spacex SpaceX Bans Zoom Citing Privacy and Security Risks SpaceX prohibits employees from using Zoom due to significant privacy and security concerns, following similar warnings from U.S. law enforcement and NASA.
tesla Tesla Reopens New York Factory to Produce Critical Ventilators Elon Musk announces that Tesla's Buffalo gigafactory will reopen to manufacture ventilators amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The automaker joins GM and Ford in pledging resources to address the severe shortage of life-saving medical equipment.
tesla Tesla Reopens New York Factory to Produce Critical Ventilators Tesla plans to quickly reopen Gigafactory New York to manufacture ventilators amid the COVID-19 crisis. The automaker is also partnering with Medtronic to build the medical devices at its Fremont facility.
tesla Tesla Raises $2 Billion in Surprise Stock Offering Tesla prices a $2 billion secondary stock offering at $767 per share, reversing its earlier stance against raising capital. The automaker plans to use the funds to strengthen its balance sheet amid rising capital expenditure forecasts.
tesla Tesla Experiences Record Volatility Amid Massive Short Squeeze and Virus Fears Tesla stock swings wildly as a massive short squeeze drives shares to nearly $970 before coronavirus fears trigger a sharp reversal. Unprecedented trading volume highlights the extreme investor frenzy surrounding the electric vehicle maker.
amazon Amazon's HQ2 Search Reportedly Driven by Bezos Rivalry With Musk A new report suggests Jeff Bezos pursues the massive HQ2 project primarily out of competitive envy toward Elon Musk. The controversial headquarters search ultimately faces intense public backlash and ends in failure.
tesla Tesla Nears Final Land Agreement for Massive European Gigafactory Tesla is finalizing a contract to secure 740 acres of land in Brandenburg, Germany for its upcoming European Gigafactory. The company also submits environmental impact documents as it prepares to build vehicles and batteries near Berlin.
tesla Tesla Adds Stardew Valley to In-Dash Display in Holiday Update Tesla's upcoming holiday software update brings the popular farming RPG Stardew Valley to the car's in-dash display. The game joins a growing list of parking-only entertainment options designed to occupy drivers while charging.
spacex SpaceX Nails Falcon 9 Launch and Booster Landing, Misses Fairing Catch SpaceX successfully launches a communications satellite and lands its reusable Falcon 9 booster, but narrowly misses catching the rocket's expensive nose cone fairings at sea.
elon musk Court Clears Elon Musk of Defamation in 'Pedo Guy' Tweet Trial A federal jury in Los Angeles clears Elon Musk of defamation charges after he calls British diver Vernon Unsworth a "pedo guy" on Twitter. The court rules that the insulting tweet does not qualify as an assertion of fact.
tesla Tesla Collects 250,000 Cybertruck Pre-Orders Despite Bizarre Debut Elon Musk indicates Tesla receives 250,000 pre-orders for its futuristic Cybertruck, though these reservations only require a $100 fee. The unconventional pickup faces mixed reactions following a botched unveiling event where its windows shatter during a demonstration.
tesla Tesla Cybertruck Reaches 200,000 Refundable Orders Despite Shattered Windows Elon Musk reveals that Tesla's Cybertruck accumulates 200,000 orders shortly after its dramatic debut. The fully refundable $100 deposits highlight intense public curiosity despite Tesla's history of delayed production timelines.
tesla Tesla Cybertruck Preorders Surge Past 200,000 Despite Early Criticism Tesla's unconventional Cybertruck racks up over 200,000 preorders, generating $20 million in refundable deposits and defying skeptical analysts.
tesla Tesla Secures 146,000 Cybertruck Pre-Orders Shortly After Unveiling Elon Musk announces a massive wave of pre-orders for Tesla's new Cybertruck just two days after its highly publicized reveal. The strong initial consumer interest highlights significant demand for the electric pickup truck market.
tesla Tesla Stock Drops as Analysts React Cautiously to Unconventional Cybertruck Tesla shares decline immediately following the Cybertruck reveal as investors and analysts struggle to process the vehicle's radical design. Short-term financial focus overshadows the pickup truck's potential long-term market impact.