Apple hires a former Tesla engineer with expertise in interior design
Apple has hired yet another former Tesla engineer as Project Titan rumors refuse to die.
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Apple reportedly bid to buy Tesla back in 2013
According to a new report, Apple allegedly put in a bid to buy Tesla way back in 2013.
Review: the official Tesla case for iPhone X/XS
Whether you’re a true Tesla fan or just someone who wants to show their love and appreciation for the company, then this official case will be definitely for you.
Tesla launches iPhone case line on Amazon
Tesla has opened up a new Amazon storefront to sell iPhone cases and other merchandise. First spotted by 9to5Mac, the store features everything from sweatshirts to coffee mugs, and even 1:18 scale die cast models of some of its vehicles.
The hire of Tesla’s Senior Design Manager once again fuels speculations around an Apple car
Apple has poached Andrew Kim, a Senior Design Manager who spent two years with Tesla working on existing and unreleased vehicles.
CNBC claims ‘scores’ of Tesla employees are leaving and heading to Apple
A new report says “scores” of Tesla employees are heading to Apple. Is this another sign that Apple’s Project Titan is again focused on building a real car?
Solar-powered iPhone X Tesla model by Caviar will set you back thousands
If you’re looking for a solar-powered mobile phone and money isn’t a concern, consider the iPhone X Tesla model from Russian accessory maker Caviar.
Analyst says Tesla Model 3 launch could be as big as 2007 iPhone introduction
Longtime Apple analyst Gene Munster of Loup Ventures said today that, in his view, Tesla’s upcoming Model 3 launch would be as big as the launch of the original iPhone
Senior Director of Design for Mac lineup leaves Apple for engineering role at Tesla
Apple was trying “very hard” (in Elon Musk’s own words) to recruit top talent from Tesla.
Now that its Project Titan has shifted gear from building an electric vehicle to developing an autonomous driving software, some of the engineers associated with the initiative have departed for Tesla.
Just as we’ve discovered that Swift creator Chris Lattner was leaving the iPhone maker to take a position as Vice President of Autopilot Software at Tesla, Electrek.co is reporting that the guy who designed many of Apple’s iconic Macs will now be building Tesla vehicles.
Swift creator leaves Apple to be Tesla’s VP of Autopilot Software
Swift creator Chris Lattner is leaving Apple to take a position as Vice President of Autopilot Software at Tesla. Lattner announced his departure Tuesday on a Swift.org forum, and Tesla published a blog post shortly after welcoming him to the company.
Lattner has been at Apple since 2005, and is credited with building early versions of the Swift programming language in 2010, before a team was formed to further the project. Most recently, he held the title of Senior Director of the Developer Tools team.
Elon Musk throws shade at Apple and its rumored car project
Tesla CEO Elon Musk threw some serious shade at Apple and its rumored car project in a recent interview with German newspaper Handelsblatt. Business Insider shares the comments, in which Musk calls Apple a “graveyard” for Tesla employees who can’t hack it.
When asked about reports that Apple has hired away important Tesla engineers, Musk replied: “Important engineers? They’ve hired people we’ve fired. We jokingly call Apple the “Tesla Graveyard.” If you don’t make it at Tesla, you go work at Apple. I’m not kidding.”
Apple adds Tesla engineer to growing Project Titan team
Apple has hired a senior engineer from electric car maker Tesla Motors, according to a new report from Reuters. The outlet points to the LinkedIn profile of former Tesla Autopilot Firmware Manager Jamie Carlson, who now works at Apple on “Special Projects.”
Carlson’s profile doesn’t go into details regarding his previous position, but the fact that he worked in the autonomous firmware division of one of the industry’s most technologically advanced companies, is fueling speculation that Apple is building an electric car.