Tesla Gets an Endorsement From UPS, and Vine founders in Hot Water
Tesla gets its biggest order yet for its yet-unveiled semi-trucks, with UPS pre-ordering 125 of the all-electric big-rigs. The deal brings the total number of orders to 410, according to Reuters, with Wal-Mart, Pepsi, and J.B. Hunt also on board.
And Vine's founders have trouble with their new project, as allegations of "creepy" behavior towards women have made it hard to raise additional funding. The two-month-old HQ Trivia app has gained a huge following since its launch. It was hoping to get a valuation of $100 million.
Plus the U.S. officially places the blame on this year's WannaCry cyberattack on North Korea, and Uber's Indian rival Ola buys FoodPanda's delivery service in the country.
Grove Collaborative’s CEO shares how the company is reinventing everyday goods with sustainability at the core and working toward a plastic-free future.
Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens shares plans for affordable housing, community-led growth, and why private and public grocery stores could be key to food equity.
Tesla reported a surprise increase in sales in the third quarter as the electric car maker likely benefited from a rush by consumers to take advantage of a $7,500 credit before it expired on Sept. 30. The company reported Thursday that sales in the three months through September rose 7% compared to the same period a year ago. The gain follows two quarters of steep declines as people turned off by CEO Elon Musk’s foray into right-wing politics avoided buying his company’s cars and even protested at some dealerships. Sales rose to 497,099 vehicles, compared with 462,890 in the same period last year.
Tom’s Guide Editor-in-Chief Mark Spoonauer breaks down Apple & Amazon's latest product drops—what's hot, what's hype, and what really matters for users.
InnerPlant CEO Shely Aronov reveals how engineered crops like soybeans and corn emit signals when stressed—offering farmers early warnings to boost yields.
Payoneer CEO John Caplan discusses the implications of $100K H1B visa requirements—and how they could reshape tech talent, hiring, and U.S. competitiveness.
