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May 21, 2023

By Kevin Armstrong

Award-winning author Walter Isaacson is set to give us an intimate look into the life of one of the era's most defining innovators, Elon Musk with his latest biography now available for pre-order on Amazon.

Elon Musk, a figure synonymous with audacious innovation and the technological revolution of our time, will be featured in Isaacson's in-depth biography, exploring the aspects of his life that shaped him into the revolutionary figure he is today. Isaacson, renowned for his bestselling biographies, including the iconic Steve Jobs, promises an "astonishingly intimate story of the most fascinating and controversial innovator of our era."

The book is available in a hard cover for $35 or Kindle format for $16.99.

Musk took to Twitter to react to the upcoming release, stating, "Theres probably some really embarrassing stuff in the book." However, he added a note of endorsement, praising Isaacson's thoroughness and recommending his other works.

The pre-order page gives a revealing glimpse into the depth of Isaacson's exploration. It details Musk's early struggles, from facing bullies as a child in South Africa, to the lingering psychological scars from his father to his tumultuous journey as an entrepreneur. The narrative promises to examine Musk's unique character traits, his "high tolerance for risk, a craving for drama, an epic sense of mission, and a maniacal intensity."

The biography will not only recount Musk's noteworthy accomplishments, such as launching thirty-one rockets into orbit with SpaceX, selling a million cars with Tesla, and becoming the richest man on Earth, but also delve into his personal struggles and the mental toll of a perpetually crisis-driven mindset.

Isaacson's meticulous research entailed shadowing Musk for two years, attending his meetings, and interviewing family, friends, co-workers, and even adversaries to create an all-encompassing portrayal of this contemporary figure. The narrative will explore the paradoxical question: Are the very demons that drive Musk integral to his unique capacity to drive innovation and progress?

As readers, we will be given a seat in the front row of Musk's life, observing as he evolves from the bullied kid on the playground to the owner of the world's ultimate playground, Twitter. It will examine the intricate layers of Musk's persona, offering insights into the man who has helped lead the world into the era of electric vehicles, private space exploration, and artificial intelligence.

With the same lucidity and empathetic storytelling that marked his previous works, Isaacson's biography of Elon Musk is shaping up to be an unmissable read for those curious about the man behind the headlines and the inner machinations of one of today's most influential innovators.

To hold you over until September, I recommend Ashlee Vance's "Elon Musk: Tesla, SpaceX, and the Quest for a Fantastic Future." It provides a compelling examination of the entrepreneur's life and his audacious vision to change the world with his revolutionary ideas. It's available for free with Kindle Unlimited.

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By Not a Tesla App Staff

Excitement is brewing among Tesla enthusiasts as the EV manufacturer prepares to roll out an updated version of its FSD Beta software.

In a recent tweet, Tesla CEO Elon Musk revealed that FSD Beta 11.4.2 is expected to be released this weekend, with a focus on addressing some easily fixable bugs that had been identified. This release likely refers to Tesla employees receiving the latest beta, however, we've seen instances where Tesla rolls it out to public testers, just a day after the employee release.

As usual, the journey towards a wide release of the latest major FSD Beta is an iterative process. About a month ago, Tesla released beta 11.4 to Tesla employees. While it showed promise, version 11.4 did not extend beyond Tesla's employee base. However, the subsequent release, v11.4.1 was finally made available to a small group of public testers, comprising approximately 4% of the total tester pool.

Elon Musk's tweet shed light on the specific improvements coming with version 11.4.2. In his tweet, Musk highlighted the software's focus on addressing excess conservatism related to narrow roads and lane changes in heavy traffic. By fine-tuning these aspects, Tesla aims to optimize the system's efficiency, and ensure greater accuracy and reliability.

FSD Beta 11.4.1 is version 2023.7.5, but appears to be based on update 2023.6, as it includes all of the Tesla features in update 2023.2 and 2023.6. FSD Beta 11.4.2 is expected to be a minor revision and will likely remain based on the same code branch.

This will, unfortunately, mean that owners on update 2023.12 or higher will likely remain ineligible for this latest beta when it finally goes into wide release.

As FSD Beta version 11.4.2 begins its rollout, Tesla enthusiasts and public testers eagerly await the opportunity to provide feedback and experience the latest advancements. Tesla's iterative approach, gathering real-world user feedback, has proven valuable in refining their self-driving technology. While debate surrounding Tesla's deployment strategy persists, the gradual expansion of the FSD Beta program signifies Tesla's confidence in the progress made thus far.

By Kevin Armstrong

Tesla's Model X Plaid has long been celebrated for its unrivaled speed and innovation. Boasting a breathtaking 0-60 mph time of just 2.5 seconds, it is a testament to the extraordinary power of electric technology. This seven-seater SUV not only holds its own against the fastest of sports cars but even outperforms many on the quarter-mile drag strip.

Yet, there's been something missing from the Model X Plaid's toolkit: Track Mode. Track Mode takes the electric racing experience to an all-new level, enabling EVs to withstand the rigors of high-intensity track driving. Following its successful rollout on the Model 3 Performance and then the Model S Plaid, and more recently the Model Y Performance, the question was inevitable: when would the Model X Plaid get its turn?

During the recent 2023 Annual Shareholder Meeting, Tesla CEO Elon Musk gave a definitive answer to this question, confirming that Track Mode would indeed be coming to the Model X Plaid. Responding to a shareholder's query, Musk commented, "Yeah, we could probably add that, sure. No problem." This candid statement was met with enthusiastic approval from the audience.

Tesla recently made big improvements to Track Mode for the Model S Plaid, showing more information and making critical information front and center.

The speedometer is now large and centered on the instrument cluster, and the battery and motor temperatures are now more detailed and have moved over to the center display. In addition to those changes, Tesla is now displaying additional information such as front and rear brake temperatures, as well as tire PSI.

These updates were added in the recent 2023.12.8 software update.

Yet, the implementation of Track Mode in the Model X Plaid is unlikely to be straightforward. As Musk has noted in the past, developing and tuning this mode for specific models can be challenging, given the need to ensure seamless performance under demanding driving conditions. Despite this, the announcement has electrified the Tesla community, sparking anticipation for what the future holds for Model X Plaid owners.

So, gear up and get ready. As Tesla continues to push the boundaries of EV performance, the advent of Track Mode on the Model X Plaid promises to unlock an even more thrilling driving experience.

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