Tesla Unveils Sub-$30K Cybercab Robotaxi and Robovan Prototype
Tesla officially reveals its two-seater Cybercab robotaxi, promising a price tag under $30,000, alongside a surprise Robovan prototype for high-density transport.
Tesla officially unveils its Cybercab robotaxi at the "We, Robot" event, showcasing a sleek, two-seater vehicle that resembles a smaller Cybertruck. The company claims this fully autonomous ride will cost less than $30,000, making it a highly anticipated entry into the robotaxi market.
In a surprising addition to the event, Elon Musk also reveals a prototype of the Tesla Robovan. This electric, autonomous vehicle is roughly the size of a bus and aims to transport people efficiently through high-density areas, expanding Tesla's vision for driverless public transit.
Other major tech news this week includes a massive data breach at Fidelity Investments affecting over 77,000 customers, leadership changes at the language learning app Babbel, and the departure of key executives from Amazon's "Just Walk Out" checkout division. Additionally, Facebook rolls out a Gen Z-focused redesign to compete with TikTok, and Apple Intelligence faces scrutiny for awkwardly summarizing sensitive personal text messages.