Tesla Patents Detail Optimus Hand and Knee Designs
Two newly published patents provide a detailed view of how Tesla is engineering its Optimus humanoid robot, emphasizing biomimetic mechanisms, efficiency, and inventive cable routing to tackle difficult robotics challenges.Examining the hand and knee mechanisms clarifies how the system is...
Tesla Model X Tops U.S. Used Car Sales as Production Ends
Tesla is preparing for a major transition as it retires its most established luxury models. While the company officially closed Model S and Model X orders at the end of March, the flagship SUV is far from disappearing; it is...
Tesla Updates FSD Disengagement Menu, Again: Smaller, Less Intrusive and "Hack" to Dismiss
Tesla is rolling out software version 2026.2.9.10, introducing the third iteration of the Full Self-Driving (FSD) disengagement reason menu. This change arrives as the company reports $546 million in annual recurring revenue from nearly half a million active FSD subscribers....
Tesla Launches RWD Model 3 Premium in Canada for Just $39K CAD ($29K USD)
Tesla reshapes Canada’s Model 3 lineup with new Premium RWD and steep price cutsCanada’s electric-vehicle market just shifted. Tesla has revamped its Model 3 lineup in Canada, adding a new entry price that changes the equation for shoppers.The company launched...
Tesla Unveils New Basecharger for Semi Fleet Charging
Tesla is expanding the ecosystem around its electric Semi. The company just started high-volume Semi production at its dedicated factory in Sparks, Nevada, and with plans for an eventual capacity of 50,000 units annually, the focus has shifted to building...
SpaceX's Starlink Powers New Direct-to-Satellite Cattle Collars
Halter has officially announced direct-to-satellite connectivity for its smart cattle collars. Using SpaceXs Starlink network, the system delivers a world-first approach that removes the need for physical cell towers or any local on-ranch network infrastructure. This deserves more attention, because...
Tesla to End One-Time FSD Purchases in the Netherlands
Tesla is rapidly extending its latest business approach to Europe. The company is ending one-time Full Self-Driving (FSD) purchases in the Netherlands. A notice on Tesla’s Dutch vehicle configurator states that the option to buy FSD outright for €7,500 will...
Tesla Update 2026.8 — The Undocumented Changes
Tesla Update 2026.8 — The Undocumented ChangesMost of the Tesla fleet has now moved to Tesla version 2026.8. If you are on the FSD branch, you remain on update 2026.2 for now. Those vehicles are expected to receive an FSD...
A Closer Look at Tesla's Larger Spring Update Icons and How Much Bigger They Are
Tesla has introduced a series of subtle interface changes in the Spring 2026 Software Update, which began rolling out with version 2026.14 and later, refreshing the main touchscreen’s icons. Headline additions include the new Pet Mode and the dedicated "Hey...