Tesla Semi Production Begins & Meta Launches Ray-Ban Gen 2 Smart Glasses - May 2026 Robotics Update

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•Tesla has officially started full-scale production of the Tesla Semi electric truck as of May 2026, nearly a decade after its initial 2017 announcement. The Semi aims to revolutionize electric trucking by providing a sustainable alternative in freight transportation, reinforcing Tesla's position in the growing market of electric commercial vehicles.[MIT Tech Review]
•Meta began selling its Ray-Ban Gen 2 smart glasses in May 2026, offering a 15% discount to consumers at launch. Alongside the Ray-Ban glasses, Oakley Meta HSTN smart glasses are also available with a 20% price reduction, signaling Meta's strategic push into the consumer AR glasses market blending fashion with embedded smart technologies.[ZDNET Robotics]

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The Tesla Semi could be a big deal for electric trucking

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Tesla has begun full-scale production of its long-anticipated Semi electric truck, nearly ten years after its initial reveal in 2017. The Semi represents a significant development in electric trucking, highlighting Tesla's commitment to electrifying freight transport with enhanced performance and sustainability.

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ZDNET Robotics · 5/14/2026, 4:33:38 PM