Tag: tech insider
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A Tesla Cybertruck was spotted on New York’s streets ahead of Elon Musk’s ‘SNL’ hosting gig
Tesla Cybertruck. Tesla Tesla'so Cybertruck struck the streets of New York, according to pictures posted on Twitter. The EV truck has been spotted in the Meatpacking District of the city. The look precedes the Tesla CEO's stint on the show. See more stories on Insider's company page. Hours earlier Elon Musk's "Saturday Night Live" hosting…
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Elon Musk brainstormed ‘SNL’ skit ideas on Twitter, including ‘Woke’ James Bond and ‘Irony Man’
Tesla CEO Elon Musk. Chris Saucedo/Getty Images for SXSW Tesla CEO Elon Musk on Saturday posted possible "SNL" sketches, such as "Irony Man. " Musk will sponsor the May 8 episode of "Saturday Night Live. " Some cast members have raised concerns about the controversial billionaire's hosting gig. See more information on Insider's company page.…
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Lawmakers demand answers in fatal Tesla crash after Elon Musk and executives offer conflicting details
The remains of a Tesla vehicle are seen when it crashed, killing two people, in The Woodlands, Texas, on April 17, 2021. Scott J. Engle/Reuters Lawmakers required answers Wednesday to a fatal Tesla accident after executives gave conflicting statements. Elon Musk said wasn't on, however a top Tesla exec said adaptive cruise control, an autopilot…
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Elon Musk says pandemic supply-chain issues and a global microchip shortage resulted in ‘insane difficulties’ for Tesla
Elon Musk NurPhoto/Contributor/Getty Images Elon Musk said Tesla experienced significant supply chain hurdles in the last quarter. Musk cited the global chip shortage, as well as port delays, and COVID-19 restrictions in China. Supply-chain disruptions have impacted many US companies, causing shortages and price hikes. See more stories on Insider's business page. Elon Musk told…
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Tesla reveals $101 million bitcoin profit following its massive cryptocurrency investment
Tesla is still holding more than $1.3 billion worth of the cryptocurrency. REUTERS/Mike Blake Tesla says it cashed out $272 million in bitcoin in the first quarter of 2021. The company made $101 million in profits from the sale, it said Monday. Tesla disclosed the sale as part of its first-quarter earnings, which showed continued…
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Elon Musk tweeted then deleted an anti-vaccine cartoon featuring Bill Gates. Here’s where their simmering feud began and how it’s escalated amid the pandemic.
Elon Musk and Bill Gates. Susan Walsh/AP; Mike Cohen/Getty Images for The New York Times The Elon Musk-Bill Gates feud dates back to early 2020 when Gates commented on electric cars. The two moguls appear to fundamentally disagree about the coronavirus as well. In April, Musk tweeted and deleted an anti-vaccine cartoon featuring Gates. Visit…
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Elon Musk takes Texas city by surprise by tweeting he’s going to donate $30 million to boost the area
SpaceX and Tesla CEO Elon Musk Amy E. Price/Contributor/Getty Images The mayor of Brownsville said the city was not expecting a $30 million donation from Elon Musk. Musk said earlier he wanted engineers to move to Brownsville and work in SpaceX's rocket launch facility. It came after the latest test launch ended in a huge…
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Verkada allowed at least 100 employees, including interns and sales staff, to access customers’ camera feeds
Verkada Verkada allow at least 100 employees access clients ' camera packs, Bloomberg reported Wednesday. On Monday, hackers used the exact same "Super Admin" account to access 150,000 camera feeds. Workers had repeatedly raised concerns regarding Verkada's security lapses, according to Bloomberg. See more stories on Insider's company page. On Monday, a bunch of hackers…