Evening Scan
Tesla is shelving the Cybertruck, with Musk redirecting the Texas production line to the Cybercab by mid-2027. Amazon is adding Uber Eats as the official restaurant delivery partner for Prime members. Big Tech is heading to court over California's teen social media law.
Tesla is 'winding down' production of the Cybertruck next year
Musk says the Texas Gigafactory line shifts to Cybercab production around mid-2027. (The Verge)
Amazon is getting back into restaurant delivery with Uber Eats team-up
Uber Eats becomes the official restaurant delivery partner for Prime members in the US. Amazon is licensing the service rather than building its own. (The Verge)
Meta, Google, and TikTok sue California AG over teen social media law
The law would restrict social media access for under-16s if it takes effect next year. Platforms are challenging it in court rather than waiting for app store enforcement. (TechCrunch)
FAA Phases Out Floppy Disks From Air Traffic Control
More than 400 facilities are retiring the 3.5-inch floppy disk. (Slashdot)
“NYT is trying to buy Letterboxd for a reported price of $330 million.” — Kottke
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