SpaceX launched Starship on May 27, but lost both stages. Elon Musk reported a leak that led to a loss of pressure in the tank. Subsequent launches may be every 3-4 weeks.
SpaceX plans to launch Starship on May 27 at 23:30 GMT. During the flight, the Super Heavy booster will be reused and the deployment of Starlink satellites will be tested.
In April 2025, Tesla's sales in Europe fell by 49% due to competition from BYD and Musk's political position. The market is falling in key EU countries.
Billionaire Elon Musk, the head of DOGE, decided to step away from politics after criticism and arson of Tesla. He plans to focus again on managing Tesla and Space X due to concerns about his family.
Gabe Newell is developing a chip that will more closely connect the brain to a computer. Starfish plans to release the brain chip in late 2025.
A fire broke out in a data center rented by Elon Musk's company X. The fire started in the battery room, the fire did not spread, but the room was heavily smoke-filled.
In April, BYD overtook Tesla in electric vehicle sales in Europe for the first time, selling 7,231 cars. Tesla's sales fell by 49%, although the electric vehicle market grew by 28%.
Tesla's humanoid robot Optimus has demonstrated the ability to cook dinner, clean up, and perform other everyday tasks. The robot is controlled by natural language instructions.
Elon Musk gave a scandalous interview where he insulted a journalist, defended dubious decisions and lied about contacts with Putin. The billionaire behaved immaturely, dodged questions and made strange statements.
Elon Musk announced plans to significantly reduce political spending after spending approximately $300 million last year to support Donald Trump and the Republican Party.
Ross Gerber, a well-known Tesla investor, sold more than 26,000 shares of the company, citing problems with autopilot, falling sales and fierce competition. He does not believe in positive changes for Tesla.
Pentagon provides Trump with options for developing "Golden Dome" - a missile shield system. The decision will determine space defense funding for years to come, which could cost up to $500 billion.
Insurify experts believe that Tesla will be the least affected by Trump's tariffs. Prices will increase by 5%, and insurance by 3%, which is the lowest rate among brands.
The Trump administration has put the Voice of America building in Washington up for sale. This is due to the reduction of government real estate and Trump's criticism of the media.
Apple is working with Synchron on technology to control the iPhone via neural signals read by brain implants. This will provide access to devices for people with disabilities.
SpaceX conducted a 60-second fire test of the Starship upper stage, preparing it for its ninth flight. The next launch is expected to take place within a few weeks.
Elon Musk has showcased a video of the dancing Optimus robot, which shows significant progress in machine learning. Previously, the robot could look after children and clean up.
Orlin Russev was found guilty of spying for the Russian Federation and sentenced to 10 years and 8 months. The network's activities posed a serious threat to Britain's national security.
A study showed a sharp decline in the authority of the United States, especially in the EU, after Trump's return. China surpassed the United States for the first time in global standing.
Tesla is discontinuing sales of the Cybertruck range extender. The company will refund customers who paid a $2,000 deposit.
American philanthropist Bill Gates has promised to give away almost all of his wealth over 20 years. He criticized Elon Musk for cutting aid to the world's poorest countries.
A NOAA study has revealed the accumulation of metals from satellites in the stratosphere, which could destroy the ozone layer and destabilise the Earth's climate. However, funding for further research has been suspended.
SpaceX has received approval from U. S. regulators to increase the number of Starship launches from Texas. The company plans to expand the rocket's development for a flight to Mars.
In April, Tesla sales in Germany fell by 45. 9% to 885 cars. However, the total number of new electric car registrations increased by 53.5%, and BYD sales increased eightfold.
OpenAI has decided that the non-profit division will continue to control the commercial business. This decision was made after discussions with public leaders and attorneys general's offices.
Elon Musk said that he and Donald Trump agree on 80% of issues. Musk added that he and Trump agree on "getting rid of waste and fraud in government."
After Trump's election, more and more Americans are considering moving to Europe. The number of applications for Irish passports in the US has reached its highest level in 10 years.
The city of Starbase, where Elon Musk's SpaceX is based, has been officially created in Texas. Residents of Boca Chica elected a mayor - SpaceX Vice President Robert Peden.
The Trump administration plans to cut the CIA's staff by about 1,200 employees. Thousands will also be cut from other parts of the U.S. intelligence community.
Tesla sales plummeted across Europe in April, especially in Sweden (-81%). The reasons cited are the growing popularity of Chinese electric vehicles and protests against Elon Musk.