Two years after revealing what its affordable next-generation EV would look like, Rivian has shared all of the pricing, colors, and performance specs for its upcoming R2 SUV. And like so many new car releases, it’s complicated. The bottom line: Rivian’s bid to sell a more affordable EV that is accessible to a broader market […]
Uber, Wayve and Nissan plan to launch a robotaxi service in Tokyo this year
Nissan will integrate Wayve’s self-driving software into the Leaf with the goal of making the vehicles available on the Uber app in Tokyo.
Disney+ is rolling out its TikTok-like ‘Verts’ short-form video feed
Following the success of TikTok and Instagram Reels, Verts is designed to boost daily engagement and reach mobile-first viewers, all while increasing discovery across Disney+’s catalog.
Honda scraps 3 EVs planned for the US, blaming tariffs and Chinese competition
The Japanese automaker said the change of plans will cost it up to $15.7 billion.
Google Maps is getting an AI ‘Ask Maps’ feature and upgraded ‘immersive’ navigation
The tech giant says the “Immersive Navigation” launch is the biggest update to Maps in over a decade.
Group14 opens factory to produce battery materials for flash charging EVs
The startup’s new BAM-3 facility can make enough silicon anode material annually to supply about 100,000 long-range EVs.
When startups become a family business
This season on Build Mode, we’re diving into what it takes to build a world-class founding team. This week we’re exploring different kinds of co-founder dynamics and what it takes to build a startup with your family.
Google is using old news reports and AI to predict flash floods
A new way to solve data scarcity: Turning qualitative reports into quantitative data with an LLM.
Chinese brain interface startup Gestala raises $21M just two months after launch
This is the largest early-stage funding in China’s brain computer interface industry.
AI ‘actor’ Tilly Norwood put out the worst song I’ve ever heard
This song is an AI actor’s rallying cry to other AI actors, urging them to keep going despite the naysayers who doubt their humanity. Literally no one can relate to this.