I know you’ve seen it all over the news: Elon Musk recently took to the stage at Warner Bros. Studios in Burbank to spotlight what he says is the future of transportation — and show off his army of cowboy hat-wearing robots. Will any of this make it to production and into our driveways? Well, we’ll see.
October 19th, 2024
Leaked TikTok docs show how teens can get hooked in just 35 minutes, and it gets worse — over 4 million people are using ‘nudify bots’ to undress people with just a photo. Plus, QR code scams are on the rise, Tesla’s Optimus bots are serving drinks, and the FTC’s new ‘click-to-cancel’ rule could make subscriptions easier to manage.
Elon’s smiling: The Tesla Cybertruck is now the bestselling electric truck in America, dethroning Ford’s F-150 Lightning. There were 3,907 Cybertrucks registered in May, compared to 2,353 F-150s. Chopping fingers aside, it looks like folks don’t mind paying that $100,000 price tag after all.
Tesla's 'We, Robot' event: Cybercabs, robot dancers, and more
Bots on bots on bots! Tesla’s ‘We, Robot’ event had it all — dancing robots grooving to ‘Baby, Don’t Hurt Me,’ bot bartenders, and cybercabs. We break down the best moments and what might actually become reality. Plus, Fidelity hack, Roblox dangers, and cash for your old phone.
Tesla's unsafe autopilot
Elon Musk’s Tesla has reported over 1,200 autopilot crashes in the past three years. Also, look out for foreign nations spreading misinformation on social media, fake reviews targeting restaurants, and the rise of restaurant robots.
The Wall Street Journal exposes Tesla's unsafe autopilot
They’ve reported over 1,200 autopilot crashes in the past three years, including some fatal. Here’s the full story.
The trouble with new Tesla
They were once all the rage, but now the once-futuristic car brand is starting to seem outdated. Buyers are noticing.
Tesla hit-and-run crash
A Jeep plowed through an intersection in Nevada, hitting a Tesla. The Tesla immediately sped away from the scene. Its driver managed to get the EV under control, but they soon realized the Jeep had driven away, too. No word yet on whether the Tesla’s Autopilot or Full Self-Drive mode was enabled during the crash. Check out the video!
Tesla - What a difference a year makes
In just a year, Tesla’s sales have plummeted, and cars sit unsold. The once-mighty market leader is now humbled.
Pulled over in my Porsche
I was driving to work in my new ride and got pulled over. Let’s just say my morning didn’t quite go as planned.
Tesla traps toddler inside after battery dies
A girl was saved from a Tesla Model Y in 100-degree weather in Arizona. Plus, two Florida seniors were scammed out of $400,000 in gold, and there’s a nationwide coffee recall. Plus, we talk to Brian Morrison, creator of Free Blockbuster — it’s like those little free libraries, but for movies.
Buy a Tesla truck and you're stuck
Thinking about buying the new stainless steel Cybertruck? Here’s why reselling it might not be so easy.
Tesla's slipping reputation
Just three years ago, Tesla’s overall image ranked eighth among the top 100 companies. Here’s why that’s slipped.
🤦 Baby, don’t Hertz me: Get a load of this — rental car giant Hertz got caught charging Tesla renters hundreds for gas. They blame a system glitch that added a “Skip the Pump” fee to EV invoices. Refunds are rolling out. Are they sorry? Yup — you get one free EV rental day. I’ll pass.
Google Search is changing
Web traffic is dying, and now Google is putting AI answers at the top of its search results. What does this mean for your favorite websites? Plus, Uber’s new shuttle service, Tesla drivers ditch self-driving mode, and Jeff Bezos’ email etiquette.
Tesla's in trouble, big trouble
Tesla sales are plummeting, and 14,000 workers have been laid off. Plus, Google unveils a ChatGPT rival, FTC scams skyrocket, and Instagram blurs unsolicited nudes. Struggling with sleep? I’ve got a pro phone tip that will help.
Can Tesla be saved?
The automaker used to think it couldn’t make mistakes. Now facing big problems, is it too late to fix them?
Tesla's in trouble, big trouble
What happened to the company that was the apple of stockholders’ eyes? Find out in this quick podcast.
Chicago's Tesla graveyard charging stations
Want to charge your Tesla in the cold? Here’s why it might not work as well as you’d hope.