Humanoid robots are coming. Eventually?
Humanoid robots are coming. Eventually? This is The Stepback, a weekly newsletter breaking down one essential story from the tech world. For more on robotics and AI, follow Robert Hart. The Stepback arrives in our subscribers’ inboxes at 8AM ET. Opt in for The Stepback here. We’re taking a winter break! The Stepback will be […]
Elon Musk says Tesla drivers can text while driving, but they absolutely should not
Elon Musk says Tesla drivers can text while driving, but they absolutely should not I can’t believe I have to say this, but Tesla drivers should not start texting while driving, despite what Elon Musk says. Do not listen to the billionaire CEO of the company that makes your car. He will not be liable […]
Tesla rewards Elon Musk’s reality-distortion field
Tesla rewards Elon Musk's reality-distortion field The most striking moment of Tesla’s annual shareholder meeting Thursday wasn’t when Elon Musk won a impossible sounding pay package worth nearly $1 trillion. That was a foregone conclusion, given Musk’s popularity with retail shareholders and his ability to vote his own extensive holdings. To me, the more illuminating […]
Tesla shareholders approve Elon Musk’s $1 trillion pay package
Tesla shareholders approve Elon Musk's $1 trillion pay package Tesla shareholders voted Thursday to approve Elon Musk’s staggering new pay package, in a move aimed at retaining the controversial CEO’s leadership during a time of great upheaval for the automaker. Over 75 percent of shares voted in favor of the proposal. The vote gives Musk […]
Tesla rehashing old threats to get shareholders to approve Musk’s $1 trillion pay day
Tesla rehashing old threats to get shareholders to approve Musk's $1 trillion pay day Tesla’s board of directors issued a stark warning to shareholders today: approve Elon Musk’s unprecedented $1 trillion pay package or risk losing him as CEO. It’s a familiar threat, one that the board has used before, and if history offers any […]
Tesla’s revenues rebound as consumers race to claim expiring tax credit
Tesla's revenues rebound as consumers race to claim expiring tax credit Tesla reported a profitable third quarter today, as shoppers scrambled to snatch up the company’s EVs in record numbers before the federal EV tax credit expired. Tesla said it earned $1.4 billion in net income on $28.1 billion in revenue in the quarter that ended […]
Larry Ellison usurps Elon Musk as the world’s richest person
Larry Ellison usurps Elon Musk as the world's richest person Elon Musk can no longer claim the title of the world’s richest man — at least for the time being. The net worth of Oracle CTO and co-founder, Larry Ellison, ballooned by $101 billion on Wednesday morning, bringing his total fortune to $393 billion, according […]
Tesla 1 trillion Elon Musk massive pay deal
Tesla 1 trillion Elon Musk massive pay deal Tesla 1 trillion Elon Musk massive pay deal to unleash his army of robots Tesla Offers a Huge 1 Trillion Dollars to Elon Musk to Unlock His Army of Robots Elon Musk could become the world’s first trillionaire if Tesla shareholders approve a new pay package that […]
Tesla’s new ‘Master Plan’ sounds like AI slop
Tesla's new 'Master Plan' sounds like AI slop Tesla’s new ‘Master Plan’ sounds like AI slop Tesla’s Optimus robots briefly served popcorn at the company’s diner — before going offline. Tesla’s latest “Master Plan” makes a few things clear right out of the gate: the company that was once known for accelerating the push toward […]
The lawyer who beat Tesla is ready for ’round two’
The lawyer who beat Tesla is ready for 'round two' The lawyer who beat Tesla is ready for ‘round two’ The day after he won an unprecedented $243 million verdict in a wrongful death case against Tesla, attorney Brett Schreiber posted a reel on Instagram celebrating the victory. His song pick: 1992’s “Damn It Feels […]