The Lab · 2026-03-26 14:56:51 · The Verge
Tesla's decision to launch the Cybercab as a two-seater vehicle has been met with widespread skepticism and mockery since its 2024 reveal. Critics on social media and industry observers have questioned the fundamental utility of a taxi that can't carry a standard group or family, with many dismissing the design as impr...
The Lab · 2026-04-15 18:23:04 · TechCrunch
Glydways, the Khosla Ventures-backed autonomous pod startup, is already in advanced talks to secure a massive new $250 million funding round, just after closing a $170 million Series C. This aggressive capital push signals a critical acceleration phase, moving the company beyond development and directly into real-world...
The Lab · 2026-04-18 21:52:30 · TechCrunch
Tesla is pushing its autonomous driving technology into new urban frontiers, announcing the immediate rollout of its robotaxi service in Dallas and Houston. The expansion was declared via a company social media post accompanied by a 14-second video that shows Tesla vehicles operating on public roads with no human drive...
The Lab · 2026-04-20 13:22:24 · Seeking Alpha
Tesla is accelerating its push into the autonomous ride-hailing market, adding the major Texas metros of Dallas and Houston to its planned robotaxi rollout. This expansion signals a significant scaling of operational ambition beyond initial test cities, directly challenging established players like Uber and Lyft in two...