Tesla owners will soon be able to play Cuphead while parked
Tesla CEO Elon Musk confirmed that Cuphead, the notoriously difficult bullet-hell shooter on the Xbox One, PC, and Nintendo Switch, will soon be playable on the built-in dashboard screens of the company's electric vehicles. The game, however, will only include the Inkwell Isle One section.
Tesla is now doomed. Here’s how its EV dream will soon come crashing down
Tesla completely transformed the automotive landscape and has done more to further the electric game than anyone else. It deserves total credit for making EVs a part of the discussion when it comes to the future of the automobile. Tesla has changed the world. It’s also doomed.
Tesla to cap charging at busy Supercharging stations at 80%
Tesla will be updating some of its supercharger stations to impose limits on how much a car can be charged in a single period. The new limits will allow Tesla users to only charge up to 80% at busy supercharger stations in order to reduce queues and wait times. The changes apply to 17% of stations.
Insiders claim the Tesla Model S nearly became the long-rumored Apple car
Apple offered to buy Tesla in 2013, according to an analyst who spoke to people familiar with the talks. Apple made Tesla a great offer, but the deal fell through when Elon Musk refused to step away from the company he helped found. An Apple takeover remains on the table, according to the same analyst.
With Tesla bleeding money, Elon Musk initiates hardcore spending review
After posting a sizable $700 million loss in the first quarter of 2019, Tesla announced it will review every expense no matter how big or small to keep spending in check. Company CEO Elon Musk will personally approve every 10th expense page. The company's stock briefly dropped below the $200 mark after the news broke.
Tesla’s recent Model S fires prompt the company to update its battery software
Following three recent Model S incidents where the vehicles caught fire while parked, Tesla has started pushing out an update for Model S and Model X batteries that alters their settings to make them safer. The electric-car maker says it’s continuing to investigate the exact cause of the fires.
Tesla is being hurt by the trade war more than any other carmaker
Tesla is being hurt by the current trade war far more than other carmakers. The EV maker is feeling the impact because it has the tightest balance sheet and is the most vulnerable to changes in the current structure. Tesla could see the very tight path to profitability disappear before its very eyes.
Tesla posts $702M Q1 loss as deliveries fall sharply; Musk promises turnaround
Tesla lost $702 million during the first quarter of 2019 as deliveries fell sharply, and demand for the Model X and the Model S flattened. The company predicts it will again lose money in the second quarter, but it will return to profitability during the third. It also announced plans to enter the insurance business.
Nvidia agrees with Tesla’s take on self-driving cars, but corrects specifics
Nvidia's vice president of investor relations Rob Csongor underscored his company's agreement with broad statements by Tesla CEO Elon Musk at the EV company's April 22 Autonomy Investor Day. However, Csongor took exception to what he termed were inaccuracies about Nvidia's self-driving car computer.
Tesla Model S and Model X charge faster and go farther with the same battery
An all-new drivetrain for the Tesla Model S and Model X enables the EVs to travel farther per charge than the previous design. New-build Tesla Model S Long Range sedans have a 370-mile range and Model X Long Range SUVs can travel 325 miles per EPA cycle. The increased driving range comes with no change to the battery.
Digital Trends Live: Tesla taxis, NYC auto show, and Sony’s 8K TV
On the latest episode of DT Live, we discuss Tesla's proposed autonomous taxis, Sony's (expensive) 8K TVs, updates from the NYC auto show, a $1 billion lawsuit filed against Apple, how choosing imperfect produce can reduce food waste, DYNE sustainable fashion, the growing cost of advertising, and more.
Tesla will have ‘autonomous robotaxis’ in 2020, Elon Musk says
Tesla will deploy self-driving cars in a "robotaxi" service in 2020, CEO Elon Musk said at the automaker's Autonomy Investor Day. Current Tesla cars have all hardware needed for fully-autonomous driving, he said.
Digital Trends Live: Earth Day, indoor container farming, robot submarines
Join DT Live us as we talk Earth Day tech, Samsung's hold on the Fold, A.I. writing its own death metal music, a biography on Tim Cook, indoor container farming, Tesla's roadmap to autonomous vehicles, robot spy submarines, and more. Joining as guests today are Leander Kahney and Tobias Peggs.
Entry-level Tesla Model 3 now available only as a special order model
Tesla has deleted the entry-level, $35,000 Model 3 from its online store. The version remains available but buyers need to place a special order by calling the company or visiting one of its stores. Tesla also made Autopilot standard, which increases the cost of its cars, and announced a leasing program.
Digital Trends Live: New Amazon Kindle, SpaceX, and scavenger hunts for adults
On this episode of Digital Trends Live, Greg Nibler and Adrien Warner discussed trending tech news like the first image of a black hole, and we sat down with Nicholas Flanders of Opus 12 to talk about CO2 is being recycled into other chemicals and fuels.
This Tesla Model S was turned into a motor home and could break a world record
Author and traveler Travis Rabenberg is turning a Tesla Model S into an electric motor home. It has a top speed of 150 mph, and it can drive for up to 200 miles on a single charge. Rabenberg will take his motorhome on an epic road trip from England to Dubai, and he hopes to set a Guinness world record with it.
Elon Musk reveals purpose of Tesla Model 3’s mysterious camera
Tesla CEO Elon Musk finally revealed via tweet the purpose of the mysterious camera above the rear-view mirror of the Model 3. The camera is related to Tesla's planned ride-sharing fleet, and it may also serve as an extension to Sentry Mode through a future update.
Tesla’s latest over-the-air update lets its cars change lanes on their own
Tesla released an over-the-air software update that lets compatible cars change lanes on their own, without asking the driver for confirmation. It's a feature that owners need to manually engage. Motorists who are not comfortable with the idea of the car deciding when to change lanes can turn the feature off.
Tiny red stickers managed to trick Tesla’s Autopilot software
Tesla's Autopilot is a long way off from taking over driving duties entirely. New research published by Tencent Keen Security Lab found that it was possible to trick the autonomous vehicle software by placing small stickers on the ground that fooled the car into changing lanes when it didn't need to.
Truck, yeah! Tesla is using its electric Semi to deliver cars in California
Tesla has been quiet about the Semi since unveiling the truck in 2017. The project is alive and well, and the California-based company released a video showing a prototype of the truck towing a load of cars on the freeway. Pricing starts at $150,000, and deliveries are tentatively scheduled for 2019.
Tesla Model 3 vulnerability exposed at Pwn2Own; hackers take home the car
A Tesla Model 3 vulnerability was exposed at the Pwn2Own hacking competition, which is run by Trend Micro's Zero Day Initiative. The hackers, who were able to display a message on the electric vehicle's internet browser through a JIT bug in the renderer, won $35,000 and took home the car.
Tesla ends scheduled servicing because electric cars need less maintenance
Tesla will longer offer scheduled maintenance plans, switching to an "as needed" model. This reflects the fact that electric cars need less regular maintenance than gasoline or diesel cars. Tesla is undertaking many policy changes as it looks to increase profitability while launching more vehicles.
Tesla revives its referral program with chances to win a Roadster
Tesla has revived its referral program that ended in February because of cost pressures. This time around the perks aren't quite as diverse, though it does offer regular chances to win a Roadster or Model Y signed by Elon Musk, together with 1,000 miles of free Supercharging.
Digital Trends Live: Tesla Model Y, The Missing Link, and good digital hygiene
On episode 89 of Digital Trends Live, we discussed trending topics such as the unveiling of the Tesla Model Y and Google's keynote at the Game Developers Conference. We were also joined by Andrew Rossow to discuss good digital hygiene in the age of online trolling and cyberbullying.
Tesla wirelessly gives the Model 3 a 5-percent increase in power
Tesla again showed the potential of its innovative over-the-air software updating system, this time by making the Model 3 five percent more powerful via a firmware update. The Performance model gained 23 horsepower, which should make it peppier off the line and around town. The update was free for all Model 3s.
Unrestrained by heritage, Polestar sets its sights on becoming a digital brand
With no heritage to worry about, Polestar is free to move full-speed ahead towards its goal of becoming a digital brand. All of the company's upcoming models will be electric, and they will inaugurate an Android-powered infotainment system. Polestar COO Jonathan Goodman explains what the brand stands for.
Automakers are spending billions on self-driving technology people are afraid of
Automakers are spending billions of dollars on developing the technology that will power self-driving cars, but research shows consumers have no interest in giving up control. Will they ever recoup their investment? The future doesn't look bright in 2019, but the next decade will bring major perception changes.
Can electric cars be S3XY? Tesla says yes with the new Model Y crossover
Tesla introduced a new crossover named Model Y at its design studio in Los Angeles. It's a more spacious alternative to the Model 3, and a smaller sibling to the Model X. All-electric, the Model Y is on-sale now through a reservation system, and the first deliveries are tentatively scheduled for 2020.
Tesla won’t close its stores after all, but its sales model remains digital
Tesla has backpedaled on its plans to close a vast majority of its stores as it shifts toward an online-only sales model to save money. The company will reopen some of the stores it already closed, and give others a second chance in the coming months. The cost of most of its cars will go up accordingly.
Tesla’s new V3 Superchargers power a Model 3 at rates up to 1,000 miles per hour
Tesla introduced three developments for faster charging: No more power splitting at Superchargers, On-route Battery Warmup, and V3 Superchargers that can charge a Model 3 Long Range at rates up to 1,000 miles per hour. Tesla claims the U.S. will have 99 percent network coverage by Q4 2019.
Tesla app now keeps track of electric vehicle’s repair status
The updated Tesla app will now provide owners with real-time status updates for their electric vehicles under service, and will also alert them once the repairs are done. The move is part of a wider initiative to improve Tesla's service system, in preparation for the arrival of the $35,000 Model 3.
Tesla finally announces $35,000 Model 3, moves to online-only sales model
Tesla's long-promised $35,000 standard Model 3 is finally available. A new $37,000 Tesla Model 3Â Standard Range Plus with greater range, more power, and a fancier interior is also on sale. To achieve cost savings needed to sell the base model, Tesla is closing all stores and switching to online sales worldwide.
Electric luxury sedan face-off: Polestar 2 vs. Tesla Model 3
Volvo sister company Polestar isn't shy about its intentions to take on Tesla. Its second model, which is called 2, is aimed directly at the Model 3. We take a look at how the 2 and the Model 3 compare in terms of range, performance, price, and tech. The Model 3 is on-sale now, but the 2 won't arrive until early 2020.
Consumer Reports bumps the Tesla Model 3 off of its list of recommended models
The Tesla Model 3 is one of the six new cars that have lost their coveted Recommended rating from Consumer Reports over reliability concerns. In 2018, Model 3 owners reported body trim falling off and problems with the car's glass. Tesla has improved the 3's build quality so it may fare better in 2019.