Tech News Roundup: October 25, 2026
Today’s roundup: SpaceX, Tesla news from the past day, with links to full write-ups.
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6,493 Tesla Retail Shareholders Sign a Letter Urging the Board to Pursue a SpaceX Merger
A retail shareholder letter claiming 6,493 signers and 17.5 million shares closes today and goes to Tesla’s board and special committee on Monday.
Tesla Cybercab Riders Get a Live Rear Camera View and a Screen-Dimming Quiet Mode
Austin Cybercab passengers can now open live camera feeds mid-ride and darken the cabin screen, two weeks after Tesla said the camera feature was in development.
Tesla Adds 43 Cybercabs in a Day, Pushing Its Texas Robotaxi Roster to 970
Texas DMV records show 43 new Cybercabs registered on Saturday, lifting Tesla’s Robotaxi roster from 927 to 970 vehicles.
Aer Lingus Finishes Free Starlink Wi-Fi Installs Across Its Long-Haul Fleet
All 26 of Aer Lingus’ long-haul jets now carry free Starlink Wi-Fi, well ahead of the airline’s original early-2027 target.
Space Force Gives SpaceX Enhanced Access to Its High Accuracy Satellite Tracking Catalog
SpaceX is the first commercial company to get enhanced access to the military’s most detailed orbital tracking data, trading Starlink sensor data in return.
Musk Says SpaceX Restricted Ukraine’s Starlink as Kyiv Reports Service Restored
Elon Musk said SpaceX closed what he called a loophole that let Ukraine use Starlink for offensive drone strikes, as Ukrainian officials reported normal speeds again.
Starship Booster 22 Completes Its Static Fire Ahead of Flight 15
SpaceX fired Super Heavy Booster 22 on Pad 2 at Starbase on Sunday morning, a roughly 15-second test ahead of Starship Flight 15.
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