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In this episode of Kilowatt, we dive into Ford's latest electric vehicle strategy as the automaker begins building low-cost LFP battery cells in the United States. This move is aimed directly at keeping competitors like Rivian at bay while paving the way for a highly anticipated $30,000 EV pickup truck. Meanwhile, autonomous driving hits a bump in the road with Waymo issuing a software recall after robotaxis struggled to navigate closed highway construction lanes. We also examine the growing regulatory pressure on semi-autonomous tech, highlighting a new New Jersey legislative bill and federal lawmakers pushing the NHTSA to investigate Tesla's Full Self-Driving claims. Tune in for an essential breakdown of the rapidly changing EV battery landscape and the safety battles defining the future of autonomy. Support the Show https://www.supportkilowatt.com/ Other Podcasts: Beyond the Post YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@beyondthepostfm) Beyond the Post Podcast (https://www.beyondthepost.fm/) Shuffle Playlist (https://shows.acant.com/shuffle-playlist) 918Digital Website (https://www.918digital.com/) News Links: CleanTechnica: Ford Pitches New LFP Battery, With Rivian Breathing Down Its Neck Electrek: Ford is now building low-cost LFP battery cells in the US that will power its $30,000 EV pickup Electrek: Ford has a ‘secret' website for its $30,000 EV pickup, revealing a closer look InsideEVs: Waymo Just Recalled A Bunch Of Robotaxis Because They Could Drive Into Closed Highway Construction Lanes CleanTechnica: Waymo Premier — Ah, This Is Where The Company's Headed! CleanTechnica: Waymo: Aim to Become “World's Most Trusted Driver” and “New Reference Model for Human Collision Avoidance” New Jersey Legislature: Assembly Bill 3968 Text New Jersey Legislature: Assembly Bill 3968 Search Not a Tesla App: Lawmakers Urge NHTSA to Investigate Tesla's FSD Claims *Show Art Created By Gemini Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Een overzicht van het belangrijkste mobiliteitsnieuws! Ruim een op de drie bestelwagens vanaf 2027 geweerd uit zero-emissiezones, minister Vincent Karremans van Infrastructuur en Waterstaat verdedigt de goedkeuring van Tesla's Full Self-Driving-systeem en de bereikbaarheid van de mainport Rotterdam staat ernstig onder druk. De Mobility Update hoor je iedere woensdag rond 8:45 uur in de BNR Ochtendspits en kun je altijd terugluisteren in je favoriete podcastapp. Wil je BNR Mobility sponsoren? Dat kan! Neem contact op via sponsor@bnr.nlSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's episode, we discuss Sarah's wedding weekend—from the Godfather-themed father‑daughter dance to a last‑minute ring mix‑up that required borrowing Jim's wedding band—before shifting into news and politics. The crew then breaks down Donald Trump's flag‑day birthday bash on the National Mall, highlighting the flyovers, bald eagle, and UFC fights, and using it as a springboard to talk about his new Iran deal, which reportedly requires Iran to destroy or surrender enriched uranium, open the Strait of Hormuz without charging tolls, and stop funding groups like Hezbollah in exchange for economic development and oil exports. They connect falling oil futures and gas prices to this agreement and explore how cheaper energy could ripple into food costs, especially beef, while also noting the competition from energy‑hungry AI data centers. From there, the conversation turns to Elon Musk's expanding empire—Tesla's Full Self‑Driving quirks and improvements, chip manufacturing plans to rival TSMC, SpaceX's IPO windfall for employees, and the quiet rollout of Optimus robots—as well as a candid comparison of AI tools like Grok, Perplexity, and Claude. The episode wraps up with quick hits on local issues like Ruston's “red district” street‑party problems, concerns about hawks eyeing neighborhood cats, major airline crashes, the expiration of Patriot Act Section 702, and rumors of new executive orders to tighten mail‑in ballot tracking via USPS barcode technology. Don't miss it!

Het is gelukt: er ligt een deal tussen Iran en de VS. Komende vrijdag wordt 'ie ondertekend in Zwitserland. Dan krijgen we ook de details. Voor nu is er nog een hoop onduidelijk, bovendien moet een deel ook nog ná het tekenen worden uitonderhandeld. Toch stelt het beleggers, zeker in de VS, vast gerust. Amerikaanse beurzen staan fors hoger. Is dat terecht of voorbarig? We zoeken het voor je uit. Gaan we je ook vertellen over de nieuwste tegenslag van Anthropic. De twee paradepaardjes van het bedrijf, AI-modellen Fable en Mythos, mogen de VS niet meer uit door een ingreep van de Amerikaanse overheid. Het zoveelste voorbeeld van de bekoelde relatie tussen die twee en bovendien een pijnlijke tegenvaller zo vlak voor de aanstaande beursgang. In hoeverre die daarmee ook in gevaar komt, gaan we ook bespreken. Hoor je ook nog over: Wéér een social media verbod en in hoeverre dat een gevaar is voor social media bedrijven Een kans in defensie voor een Frans autobedrijf RvC's die aandeelhouders passeren in hun bonusbeleid Nieuwe importheffingen van Donald Trump Te gast: Jean-Paul van Oudheusden van eToro en Markets Are Everywhere BNR Beurs is een journalistiek onafhankelijke productie, mede mogelijk gemaakt door Saxo. Over de makers: Jelle Maasbach is presentator van BNR Beurs en freelance financieel journalist. Zijn favoriete aandeel om over te praten is Disney, maar daar lijkt hij de enige in te zijn. Sinds de eerste uitzending van BNR Beurs is 'ie er bij. Maxim van Mil is presentator van BNR Beurs en journalist bij BNR, waar hij zich focust op de financiële markten en ontwikkelingen in de tech-wereld. Je krijgt hem het meest enthousiast als hij kan praten over ASML, of oer-Hollandse bedrijven zoals Ahold of ABN Amro. Jorik Simonides is presentator van BNR Beurs, economieredacteur en verslaggever bij BNR. Hij wordt er vooral blij van als het een keer níet over AI gaat. Je hoort hem ook in de BNR-podcast Moerdijk: dorp van de rekening. Milou Brand is presentator van BNR Beurs, freelance podcastmaker en columnist bij het Financieele Dagblad. Jochem Visser is presentator van BNR Beurs, maakt Beursnerd XL en is redacteur bij de podcast Onder Curatoren. Vraag hem naar obscure zaken op financiële markten en hij vertelt je waarom het eigenlijk nóg leuker is dan je al dacht. Over de podcast: Met BNR Beurs ga je altijd voorbereid de nieuwe beursdag in. We praten je in een kleine 25 minuten bij over alle laatste ontwikkelingen op de handelsvloer. We blijven niet alleen bij de AEX of Wall Street, maar vertellen je ook waar nog meer kansen liggen. En we houden het niet bij de cijfers, maar zoeken ook iedere dag voor je naar duiding van scherpe gasten en experts. Of je nu een ervaren belegger bent of net begint met je eerste stappen op de beurs, de podcast biedt waardevolle inzichten voor je beleggingsstrategie. Door de focus op zowel de korte termijn als de lange termijn, helpt BNR Beurs luisteraars om de ruis van de markt te scheiden van de essentie. Van Musk tot Microsoft en van Ahold tot ASML. Wij vertellen je wat beleggers bezighoudt, wie de markten in beweging zet en wat dat betekent voor jouw beleggingsportefeuille.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Het is gelukt: er ligt een deal tussen Iran en de VS. Komende vrijdag wordt 'ie ondertekend in Zwitserland. Dan krijgen we ook de details. Voor nu is er nog een hoop onduidelijk, bovendien moet een deel ook nog ná het tekenen worden uitonderhandeld. Toch stelt het beleggers, zeker in de VS, vast gerust. Amerikaanse beurzen staan fors hoger. Is dat terecht of voorbarig? We zoeken het voor je uit. Gaan we je ook vertellen over de nieuwste tegenslag van Anthropic. De twee paradepaardjes van het bedrijf, AI-modellen Fable en Mythos, mogen de VS niet meer uit door een ingreep van de Amerikaanse overheid. Het zoveelste voorbeeld van de bekoelde relatie tussen die twee en bovendien een pijnlijke tegenvaller zo vlak voor de aanstaande beursgang. In hoeverre die daarmee ook in gevaar komt, gaan we ook bespreken. Hoor je ook nog over: Wéér een social media verbod en in hoeverre dat een gevaar is voor social media bedrijven Een kans in defensie voor een Frans autobedrijf RvC's die aandeelhouders passeren in hun bonusbeleid Nieuwe importheffingen van Donald Trump Te gast: Jean-Paul van Oudheusden van eToro en Markets Are Everywhere BNR Beurs is een journalistiek onafhankelijke productie, mede mogelijk gemaakt door Saxo. Over de makers: Jelle Maasbach is presentator van BNR Beurs en freelance financieel journalist. Zijn favoriete aandeel om over te praten is Disney, maar daar lijkt hij de enige in te zijn. Sinds de eerste uitzending van BNR Beurs is 'ie er bij. Maxim van Mil is presentator van BNR Beurs en journalist bij BNR, waar hij zich focust op de financiële markten en ontwikkelingen in de tech-wereld. Je krijgt hem het meest enthousiast als hij kan praten over ASML, of oer-Hollandse bedrijven zoals Ahold of ABN Amro. Jorik Simonides is presentator van BNR Beurs, economieredacteur en verslaggever bij BNR. Hij wordt er vooral blij van als het een keer níet over AI gaat. Je hoort hem ook in de BNR-podcast Moerdijk: dorp van de rekening. Milou Brand is presentator van BNR Beurs, freelance podcastmaker en columnist bij het Financieele Dagblad. Jochem Visser is presentator van BNR Beurs, maakt Beursnerd XL en is redacteur bij de podcast Onder Curatoren. Vraag hem naar obscure zaken op financiële markten en hij vertelt je waarom het eigenlijk nóg leuker is dan je al dacht. Over de podcast: Met BNR Beurs ga je altijd voorbereid de nieuwe beursdag in. We praten je in een kleine 25 minuten bij over alle laatste ontwikkelingen op de handelsvloer. We blijven niet alleen bij de AEX of Wall Street, maar vertellen je ook waar nog meer kansen liggen. En we houden het niet bij de cijfers, maar zoeken ook iedere dag voor je naar duiding van scherpe gasten en experts. Of je nu een ervaren belegger bent of net begint met je eerste stappen op de beurs, de podcast biedt waardevolle inzichten voor je beleggingsstrategie. Door de focus op zowel de korte termijn als de lange termijn, helpt BNR Beurs luisteraars om de ruis van de markt te scheiden van de essentie. Van Musk tot Microsoft en van Ahold tot ASML. Wij vertellen je wat beleggers bezighoudt, wie de markten in beweging zet en wat dat betekent voor jouw beleggingsportefeuille.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ugens udgave af Bilradio afslører en opsigtsvækkende manøvre, hvor helt nye amerikanske elbiler kommer til Danmark ad usædvanlige kanaler med en potentielt stor besparelse. Det plejer at være de tyske luksusmærker, der løber med opmærksomheden, men i denne uge skifter fokus til USA. En jysk bilforhandler henter helt nye, elektriske luksusbiler fra det amerikanske mærke Cadillac direkte hjem til Danmark, og bilhuset bliver samtidig officielt servicecenter for det ikoniske mærke. Takket være de danske afgiftsregler for elbiler kan de amerikanske luksusvogne lande på dansk jord med en stor besparelse i forhold til, hvad bilerne koster på det store tyske marked. Kåringen af Polestar 2 som Årets Brugtbil 2026 bliver også behandlet grundigt. Bilerne bliver revet væk, og udbuddet er i frit fald. Polestar 2 vinder på sit skarpe design og stærke software, selvom man skal huske, at undervognskomforten ikke helt matcher de dyrere biler i klassen. Priserne på brugte elbiler stiger nu samtidig over en bred kam, og det bliver analyseret af Jan Lang. Det kan du også høre om i denne uge: • Mercedes GLC 250: Ny elektrisk suv med 354 hk. • Leasingduel: VW ID.3 Neo slår ID. Polo på økonomien.• Tesla FSD-chok: »Full Self-Driving« lynhurtigt godkendt i Danmark.• Norsk rækkeviddetest: BMW iX3 ruller 781 km i stor maratontest.• Kia PV5: Syvsæders elektrisk formbrød klar til priskrig mod ID. Buzz.• Audi Nuvolari: Tophemmelig hypersportsvogn med V8-hybrid og 1.001 hk.• Audi Q7: Ny generation dropper el og satser på diesel med V6-motor.• Renault Twingo: Billig bybil er et forfriskende indslag. Vært: Christian Schacht Redaktør: Jacob Grosen Klip og produktion: Cecilie Aagaard HansenSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on Grumpy Old Geeks, Brian and Jason once again survey the smoldering wreckage of the tech industry and discover that the people building the future are increasingly being sued by governments, publishers, customers, employees, and occasionally reality itself. California is coming after 23andMe over its catastrophic data breach, Florida is taking a swing at OpenAI, CNN has joined the ever-growing conga line of companies suing Perplexity, and Meta somehow decided the solution to improving AI is recording employees' every mouse click while generously allowing them a whole 30-minute privacy break. Meanwhile, Google's own engineers are sharing memes about how much Google's AI tools suck, Microsoft apparently wants users addicted to its new AI assistant - first taste's free! - and Anthropic is preparing to go public with a valuation that makes even the most irrational dot-com era investor look financially responsible.The AI arms race continues producing exactly the kinds of outcomes you'd expect when venture capitalists start huffing their own press releases. Instagram's AI support bot reportedly helped hackers steal accounts because apparently "Are you sure you're the owner?" was considered an optional step. Suno raised another $400 million while fighting copyright lawsuits, Paramount+ seems to have let AI create the ugliest Star Trek thumbnail in Federation history, and Stan Lee has now been digitally resurrected because modern capitalism looked at death and said, "Nice try." Over in transportation, BYD is so confident in its self-driving technology that it's willing to pay for your accidents, while Tesla owners are discovering their old Full Self-Driving contracts may have quietly received software updates of the legal variety. Somewhere in a conference room, a lawyer just whispered, "Let's not put that in writing," ten years too late.Elsewhere, governments worldwide continue their ongoing experiment of raising children by confiscating smartphones. Malaysia has implemented a social media ban for kids under 16, Poland wants phones and smartwatches locked away at school, and Kentucky schools just collected $27 million from social media companies accused of building products as addictive as cigarettes.Dave Bittner drops by for a visit and we discuss Spotify listeners apparently preferring old music because new music keeps getting algorithmically focus-grouped into oblivion and a healthy dose of Star Wars, Downton Abbey, Derry Girls, Lego, books, gadgets, and AI-generated jazz. Add it all up and you've got another week where the only thing moving faster than technology is the legal department trying to keep up.Sponsors:DeleteMe - Get 20% off your DeleteMe plan when you go to JoinDeleteMe.com/GOG and use promo code GOG at checkout.Shopify - Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial today at Shopify.com/grumpyPrivate Internet Access - Go to GOG.Show/vpn and sign up today. 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Go to SetApp and get started today!!!1Password - Get a great deal on the only password manager recommended by Grumpy Old Geeks! gog.show/1passwordShow notes at https://gog.show/749Watch on YouTube at https://youtu.be/A1sv2BEzWBkShow NotesVibe Coders are Script KiddiesDestroy the BroligarchyColorado Governor Vetoes Surveillance Pricing Ban as Public Backlash Against the Tech GrowsCalifornia sues 23andMe over 2023 data breach that affected 7 million usersFlorida sues OpenAI, Sam Altman, in first-of-its-kind lawsuit over violent incidentsMeta will reportedly let employees take 30-minute breaks from its tracking programInstagram is alerting users who were targeted by hackers during AI chatbot attacksGoogle Employees Internally Share Memes About How Its AI SucksGoogle ordered to put clearer links in AI search and let UK publishers opt outMicrosoft Wants to 'Make People Addicted' to its New AI Assistant, Internal Documents RevealMeta, other social networks will pay $27 million to settle Kentucky school district lawsuitMalaysia's under-16 social media ban carries fines up to $2.5 millionPoland wants to ban phones and smartwatches in schoolsCNN is the latest media company to sue PerplexityStill facing copyright lawsuits, AI music generator Suno raises another $400MBYD is assuming financial liability if you crash while using its self-driving techAnthropic is set to go public after filing paperwork with the SECData Center Operators Are Trying to Fix Their Water Use ProblemsTesla Owners Say Their Old FSD Contracts Were Quietly ChangedStan Lee's voice and likeness have been resurrected, thanks to AIParamount+ used AI to make the ugliest Star Trek thumbnail ever2026 World Cup Wall ChartI Am Not a Robot: My Year Using AI to Do (Almost) Everything by Joanna SternCarl's Doomsday Scenario: Dungeon Crawler Carl Book 2 by Matt DinnimanWisdom Takes Work: Learn. 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In this episode of Kilowatt, host Bodie clears out a massive news queue before heading into a well-deserved family break. We dive deep into Tesla's self-certification of Level 4 autonomous vehicles in Texas, its dedicated new Robotaxi hub, and the real data behind its actual fleet size. Meanwhile, BYD announces a groundbreaking policy to accept full crash liability when its "God's Eye" driver-assist system is active, and Waymo officially begins testing its next-gen, purpose-built Ojai robotaxis in the US.  Support the Show Support Kilowatt Other Podcasts: Beyond the Post YouTube Beyond the Post Podcast Shuffle Playlist 918Digital Website News Links: InsideEVs: Lucid Is Recalling Its Cheapest EV Because It May Lose Power While Driving Electrek: Texas adds another huge solar farm as ERCOT grid demand soars CleanTechnica: BYD Takes On Crash Liability When Its Driver-Assist System Is Active! Electrek: BYD will pay for crashes on its FSD competitor, something Tesla never has Not a Tesla App: Tesla Launches Official Retractable Sunshade for the Model Y Teslarati: Tesla teases going Plaid Mode with the Model 3 Teslarati: Tesla Full Self-Driving expansion in Europe continues with new addition Electrek: Tesla's ‘Full Self-Driving' fraud lawsuit gets first hearing in China — 10 owners seek $583K Electrek: This Tesla owner won $10k in court for Tesla's FSD lies CleanTechnica: Oracle Exec Sues Tesla Over Full Self Driving Promises And Wins $10,600 InsideEVs: Rivian Says Fight Over Apple CarPlay Is 'Completely Obsolete' Thanks To AI The Verge: Rivian's software chief thinks you don't need CarPlay or buttons Teslarati: Tesla's Robotaxi dreams just took a massive step toward reality Not a Tesla App: Tesla Self-Certifies Level 4 Autonomous Vehicles in Texas InsideEVs: Elon Musk Promised 1,000 Texas Robotaxis Last Year. It's Nowhere Near That Electrek: Tesla ‘Robotaxi' fleet is actually shrinking, not growing, new data shows Not a Tesla App: Tesla is Planning a Dedicated Robotaxi Hub in Texas Electrek: Rivian R2 matches Tesla Model Y efficiency despite bigger, heavier body Not a Tesla App: Tesla Model Y Competitor, the Rivian R2 Launches on June 9th InsideEVs: It's Official: Rivian Will Start Delivering R2s In Two Weeks Electrek: Rivian R2 officially launches June 9 – order invites, first deliveries, demo drives InsideEVs: Orders For Slate's Sub-$30K Bare-Bones EV Truck Finally Open On June 24—But There's A Catch Electrek: Revel and Voltera are building a big EV charging network for robotaxis InsideEVs: Waymo Says Its Next-Gen Ojai Robotaxis Are Ready For Prime Time The Verge: Waymo to begin passenger rides in its new Ojai robotaxi Electrek: Waymo starts offering rides in new Ojai robotaxi with 6th-gen Driver InsideEVs: Tesla Was Supposed To Be Losing Europe. The Data Says Otherwise Electrek: One of North America's largest solar farms just came online in Texas Ars Technica Cars: Volvo gets US government approval to bypass Chinese connected-car ban InsideEVs: Jeep's Parent Company Is Considering Building Chinese EVs In North America CleanTechnica: XPENG Starts Producing Robotaxis Not a Tesla App: Tesla Relaxes Driver Monitoring With FSD v14.3.3 Electrek: Tesla (TSLA) officially abandons India factory after years of broken promises *Show Art Created By Gemini and ChatGPT Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Description: In this episode, I sit down with Steve Sheridan to talk about his upgrade from a 2020 Tesla Model Y Performance to the new 2026 Model Y Performance. Steve shares what motivated the change, including the significantly improved ride quality, quieter cabin, and refinements Tesla has made to the vehicle over the last several years. We discuss why the Model Y continues to be the right fit for his needs, from garage constraints to the features he values most, such as one-pedal driving, visibility, and Tesla's user interface. Steve also walks us through the ordering and delivery process, including a few issues that popped up at delivery and how Tesla addressed them. We chat about his decision to go with the Quicksilver paint option, paint protection film, ceramic coating, and some of the cosmetic changes he made after taking delivery. Finally, Steve shares his thoughts on the latest version of Full Self-Driving, where it's improved, where it still falls short, and why he remains attentive behind the wheel. It's a fun conversation packed with real-world ownership insights for anyone considering the updated Model Y. Support the Show https://www.supportkilowatt.com/ Other Podcasts: Beyond the Post YouTube Beyond the Post Podcast Shuffle Playlist 918Digital Website Links: Steve Sheridan on Instagram Steve Sheridan on X Steve Sheridan on YouTube Steve Sheridan on Mastodon Steve Sheridan on Threads *Show Art Created By Dall-e Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week's episode, we discuss Tesla's alarming Robotaxi numbers, Ferrari's controversial Luce, Waymo Ojai, and more. Today's episode is sponsored by GM Energy. If you want to experience more resilience and control over your home energy, the GM Energy Home System adds stationary battery power for always-ready backup energy for your home, and the GM Energy PowerBank takes in energy from the grid and stores it for when you need it most. Learn more at gmenergy.gm.com The show is live every Friday at 4 p.m. ET on Electrek's YouTube channel. Special: This week, the podcast will start at 3 p.m. ET because Fred is still in Italy after the launch of the Luce. As a reminder, we'll have an accompanying post, like this one, on the site with an embedded link to the live stream. Head to the YouTube channel to get your questions and comments in. After the show ends at around 5 p.m. ET, the video will be archived on YouTube and the audio on all your favorite podcast apps: Apple Podcasts Spotify Overcast Pocket Casts Castro RSS We now have a Patreon if you want to help us avoid more ads and invest more in our content. We have some awesome gifts for our Patreons and more coming. Here are a few of the articles that we will discuss during the podcast: Tesla ‘Robotaxi' fleet is actually shrinking, not growing, new data shows Tesla's own AI trainers don't trust ‘Full Self-Driving' or its safety stats, Reuters finds Rivian R2 matches Tesla Model Y efficiency despite bigger, heavier body Ferrari Luce first look: going where combustion can't follow Ferrari CEO says Luce EV is ‘clocking up orders' despite design backlash Waymo starts offering rides in new Ojai robotaxi with 6th-gen Driver Chevy Equinox and Blazer EVs gain a few key updates for 2027: Here's what to expect Here's the live stream for today's episode starting at 4:00 p.m. ET (or the video after 5 p.m. ET: https://www.youtube.com/live/ERYIL9MyFK0

On today's episode, we discuss how fast emerging tech is reshaping everyday life, from glitchy home solar systems to self‑driving cars, sex robots, and AI‑driven coding tools. Glenn opens with a candid update on his Tesla‑based solar setup—celebrating a newly functional generator‑battery handoff while venting about failed inverters and long calls with Tesla support—before the group pivots into how well the latest Full Self‑Driving software now handles stop signs, parking, and even spotting deer at night using cameras and possibly infrared. From there, they debate LiDAR versus camera‑only systems, the future of EVs and hybrids, and how self‑driving will eventually trickle down into everything from lawnmowers to Roombas as autonomy gets baked into cheap firmware chips rather than constantly updated software. The conversation then gets speculative and playful: humanoid robots doing warehouse work and construction, direct brain interfaces by 2035, AI‑mediated sex and “Tesla Ranch” brothels, and a looming choice between a Wall‑E future of passive comfort or a Star Trek future of exploration and fitness. In the final stretch, they return to Elon Musk's growing power—Starlink as a de facto “second internet,” Grok Build and vibe‑coding tools that let non‑programmers wire systems together—and close with a non‑advice discussion of Bitcoin and crypto, arguing that upcoming U.S. regulation and broader access through mainstream financial firms could unleash a major new wave of demand. Don't miss it!

On today's exciting episode of Quick Charge, we're exploring the industry's backlash – real or imagined – towards Elon Musk's SpaceX merger talks, Full Self Driving's staff revolt, and even large, utility scale solar projects. All this and more when you hit that play button!

Il vertice di Pechino tra Donald Trump e Xi Jinping si chiude senza svolte concrete sui principali dossier strategici. Nessuna apertura significativa sui semiconduttori avanzati, sulle terre rare o sull’export di chip verso la Cina, mentre resta fermo anche il nodo Tesla e l’autorizzazione cinese al Full Self-Driving. Deluse inoltre le aspettative su un maxi ordine Boeing, rimasto senza dettagli ufficiali. Il principale risultato sembra essere il mantenimento della fragile tregua commerciale raggiunta nei mesi scorsi, ma Pechino continua a mostrarsi rigida su Taiwan e sempre più determinata a rafforzare la propria autonomia tecnologica. Ne parliamo con Alessandro Plateroti, Direttore editoriale UCapital.com e con Patrizio Bianchi, Professore Emerito di Economia, Cattedra Unesco "Educazione, Crescita e Uguaglianza", Università degli Studi di Ferrara.Fiere Parma, bilancio 2025 record per Tuttofood +30% di presenzeTuttofood 2026 chiude con numeri record: 123mila presenze, di cui 27mila dall’estero, in crescita del 30% rispetto al 2025. La manifestazione organizzata da Fiere di Parma insieme a Fiera Milano e Koelnmesse ha riunito 5mila brand e 4mila buyer internazionali su 82mila metri quadrati espositivi sold out. Un risultato che arriva in un contesto segnato da dazi, tensioni geopolitiche e rincari energetici, ma che conferma la forza del comparto agroalimentare italiano. Parallelamente Fiere di Parma chiude il bilancio 2025 con ricavi record oltre i 55 milioni di euro (+22%) e conferma il piano di investimenti al 2030. Tracciamo un bilancio con Antonio Cellie, AD Fiere di Parma.Estate, -30% per le prenotazioni ma 20 tratte costano menoLe prenotazioni estive tramite agenzie e tour operator registrano un calo medio del 30% nei primi mesi del 2026, complice l’effetto della crisi in Medio Oriente, dei timori legati ai voli e dell’aumento dei costi energetici. Secondo Assoviaggi, molte destinazioni del Mediterraneo come Grecia, Egitto e Turchia hanno subito un rallentamento della domanda anche senza essere direttamente coinvolte dal conflitto. Nonostante le tensioni sul jet fuel, però, i prezzi dei voli europei in diversi casi stanno diminuendo: un’elaborazione del Sole 24 Ore su 32 tratte mostra infatti tariffe inferiori rispetto alla media degli ultimi 12 mesi, soprattutto sulle rotte europee. Interviene Margherita Ceci, Il Sole 24 Ore.

Een overzicht van het belangrijkste mobiliteitsnieuws! Is het Enschedese fatbikeverbod discriminerend? Vandaag start de rechtszaak. Tesla's Full Self-Driving-systeem lijkt ook in België goedkeuring te krijgen. Ondertussen roept Waymo al zijn robotaxi's terug. En de veiling van de elektrische deelscooter van het failliete GoSharing eindigt vanmiddag. De Mobility Update hoor je iedere woensdag rond 8:45 uur in de BNR Ochtendspits en kun je altijd terugluisteren in je favoriete podcastapp. Wil je BNR Mobility sponsoren? Dat kan! Neem contact op via sponsor@bnr.nlSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's episode, we discuss real-world Tesla road-trip experiences, comparing Glenn's smoother 600-mile journey with James's cross-country drive to Minnesota in a Model Y — and what it reveals about the current state of EV infrastructure and long-distance travel. The hosts share how Full Self-Driving handled winding two-lane Arkansas highways, construction zones, and Supercharger routing. They also dig into the practical realities of range and charging. James's Model Y delivers roughly half the range of their Honda, and charging takes about four times longer than filling up a gasoline vehicle. With charging stations still few and far between — sometimes spaced beyond the car's comfortable range — drivers often overcharge to build in a safety buffer, adding significant time to the trip. In contrast, gasoline stations are in nearly every town, and if you do run out, a local farmer with a five-gallon can can usually get you moving again. With an EV, you're calling for a tow. James said the Tesla is by far the best option for local driving and probably preferable for short day trips. He added he would take the Model Y to Dallas or Houston before driving the Honda. However, this is exactly what Tesla needs to fix before it becomes a truly viable cross-country option. From there, the conversation shifts into legal and political territory. The hosts discuss James Comey's long history of high-profile prosecutions — from Martha Stewart to Donald Trump — and float the idea that Trump may not care as much about securing a conviction as he does about making Comey experience what it feels like to be on the receiving end of the legal system. For Trump, they suggest, a conviction would simply be lagniappe. They also explore how simply being charged — with all the lawyers, court dates, and expense — can make “the process the punishment,” along with jurisdiction choices and other ongoing cases. The hosts react to news that a high-profile murder trial will be fully televised, and they close with an aviation segment analyzing a tragic Frontier Airlines incident in which a ground worker was fatally ingested into a running engine, raising serious questions about safety protocols and investigation procedures.

Shoot us a Text.Episode #1337: GM looks to capitalize on Ford's pickup shortage, Tesla hits a major FSD milestone (without the autonomy leap), and Home Depot takes on the messy world of big-and-bulky delivery.Show Notes with links:GM is looking to stock up where it counts—full-size pickups—after missing early-year demand. With Ford still recovering from supply issues, GM sees a prime opportunity to gain ground in the most profitable segment on the lot.GM ended Q1 with 9% fewer pickups on dealer lots, citing factory downtime and strong prior sales.The plan: boost inventory over the next few quarters while staying cautious on overall demand.Ford's F-150 supply is down over 40% after a supplier fire, creating a short-term opening.Ram could also benefit, with stronger inventory and fewer production constraints.“GM should pick up a lot of share in Q2,” said Morningstar analyst David Whiston.Tesla just crossed 10 billion miles on its Full Self-Driving system—a milestone Elon Musk once tied to achieving unsupervised autonomy. But despite the headline, drivers still need to keep their hands on the wheel… and eyes on everything.Musk previously suggested that milestone could unlock “safe unsupervised” driving.The reality check is that FSD remains a Level 2 system requiring constant driver attention.Liability still sits with the driver—not Tesla—unlike fully autonomous competitors like Waymo.The gap between milestone and reality highlights ongoing questions around autonomy timelines.Home Depot is tackling one of retail's toughest challenges: delivering big, bulky items faster—and with visibility. While small packages have gotten slick, lumber and concrete are a different beast entirely.Home Depot is rolling out real-time tracking for large deliveries, targeting a long-standing “blind spot.”Over 55% of SKUs now qualify for same- or next-day delivery, tripling since 2022.The company is investing in specialized distribution centers for bulky goods like lumber and concrete.Most big-item deliveries (about 90%) are still handled by third-party logistics providers.“The final-mile bulky goods delivery network is… the most complex,” said NHDA's William Lecos.Join Paul J Daly and Kyle Mountsier every morning for the Automotive State of the Union podcast  as they connect the dots across car dealerships, retail trends, emerging tech like AI, and cultural shifts—bringing clarity, speed, and people-first insight to automotive leaders navigating a rapidly changing industry.Get the Daily Push Back email at https://www.asotu.com/JOIN the conversation on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/company/asotu/

In the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week's episode, we discuss Tesla Semi entering production, our Xpeng VLA 2.0 test drive, Rivian's earnings, and more. The show is live every Friday at 4 p.m. ET on Electrek's YouTube channel. As a reminder, we'll have an accompanying post, like this one, on the site with an embedded link to the live stream. Head to the YouTube channel to get your questions and comments in. After the show ends at around 5 p.m. ET, the video will be archived on YouTube and the audio on all your favorite podcast apps: Apple Podcasts Spotify Overcast Pocket Casts Castro RSS We now have a Patreon if you want to help us avoid more ads and invest more in our content. We have some awesome gifts for our Patreons and more coming. Here are a few of the articles that we will discuss during the podcast: Tesla Semi: first truck rolls off high-volume production line Tesla launches Basecharger for Semi, reveals $188,000 Megacharger Tesla ‘Robotaxi' unsupervised fleet finally shows some signs of ramping up Tesla promises FSD V14 Lite for HW3 cars internationally to appease growing tensions I went to the Beijing Auto Show and it's a glimpse at the future of the auto industry Xpeng VLA 2.0 test drive: Tesla is not alone with ‘Full Self-Driving' anymore First drive: next-gen Xiaomi SU7 shows how fast Chinese EVs are improving Rivian (RIVN) lifts production capacity for its Georgia plant by 50% to 300K vehicles annually CATL says sodium batteries are mainstream-ready, signs massive 60 GWh deal Here's the live stream for today's episode starting at 4:00 p.m. ET (or the video after 5 p.m. ET: https://www.youtube.com/live/GyQpprHhIS0

Shoot us a Text.Episode #1331: Lawmakers push to block Chinese autos amid affordability and security concerns, Rivian reshapes its Georgia plant strategy while betting big on the R2, and California moves to hold autonomous vehicles accountable with new enforcement rules.Show Notes with links:A bipartisan push led by Sen. Bernie Moreno (R-Ohio) and Sen. Elissa Slotkin (D-Mich.) aims to shut the door on Chinese vehicles and parts entering the U.S., citing national security concerns as affordability pressures rise for consumers.The proposed bill would ban Chinese-made vehicles, parts, and software from entering the U.S. market.Moreno and Slotkin want to expand existing rules and “seal” the entire automotive supply chain from foreign adversaries.The effort comes ahead of a planned Trump-Xi meeting and growing political pressure to act.Support from UAW and GM highlights industry concern over competition and data security risks.“People are really, really pressed right now… people are looking for cheaper cars… but as leaders, we have a responsibility to say, ‘Look, this is a driving surveillance package, it's like TikTok on wheels,”” Slotkin said.Rivian is trimming its Georgia factory ambitions but accelerating its timeline. A smaller federal loan means reduced capacity, but earlier access to funds could help fast-track production of its highly anticipated, more affordable R2 lineup.Rivian cut planned capacity from 400,000 to 300,000 vehicles annually as its federal loan shrinks to $4.5B.The upside: funds will be available sooner, allowing a single-phase build instead of two stages.The plant, opening in 2028, will produce the R2 and future models aimed at broader affordability.Rivian's Q1 showed progress with losses narrowing 23% and deliveries up 20% year-over-year.“R2 provides the opportunity to expand the Rivian brand to millions of drivers,” said CEO RJ Scaringe.California is putting autonomous vehicles on notice, literally. Starting July 1, AV companies can be cited for traffic violations committed by their driverless cars, marking a major shift in how regulators handle robotaxi behavior and public safety.Law enforcement can now issue “notices of AV noncompliance” for violations like running red lights or ignoring school buses.The move follows years of viral mishaps and ongoing investigations into systems like Tesla's Full Self-Driving.AV companies must respond to first responders within 30 seconds and comply with emergency geofencing to avoid active scenes.New rules also open the door for testing heavy-duty autonomous trucks and set training requirements for remote operators.Join Paul J Daly and Kyle Mountsier every morning for the Automotive State of the Union podcast  as they connect the dots across car dealerships, retail trends, emerging tech like AI, and cultural shifts—bringing clarity, speed, and people-first insight to automotive leaders navigating a rapidly changing industry.Get the Daily Push Back email at https://www.asotu.com/JOIN the conversation on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/company/asotu/

On today's totally true episode of Quick Charge, Fred returns from the Beijing Auto Show with a fresh look at the future of the car business, and a test drive in a 2nd generation Xiaomi SU7 does nothing to convince him that China hasn't just set the bar even higher. We've also got news about the latest from VW's Chinese AUDI and JETTA brands, a passing glance at a big Buick concept with no windshield, and news about BYD's latest new flagship sedan that promises to bring the superfast charging fight to CATL. Source Links I went to the Beijing Auto Show and it's a glimpse at the future of the auto industry CATL says sodium batteries are mainstream-ready, signs massive 60 GWh deal Xpeng VLA 2.0 test drive: Tesla is not alone with ‘Full Self-Driving' anymore BYD Seal 08 debuts with Blade Battery 2.0: 1,000 km range, 5-min charging, 684 hp CATL says sodium batteries are mainstream-ready, signs massive 60 GWh deal This US city is putting solar + batteries on 150 homes to cut bills Prefer listening to your podcasts? Audio-only versions of Quick Charge are now available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn, and our RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. New episodes of Quick Charge are (allegedly) recorded several times per week, most weeks. We'll be posting bonus audio content from time to time as well, so be sure to follow and subscribe so you don't miss a minute of Electrek's high-voltage podcast series. Got news? Let us know!Drop us a line at tips@electrek.co. You can also rate us on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, or recommend us in Overcast to help more people discover the show. If you're considering going solar, it's always a good idea to get quotes from a few installers. To make sure you find a trusted, reliable solar installer near you that offers competitive pricing, check out EnergySage, a free service that makes it easy for you to go solar. It has hundreds of pre-vetted solar installers competing for your business, ensuring you get high-quality solutions and save 20-30% compared to going it alone. Plus, it's free to use, and you won't get sales calls until you select an installer and share your phone number with them.  Your personalized solar quotes are easy to compare online and you'll get access to unbiased Energy Advisors to help you every step of the way. Get started here.

In FOLLOW UP, the child social media crackdown keeps expanding. Turkey just approved a ban for under-15s, and Sony will require age verification for PlayStation communication features in the UK and Ireland starting in June—because now you need to prove you're an adult before trash-talking strangers online. Meanwhile, Anthropic's prediction that fully autonomous AI employees would already be transforming business hasn't materialized. Agentic systems are still struggling with basic workflows and, in some cases, slowing developers down. And in a more concrete reversal, Elon Musk acknowledged that pre-2023 Tesla Hardware 3 will never support Full Self-Driving. Customers who paid for the feature are now being steered toward discounted trade-ins, new cameras, and upgraded hardware—prompting obvious legal exposure.IN THE NEWS: SpaceX is reportedly targeting what could be the largest IPO ever, at roughly a $1.75 trillion valuation, with dual-class shares that preserve Musk's control through super-voting rights. Prediction markets continue to degrade: Kalshi suspended political candidates for trading on their own races, and Polymarket saw alleged manipulation via a tampered weather sensor at Charles de Gaulle Airport. On the AI front, Anthropic's new Mythos model had a chaotic rollout—used by the NSA, applied to patch hundreds of Firefox vulnerabilities, and briefly exposed through unauthorized access in a developer portal. Amazon followed with a $25 billion investment in Anthropic, even as governments appear to access similar capabilities independently.At the same time, the economics are tightening. Free tiers are shrinking, GitHub Copilot is shifting to token-based billing after costs doubled, and startups are normalizing six-figure monthly AI compute bills. Infrastructure growth continues unchecked: thousands of new data centers are planned across the U.S., while xAI faces scrutiny in Memphis over water usage and delayed mitigation projects. Environmental commitments increasingly resemble marketing rather than enforceable targets.Policy signals are equally aggressive. DHS is exploring smart glasses for ICE agents with facial recognition and gait analysis by 2027. Palantir published a manifesto advocating expanded use of state power with rhetoric that raised concerns about ideological framing. On a lighter note, a University of California, Santa Barbara study suggests that brief exposure to experimental film measurably increases creativity compared to standard social media consumption.MEDIA CANDY: Silo returns July 3 on Apple TV+, while The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power Season 3 is expected sooner than planned. Battlestar Galactica lands on Paramount+ and Pluto TV May 1. Dead Can Dance is releasing monthly singles via its Bandcamp imprint. Deezer reports 44% of daily uploads—about 75,000 tracks—are AI-generated, though only a small fraction of streams come from them, many flagged as fraudulent. And yes, Jessica Jones is back in Daredevil.APPS & DOODADS: Apple patched the notification-cache bug that allowed forensic tools to recover deleted Signal messages. Roblox agreed to a $12 million settlement with Nevada and is rolling out facial age estimation, ID verification, and new contact controls, while still facing multi-state litigation. Cash App is targeting younger users—ages six to twelve—with parent-managed accounts, debit cards, and interest incentives. Separately, a federal judge issued a preliminary injunction protecting ICE-tracking apps, ruling that government pressure on Apple and Meta to remove them likely violated First Amendment protections.IN THE DARK SIDE WITH DAVE: AI-generated Star Wars fan films are improving visually, even if performances remain rigid. The current era of Star Trek is effectively closing out with a large prop auction, notably excluding Star Trek: Strange New Worlds. 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-A report in Reuters alleged that the keystrokes, mouse movements and clicks of Meta's workforce are to be captured for the purposes of training AI — something the company's communications department was happy to confirm as accurate. -Prediction market Kalshi has taken action against three political candidates, alleging that each was engaged with insider trading of information about their campaigns. -Tesla still doesn't have a solid pathway for how to give Hardware 3 cars Full Self-Driving capabilities, based on what Elon Musk said during the company's latest earnings call. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week on America on the Road, Jack Nerad and Chris Teague review two impressive SUVs — the high-performance 2026 Acura MDX Type S and the fun and fuel-efficient 2026 Mazda CX-50 Hybrid. They also dive into rising used car prices, Tesla's crackdown on Full Self-Driving hacks, GM's new distracted driving tech, Volkswagen's U.S. production shift, the new MINI Red Line Edition, and Toyota's updated 2027 Land Cruiser.

On today's episode, we discuss everything from Trump's drawn‑out war with Iran to Tesla's fast‑evolving self‑driving software, future robotaxis, and the coming wave of home robots. James opens by grilling the “Fearsome Threesome” futurists—Glenn, Mark, and Dwayne—on whether Trump can find an off‑ramp in Iran, how turning the Strait of Hormuz into a toll canal might work, and why “breaking their arms but not fixing their government” risks long‑term instability. The conversation then pivots to Tesla's latest Full‑Self‑Driving updates: better road graphics, parking‑spot memory, “smart summon” for rainy‑day pickups, quirky voice commands, and an almost comical obsession with avoiding animals—even if that means a squirrel or armadillo gets priority over a human who “should know to move.” From there, they explore Tesla's broader ecosystem, including third‑party Supercharger build‑outs at abandoned gas stations, vehicle‑to‑vehicle communications, the Cybertruck's rear‑steer “crab walk,” and rumors of a Cyber‑SUV lurking in drone footage over Giga Texas. In the second half, the panel zooms out to Musk's Optimus robots and a future where bots clean garages, wash cars, cook lasagna, and free people to write novels or tend showpiece yards, while Mark warns that such freedom will still demand new kinds of responsibility and “management” of our machines. They close with a whirlwind tech‑finance lightning round—crypto as an “office commodity” with lost wallets and off‑grid keys, quantum‑computing races over qubit designs, AI‑driven corporate layoffs that Wall Street perversely rewards, and college students whose ChatGPT‑assisted assignments are homogenizing their voices in the classroom. Don't miss it!

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Episode Summary In this episode, we're joined by automotive journalist Brian Makse to talk about the new Nissan Leaf and Kia EV4. Check out Brian's podcast and YouTube channel, Brian Drives Cars  for deeper, more meaningful conversations about car culture. I also break down a busy week in EV news, including Tesla opening its Supercharger network to more brands like Dodge, Jeep, and Fiat, while simultaneously expanding its powerful 500 kW V4 chargers in the U.S. On the software side, Tesla's Full Self-Driving continues to face challenges, with delays in European approval and increased scrutiny from regulators in the U.S., even as new versions move closer to wider release. Meanwhile, competition in the EV space is heating up, with BMW pushing range boundaries, Rivian gaining support from Uber's massive robotaxi investment, and several automakers scaling back or canceling EV programs. We wrap up with ongoing Tesla Roadster delays and what all of these developments mean for the future of electric vehicles and the industry as a whole. Support the Show https://www.supportkilowatt.com/ Other Podcasts Beyond the Post YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/@beyondthepostfm Beyond the Post Podcast – https://www.beyondthepost.fm/ Shuffle Playlist – https://shows.acast.com/shuffle-playlist 918Digital Website – https://www.918digital.com/ Brian's Links Brian Makse YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/user/brianmakse Brian Drives Cars Podcast – https://bleav.com/shows/brian-drives-cars/ Brian Makse Website – https://makse.com News Links Dodge, Jeep, Fiat and Others Gain Access to Tesla's Supercharger Network Tesla Delays FSD Approval in Europe Again, Now Expects April 10 Tesla Opens More 500 kW V4 Superchargers in U.S. Tesla Fixes Wall Connector Wi-Fi Issue With Update 26.2 Uber's $1.25 Billion Bet on Rivian Robotaxis Puts Pressure on Tesla The New BMW i3 EV Is a Road Trip Monster With 440 Miles of Range Musk Confirms Tesla FSD V14.3 Is in Testing, Wide Release Soon Tesla Faces Potential Recall in NHTSA Visibility Crash Probe Tesla Roadster Gets New Unveiling Date Once Again Elon Musk Claims Tesla Roadster Unveil Is Coming Next Month Honda Prologue May Be Next as Honda Cancels Three EVs The Volvo EX30 Joins America's Growing EV Graveyard New BMW iX3 Gets 50,000 Orders in Its First Six Months Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Friends and Fellow Fabricators!   In this episode, we discuss 3 practical steps to getting your stone shop to a place where it can drive itself!   Philosophy or Full Self Driving companies Boundaries for fab shop owners Start small with simple tasks that free you up to do more important work   Want to stop lifting and risking on install? Visit No Lift Install Systems here: www.noliftsystem.com   Want to try SPRING software by Action Flow for FREE? Click here: https://www.actionflow.net/about/spring-by-actionflow/   Make sure you check back next week for another episode.   Until then, Keep Grinding!!!  

A significant shift in the AI and enterprise software landscape, primarily driven by Elon Musk's latest initiatives. A central focus is the unveiling of Macrohard (also known as Digital Optimus), a joint project between Tesla and xAI that aims to replace traditional human-driven software development with autonomous AI agents. These agents will leverage the AI4 hardware in Tesla vehicles to perform complex tasks, effectively turning parked cars into a distributed compute network.Beyond software, the texts highlight Tesla's aggressive expansion into the robotaxi market, with analyst Dan Ives predicting the company will eventually secure an 80% market share. Investors are increasingly viewing Tesla as an AI and robotics firm rather than a traditional automaker, especially as its Full Self-Driving technology matures. However, this rapid technological advancement faces significant hurdles, including legal liability concerns and increased regulatory oversight. The FTC, led by Lina Khan, has signaled its commitment to enforcing privacy laws and curbing the risks associated with training AI on sensitive personal data.

Running a stone shop is like driving a car...you have to keep your hand on the wheel and eyes on the road at all times, otherwise you "may not get there"...   Unless you have a TESLA with Full Self Driving Mode. Then you plug in the address and hit the button.   The reality is you can evolve your stone shop to run without you, and in this episode we discuss how to begin making that evolution.   Episode Sponsor: No Lift Install System - Complete lifting solutions for countertop installations: www.noliftsystem.com   Keep Grinding!

In the 8 AM Hour: Larry O’Connor and Patrice Onwuka discussed: Tesla owners are embracing full self-drive feature in their cars. WMAL GUEST 8:15 AM - INTERVIEW - MIKE LITTERST - National Park Service TOPIC: PEAK BLOOM ANNOUNCED! Cherry Blossoms are predicted to hit peak bloom in Washington, D.C. between March 29 and April 1, according to the National Park Service. WMAL GUEST 8:35 AM - INTERVIEW - DR. WALID PHARES - former foreign policy advisor to President Trump and author of "Iran: An Imperialist Republic and US Policy " TOPIC: The latest developments in U.S.-Israeli strikes against the Iranian regime. Daylight Savings Time begins Sunday. Where to find more about WMAL's morning show: Follow the Show Podcasts on Apple podcasts, Audible and Spotify. Follow WMAL's "O'Connor and Company" on X: @WMALDC, @LarryOConnor, @Jgunlock, @patricepinkfile and @heatherhunterdc. Facebook: WMALDC and Larry O'Connor Instagram: WMALDCShow Website: https://www.wmal.com/oconnor-company/ How to listen live weekdays from 5 to 9 AM: https://www.wmal.com/listenlive/ Episode: Friday, March 6, 2026 / 8 AM Hour See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Episode Description (Kilowatt 684) In this episode, Bodie shares a quick community update and an ad swap with the Car Stuff Podcast and The Final Lap Weekly, then jumps into a packed round-up of EV and clean-tech headlines. The Tesla segment includes a customer service story, Cybertruck pricing news, global expansion updates, and fresh Full Self-Driving chatter (including international approvals and new driver-behavior features). From there, Bodie covers broader industry movement with NIO's momentum and partnerships, plus an Aptera progress check-in as the solar EV startup pushes toward production. The battery conversation centers on Donut Lab's latest solid-state testing and what the results might (and might not) mean for real-world EV performance. Finally, Bodie spotlights the Nosh AI Chef project and closes with a proud parent moment celebrating Sierra's latest YouTube success. Ad Swap:  The Car Stuff Podcast The Final Lap Whooshn YouTube Links Mentioned: Nosh AI Chef Nosh AI Chef Kickstarter Sierra's video: Why work is starting to look medieval Allison's Podcast Support the Show Support Kilowatt Other Podcasts Beyond the Post YouTube Beyond the Post Podcast Shuffle Playlist 918Digital Website News Links Donut Lab solid-state battery survives 100°C discharge in second independent test What Donut Lab's Latest Solid-State EV Battery Test Actually Reveals Tesla Robotaxis Aren't Hitting California Streets Any Time Soon, Says Data Tesla touts California robotaxis but does nothing to get permits Tesla expands global FSD (Supervised) testing with Abu Dhabi trials NIO Deliveries Rise 58% in February — Charts NIO & Bosch Sign Strategic Cooperation Agreement Tesla increases Cybertruck AWD price to $70,000 after creating artificial urgency Tesla Vehicles Finally Come To Africa Tesla's Megawatt Chargers Are Coming Soon. Here's Where The First Ones Will Go Tesla Cybercab Lead Quits Just Months Before Mass Production Tesla Full Self-Driving's newest behavior is the perfect answer to aggressive cars Tesla FSD (Supervised) could be approved in the Netherlands next month: Musk Slate EV pricing coming in June, still expected to mid-$20k range art by dall-e Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Starting off in FOLLOW UP, we've got a tax economist who actually made money betting against the "efficiency" of Elon's budget-slashing fever dreams, while Tesla is busy trying to dodge a $243 million jury verdict for an Autopilot-assisted fatality. Not content with being legally liable, Tesla is also suing the California DMV because they're offended someone called their "Autopilot" and "Full Self-Driving" marketing deceptive—ironic, since Jack Dorsey just "proactively" halved the staff at Block to make room for more AI slop. Speaking of which, Goldman Sachs is here to remind us that all this AI spending added a grand total of zero to the US GDP last year, mostly because we're just exporting all that cash to overseas chip makers while 80% of execs admit the tech hasn't actually done anything for productivity yet.Moving into IN THE NEWS, Sam Altman had the audacity to compare ChatGPT's energy-sucking habits to the 20-year evolution of a human, though the internet wasn't exactly buying the "my bot is just like a baby" defense. Anthropic actually stood its ground against the Pentagon's demand for killer robots and mass surveillance, so naturally, the military just signed a deal to put Elon's Grok in their classified systems instead—because what could go wrong with an "edgy" LLM in the war room? Meanwhile, cities are dumping AI surveillance contracts as citizens start a literal "smash-the-snitch-box" campaign against Flock's license plate readers, Google's AI is busy inserting racial slurs into news alerts, and the White House is apparently harboring a staffer moonlighting as a racist "masterpiece" creator on X. We've also got Reddit being slapped with a $20 million fine in the UK for being lazy with age checks, while Discord and Apple scramble to build verification tools that hopefully won't leak your entire identity to a hacker in Belarus.In MEDIA CANDY, the Paramount-Skydance merger is leaving the industry in a cold sweat of "synergy" layoffs, but at least we're getting more Game of Thrones spinoffs and Star Trek reboots to rot our brains. Face/Off 2 lost its director, Ryan Coogler is taking on The X-Files, and Google wants to use AI to turn music into generic "lo-fi" background noise for the masses.Over in APPS & DOODADS, OpenAI is planning a 2027 smart speaker that literally watches you through a camera—because you definitely wanted a $300 Sam Altman-shaped eye in your kitchen—while the Dark Sky creators are back with "Acme Weather" for the low price of $25 a year.We wrap up THE DARK SIDE WITH DAVE with a deep dive into "Under Pressure" and Coruscant's urban sprawl, leaving us to reminisce about the days when KPT Bryce was the pinnacle of tech—back when "generative art" was just a fractal that took six hours to render.Sponsors:DeleteMe - Get 20% off your DeleteMe plan when you go to JoinDeleteMe.com/GOG and use promo code GOG at checkout.SquareSpace - go to squarespace.com/GRUMPY for a free trial. 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Human CivilizationStatement from Dario Amodei on our discussions with the Department of WarAnthropic Tells Pete Hegseth to Take a HikeCities Are Shredding Their AI Surveillance Contracts en MasseKalshi Suspended a California Politician and a YouTuber for Insider TradingDiscord delays age verification to address user concernsApple introduces age verification for apps in Utah, Louisiana and AustraliaMEDIA CANDYAs Paramount Skydance wins the battle for Warner Bros. as Netflix ends its bid, here's the mood inside all three companies.A Knight of the Seven KingdomsStar Trek: Starfleet AcademyThe Night Agent Season 3'Face/Off 2' Director Adam Wingard is Now/GoneRyan Coogler's X-Files reboot gets the green light at HuluMortal Kombat II | Official Trailer IIGoogle's AI Slop Machine Is Coming for Your MusicDropping Names... and other things with Jonathan Frakes and Brent SpinerOnce We Were SpacemenAPPS & DOODADSOpenAI will reportedly release an AI-powered smart speaker in 2027Instagram Will Notify Parents When Teens Use Search Terms Related to SuicideThe creators of Dark Sky have a new weather appThis App Warns You if Someone Is Wearing Smart Glasses NearbyTHE DARK SIDE WITH DAVEDave BittnerThe CyberWireHacking HumansCaveatControl LoopOnly Malware in the BuildingStrong Songs - S08E02 - "Under Pressure" by Queen and David BowieThe Problem with Coruscant (Planet Cities Explained)Reminds me of KPT Fractal ExplorerKPT Bryce 1.0 with John Dvorak and Kai KrauseSingle-Biome PlanetKPT Shapes by Dave BittnerBald Mr Clean mascot "retired"My childhood disappointment with scrubbing bubbles.CLOSING SHOUT-OUTSActor Robert Carradine Dies At Age 71See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On today's high-dollar episode of Quick Charge, Tesla is reeling from a $243 million judgement against it in a high-profile wrongful death case involving the company's Autopilot system, and has a hard time getting the relevant data to NHTSA. We've also got news that Waymo its expanding its L4 autonomous and driverless taxi operations into four new US cities across Florida and Texas, bringing its total to 10 compared to Tesla's 0 total cities with driverless electric vehicles in operation. Plus: the US Air Force has deployed the world's first portable 5MW nuclear reactor – which seems like the kind of thing we should all know about, you know? Source Links Tesla has to pay historic $243 million judgement over Autopilot crash, judge says Tesla avoids 30-day California sales suspension after dropping misleading ‘Autopilot' marketing Tesla sues California DMV to reverse ‘Full Self-Driving' false advertising ruling Tesla is having a hard time turning over its FSD traffic violation data Waymo adds 4 more cities to its robotaxi service, now 10 total (Tesla: still 0) Tesla admits it still needs drivers and remote operators — then argues that's better than Waymo Waymo founder trashes Tesla safety as Waymos illegally pass school buses World's first: US Air Force deploys portable nuclear power station Prefer listening to your podcasts? Audio-only versions of Quick Charge are now available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn, and our RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. New episodes of Quick Charge are (allegedly) recorded several times per week, most weeks. We'll be posting bonus audio content from time to time as well, so be sure to follow and subscribe so you don't miss a minute of Electrek's high-voltage podcast series. Got news? Let us know!Drop us a line at tips@electrek.co. You can also rate us on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, or recommend us in Overcast to help more people discover the show. If you're considering going solar, it's always a good idea to get quotes from a few installers. To make sure you find a trusted, reliable solar installer near you that offers competitive pricing, check out EnergySage, a free service that makes it easy for you to go solar. It has hundreds of pre-vetted solar installers competing for your business, ensuring you get high-quality solutions and save 20-30% compared to going it alone. Plus, it's free to use, and you won't get sales calls until you select an installer and share your phone number with them.  Your personalized solar quotes are easy to compare online and you'll get access to unbiased Energy Advisors to help you every step of the way. Get started here.

Shoot us a Text.Episode #1272: Uber drops $100M to power up its autonomous future., Tesla's first Cybercab rolls off the line with no wheel and no pedals — but is FSD ready? Meanwhile, the U.S. military airlifts a next-gen mini nuclear reactor.Uber is doubling down on autonomy with a $100M bet on charging infrastructure, aiming to lock in self-driving scale before competitors do. As Tesla, Waymo, and others race for robotaxi dominance, Uber wants to own the backbone.Uber will invest over $100M to build DC fast-charging hubs at autonomous depots and high-traffic “pit stop” locations.Initial rollout hits the Bay Area, LA, and Dallas before expanding nationwide.Uber is partnering globally with EVgo, Electra, Ionity, and others through “utilization guarantee agreements” to accelerate charger deployment.Tesla's first Cybercab has rolled off the line at Gigafactory Texas — a purpose-built robotaxi with no steering wheel, no pedals, and no human fallback. It's the purest expression yet of Tesla's Full Self-Driving vision… and its biggest bet.Cybercab depends entirely on Tesla's FSD software — the same system currently powering its Austin and San Francisco robotaxi pilots.In Austin, that fleet has logged roughly one crash every 57,000 miles, compared to Tesla's own cited human average of 229,000 miles per crash — raising real questions about Cybercab readiness.Musk says Tesla needs 10 billion miles of data to achieve safe unsupervised driving, a threshold projected around mid-2026 — before additional training, validation, and debugging.The U.S. military just airlifted a next-generation mini nuclear reactor to Utah — the first time a modern modular reactor has flown on a military aircraft. It's part of a broader push to fast-track advanced nuclear for national security and grid resilience.Three C-17s transported Valar Atomics' unfueled Ward 250 reactor to Hill Air Force Base for testing.The system will begin testing at 250 kilowatts and can scale to 5 megawatts — enough to power roughly 5,000 homes.As Utah Gov. Spencer Cox put it: “Energy is not just an economic issue… it is a national security issue as well.”Today's show is brought to you by ESi-Q. ESi-Q measures employee satisfaction and provides actionable insight into what's driving employee engagement and turnover - befoJoin Paul J Daly and Kyle Mountsier every morning for the Automotive State of the Union podcast as they connect the dots across car dealerships, retail trends, emerging tech like AI, and cultural shifts—bringing clarity, speed, and people-first insight to automotive leaders navigating a rapidly changing industry.Get the Daily Push Back email at https://www.asotu.com/ JOIN the conversation on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/company/asotu/

-Texas is suing Wi-Fi router maker TP-Link for deceptively marketing the security of its products and allowing Chinese hacking groups to access Americans' devices. -Cameo, the platform where celebrities sell short, personalized videos, has scored a preliminary win in a trademark lawsuit against OpenAI. A California judge has ruled that the AI company's video generation tool Sora cannot use the term 'cameo' or any variation likely to cause confusion. -Tesla stopped using the term “Autopilot” to sell its cars in California, thereby avoiding a 30-day sales and manufacturing ban in the state. If you'll recall, a California administrative law judge ruled in December that the automaker misled consumers by using the terms “Autopilot” and “Full Self-Driving.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today's episode, we discuss James's first full day living with his new Tesla, from accidental 80-mph “hurry mode” on a complex Jackson interchange to the car's eerie ability to catch his mistakes before they become collisions. The hosts describe how Full Self-Driving treats turn-signals, lane changes, parking lots, and even chained-off entrances as “suggestions,” branching through options in real time while still relying on the driver to understand modes and settings much like an aircraft autopilot. They compare slow mall chargers with newer, much faster superchargers in Ruston, detail how Smart Summon and parking-spot “training” work, and recount the car confidently handling ice, snow, and muddy driveways in conditions that would rattle most human drivers. From there, the conversation widens to Elon Musk's broader empire: Cybertruck orders, a planned merger of SpaceX and xAI, plans to move AI compute into space, and speculation that Musk could become more powerful than nation-state leaders because satellites are outside traditional regulatory reach. In geopolitical news, they revisit Trump's pressure campaigns on Venezuela, Cuba, and Iran, Russia's moves in Ukraine, Panama ejecting China from canal contracts, and how “blockade and siege” strategies can topple regimes without direct invasions. Domestic politics center on ICE raids, masked officers, new body-camera requirements, battles over the SAVE Act, real ID, filibuster rules, and the difficulty of preventing election fraud across multiple “vectors” like machines, mail ballots, and lax ID laws. The hosts close with frustration over slow accountability for alleged 2020 election abuses and Epstein-related revelations, but they argue that many cheating methods have been shut down, Trump is still advancing a longer-term plan, and in the meantime at least “the Tesla drives great and PJs coffee is still hot.” Don't miss it!

This week on Watts in the News, we break down one of the biggest shifts in Tesla's history. Tesla has officially canceled the Model S and Model X, ending new sales as production lines at Fremont are converted to build Optimus humanoid robots. The move signals a major pivot toward AI, robotics, Full Self-Driving (FSD), and Robotaxi, raising big questions about Tesla's long-term direction.We're joined by Tesla legends and YouTubers Bearded Tesla Guy and JoshWest 24/7, who bring firsthand perspective from years of Tesla ownership, long-distance road trips, and a recent FSD drive across the United States. Together, we discuss whether Tesla is moving too fast, whether the company is shifting away from personally owned vehicles, and what this means for future products like Robotaxi, Cybercab, and even the Cybertruck potentially operating autonomously for cargo and logistics.➡️ ⁨Tesla Conversation With  @BeardedTeslaGuy  and  @JoshWest247  : https://youtu.be/XS3rPj-LPI4➡️ Jessie's Trip to Sweden with  @kempower  : https://youtu.be/A-ifvVG_qPc➡️ BowefamilyEV Silverado, Lightning at Gravity at the Tesla V4 Chargers! : https://youtu.be/SHyH59MANtYWe also cover the importance of charging infrastructure at scale. Co-host Jessie shares insights from his upcoming trip to Sweden with Kempower, where he'll see megawatt charging in action, and we discuss why megawatt-level charging is critical for heavy-duty EVs. Plus, we break down Tesla's megawatt charging agreement with Pilot and what it means for the future of electric trucking in North America.From Tesla's vehicle cancellations to Optimus, autonomy, and charging at massive scale — this episode tackles the question: Is Tesla building the future too early, or exactly on time?

This week on America on the Road, Jack Nerad puts Mazda's new 2026 CX-70 Turbo S Premium to the test, while Chris Teague drives Volvo's smallest and quickest electric SUV, the 2026 Volvo EX30. Jack and Chris also break down the top stories shaping today's car market, from Tesla's big shift in the way it charges for driver-assistance features to Volvo's bold claim that its new EX60 electric SUV can finally put range anxiety to rest. In addition, the show digs into the growing strain of auto loan debt across generations and a controversial federal court ruling that requires that taxpayer funds be spent on electric-vehicle infrastructure.

Tesla Cancels Model S & X. During yesterday's Tesla earnings call, Elon Musk confirmed that Tesla will end new Model S and Model X sales in Q2, shutting down those production lines to convert them for manufacturing up to 1 million Optimus robots. This marks one of the most dramatic pivots in Tesla's history as the company shifts its focus from flagship vehicles to AI, robotics, and Full Self-Driving (FSD).In this episode, we're joined by special guests  @BeardedTeslaGuy  and  @JoshWest247  two longtime Tesla YouTubers with unmatched perspective. Josh famously completed a cross-Canada road trip in a Model S years ago before moving to the U.S., while Bearded Tesla Guy drove a Cybertruck from Florida to the Arctic Circle. Together, they recently completed an FSD road trip across the United States, giving them a front-row seat to Tesla's autonomous future.We break down what this decision really means, why Tesla is prioritizing Optimus, how FSD fits into Elon Musk's long-term vision, and whether this move signals a fundamental shift away from cars—or the next phase of Tesla's dominance.

Silver and Gold – Still Going. Big week for earnings. Fed decision on Wednesday. Nat Gas price exploding higher. US Dollar drops hard over past few days. PLUS we are now on Spotify and Amazon Music/Podcasts! Click HERE for Show Notes and Links DHUnplugged is now streaming live - with listener chat. Click on link on the right sidebar. Love the Show? Then how about a Donation? Follow John C. Dvorak on Twitter Follow Andrew Horowitz on Twitter Warm-Up - What we learned from Davos - President Miyagi - tariffs on, tariffs off - January: stocks are trying to finish with gains - Small-caps flying - S&P  500: All-time highs going into earnings Markets - Silver and Gold - Still Going - Big week for earnings - Fed decision on Wednesday - Nat Gas price exploding - US Dollar drops hard over past few days Can't Keep Track Anymore -Trump has announced he is raising tariffs on South Korean imports to 25% after accusing Seoul of "not living up" to a trade deal reached last year. - In a post on social media, Trump said he would increase levies on South Korea from 15% across a range of products including automobiles, lumber, pharmaceuticals and "all other Reciprocal TARIFFS". - South Korea is planning on voting on the "agreement" with the US in February - KOSPI hits all-time high after being down 1% on the news - S. Korea President re-affirms their commitments Davos - 2026 - What we learned - Not much - Same bifurcated view of the world - Trump backed off the Greenland threats - Framework of a "deal" / "plan" - So, no tariffs - (Going to get a boy who cried wolf ....) Gold and Silver - Off to the races - Silver was up again in a big way Monday. Fell back down to earth (up 5% from up 15% earlier in the day - Hovering around $110 - that is impressive - parabolic move - GOLD! - Proving itself as a USD hedge and safety trade (Bitcoin in the dust) - Gold above $5,000 per ounce - - Plenty of reports that central banks are buying up| - USD weakness Economy - Still Strong - The US economy expanded in the third quarter by slightly more than initially reported, supported by stronger exports and a smaller drag from inventories. - Inflation-adjusted gross domestic product increased at a revised 4.4% annualized rate, the fastest in two years, according to Bureau of Economic Analysis data. - Consumer spending advanced at a 3.5% annualized pace last quarter, reflecting the fastest pace of outlays for services in three years, while spending on goods also accelerated from the previous quarter. Amazon - Trimming.... 30,000 jobs is plan - First half of that was in October and now trhery are laying off the remainder - CEO Jassey says that it is not financial of AI issues ---- Again - why so important to state that and make that a focal point? - Layoffs amount to 10% of the corporate workforce - Company still has 1.5 million employees Comeback? - Spirit Airlines is in talks with investment firm Castlelake for a potential takeover of the discount airline, CNBC has learned. - Remember, all started when Jetblue deal was blocked - Frontier tried - Spirit tried a few times to get head above water - nothing worked Booz Cancelled - Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent canceled department contracts with the consulting firm Booz Allen Hamilton, whose employee leaked President Donald Trump's tax records to The New York Times. - The department noted that between 2018 and 2020, Booz Allen employee Charles Edward Littlejohn “stole and leaked the confidential tax returns and return information of hundreds of thousands of taxpayers.” - Booz Allen Hamilton's stock price dropped by more than 10% on the heels of the Treasury Department's announcement. - Why does Booz have tax records in the first place? - Stock down 50% since end of 2024 Private Credit - BlackRock TCP Capital shares lower by 13% after it disclosed Friday night that net asset value declined approximately 19.0%; other private credit stocks falling in sympathy - The Company's net asset value per share as of December 31, 2025 to be between approximately $7.05 and $7.09, an anticipated decline of approximately 19.0% during the quarter ended December 31, 2025, compared to a net asset value per share of $8.71 as of September 30, 2025. - This decline is primarily driven by issuer-specific developments during the quarter. - The Company's net investment income per share to be between approximately $0.24 and $0.26 for the three months ended December 31, 2025. - Decliners: TCPC -13.40% OWL -3.07% ARES -3.30% KKR -2.08% BAM -0.41% CG -0.33% Zoom Communications - Valuation of Anthropic stake - The news is driving shares higher as analysts suggest ZM's $51 mln stake could now be worth between $2-$4 bln based on Anthropic's rumored $350 bln valuation, effectively acting as a "hidden gem" on its balance sheet. - From a fundamental perspective, the company's performance has also significantly improved, evidenced by its Q3 beat-and-raise report in late November where revenue rose 4.4% yr/yr to $1.23 bln. - This stronger financial performance is being driven by robust growth in the Enterprise segment, the rapid adoption of AI Companion features, and the scaling of adjacent growth businesses like Zoom Contact Center and Workvivo. - Consequently, the combination of high-margin operational rigor -- highlighted by a 41.2% non-GAAP operating margin -- and the massive unrealized gains from its AI investments has shifted investor sentiment firmly back toward growth. UNH and Health Stocks - DOWN 20% today - The administration's proposal (via the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, or CMS) for Medicare Advantage reimbursement rates to rise by only 0.09% in 2027. This was far below Wall Street expectations of 4-6% (or higher), following a more generous ~5% increase for 2026. - The near-flat rate aims to improve payment accuracy, curb overbilling practices, and protect taxpayers, according to CMS statements, but it sparked widespread concerns about squeezed insurer margins, potential benefit cuts for seniors, reduced plan offerings, or market exits. - UnitedHealth has significant exposure to Medicare Advantage (roughly 30% of national enrollment), making it particularly vulnerable. The proposal, announced late Monday (January 26), led to a broader sell-off in health insurers: - - Humana (HUM) plunged over 20-21%. - - CVS Health (CVS) and Elevance Health (ELV) each dropped around 13-14%. Tech Earnings Microsoft (MSFT) Reports: Wednesday, January 28 (After Market Close) - Wall Street Expectations:  Earnings per share (EPS): about $3.86 and Revenue: about $80 billion - Growth: high teens year over year revenue growth - Investors are focused on Azure and broader cloud growth, particularly how much of that growth is coming from AI related demand. Microsoft has built a reputation for consistent execution, which also means expectations are high. The critical issues will be cloud growth sustainability, margin stability, and how aggressively management plans to keep spending on AI infrastructure. Meta Platforms (META) Reports: Wednesday, January 28 (After Market Close) - Wall Street Expectations:  EPS: about $8.15–$8.20 and Revenue: about $58–$59 billion - Growth: roughly 20–21% year over year revenue growth - Advertising remains the core driver, with AI driven ad targeting continuing to improve returns for advertisers. While topline growth expectations remain strong, investors are closely watching expense growth. The biggest question is whether rising AI and infrastructure spending can be managed without eroding margins or spooking investors, as Meta works through the next phase of its AI strategy. Tesla (TSLA) Reports: Wednesday, January 28 (After Market Close) - Wall Street Expectations:  EPS (non GAAP): about $0.40–$0.45 and Revenue: about $24.5–$25 billion - Trend: earnings expected to be sharply lower than a year ago - Tesla enters earnings with the weakest expectations among the major tech names this week. Vehicle deliveries declined year over year, and automotive margins remain under pressure. While the energy and services segments continue to grow, they are not yet large enough to offset slowing EV demand. - Investors will be far more focused on forward guidance than on the quarter itself—particularly updates on Full Self Driving, robotaxis, and the broader AI roadmap. Apple (AAPL) Reports: Thursday, January 29 (After Market Close) Wall Street Expectations -  EPS: about $2.65–$2.67 and Revenue: about $138 billion Growth: approximately 11–12% year over year revenue growth - This is Apple's most important quarter of the year. Expectations call for record revenue driven by the iPhone 17 cycle and continued Services growth. The focus will be on margins, China demand, and forward guidance—particularly how higher costs (memory prices and tariffs) may impact profitability. Apple typically beats expectations, but the stock reaction will hinge on what management says about growth beyond this quarter. Company Ticker Report Date Est. EPS Key Focus Area Microsoft MSFT Wed, Jan 28 (AMC) $3.92 Azure AI revenue growth & CapEx spending Meta Platforms META Wed, Jan 28 (AMC) $8.17 Ad monetization of AI & 2026 CapEx guidance Tesla TSLA Wed, Jan 28 (AMC) $0.45 Full Self-Driving (FSD) & Robotaxi updates Apple AAPL Thu, Jan 29 (AMC) Varies iPhone 17 demand & Apple Intelligence rollout ServiceNow NOW Wed, Jan 28 (AMC) $0.88 Enterprise AI software adoption rates IBM IBM Wed, Jan 28 (AMC) $4.28 Hybrid cloud and watsonx performance *AMC = After Market Close; EPS = Earnings Per Share (Consensus Estimates) Boeing - The company's airplane deliveries last year were the highest since 2018, helping drive revenue. Boeing brought in $23.9 billion in the last three months of 2025, a 57% increase over the same period in 2024 and topping analysts' expectations. Cash flow of $400 million was roughly double what Wall Street was expecting. - Boeing brought in $23.9 billion in the last three months of 2025, a 57% increase over the same period in 2024. The airplane manufacturer delivered 600 airplanes last year, up from 348 a year earlier. Another MoonShot - U.S. natural gas prices surged over 17% on Monday morning, climbing above $6 for the first time since late 2022. - It comes as Winter Storm Fern leaves hundreds of thousands without power and forces mass flight cancellations. - The National Weather Service has forecast wind chills as low as -50 degrees Fahrenheit (-45.56 degrees Celsius) across the eastern two-thirds of the U.S. this week. -Up 68% YTD - Nat gas is used in a whole lot of things - electrical grid 43% is fueled by Nat Gas Government - Not Again! - Seems like Dems are threatening a shutdown again - A partial U.S. government shutdown is set to begin on Friday, January 30, 2026. - The Senate is expected to vote on a funding package to avert this shutdown, with delays from a winter storm pushing initial votes to at least January 27, 2026 - The issue is being exacerbated with the ICE / Minnesota issues This is precious - Ex-finance minister Noda currently co-heads largest opposition party - He says that Japan unlikely to get international consent for intervention - Yen, bond selloff requires Japan to be in crisis mode, he says - Government must vow to restore fiscal discipline to end yen fall, Noda says - Japan must create environment allowing for steady BOJ rate hikes, he says - THIS shows us all that the whole thing with these guys/gals is all political. - NEVER EVER if he was in the role would he say anything like this.       Love the Show? 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Watts In The News Ep 4 breaks down the biggest electric vehicle stories shaping the EV industry right now. This week, Canada makes headlines by welcoming Chinese electric vehicles into the country, potentially opening the door for brands like BYD, NIO, and Zeekr and shaking up the North American EV market. What does this mean for tariffs, affordability, domestic automakers, and the future of EV competition in Canada and beyond?We also dive into Tesla's major move to eliminate the one-time purchase of Full Self-Driving, shifting FSD to a subscription-only model and what that means for current owners, future buyers, and the long-term strategy behind Tesla autonomy. Plus, Rivian R2 manufacturing validation builds have been spotted, signaling real progress toward Rivian's next affordable electric SUV and a critical milestone ahead of production.From global trade shifts to autonomy software and next-gen EVs, this episode delivers fast, no-nonsense EV news you need to know.

Matt Farah drove a 2026 Corvette E-Ray into the desert and lived to compare it to the Z06; Zack Klapman weighs in on what they should do with a free racing trailer; a new insurance that's ONLY for Teslas that use Full Self Driving; and Patreon questions include:How long until your car is warm?Is the VR6 engine actually cool?Cars we loved as kids but now think to be lameWhy don't I love Boxsters ?Why do some people want to f*** cars?What's more expensive to own: an old BMW or old Porsche?Detuned supercar engines we never gotWhat's happening with Aston Vantage prices?And more! Recorded January 21, 2026  Show NotesFitbodJoin Fitbod today to get your personalized workout plan. Get 25% off your subscription or try the app FREE for seven days at Fitbod.me/TIRE. DeleteMeGet 20% off your DeleteMe plan when you go to www.joindeleteme.com slash TIRE and use promo code TIRE at checkout.  Athletic GreensFor a limited time only, get a FREE AG1 duffel bag and FREE AG1 Welcome Kit with your first subscription order! Only while supplies last. That's DRINK AG1.COM/ TIRE. DRINK AG1.COM/TIRE.  New merch! Grab a shirt or hoodie and support us! https://thesmokingtireshop.com/ Want your question answered? To listen to the episode the day it's recorded? Want to watch the live stream, get ad-free podcasts, or exclusive podcasts? Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thesmokingtirepodcast Use Off The Record! and ALWAYS fight your tickets! For a 10% discount on your first case go to https://www.offtherecord.com/TST #cars #comedy #podcast Instagram:https://www.Instagram.com/thesmokingtirehttps://www.Instagram.com/therealzackklapman Click here for the most honest car reviews out there: https://www.youtube.com/thesmokingtire  Want your question answered? Want to watch the live stream, get ad-free podcasts, or exclusive podcasts? Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thesmokingtirepodcast Use Off The Record! and ALWAYS fight your tickets! Enter code TST10 for a 10% discount on your first case on the Off The Record app, or go to http://www.offtherecord.com/TST. Watch our car reviews: https://www.youtube.com/thesmokingtire Tweet at us!https://www.Twitter.com/thesmokingtirehttps://www.Twitter.com/zackklapman Instagram:https://www.Instagram.com/thesmokingtirehttps://www.Instagram.com/therealzackklapman

On today's highly observant episode of Quick Charge, Waymo founder John Krafcik takes aim at Tesla's Full Self Driving hardware limitations and Volvo Cars rolls out their most important new product of the 2020s: the all-new EX60 electric SUV! The Waymo founder says it's Tesla's antiquated camera tech, not necessarily its FSD software, that's keeping the company from offering truly autonomous robotaxis – and even says they'd fail a DMV eye exam! We've also got a look at the all-new, ultra fast charging Volvo EX60 and Peter Johnson looks into the crystal ball to peer into the future of Hyundai's upscale Genesis brand. Source Links Waymo founder John Krafcik: Tesla's Full Self-Driving has ‘bad case of myopia' Tesla patents ‘clever math trick' for HW3, but nothing points to delivering promised self-driving Tesla quietly cuts 1,700 jobs at Gigafactory Berlin despite denying it Volvo reveals EX60 SUV, its fastest charging EV yet – and an offroad surprise Volvo set to ditch LiDAR for 2026 – and Luminar is BIG mad Genesis outsold Infiniti in the US in 2025, now it's closing in on Lincoln and Acura Genesis emerges as a dark horse in the luxury EV space as even bigger plans unfold Genesis secretly designed this electric pickup and may bring it to life [Images] Prefer listening to your podcasts? Audio-only versions of Quick Charge are now available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn, and our RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. New episodes of Quick Charge are (allegedly) recorded several times per week, most weeks. We'll be posting bonus audio content from time to time as well, so be sure to follow and subscribe so you don't miss a minute of Electrek's high-voltage podcast series. Got news? Let us know!Drop us a line at tips@electrek.co. You can also rate us on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, or recommend us in Overcast to help more people discover the show. If you're considering going solar, it's always a good idea to get quotes from a few installers. To make sure you find a trusted, reliable solar installer near you that offers competitive pricing, check out EnergySage, a free service that makes it easy for you to go solar. It has hundreds of pre-vetted solar installers competing for your business, ensuring you get high-quality solutions and save 20-30% compared to going it alone. Plus, it's free to use, and you won't get sales calls until you select an installer and share your phone number with them.  Your personalized solar quotes are easy to compare online and you'll get access to unbiased Energy Advisors to help you every step of the way. Get started here.

We kick things off with the existential dread of FOLLOW UP and the absolute joy of jury duty. While xAI's Grok is busy getting banned in Malaysia and Indonesia for its CSAM-generating "features," the Senate is unanimously passing the DEFIANCE Act to give us some legal teeth against the deepfake machine. Meta is busy nuking 550,000 Australian accounts to appease regulators, while Roblox's age verification is so broken that a drawing of stubble or a photo of Kurt Cobain can get you into the adult lounge. Moving IN THE NEWS, Meta is trading its $70 billion Metaverse graveyard for a Reality Labs layoff and a pivot to AI hardware, fueled by an "AI infrastructure" buildout that's hiring former Trump advisors. Bandcamp is heroically banning AI "slop," Matthew McConaughey is trademarking his own face to fend off the bots, and ICE's AI hiring tool is such a disaster it's accidentally fast-tracking mall security as "officers." Between self-help gurus charging $99 for chatbot "advice," GM finally settling its driver-spying suit with the FTC, and NASA prepping for a February moon shot while China plans to launch 200,000 satellites into our already crowded orbit, the future looks exactly as messy as we expected.For MEDIA CANDY, we've got Lord of the Rings marathons, the diner-bridge of Starfleet Academy, and the usual joy of streaming price hikes hitting our "Premium" plans. We're tracking the 2025 "In Memoriam" and Gabriel Pagan's exhaustive movie list before sliding into APPS & DOODADS. Jony Ive and Sam Altman are reportedly building an hearing aide called "Sweetpea" to kill your AirPods, Siri is officially Google Gemini's new puppet, and Apple is finally bundling its creative apps into a "Creator Studio" subscription trap. Tesla is making Full Self-Driving a subscription-only Valentine's gift (good luck with that), Ring is rebranding surveillance as a "fire-watching" assistant, and a Chinese app called "Are You Dead?" is the new must-have for the lonely. To cap it off, the internet proved its maturity by using "Words.zip"—an infinite word-search grid—to draw a giant phallus, because of course they did.AT THE LIBRARY features the Anthony Bourdain Reader, the return of Bob in the new Laundry Files book, and Jimmy Carr's guide to happiness, which is apparently cheaper than therapy. Then we descend into THE DARK SIDE WITH DAVE, where the dishwasher-installing, ham-radio-lunching Dave Bittner reveals Disney World has job openings for those of us who spent high school in the AV club. Lucasfilm is finally entering a new era as Kathleen Kennedy steps down, just as Galaxy's Edge admits the original trilogy exists, and we wrap it all up with lock-picking kits and the terrifying realization that Seymour from H.R. 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In the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week's episode, we discuss Tesla to stop selling FSD, Canada and EU to slash Chinese EV tariffs, the battery that could change the world, and more. The show is live every Friday at 4 p.m. ET on Electrek's YouTube channel. As a reminder, we'll have an accompanying post, like this one, on the site with an embedded link to the live stream. Head to the YouTube channel to get your questions and comments in. After the show ends at around 5 p.m. ET, the video will be archived on YouTube and the audio on all your favorite podcast apps: Apple Podcasts Spotify Overcast Pocket Casts Castro RSS We now have a Patreon if you want to help us avoid more ads and invest more in our content. We have some awesome gifts for our Patreons and more coming. Here are a few of the articles that we will discuss during the podcast: Tesla (TSLA) to stop selling Full Self-Driving package, moves to subscription-only: why it's a big move Tesla updates 2026 Model Y with new features, launches tiny third row in the US Canada breaks with US, slashes 100% tariffs on Chinese EVs to 6% EU and China are close to deal on electric cars, as Chinese EVs surge even with tariffs in Europe Rivian R2 validation units roll off production line, deliveries to follow ‘soon' Toyota's most affordable electric SUV is arriving soon This battery is about to change the world in 3 months, or make this guy a fool Here's the live stream for today's episode starting at 4:00 p.m. ET (or the video after 5 p.m. ET: https://www.youtube.com/live/7bkk6qDerFU

Carl Quintanilla, Sara Eisen, & David Faber kicked off the hour with a banks breakdown - including key commentary from executives - before breaking down a number of macro headlines (from Powell pressure to a possible SCOTUS tariffs decision) with former Cleveland Fed President Loretta Mester along with Raymond James' lead U.S. policy analyst. Plus: the value investing playbook with one longtime investor in the space - Oakmark's Bill Nygren... and the latest out of a congressional underway this hour to potentially ban stock trading by lawmakers.  Also in focus: Tesla making a big shift when it comes to their Full Self Driving tech - what it means for consumers and shareholders... and a deep-dive on the key names getting hit by renewed scrutiny in China. Squawk on the Street Disclaimer Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

#395 - Sponsor Spotlight - RedblockThis episode is sponsored by Redblock. Visit redblock.ai/idac to learn more.Jeff and Jim come to you live from the Gartner IAM Summit in Grapevine, Texas, for a special Sponsor Spotlight with Redblock. They sit down with CEO Indus Khaitan to discuss how Redblock uses AI and computer vision to solve the "last mile" problem in identity management: disconnected applications.Indus explains how Redblock acts as an "agentic" layer, using screen recordings to learn administrative tasks for apps that lack APIs. The conversation covers the origin of the company name, the urgency of securing the "long tail" of applications, and how they build trust and guardrails around AI execution. They also discuss the "DoorDash" analogy for identity fulfillment and wrap up with a fun chat about Indus's passion for flying planes.Connect with Indus: https://www.linkedin.com/in/khaitan/Learn more: redblock.ai/idacConnect with us on LinkedIn:Jim McDonald: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimmcdonaldpmp/Jeff Steadman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffsteadman/Visit the show on the web at [idacpodcast.com](http://idacpodcast.com)Timestamps00:00 Introduction from Gartner IAM Summit00:46 Guest Introduction: Indus Khaitan of Redblock01:40 Indus's Journey into Identity02:41 The Origin of the Name "Redblock"04:20 The Underserved Market: Services vs. Software07:34 The Urgency of Securing Disconnected Apps09:19 Why Traditional IGA and PAM Aren't Enough11:35 The DoorDash Analogy: Where Redblock Fits14:30 What Makes Redblock Unique? (Agentic Process Automation)16:15 Trusting AI with Security Tasks18:50 Onboarding Apps via Video Recording21:23 Deployment: Running Air-Gapped on Customer Cloud22:17 Handling UI Changes and "Full Self-Driving" Analogy25:40 Integration with SailPoint and Governance Tools27:13 Speed of Integration: Days vs. Years32:00 How the "Headless Browser" Works33:35 Limitations: Web Apps vs. Thick Clients36:58 Redblock's 2025 Milestones and Future Outlook39:48 Call to Action: Solving Disconnected Apps40:27 Impressions of the Gartner IAM Summit44:26 Are We in an AI Bubble?46:46 Indus's Hobby: Flying PlanesKeywordsIDAC, Identity at the Center, Jeff Steadman, Jim McDonald, Redblock, Indus Khaitan, AI, Artificial Intelligence, IAM, Identity and Access Management, Disconnected Apps, Agentic AI, Computer Vision, Gartner IAM Summit, RPA, IGA, Cybersecurity

On today's subscriber-focused episode of Quick Charge, Tesla stops selling Full Self Driving as the promise of a Tesla as an appreciating asset dies. Plus, someone's getting a $200 million bonus and Komatsu introduces its own, IRL take on a transforming farm robot at CES. At least one Tesla executive not named "Elon Musk" has reportedly earned a $200+ million bonus in stock according to a recent SEC filing, while Micah Toll shows off a sexy new road bike with a nearly invisible electric motor, Komatsu rolls out a new, real-life Transformer concept, and Hyundai's Genesis brand takes on Mercedes' AMG and BMW's M divisions. Source Links Tesla (TSLA) to stop selling Full Self-Driving package, moves to subscription-only: why it's a big move Tesla gives stock option package worth over $200 million to rare non-Elon ‘critical exec' Tesla settling another racism lawsuit after saying it would only settle fair lawsuits Can you even tell that this slick two-wheeler is an electric bike? Transformers get real: Kubota brings electric tractor concept to CES Genesis launches its first electric sports car: Meet the 650-HP GV60 Magma Prefer listening to your podcasts? Audio-only versions of Quick Charge are now available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn, and our RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. New episodes of Quick Charge are supposed to be recorded several times per week (most weeks, anyway). We'll be posting bonus audio content from time to time as well, so be sure to follow and subscribe so you don't miss a minute of Electrek's high-voltage podcast series. Got news? Let us know!Drop us a line at tips@electrek.co. You can also rate us on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, or recommend us in Overcast to help more people discover the show. If you're considering going solar, it's always a good idea to get quotes from a few installers. To make sure you find a trusted, reliable solar installer near you that offers competitive pricing, check out EnergySage, a free service that makes it easy for you to go solar. It has hundreds of pre-vetted solar installers competing for your business, ensuring you get high-quality solutions and save 20-30% compared to going it alone. Plus, it's free to use, and you won't get sales calls until you select an installer and share your phone number with them.  Your personalized solar quotes are easy to compare online and you'll get access to unbiased Energy Advisors to help you every step of the way. Get started here.