Tesla is ending production of the Model S sedan and Model X SUV, CEO Elon Musk announced Wednesday during the company’s quarterly earnings call. The company will make the final versions of both electric vehicles next quarter, he said, adding that his company will offer support for existing Model S and Model X owners “for as long as people have the vehicles.” “It’s time to basically bring the Model S and X programs to an end with an honorable discharge, because we’re really moving into a future that is based on autonomy,” he said. “So if you’re interested in buying…
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The Tesla Model S and Model X, arguably more so than the niche Roadster, cemented the US electric vehicle (EV) maker’s status as a high-tech disruptor brand. They’re now being axed. The large, luxurious liftback and crossover SUV duo, long its most premium vehicles, will exit production this year. Tesla CEO Elon Musk made the announcement during the company’s fourth-quarter 2025 earnings call, with the company also confirming a three per cent drop in total revenues in 2025 to US$94.8 billion (~A$135bn). The company has also confirmed its global deliveries fell by 8.6 per cent in 2025 to 1,636,129 vehicles.…
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Patreon creators will need to make some changes soon, thanks to Apple. On Wednesday, Patreon said Apple has renewed its requirement that all Patreon creators must move to subscription billing. The deadline to do so is November 1, 2026. Patreon’s blog post announcing the change made it clear that it had no other choice. “We strongly disagree with this decision,” the company wrote. “Creators need consistency and clarity in order to build healthy, long-term businesses. Instead, creators using legacy billing will now have to endure the whiplash of another policy reversal — the third such change from Apple in the…
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Microsoft and OpenAI may have a notoriously rocky relationship but as OpenAI experiences never-before-seen revenue growth, Microsoft, one of its major investors, is benefiting greatly. When the software giant reported its latest quarterly earnings on Wednesday, it dropped this rather large nugget in: Its net income increased by $7.6 billion from its investment in OpenAI. OpenAI reportedly has a 20% revenue share agreement with Microsoft (though neither company has ever publicly confirmed that). The software giant has invested more than $13 billion in the AI lab, which is currently looking to raise additional funding at a valuation between $750 billion…
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Genesis, in collaboration with new partner CKD Automotive, has further expanded its retail presence in Australia by opening another showroom in Sydney. The Genesis Northern Beaches Showcase, located in Brookvale, is now open. It’s the second of what Genesis calls ‘Agency Showcases’, with the other being Genesis Castle Hill which the brand opened with CKD Automotive in 2025. These contrast with the brand’s Studios and Showcases retail locations, which are wholly owned and operated by Genesis. CarExpert can save you thousands on a new car. Click here to get a great deal. While CKD Automotive has opened these new locations,…
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Tesla will “basically stop the production” of its Model S and X electric vehicles next quarter, CEO Elon Musk has announced at the automaker’s earnings call for the 2025 fiscal year. “It’s time to bring the Model S and X program to a end with an honorable discharge, because we’re really moving into a future that’s based on autonomy,” Musk said. You can still buy the vehicles as long as there are units to be sold, and Tesla promises to support them for as long as people have them. Once they’re gone, though, they’re gone for good, because Tesla is…
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Earlier this month, Meta laid off 10% of the staff for Reality Labs, its virtual reality unit, reportedly cutting as many as 1,000 employees. Now, in a development that seems directly related, the company has revealed that the unit lost many billions of dollars last year. On Wednesday, Meta’s earnings report showed that its embattled virtual reality business had lost some $19.1 billion in 2025, which is slightly more than it lost in 2024 (that year, the losses hovered around $17.7 billion). In its fourth quarter, the unit posted a loss of $6.2 billion, the report shows. Those losses stood…
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Porsche has announced former McLaren chief design officer Tobias Sühlmann will replace Michael Mauer as its head of design, effective February 1, 2026. Mr Sühlmann, who worked on the McLaren 750S and Artura Spider sports cars, will replace Michael Mauer, who has been with the German sports car maker since 2004. Mr Mauer oversaw the design of several generations of vehicles, having previously worked at Mercedes-Benz, General Motors and Smart. During his more than 21 years at the brand, Mr Mauer had the task of evolving the design of the Porsche 911, one of the most recognisable and iconic sports…
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Apple picked up an intriguing new member for its design team today in Sebastiaan de With, co-founder of the iPhone camera app Halide. He announced the move today on Threads, adding, “So excited to work with the very best team in the world on my favorite products.” The Halide app has caught our eye at Engadget at several points over the years. de With also is co-founder of Lux, which is Halide’s parent company. The other Lux apps also have an emphasis on photography and videography, particularly on Apple devices. Prior to Halide, de With had done other work at…
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For the last several months, nuclear startups have been raising large sums of money — well over $1 billion so far. Data centers and their thirst for electricity have been one driving force. But recent changes to federal nuclear safety policies could be another accelerant that helps clear the way for speedy reactor development and at a potential cost to human and environmental health. The Trump administration has quietly changed how the Department of Energy oversees the safety and security of nuclear power plants built on its properties, according to a report from NPR. About a third of the rulebook has…