Tesla invests $1.5 billion in Bitcoin, plans to accept as payment
The electric automaker said in an SEC filing Monday that it bought $1.5 billion in Bitcoin and will soon accept the digital currency as payment for cars.
Tesla reverses course, agrees to recall 135,000 vehicles over failing touchscreens
Tesla has agreed to recall nearly 135,000 vehicles in the U.S., following a months-long investigation into a problem related to vehicle touchscreen displays, which regulators warned could increase the risk of collision.
Elon Musk becomes richest person in the world, surpassing Jeff Bezos
Move over, Jeff Bezos. There's officially a new richest person on the planet: Elon Musk.
SpaceX Starship crash-lands during highest test flight
SpaceX launched its shiny, bullet-shaped, straight-out-of-science fiction Starship several miles into the air from a remote corner of Texas on Wednesday, but the 6 1/2-minute test flight ended in an explosive fireball at touchdown.
Tesla CEO Elon Musk critical of California, leaves the state and moves to Texas
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has left California and is now a resident of Texas.
Egyptian officials refute claim by Elon Musk that ‘Aliens built the pyramids obv’
Egypt’s minister of international cooperation invited Elon Musk to visit the site of the ancient pyramids to see for himself that aliens did not, in fact, build them.
How the Twitter Bitcoin hack happened and what means for the 2020 election
While the hack appeared to be financially motivated, it raised questions about Twitter's ability to secure its service against election interference and misinformation ahead of the U.S. presidential election.
Hackers appear to target Twitter accounts of Joe Biden, Elon Musk, Kanye West, others in bitcoin scam
Messages appearing on their accounts showed statements about bitcoin and promised to “double” payments sent to a bitcoin wallet address.
Tom Cruise, Elon Musk’s SpaceX working with NASA on feature film to be shot in outer space, report says
The 57-year-old movie icon is reportedly working with NASA and Elon Musk's SpaceX to develop a film shot in outer space, according to Deadline.
NTSB: Driver in fatal Tesla crash was playing video game
The March 2018 crash involving a Tesla Model X SUV killed Apple engineer Walter Huang when it swerved and slammed into a concrete barrier dividing freeway and exit lanes.
Deadly Tesla crashes raise questions about Autopilot
Three crashes involving Teslas that killed three people have increased scrutiny of the company’s Autopilot driving system just months before CEO Elon Musk has planned to put fully self-driving cars on the streets.
Tesla truck's 'armor glass' windows smash during unveiling
The launch event for Tesla’s electric Cybertruck left Elon Musk swearing following a failed demonstration on the strength of the vehicle’s “armor glass” windows at the Tesla Design Studio in Hawthorne, California.
Tesla truck's 'armor glass' windows smash during unveiling
The launch event for Tesla’s electric Cybertruck left Elon Musk swearing following a failed demonstration on the strength of the vehicle’s “armor glass” windows at the Tesla Design Studio in Hawthorne, California. Credit: MotorTrend via Storyful
Elon Musk's Boring Co. begins tunneling in Las Vegas
Elon Musk's The Boring Company has taken its first steps towards making a high-speed transportation tunnel in Las Vegas.
SpaceX rocket takes flight
Twenty-seven engines roared into life Tuesday afternoon. Thick plumes of white smoke unfolded from the Florida launching pad and within seconds the Falcon Heavy was airborne. The heavy climbed against the backdrop of a clear blue sky. SpaceX has decided against flying passengers on the Heavy and instead will accelerate development of an even bigger rocket to accommodate deep-space crews.