameras might have evidence of crimes
If you’re the proud owner of a Tesla (TSLA), you might think the biggest thing you have to worry about with your car is either the battery going flat, body panels falling off or, god forbid, water sparking a fire onboard. Now, it turns out there’s a new concern for America’s Tesla owners: cops towing their cars as evidence in crime scenes.
Researchers say their new brain chip tech rivals Elon Musk’s Neuralink
A team of scientists at ETH Zurich say they’ve developed a new type of electrode that rivals those used by other groups working on “brain pacemakers” and related tech, including Elon Musk’s Neuralink.
Elon Musk’s X will keep bleeding ad dollars next year
More than a quarter of global marketers plan to spend less money taking out ads on Elon Musk’s X next year, as trust in the social media platform continues to crater.
Tesla’s AI roadmap gives a glimpse into the company’s future
Tesla’s artificial intelligence team on Thursday released its roadmap for the next several months, reaffirming its goal to launch the company’s self-driving technology in two new markets early next year.
Can a Tesla Cybertruck made it from Florida to the Arctic Circle? Three drivers are trying
As a big Arctic and Antarctic exploration nerd, I can tell you with confidence that it’s hard. A few guys on Twitter are making the trip to the Arctic circle purposefully more difficult by trying to complete the trip in Tesla (TSLA) Cybertrucks and, honestly, they kinda rock for the attempt.
Everything to know about Elon Musk’s feud with Brazil’s Supreme Court
For months now, Elon Musk has been locked in a feud with one of Brazil’s Supreme Court justices.
Over the past week, things have come to a head, with Brazil formally banning access to X, formerly known as Twitter, and Starlink’s financial assets being frozen. Brazilian social media goers are turning to virtual private networks(VPNs) to continue posting memes on X, others are posting furiously over the decision, and Musk has launched a new account dedicated “shining a light on the abuses of Brazilian law” allegedly committed by Justice Alexandre de Moraes.
Google is gearing up for another big antitrust trial. Analysts say the impact will be ‘minimal’
Google’s (GOOGL) second major antitrust trial this year, this time focusing on its dominance in the advertising market, is set to start next Monday. But Wedbush analysts aren’t too concerned with the business impacts of the case. - Rocio Fabbro Read More
Toyota’s EV targets were already low. Now they’re getting slashed as hybrids rule
Toyota (TM) has already proven that its decision to focus on hybrid vehicles over fully-electric models is paying off. The company’s sales are booming as hybrid options like the Prius and Rav4 fly off forecourts and now, it’s knuckling down on that commitment to hybrid power by slashing its already low targets for electric vehicle sales. - Owen Bellwood / Jalopnik Read More