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Intel has announced its participation in Elon Musk's Terafab project, aiming to revolutionize silicon fabrication technology. The company will collaborate with SpaceX, xAI, and Tesla on this initiative to refactor existing fab processes.
Surprise! Intel has teamed up with Elon Musk and his Terafab project, to 'help refactor silicon fab technology' to give SpaceX and Tesla 1 TW per year of AI compute
Intel has announced a partnership with Elon Musk's Terafab project to advance silicon fabrication technology. The collaboration aims to leverage Intel's foundries and packaging facilities to support the massive AI compute demands of SpaceX, Tesla, and xAI, with a goal of producing 1 terawatt of compute power annually.
NHTSA closes probe into Tesla's remote parking crashes
The National Highway and Traffic Safety Administration has closed its investigation into Tesla's remote parking features, citing minor issues and low-speed incidents. The probe, which began in January 2025, examined the Actual Smart Summon feature after 159 reported incidents, less than one percent of total usage. Tesla has since implemented over-the-air updates to improve camera visibility and object detection.
Tesla (TSLA) reports Q1 2026 vehicle deliveries down 14% from last quarter
Tesla reported a 14% decrease in vehicle deliveries for Q1 2026 compared to the previous quarter. However, deliveries were up year-over-year.
The hottest EVs from the 2026 New York Auto Show (plus one brawny concept)
The 2026 New York International Auto Show featured several notable electric vehicle debuts and concepts, including the three-row Subaru Getaway SUV and the rugged Hyundai Boulder Concept. Other highlights included the US-bound Kia EV3, the luxurious Genesis GV60 Magma, and the performance-oriented Hyundai Ioniq 5 XRT.
Morning Mobilization
Tesla has admitted that its robotaxi service occasionally utilizes remote human operators to control vehicles. This revelation follows reports of a robotaxi outage in China that left passengers stranded on highways, highlighting potential issues with the autonomous system.
Tesla's robotaxis are reportedly remotely driven by humans, sometimes
Tesla has admitted that its robotaxis are sometimes remotely operated by human intervention when software encounters rare issues. Operators can temporarily assume direct control at low speeds as a final escalation maneuver. This approach differs from competitors like Waymo, which use human assistance for context rather than direct driving.
Iran threatens imminent attacks on US tech companies in the Middle East
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has threatened imminent attacks on US tech companies operating in the Middle East, including Apple, Google, Meta, NVIDIA, Microsoft, and others. The IRGC warned employees to leave their workplaces immediately and stated that these companies are legitimate targets in response to US actions. This threat follows recent drone strikes on Amazon data centers in Bahrain and the UAE.
TSMC is reportedly sold out until 2028 and even its next-gen Arizona fab is fully booked before it has even been built
TSMC is reportedly completely booked until 2028, including capacity for its next-generation N2 node, with demand coming from major tech companies like Nvidia, Apple, AMD, Intel, Google, and Amazon. This scarcity, even for future facilities, may open opportunities for competitors like Samsung and Intel. The situation suggests that consumers should not expect cheaper PCs or GPUs in the near future due to limited cutting-edge silicon production.
Evening Mobilization
Tesla is experiencing significant departures among its autonomous driving engineers, raising questions about the future of its driverless technology development. The exodus of key personnel suggests potential challenges in achieving the company's ambitious self-driving goals.
This intrepid bug bounty hunter is splicing together Tesla parts from crashed cars, and has somehow managed to build a semi-working computer system on their desk
Bug bounty hunter David Schütz has successfully built a semi-working computer system using parts salvaged from crashed Tesla Model 3 vehicles. Schütz acquired a Media Control Unit and screen from eBay, and after overcoming challenges with cabling and a shorted chip, managed to connect the components to create a functional system for further exploration and firmware extraction.
Man creates £4,500 gaming rig in his truck to play driving games when in traffic
A gamer named ZanaZamora has installed a custom £4,500 ($6,000) gaming rig in their truck's passenger seat to play simulation racing games like Le Mans Ultimate and iRacing while stuck in traffic. The setup includes a large racing wheel and monitor, with the user highlighting the rewarding nature of sim racing and their competitive achievements. The article also touches on other instances of in-car gaming, such as Tesla's built-in arcade and Honda's partnership with Sony for PlayStation Remote Play in future models.
Elon Musk announces Terafab project he claims will be the 'largest chip manufacturing facility ever'
Elon Musk announced the Terafab project, a joint venture between Tesla, SpaceX, and xAI, aiming to build the largest chip manufacturing facility ever. The project, estimated to cost at least $20 billion, will produce a terawatt of computing power annually to meet the companies' growing chip demands for terrestrial applications like Full Self-Driving and Optimus robots, as well as high-powered chips for space.
Elon Musk misled investors during his Twitter takeover, jury finds
A jury found that Elon Musk misled investors during his $44 billion acquisition of Twitter in 2022. Investors claimed Musk's tweets about fake accounts were intended to drive down Twitter's share price to renegotiate the deal. While Musk was found liable for defrauding investors, the jury sided with him on other allegations, and the final damages are yet to be determined.
Rivian will provide 50,000 robotaxis to Uber in a deal worth $1.25 billion
Rivian and Uber have announced a significant partnership where Rivian will supply Uber with 50,000 robotaxis, valued at $1.25 billion. The deal begins with Uber acquiring 10,000 Rivian R2 robotaxis for deployment by 2028, with plans to expand to 25 major cities by 2031. This collaboration aims to accelerate autonomous vehicle plans for both companies.
Amazon’s Zoox will test its robotaxis in Dallas and Phoenix
Amazon's autonomous vehicle subsidiary, Zoox, is expanding its testing operations to Dallas and Phoenix. The company will initially use retrofitted Toyota Highlander SUVs with safety drivers to map the cities before deploying its purpose-built robotaxis. This expansion aims to test the vehicles' sensors and battery performance in diverse conditions and increases Zoox's operational footprint to 10 US cities.