Tech News Roundup: October 16, 2026
Today’s roundup: SpaceX’s classified USSF-481 launch and Q3 earnings date, plus Tesla’s new Roadster reveal and FSD approval in Slovakia.
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Slovakia Clears Tesla FSD (Supervised) for Its Roads
Slovakia recognized the Dutch type approval for Tesla FSD (Supervised) on Oct. 16, 2026, joining a growing list of EU countries allowing the system.
Tesla Unveils Next-Generation Roadster With SpaceX Thrusters
Tesla revealed its next Roadster at SpaceX’s McGregor, Texas site: fan suction, cold-gas thrusters, a claimed 0.8-second 0-60 run, and 2028 production.
SpaceX Will Report Q3 2026 Results on October 20
SpaceX will post Q3 2026 results after the market close on Oct. 20 and host an audio webcast at 3:30 p.m. CT, its second report as a public company.
SpaceX Launches Classified USSF-481 Mission on Falcon 9 From Vandenberg
SpaceX flew the classified USSF-481 (TH-2) Space Force mission from Vandenberg on Oct. 15, 2026, landing booster B1081 on its 28th flight.