Rivian (RIVN) CEO hints at R2 pickup and R2X variants as production ramps
Rivian (RIVN) CEO hints at R2 pickup and R2X variants as production ramps

Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe confirmed that the company is developing undisclosed variants of the R2, hinting at both a pickup truck and an “R2X” performance model just days after starting volume production of the more affordable electric SUV.

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Google Search updates hope to turn AI answers into a starting point for you, not a dead end

Google is rolling out five updates to AI Mode and AI Overviews in Search designed to surface more links and give users more reasons to click through to the websites behind them.

Hiplok Switch 105 folding lock vs Urban D lock tested on e-bikes
Hiplok Switch 105 folding lock vs Urban D lock tested on e-bikes

I recently had the chance to test out two very different styles of locks from Hiplok: Their Hiplok Urban D and their Switch 105. They come with unique use cases and security levels, so testing both gave me a unique view of when and where they fit best …

BMW opens 2027 iX3 preorders starting at $61,500 with up to 434 miles of range
BMW opens 2027 iX3 preorders starting at $61,500 with up to 434 miles of range

The 2027 iX3, BMW’s first Neue Klasse vehicle, is now available to order in the US starting at $61,500. BMW’s electric SUV delivers more range than expected, up to 434 miles on a single charge.

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Google is working on a “24/7 personal agent” that sounds a lot like its answer to OpenClaw

Google is building an AI agent codenamed Remy inside its Gemini app, as the company looks to compete in a fast-moving market already claimed by OpenClaw, Meta, and Anthropic.

Google’s AI search summaries will now quote Reddit
Google’s AI search summaries will now quote Reddit

Google is updating its AI Search features to make it easier for users to find information from sources they know and trust. One of the more notable changes introduces “a preview of perspectives” from firsthand sources like social media, Reddit, and other web forums, effectively linking your search queries with online conversations around similar topics. […]

Character.AI is being sued for allegedly letting a chatbot play doctor in Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania has sued Character.AI after investigators say a chatbot falsely claimed to be a licensed psychiatrist and offered medical guidance to users.

Microsoft Edge has a serious password problem, and Microsoft says it is working as intended

A security researcher found that Microsoft Edge loads all saved passwords into unencrypted memory at startup, keeping them exposed for the entire session even when they are not in use.

LG’s next-gen Tandem OLED display tech is fixing some long-standing consumer problems

LG Display’s third-gen Tandem OLED doubles panel lifespan, cuts power consumption by 18%, and hits 1,200 nits peak brightness.

Windows 11 File Explorer is getting the fix it should’ve had years ago

Microsoft says Windows 11 File Explorer fixes go beyond preloading, with work targeting launch order, disk reads, hangs, and visual delays that have made the app feel slower than it should.