September 04, 2026

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Feds launch investigation into Tesla's Cybercab deployment: The investigation was launched just a few hours after Tesla put the first production Cybercabs on the road in Austin. Read More

Tesla is asking people if they want to buy and run Cybercab fleets: The company published a form on its website Thursday soliciting info from people who are interested in "Cybercab fleet vehicle purchasing." Read More

The Cybercab is Tesla's ‘fork in the road’ moment : The company is about to formally launch the gold two-seater, with no steering wheel or pedals -- a move that could change Tesla forever. Read More

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Morning Must-Reads

Google's Gemini Spark can now manage your Google Photos library: Gemini Spark can edit and curate photo albums, create shared collections, turn photos into calendar events, and handle other Google Photos tasks for AI Pro and Ultra subscribers. Read More

Accel reportedly in talks to lead $1B round for Thinking Machines at $40B valuation: The high-profile startup's annual revenue run rate stands at over $100 million. Read More

US military disabled ad tracking on troops' devices following reports of targeted attacks: A senator's letter confirms the U.S. military moved to prevent the tracking after foreign adversaries used location data to target troops. Read More

Oura files to go public: The ring maker says that its business has shown significant revenue growth over the past year. Read More

The sameness problem behind those unappetizing AI-generated menus: While restaurant owners might look to generative AI as a shortcut to sprucing up their menu, customers can viscerally sense that something is wrong with the food. Read More

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Last but Not Least

Crusoe reportedly raises $3B at a $30B valuation: The round came together after the data center developer reportedly secured a $13 billion contract with Jane Street. Read More

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