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Tesla will begin producing the Cybercab, an autonomous electric vehicle with no pedals or steering wheel, this April at its factory in Austin, Texas, CEO Elon Musk said during the company’s shareholder meeting Thursday. His comments on Cybercab came just moments after shareholders overwhelmingly approved a compensation package for Musk that could be worth as much as $1 trillion in company shares — the largest in corporate history. “We’ve got the first car that is specifically built for unsupervised, full self-driving to be a robotaxi called a Cybercab — it doesn’t even have pedals or steering wheel,” Musk said, adding…
by Sarah Kuta Last updated: 10:50 AM ET, Thu November 6, 2025 Royal Caribbean is rolling out savings for Black Friday, with promotions and flash deals from November 7 through December 8.The brand is offering its highest instant savings ever, with up to $1,000 off cruise fares. The third and fourth guests in a stateroom can also sail free. Travelers will also enjoy up to 50 percent off onboard extras like drink packages, internet and excursions, with savings varying by stateroom category and itinerary length. The brand is also offering a Black Friday exclusive “All-In Package” that includes unlimited deluxe…
Tesla CEO Elon Musk said Thursday the company will reveal the production version of its second-generation Roadster supercar on April 1, 2026 — nearly nine years after he first revealed the project. Musk, who is famous for missing deadlines, said during Tesla’s annual shareholder meeting that he chose April Fools’ Day in part because it affords “some deniability.” “Like, I could say I was just kidding” if it happens to be later, he said. Revealing the production version of the new Roadster next year is in itself a delay. Just one week ago he appeared on Joe Rogan’s podcast and…
Peloton on Thursday posted its second profitable quarter in a row as it released strong guidance for the crucial holiday shopping season, banking on its relaunched product assortment to drive growth. The connected fitness company posted a surprise net income of $13.9 million in the three months ended Sept. 30, compared with a loss of $900,000 a year earlier. For the current quarter, Peloton’s strongest for hardware sales, the company is expecting revenue to be between $665 million and $685 million, a slight increase from the year-ago period and largely better than Wall Street expectations of $665 million, according to LSEG. Peloton also…
by Sarah Kuta Last updated: 11:10 AM ET, Thu November 6, 2025 Oceania Cruises is offering its first full winter season of Mediterranean sailings aboard Oceania Allura in 2027-28.The collection includes 17 total sailings ranging from nine to 26 days long, giving travelers a chance to take advantage of the region’s quiet season. “Winter sailings in the Mediterranean have a completely different pace and atmosphere to those in the summer months,” says Jason Montague, chief luxury officer of Oceania Cruises. “We are so excited to offer our well-traveled and curious guests these opportunities to explore this perennially popular region, affording them…
Wegovy injection pens arranged in Waterbury, Vermont, US, on Monday, April 28, 2025. Shelby Knowles | Bloomberg | Getty ImagesPresident Donald Trump on Thursday struck landmark deals with Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk to slash the prices of their blockbuster weight loss drugs. Under the agreements, the monthly out-of-pocket cost of popular injections and upcoming pills could range from $50 to $350 starting next year, depending on the dosage and insurance coverage a patient has, Trump administration officials said. Existing GLP-1s, including Eli Lilly’s obesity injection Zepbound and Novo Nordisk’s competitor Wegovy, carry list prices above $1,000 a month, which has prevented…
by Sarah Kuta Last updated: 11:15 AM ET, Thu November 6, 2025 HX Expeditions is unveiling its 2027-28 season, with an emphasis on mindful travel and more meaningful, community-led experiences around the world.“At HX, our strategy has always been about creating lasting connections with the places and people we visit,” says Gebhard Rainer, chief executive officer of HX Expeditions. “For our 27/28 season, we’re not just adding new pins to our map—we’re going deeper: the ultimate in slow and mindful travel. Whether it’s exploring the untouched wilderness of Greenland with local Greenlandic chefs or designing community-led experiences with Inuit Elders…
Lagos-based Ventures Platform, one of Africa’s most active early-stage investors, has raised $64 million so far for its second fund, targeting a final close of $75 million, founding partner Kola Aina tells TechCrunch. Among the investors is the Nigerian government, through its Investment in Digital and Creative Enterprises (iDICE) program, which marks the first time this government has invested in a VC fund. That’s significant, since Nigeria’s burgeoning startup community is home to the largest number of startup unicorns on the continent. Other limited partners in Ventures Platform’s second fund include IFC, British International Investment (BII), Proparco, Standard Bank, MSMEDA,…
EAST GREENBUSH, N.Y. (AP) — The towering Christmas tree that will light up Rockefeller Center this holiday season is on its way to New York City. The 75-foot-tall (23-meter-tall) Norway spruce was felled Thursday morning in East Greenbush, an Albany suburb located about 150 miles (240 kilometers) north of Manhattan.The 11-ton tree was then loaded onto a 100-foot-long (31-meter-long) trailer as scores of people turned out for the occasion. It is expected to arrive Saturday at 30 Rockefeller Plaza, where it will take its place in front of the midtown Art Deco skyscraper overlooking the plaza’s famous ice skating rink.The…
A slew of new companies have emerged in recent years offering fresh takes on RVs, like Lightship, Pebble, and Grounded. Now another startup called Evotrex is coming out of stealth with its own twist: a hybrid RV travel trailer with an integrated gas engine. The new RV will have an onboard battery pack that will power the living quarters, onboard electronics, and an electric motor, but the gas engine will recharge that battery pack and extend its range for far longer than a full charge — potentially making Evotrex’s trailer attractive for longer camping trips. The Evotrex RV will debut…