Elon Musk

Musk denies report his AI company secures $500 million toward $1 billion funding goal

Even with Musk's denial of any investment, xAI seeks valuation of $15 billion to $20 billion
21 January 2024, 05:12 AM

X to launch in-app payment methods

X, formerly known by Twitter, will introduce payment methods in 2024. According to a blog post by X, ‘2024 will be transformational’ and X will become ‘everything app’. X will soon launch peer-to-peer payments, unlocking more user utility and new opportunities for commerce.
16 January 2024, 12:03 PM

Elon Musk's X receives money transmitter license in Utah

It grants X the ability similar to PayPal's Venmo, to facilitate money transfers
16 January 2024, 05:17 AM

Green Day slams Trump's ‘MAGA agenda’ during NYE show

In a fiery New Year's Eve performance on Dick Clark’s “New Year’s Rockin’ Eve”, American punk-rock band Green Day stirred the pot by taking a swipe at former President Donald Trump and his 'Make America Great Again' (MAGA) agenda. The lead vocalist, Billie Joe Armstrong, altered the lyrics to the band's 2004 hit “American Idiot”, prompting a wave of reactions on social media. The controversial lyric change, “I'm not a part of the MAGA agenda,” replaced the original line, “I'm not a part of a redneck agenda.”
3 January 2024, 06:42 AM

Elon Musk to open his own university in Texas

Elon Musk, the man behind Tesla and SpaceX, is set to establish a new educational institution in Austin, Texas, focusing on primary and secondary education. The school will focus on science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education.
15 December 2023, 15:44 PM

Starlink satellite units to be established on the Gaza Strip with Israeli approval

Starlink, a satellite internet system operated by Elon Musk’s SpaceX, will be allowed to operate over Gaza if the satellites are approved by Israel, according to Israel's Minister of Communications.
29 November 2023, 13:16 PM

Tesla to invest up to $2 billion for Indian factory

The Elon Musk-led electric vehicle maker is willing to invest up to $500 million if the government approves the reduced duty for 12,000 vehicles and up to $2 billion if the concession is for 30,000 vehicles.
25 November 2023, 12:14 PM

Elon Musk biopic rights clinched by A24, Darren Aronofsky to direct

A biopic on Elon Musk is in the works at New York-based studio A24 with "Black Swan"-filmmaker Darren Aronofsky as the director, according to a source familiar with the matter.
11 November 2023, 05:46 AM

Elon Musk unveils new ChatGPT rival Grok

Elon Musk's newest artificial intelligence startup, xAI, has revealed their first AI model, an AI-based chatbot, in an announcement made by Musk on his official X account. Named Grok, the AI chatbot seemingly functions similarly to ChatGPT, being able to answer questions asked by users based on information generated from large-language models.
4 November 2023, 09:54 AM

Starlink to provide communication support to aid groups in Gaza: Elon Musk

Elon Musk, CEO of the American spacecraft and satellite company SpaceX, has recently said that the company's Starlink internet connection will provide communication support to international aid groups in Gaza during the ongoing Israel-Hamas war.
29 October 2023, 08:34 AM

X, formerly Twitter, to launch premium subscription tiers

X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter, will be introducing premium subscriptions for users, as per a recent post by the current owner of X, Elon Musk. According to Musk, there will be two new tiers of X Premium subscriptions: one with lower cost and all the features but no reduction in ads, and the other with higher cost but no ads.
21 October 2023, 08:58 AM

False claims on Israel-Hamas war mushroom online, put focus on Musk's X

Asked for comment, an X representative said more than 500 unique Community Notes, a feature that lets users add context to potentially misleading content, have been posted about the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
12 October 2023, 07:18 AM

Musk wants to remove headlines from articles shared on X

Elon Musk, the owner of the social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, is testing the removal of headlines from articles shared on the site. The change was first reported by Fortune and later confirmed by Musk.
24 August 2023, 02:30 AM

Musk and Zuck will fight each other in an "epic" Italian spot

Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg long anticipated MMA fight is now set to take place in Italy, with the exact location yet to be disclosed, as confirmed by Musk's Twitter (Now called X) post. The event will be promoted by their respective foundations and streamed on Twitter and Meta platforms. All proceeds generated from the fight will be donated to veterans.
12 August 2023, 15:41 PM

Elon Musk's Tesla now selling cat beds in China

Tesla, the electric vehicle manufacturer led by Elon Musk, has introduced a distinctive cat bed in China that draws inspiration from the design of the company's forthcoming electric pickup truck, the Cybertruck. The 'Cybertruck Multifunctional Corrugated Cat Nest' is crafted from angular cardboard and features an angular shape reminiscent of the Cybertruck's unique aesthetic.
9 August 2023, 08:24 AM

Elon vs Zuckerberg cage fight to be live-streamed on X: Musk

Elon Musk, current owner of the social media platform X, has stated that his rumoured cage fight with Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Meta, will be live-streamed on X - the platform formerly known as Twitter.
6 August 2023, 10:22 AM

Is Starlink coming to Bangladesh?

As per latest reports, SpaceX officials have come to Dhaka to strike a deal with Bangladesh's ICT Division in officially launching Starlink internet connection in the country. With official talks now underway, we may be on the path to having Starlink internet for our own homes. 
26 July 2023, 13:07 PM

Elon Musk's satellite company officials now in Dhaka

SpaceX's Starlink may sign a deal with ICT division
26 July 2023, 11:08 AM

How Twitter's logo changed over the years

As we say goodbye to the blue bird that we have all known and loved, let's take a look at how Twitter's logo and icon have changed over the years.
25 July 2023, 10:33 AM

Twitter's blue bird logo to be replaced by an X: Elon Musk

Elon Musk recently signalled that he would do more to take Twitter in a new direction with a rebranding that will replace its well-known blue bird logo with an X after acknowledging advertisers have been slow to return.
24 July 2023, 07:03 AM