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Tesla rolls out Sentry Mode update for Model X and Model S
Tesla’s Sentry Mode has finally arrived for Model X and Model S owners under version 2019.8.3. The all-electric car maker’s latest security offering was released first for Model 3 vehicles, and an image posted by Model X owner u/frank_datank_ on Reddit confirms the feature has been expanded to the all-electric SUV.
Sentry Mode was recently launched by Tesla via over-the-air updates to improve and complement the existing security features and options for its vehicles such as GPS tracking and the Enhanced Anti-Theft Device cabin motion sensor. When activated, the owner is alerted via the Tesla mobile app, video footage is recorded, and in the event of an intrusion, full-volume music is played to attract attention to the car.
A picture of the Model X Sentry Mode display can be seen below. The only difference apparent between the it and the Model 3 version is that the driver’s display is also turned on along with the center touchscreen, something likely to be corrected in future software updates.
Sentry Mode is a robust security system utilizing Tesla vehicles’ suite of sensors, lights, and speakers to not only provide enhanced vehicle safety, but to address the serious issue of targeted break-ins. A rise in theft reports by Tesla owners over the last year led to the suspicion that the vehicles were being selected due to the highly valuable content left inside, especially in the San Francisco Bay Area. The California-manufactured electric cars had a particular weak spot enticing the activity — the rear quarter window — which eventually led to the launch of Sentry Mode.
The serious nature of Tesla’s latest security feature was still significantly influenced by the company’s fun-loving CEO Elon Musk. As an avid science fiction and pop culture fan, Musk had a HAL-9000 Easter Egg included as part of Sentry Mode’s functionality in tribute to the villainous artificial intelligence system featured in the movie 2001: A Space Odyssey. When Sentry Mode is turned on, the Tesla center touchscreen displays the famed computer, complete with its ominous red “eye.”
Additionally, the decision for Sentry Mode to play Bach’s Toccata and Fugue in D Minor at full volume after detecting an intrusion is also keeping with Musk’s goal of making Tesla’s “the most fun thing (people) could possibly ever buy.” Both Sentry Mode and its alarm’s musical selection were announced by Musk via Twitter.
Sentry Mode’s arrival in the Model X and Model S is a welcome one even if its theft events aren’t as common as Tesla’s sedans. The feature additionally helps identify and mitigate other security issues such as hit and run incidents. Once a vehicle enters the “Alarm” state following event detection, owners receive an alert from their Tesla mobile app after which a video beginning 10 minutes prior to the event can be downloaded. Tesla also rolled out the ability to send Sentry Mode’s footage to company servers for temporary backup, ensuring video capture even if thieves manage to remove the external USB used to save footage during a robbery.
Here’s a video of Sentry Mode for the Model S and Model X.
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Donald Trump shares thoughts on Elon Musk’s DOGE step back
The U.S. President also noted that Musk is a great patriot, and that the people who attack Teslas are “sick.”

During Tesla’s first quarter earnings call, CEO Elon Musk announced that starting in May, he would be stepping back from the Department of Government Efficiency’s (DOGE) daily operations.
Musk’s comments were received positively by TSLA investors, resulting in the company’s stock rising despite Tesla missing Q1 expectations.
Musk’s Comments
In his opening remarks at the Tesla Q1 2025 earnings call, Musk acknowledged that there has been some blowback to Tesla due to his activities at DOGE. And while he believes that the protests against Tesla are very organized and likely paid for, he also noted that it is time for him to allocate more of his time to Tesla.
“Starting probably next month, May, my time allocation to DOGE will drop significantly… I’ll be allocating probably more of my time to Tesla now that the major work of establishing the Department of Government Efficiency is done,” Musk noted.
Trump’s Response
Considering Musk’s comments, it was no surprise that United States President Donald Trump was asked about the CEO’s impending step back from DOGE. Trump stated that he “can’t speak more highly about any individual,” and that Elon Musk has contributed a lot to the administration due to his work with DOGE. The president highlighted, however, that the backlash against Tesla has been extremely unfair.
“I also know that he was treated very unfairly by the, I guess he called the public, by some of the public, not by all of it. He makes an incredible car. Everything he does is good, but they took it out on Tesla, and I just thought it was so unfair, because he’s trying to help the country, but he has helped the country,” Trump stated.
The U.S. President also noted that Musk is a great patriot, and that the people who attack Teslas are “sick.” Trump also praised Elon Musk’s initiatives, stating that all the CEO’s projects are great, from Starlink to Neuralink to SpaceX to Tesla.
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Tesla trails Volkswagen in Q1 EV sales, Model Y still on top

Volkswagen surpassed Tesla in Q1 2025 electric vehicle (EV) sales in Europe.
The German automaker sold 65,679 battery EVs compared to Tesla’s 53,237 in the first three months of the year, per JATO Dynamics data. Volkswagen’s registrations soared 157% year-over-year (yoy), while Tesla saw a 38% decline in the same period, the steepest among the top 30 brands. The German automaker’s strong performance highlights a growing competitive landscape in the EV market.
Despite losing the overall lead, Tesla’s Model Y and Model 3 remain the top two in Europe’s battery EV registrations. Volkswagen’s ID.4 ranked third in EU registrations, trailing the Model 3 by 2,000 units.
Model Y registrations dropped 43% in March, but the Model 3 increased 1% in the first quarter. The decline in Model Y registrations could be linked to Tesla’s upgraded Model Y, which debuted at the beginning of the year. In the first quarter, Tesla retooled and upgraded its factories worldwide to produce the new Model Y.
“As the brand continues to deal with a host of PR issues in addition to the changeover of the Model Y, Tesla is now relying on the Model 3 to offset its losses. Despite the controversy surrounding the brand’s CEO and the limited availability of the new Model Y, Tesla continues to perform well,” said Felipe Munoz, a global analyst at JATO Dynamics.
Tesla addressed its Q1 challenges during its recent earnings calls, with CEO Elon Musk attributing the dip to seasonal and strategic factors.
“Now, Q1, [the] first quarters of a year, are usually pretty tricky. Because it’s usually the worst quarter of the year because people don’t want to go buy a car in the middle of winter during the blizzard. So we picked Q1 as a good quarter to do a cutover to the new version of the Model Y and we changed the production of the world’s best-selling cars with — remember, the Model Y is the best-selling car of any kind on earth with a 1.1 billion unit per year output of a single model,” Musk stated.
Volkswagen’s surge reflects its continued focus on and dedication to EVs. While Tesla’s Model Y remains the global best-seller, Volkswagen’s momentum signals intensifying competition. As both companies navigate market dynamics, Tesla’s focus on its Robotaxi network and upcoming launches will be critical to regaining its edge.
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Neuralink targets $500 million raise at $8.5 billion valuation: report
The news was initially reported by Bloomberg, which cited sources reportedly familiar with the matter.

Elon Musk’s Neuralink is reportedly gearing up for a $500 million funding round at a $8.5 billion pre-money valuation.
The news was initially reported by Bloomberg, which cited sources reportedly familiar with the matter.
The Alleged Funding Round
Preliminary discussions with investors, which could value Neuralink at $9 billion post-money, have reportedly started. Terms for the funding round remain fluid, however, as per one of the publication’s sources. Neuralink, for its part, has not issued a comment about its alleged funding round.
That being said, Neuralink is one of Elon Musk’s smaller ventures, with PitchBook valuing the brain-computer interface startup at $3.5 billion in November 2023.
Neuralink’s Ambitious Vision
Neuralink aims to create devices that enable users to interact with tech devices using only their brain. Neuralink is currently focusing on paralyzed individuals and neurodegenerative disease patients, though Musk has also hinted at Neuralink’s technology being used to address vision problems and other health issues.
Neuralink has made a lot of headway in its goals, with the startup recently announcing that it has expanded its human trial to three patients. All three are participants in the company’s ongoing primary and convoy study.
Musk’s Soaring Valuations
Neuralink’s potential capital raise aligns with skyrocketing valuations for Elon Musk’s other firms. While Tesla’s valuation remains volatile due to its publicly traded nature, his private space company, SpaceX, hit an impressive $350 billion valuation in December. His artificial intelligence startup, xAI, reached an $80 billion valuation following its merger with social media platform X.
Musk’s holdings in his companies have allowed him to top the Bloomberg Billionaires Index with a net worth of $310 billion as of writing.
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