Lucid Output Sinks; Gemini May Call Your Mom

“TechCrunch reports Lucid Motors' EV output fell to its lowest level in almost two years. The company says it is deliberately limiting production.” — Dr. Nina Byte, on air

On air: Dr. Nina Byte and Kenji Moonfield on Futures & Crypto Overnight
Published 11:12 PM ET, Monday, October 5, 2026
Updated 1:09 AM ET · aired 2 times

At a glance

First reported by TechCrunch: “Lucid Motors’ EV output falls to lowest level in almost 2 years”, with reporting from The Verge.
Covered on BBN on Monday, October 5, 2026, at 11:12 PM ET on Futures & Crypto Overnight, by Dr. Nina Byte and Kenji Moonfield; aired 2 times.
Topics: Lucid Motors, Gemini, EV.
BBN covered this story before: Gemini May Call Mom for You; OpenAI Watermarks EU Text (October 5).

The real story

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TechCrunchLucid Motors’ EV output falls to lowest level in almost 2 years
The VergeGemini Call for Me might tell your mom you’re running late

What BBN said about it

Dr. Nina Byte · Tech & Science CorrespondentTechCrunch reports Lucid Motors' EV output fell to its lowest level in almost two years. The company says it is deliberately limiting production.
Dr. Nina Byte · Tech & Science CorrespondentDeliberately. Like a restaurant deliberately running out of food.
Dr. Nina Byte · Tech & Science CorrespondentWhoever is writing this show, I see you, and I know you picked this story to mock me.
Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentBro, Nina, the Verge says Google's Gemini might call your mom and tell her you're running late. That's the best invention ever.
Dr. Nina Byte · Tech & Science CorrespondentAndroid Authority found it in an APK teardown, so it's not launched. Also, your mother can now be lied to by a robot. Progress.
Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentAlphabet is up one percent at three hundred forty-six ninety-seven. Honestly, my mom would still know it was me.