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Andrew Liszewski
Andrew Liszewski
This 4-in-1 keychain cable supports 240W charging speeds.

Rolling Square’s new inCharge XS cable features double-headed connectors on either end making it compatible with devices that charge or sync over USB-C, USB-A, or Apple’s Lightning port. It’s only 6.1-inches long but supports charging speeds up to 240W and is available now for $29.90, with a temporary discount to $25 for its launch.

The Rolling Square inCharge XS charging cable connecting two smartphones together.
Rolling Square’s inCharge XS supports 240W charging speeds between USB-C, USB-A, and Apple Lightning devices.
Image: Rolling Square
The Google breakup is loomingThe Google breakup is looming
David Pierce
Thomas Ricker
Thomas Ricker
Investors not convinced.

Tesla shares are trading down as much as six percent premarket, a few hours after digesting the Cybercabs and ruBOvehns.

Jess Weatherbed
Jess Weatherbed
Speaking of robots...

While Tesla’s Optimus bot can now hand out drinks, Agility Robotics’ Digit has been available to actually buy since 2020. It’s been deployed in environments like Amazon warehouses and Agility’s own RoboFab, where it’s used to move, load, and unload boxes.

Jay Peters
Jay Peters
Missed Tesla’s Cybercab event?

Check out our video highlighting the most important parts.

Jay Peters
Jay Peters
The Optimus robots can talk, apparently.

One called Elon the “Technoking.”

Jay Peters
Jay Peters
The Cybercab and the Robovan.

Why didn’t Tesla call it the Cybervan?

Jay Peters
Jay Peters
Here’s an Optimus bartender.

It’s wearing a cowboy hat, for some reason.

A Tesla robot standing by some drinks.
Screenshot by Jay Peters / The Verge
Andrew J. Hawkins
Andrew J. Hawkins
Ok that’s a wrap!

Lots to parse. A few surprises. But as we’ve said before, the robotaxis are operating in a highly controlled setting and none of this is guaranteed to launch when Musk predicts it will. So stay tuned.

Andrew J. Hawkins
Andrew J. Hawkins
The robots are now dancing to Daft Punk.

They’re doing the robot. What else?

Andrew J. Hawkins
Andrew J. Hawkins
Tesla’s Optimus robot is serving drinks.

The bots will be mingling with guests at the event, Musk says, who implores his guests to “be nice” to the robots.