‘We are the media now’: why Tesla’s robotaxis were dominated by Elon Musk superfans

The Verge
By Mack DeGeurinJun 29, 2025, 8:30 am195 pts
Over the years, Tesla has built part of its reputation on hosting big, bold events to generate authentic hype for upcoming releases. The robotaxi launch in Austin, Texas, last week wasn't one of them. Coverage of the rollout was dominated by a close-knit cohort of Tesla influencers and Elon Musk superfans, many…

Read Article Share
Share Article
- email
- x.com
- facebook
- pocket
- reddit
- tumblr
- linkedin
- pinterest

Trending Today on Tech News Tube

The ‘Mortal Kombat’/’Street Fighter’ Pissing Contest Now Includes Their Movies

Gizmodo

The ‘Mortal Kombat’/’Street Fighter’ Pissing Contest Now Includes Their Movies 128

DoorDash driver faces felony charges after allegedly spraying customers’ food

TechCrunch

DoorDash driver faces felony charges after allegedly spraying customers’ food 126

Is the R Programming Language Surging in Popularity?

Slashdot

Is the R Programming Language Surging in Popularity? 123

AI data center boom could be bad news for other infrastructure projects

TechCrunch

AI data center boom could be bad news for other infrastructure projects 120

A AAA game for the Alien franchise is back in the works

Engadget

A AAA game for the Alien franchise is back in the works 114

Podcast Industry Under Siege as AI Bot Flood Airways with Thousands of Programs

Slashdot

Podcast Industry Under Siege as AI Bot Flood Airways with Thousands of Programs 114

'Free Software Awards' Winners Announced: Andy Wingo, Alx Sa, Govdirectory

Slashdot

'Free Software Awards' Winners Announced: Andy Wingo, Alx Sa, Govdirectory 110

How to watch John Cena’s final match: free streams, schedule for Saturday Night's Main Event XLII

TechRadar

How to watch John Cena’s final match: free streams, schedule for Saturday Night's Main Event XLII 109

About Tech News Tube

Tech News Tube is a real time news feed of the latest technology news headlines.

Follow all of the top tech sites in one place, on the web or your mobile device.

Featured

Is Your Vibrator Spying on You?

Is Your Vibrator Spying on You?

Applets Are Officially Going, But Java…

Applets Are Officially Going, But Java In the Browser Is Better Than Ever

Startup Successfully Uses AI to Find New…

Startup Successfully Uses AI to Find New Geothermal Energy Reservoirs

Best Buy drops this 43-inch 4K TV to a…

Best Buy drops this 43-inch 4K TV to a super-low $99.99 — but not for long

Firefox Survey Finds Only 16% Feel In…

Firefox Survey Finds Only 16% Feel In Control of Their Privacy Choices Online

Half-Life 3 is rumored to be a Steam…

Half-Life 3 is rumored to be a Steam Machine launch title and could arrive in…

Google Has Taken Down AI-Generated…

Google Has Taken Down AI-Generated Content Following Disney’s Cease and Desist

The World's Electric Car Sales Have…

The World's Electric Car Sales Have Spiked 21% So Far in 2025

A Kinect for kids is outselling Xbox to…

A Kinect for kids is outselling Xbox to become the hot console this holiday

iOS 26.2 is here with another Liquid…

iOS 26.2 is here with another Liquid Glass tweak, new Podcasts features and more