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Giga Texas Update: Cybercab, New Model Y Blues, and 4680 Progress
Joe Tegtmeyer's June 17 Giga Texas flyover shows Cybercab production continuing, new blue Model Y units, and concrete being poured in the 4680 cell area.

Elon Musk Exercises 304M Tesla Options, Now Holds 1.12B Shares
Elon Musk exercised 304M Tesla stock options from his 2018 pay plan, netting 286M new shares. Here's what the SEC filing reveals and what it means.

Tesla Cybercab Production Camera and Washer System Up Close
New close-up images reveal the Cybercab's production-spec side camera and integrated washer system — a key detail for Tesla's autonomous taxi. Here's what we know.

Grok Build Now Supports One-Click Preinstalled VMs for Developers
xAI's Grok Build just got easier to use — developers can now spin up VMs with Grok Build preinstalled in a single click. Here's what it means.

Tesla FSD V14 Lite for HW3: Rollout Status, Features & Regions
Tesla FSD 14 Lite is targeting late June 2026 for HW3 owners. Here's everything confirmed — features, limits, and what to expect. Are you on the list?

Tesla's Dry Electrode Manufacturing Manager Leaves for New Venture
Tesla's manager overseeing in-house Li-Ion dry electrode manufacturing at Giga Texas has departed to build transformers. What it means for 4680 progress.

Analysts Say Tesla FSD Prices Are Heading Down, Not Up
Industry analysts now argue Tesla FSD prices will fall despite Musk's claims they'll rise. Here's what market pressure means for your subscription cost.

Grok Is Getting Smarter Fast — Real-Time X Access Is Why
Elon Musk says Grok is improving rapidly thanks to real-time access to X. Here's what that means for the AI and why it matters. Read more.

Tesla China Wins Final Ruling in 2021 Auto Show Defamation Case
Tesla China has won the final ruling in its defamation lawsuit from the 2021 Shanghai Auto Show rooftop protest. Here's what the court decided and why it matters.

Giga Texas Optimus Factory Rises to 4 Floors — What We Know
Tesla's dedicated Optimus factory at Giga Texas has reached 4 floors of steel superstructure. Here's the full scale of what's being built and when it opens.

Grok 4.3 Lands on Amazon Bedrock With 1M Token Context
xAI's Grok 4.3 is now available on Amazon Bedrock with a 1M token context window, native video input, and $1.25/M input pricing. Here's what developers need to know.

Boring Company and Clark County Fire Drill Inside Vegas Loop Tunnel
The Boring Company and Clark County Fire Department completed a hands-on tunnel rescue exercise. Here's what it means for Vegas Loop safety.

Tesla Android App Getting Live Activities-Style Charging Alerts
Tesla's Android app is gaining live activities-style charging notifications. Here's what Android owners can expect and how it compares to the iOS version.

Tesla EU-2026.8 Map Update Rolling Out: How to Get It
Tesla's EU-2026.8 map update is expanding across Europe with fresher roads, POIs, and speed limits. Here's how to check and install it on your vehicle.

SpaceX Launches AST SpaceMobile BlueBird 8-10 Satellites
SpaceX's Falcon 9 successfully launched AST SpaceMobile's BlueBird 8, 9, and 10 satellites from Cape Canaveral. Here's what the mission means for space-based mobile coverage.

Tesla Powerwall 3P Installations Begin in Germany
Tesla has started Powerwall 3P installations in Germany — the three-phase home battery built for European grids. Here's what German owners need to know.

SpaceX Demolishes SLC-6 Legacy Structures to Double Vandenberg Launch Rate
SpaceX is overhauling SLC-6 at Vandenberg to support Falcon 9 and Heavy ops — up to 100 missions/year by 2027. Here's what the rebuild actually involves.

Texas DoT Confirms: Cybercab Has No Steering Wheel or Pedals
Texas DoT's Executive Director sat in the production Cybercab and confirmed zero driver controls. Here's what that means for autonomous vehicle history.

Tesla FSD and Remote Rerouting Helped Save a Driver's Life
A Model Y driver suffering a massive heart attack was rerouted to the ER by his son via the Tesla app — with FSD Supervised navigating every turn. Full story here.

Starlink Mobile Goes Live in Ukraine via Kyivstar and VEON
Starlink Mobile is now live across Ukraine through Kyivstar and VEON Group, giving millions access to Viber, WhatsApp, and Google Maps via satellite. Here's what it means.

SpaceX Index Inclusion: $10-16B in Passive Fund Buying Due June 18
SpaceX joins CRSP and FTSE Russell indices on June 18, triggering an estimated $10-16B in forced passive fund buying. Here's what it means.
