Tales From The Future
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Ninja eyes peeled on underrated longs and bubbly shorts. My Focus: Tech/[Alt] Energy/Value/Disruptors/Monetary Policy and Cycles. My tales are not advice. - Same TFTF as on that other 🐦 site. Still allergic to charlatans. talesfromthefuture.substack.com
I don’t see Palantir #$PLTR winning this (in court and especially PR-wise). #timestamp
Au contraire, a “Barbra Streisand effect” is pretty much a given after their David vs Goliath lawsuit targeting Republik.
Another good recent Republik article on Palantir:
www.republik.ch/2025/12/09/w...
Au contraire, a “Barbra Streisand effect” is pretty much a given after their David vs Goliath lawsuit targeting Republik.
Another good recent Republik article on Palantir:
www.republik.ch/2025/12/09/w...
Warum Palantir zum Risiko für die Schweiz wird
Zürich dient dem US-Unternehmen, das heikle Software verkauft, als Drehscheibe.
www.republik.ch
February 16, 2026 at 9:31 AM
I don’t see Palantir #$PLTR winning this (in court and especially PR-wise). #timestamp
Au contraire, a “Barbra Streisand effect” is pretty much a given after their David vs Goliath lawsuit targeting Republik.
Another good recent Republik article on Palantir:
www.republik.ch/2025/12/09/w...
Au contraire, a “Barbra Streisand effect” is pretty much a given after their David vs Goliath lawsuit targeting Republik.
Another good recent Republik article on Palantir:
www.republik.ch/2025/12/09/w...
According to its own figures (as of 2024/2025), the Swiss digital magazine Republik has around 30k - 32k paying members and subscribers.
These are tiny numbers, especially on a global level.
Sample article in German (Republik did more on Palantir):
www.republik.ch/2025/12/08/w...
These are tiny numbers, especially on a global level.
Sample article in German (Republik did more on Palantir):
www.republik.ch/2025/12/08/w...
Überwachungstechnologie: Wie hartnäckig Palantir die Schweiz umwarb
Das umstrittene Tech-Unternehmen blitzte wieder und wieder ab. Teil 1 unserer Recherche.
www.republik.ch
February 16, 2026 at 9:29 AM
According to its own figures (as of 2024/2025), the Swiss digital magazine Republik has around 30k - 32k paying members and subscribers.
These are tiny numbers, especially on a global level.
Sample article in German (Republik did more on Palantir):
www.republik.ch/2025/12/08/w...
These are tiny numbers, especially on a global level.
Sample article in German (Republik did more on Palantir):
www.republik.ch/2025/12/08/w...
For example (link above):
Why is #$PLTR pushing so hard to attack a Swiss-German online newspaper with a relatively tiny distribution? More corpses in the closet in other countries? #timestamp
Why is #$PLTR pushing so hard to attack a Swiss-German online newspaper with a relatively tiny distribution? More corpses in the closet in other countries? #timestamp
February 16, 2026 at 9:28 AM
For example (link above):
Why is #$PLTR pushing so hard to attack a Swiss-German online newspaper with a relatively tiny distribution? More corpses in the closet in other countries? #timestamp
Why is #$PLTR pushing so hard to attack a Swiss-German online newspaper with a relatively tiny distribution? More corpses in the closet in other countries? #timestamp
PS: A fourth one could be Databricks. But they don’t appear to be in a hurry to do an IPO….
www.wsj.com/articles/ai-...?
www.wsj.com/articles/ai-...?
WSJ News Exclusive | AI is Driving Record Sales at Multibillion-Dollar Databricks. An IPO Can Wait …
‘The markets seem pretty shut,’ says CEO Ali Ghodsi as the company announces $1.6 billion in revenue for its fiscal year, a 50% leap from the previous period.
www.wsj.com
February 16, 2026 at 7:00 AM
PS: A fourth one could be Databricks. But they don’t appear to be in a hurry to do an IPO….
www.wsj.com/articles/ai-...?
www.wsj.com/articles/ai-...?
Yes, $40k is quite (or even too) conservative.
I was looking at higher Ioniq 5 trims with AWD and longer range, then deducting 10-20%.
I was looking at higher Ioniq 5 trims with AWD and longer range, then deducting 10-20%.
February 14, 2026 at 4:39 PM
Yes, $40k is quite (or even too) conservative.
I was looking at higher Ioniq 5 trims with AWD and longer range, then deducting 10-20%.
I was looking at higher Ioniq 5 trims with AWD and longer range, then deducting 10-20%.
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Am I way off with these Waymo cost assumptions in 2026+ (ignoring the older Jaguar EVs)?
Base EV (Hyundai Ioniq)
$40,000 (mass order, rebates vs retail price)
Waymo 6th-Gen Autonomy Hardware
$15,000 – $25,000
Integration & Calibration
$5,000 – $15,00
Total Estimated Build Cost
≈ $60,000+
Base EV (Hyundai Ioniq)
$40,000 (mass order, rebates vs retail price)
Waymo 6th-Gen Autonomy Hardware
$15,000 – $25,000
Integration & Calibration
$5,000 – $15,00
Total Estimated Build Cost
≈ $60,000+
February 14, 2026 at 2:14 PM
Am I way off with these Waymo cost assumptions in 2026+ (ignoring the older Jaguar EVs)?
Base EV (Hyundai Ioniq)
$40,000 (mass order, rebates vs retail price)
Waymo 6th-Gen Autonomy Hardware
$15,000 – $25,000
Integration & Calibration
$5,000 – $15,00
Total Estimated Build Cost
≈ $60,000+
Base EV (Hyundai Ioniq)
$40,000 (mass order, rebates vs retail price)
Waymo 6th-Gen Autonomy Hardware
$15,000 – $25,000
Integration & Calibration
$5,000 – $15,00
Total Estimated Build Cost
≈ $60,000+
Am I way off with these Waymo cost assumptions in 2026+ (ignoring the older Jaguar EVs)?
Base EV (Hyundai Ioniq)
$40,000 (mass order, rebates vs retail price)
Waymo 6th-Gen Autonomy Hardware
$15,000 – $25,000
Integration & Calibration
$5,000 – $15,00
Total Estimated Build Cost
≈ $60,000+
Base EV (Hyundai Ioniq)
$40,000 (mass order, rebates vs retail price)
Waymo 6th-Gen Autonomy Hardware
$15,000 – $25,000
Integration & Calibration
$5,000 – $15,00
Total Estimated Build Cost
≈ $60,000+
February 14, 2026 at 2:14 PM
Am I way off with these Waymo cost assumptions in 2026+ (ignoring the older Jaguar EVs)?
Base EV (Hyundai Ioniq)
$40,000 (mass order, rebates vs retail price)
Waymo 6th-Gen Autonomy Hardware
$15,000 – $25,000
Integration & Calibration
$5,000 – $15,00
Total Estimated Build Cost
≈ $60,000+
Base EV (Hyundai Ioniq)
$40,000 (mass order, rebates vs retail price)
Waymo 6th-Gen Autonomy Hardware
$15,000 – $25,000
Integration & Calibration
$5,000 – $15,00
Total Estimated Build Cost
≈ $60,000+
Any day now! /s
February 14, 2026 at 2:12 PM
Any day now! /s
I was just curious, going through my list of “Elon’s broken promises / vaporware announcements”.
February 14, 2026 at 5:29 AM
I was just curious, going through my list of “Elon’s broken promises / vaporware announcements”.
In any case, the gloves are off already….
February 13, 2026 at 7:11 AM
In any case, the gloves are off already….
I wouldn’t even buy lemonade from Deutsche Bank.
February 12, 2026 at 5:26 PM
I wouldn’t even buy lemonade from Deutsche Bank.
With or without Ketamine?
Asking for a part-time CEO in Texas.
Asking for a part-time CEO in Texas.
February 12, 2026 at 5:25 PM
With or without Ketamine?
Asking for a part-time CEO in Texas.
Asking for a part-time CEO in Texas.
More 4D chess from Elon!
He is a genius. /s
He is a genius. /s
February 12, 2026 at 5:24 PM
More 4D chess from Elon!
He is a genius. /s
He is a genius. /s
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Yes, Elon’s mass drivers:
“Shooting AI satellites into deep space…”
What’s the point of shooting AI satellites into deep space again?
Weren’t they supposed to be floating in LEO? (Elon said last week).
It’s hard to keep up with all the BS and vaporware plans from Elon to pump the SpaceX IPO.
“Shooting AI satellites into deep space…”
What’s the point of shooting AI satellites into deep space again?
Weren’t they supposed to be floating in LEO? (Elon said last week).
It’s hard to keep up with all the BS and vaporware plans from Elon to pump the SpaceX IPO.
February 12, 2026 at 1:04 PM
Yes, Elon’s mass drivers:
“Shooting AI satellites into deep space…”
What’s the point of shooting AI satellites into deep space again?
Weren’t they supposed to be floating in LEO? (Elon said last week).
It’s hard to keep up with all the BS and vaporware plans from Elon to pump the SpaceX IPO.
“Shooting AI satellites into deep space…”
What’s the point of shooting AI satellites into deep space again?
Weren’t they supposed to be floating in LEO? (Elon said last week).
It’s hard to keep up with all the BS and vaporware plans from Elon to pump the SpaceX IPO.
Yes, Elon’s mass drivers:
“Shooting AI satellites into deep space…”
What’s the point of shooting AI satellites into deep space again?
Weren’t they supposed to be floating in LEO? (Elon said last week).
It’s hard to keep up with all the BS and vaporware plans from Elon to pump the SpaceX IPO.
“Shooting AI satellites into deep space…”
What’s the point of shooting AI satellites into deep space again?
Weren’t they supposed to be floating in LEO? (Elon said last week).
It’s hard to keep up with all the BS and vaporware plans from Elon to pump the SpaceX IPO.
February 12, 2026 at 1:04 PM
Yes, Elon’s mass drivers:
“Shooting AI satellites into deep space…”
What’s the point of shooting AI satellites into deep space again?
Weren’t they supposed to be floating in LEO? (Elon said last week).
It’s hard to keep up with all the BS and vaporware plans from Elon to pump the SpaceX IPO.
“Shooting AI satellites into deep space…”
What’s the point of shooting AI satellites into deep space again?
Weren’t they supposed to be floating in LEO? (Elon said last week).
It’s hard to keep up with all the BS and vaporware plans from Elon to pump the SpaceX IPO.
“Toyota is a dinosaur, will vanish before the end of the decade”.
Famous last words from the Tesla cultists a few years ago.
Along with this meme (didn’t age well):
Famous last words from the Tesla cultists a few years ago.
Along with this meme (didn’t age well):
February 12, 2026 at 12:42 PM
“Toyota is a dinosaur, will vanish before the end of the decade”.
Famous last words from the Tesla cultists a few years ago.
Along with this meme (didn’t age well):
Famous last words from the Tesla cultists a few years ago.
Along with this meme (didn’t age well):