Lemonade launches an insurance product for Tesla Full Self-Driving customers
Lemonade says it worked with Tesla to gain access to previously-restricted vehicle telemetry data, but declined to offer specifics.
Luminar founder Austin Russell agrees to accept subpoena in bankruptcy case
The agreement comes two weeks after Luminar accused its billionaire founder of dodging information requests, as it evaluates potential legal claims.
Ethernovia raises $90M as investors rush to fund ‘physical AI’
The automotive-focused company is looking to expand its Ethernet-based processors to fields like robotics.
SpaceX didn’t properly inspect crane before collapse at Starbase, OSHA says
The federal safety agency has hit SpaceX with a $115,850 fine after finding seven “serious” violations during its investigation.
How YC-backed Bucket Robotics survived its first CES
Now, the startup is turning its attention to building the business, fundraising and striking commercial deals.
Chinese EVs inch closer to the US as Canada slashes tariffs
The country is dropping its import tax from 100% to just 6.1%, with an initial annual cap of 49,000 cars.
Tesla will only offer subscriptions for Full Self-Driving (Supervised) going forward
It’s a huge change to Tesla’s approach with FSD, and it could impact Musk’s $1T pay package and the company’s myriad legal troubles.
SkyFi raises $12.7M to turn satellite images into insights
The Austin-based marketplace offers imagery from more than 50 space-based imagery providers.
Luminar lines up $22 million bidder for its lidar business
The bid comes from Quantum Computing Inc., which already lined up to buy Luminar’s semiconductor division. Luminar founder Austin Russell has also expressed interest.
Childfree Trust was one of the sleeper surprises at CES Unveiled
By far one of the most unexpected things I came across at CES Unveiled showcase earlier this week was a new service called “Childfree Trust” which, as it says on the tin, offers estate planning for people without children. Some might interp…