Tesla’s Cybercab is in production but not yet sold due to software issues; a potential Model 2 may use RoboTaxi lines for affordability. A $24,950 Slate truck is considered versus a $32,000 used Tesla with full self-driving.
A $500 unit and $700 variant with battery and inverter are discussed; delivery remains January–March. Tesla may shift to sodium or aluminum ion batteries by late 2027; NV9 rumors suggest range gains. AI vetting concerns and Anthropic disputes arise; code use remains advisory.
Apple released 26.5.2 security fixes using Anthropx AI tools to patch iOS 27 flaws. Tim Cook cited rising storage and RAM costs from AI data centers as driving price increases across products, including Apple TVs and MacBook Pro. Apple seeks assurances to buy memory chips from a cautioned Chinese company.
Trump ordered purpose-built planes arriving 2027–2028 and restored interior design; Biden had simplified it. Toyota’s solid-state battery work and reliability lead contrast with Tesla’s battery manufacturing and power products. Tesla may use shared cells; Toyota sells Mirai fuel cell cars.
New EVs in 2026–2027 include Ford’s planned affordable truck and Slate’s customizable design. BYD offers included autonomy but faced dealer issues; Waymo licenses autonomy to Hyundai. Tesla removed basic cruise control, requiring $99 monthly for full self-driving.
Newer Hondas may lose front logos from sensor theft. T-Mobile is moving legacy customers to discounted new plans to purge billing codes. OpenClaw now offers iOS and iPadOS clients requiring a host; it mirrors Siri’s promised data access. iOS 26.5.2 fixes security issues; iOS 27 beta requires developer status. Apple and Google contest UK App Store policy; Apple accelerates updates against AI threats. Tata’s leak exposed iPhone 18 details; Apple seeks secure memory chips. Aura’s new smart ring costs $399; Apple may release a ring.
Model 5 iPad Pro gains are incremental per MacRumors; one ordered pre-price hike for testing. An M4 Mac Mini with 16 GB memory resolved prior M1 limitations. An M1 iPad Pro 11-inch costs $449; an A17 Pro iPad mini costs $500.