Rivian’s AI assistant is coming to its EVs in early 2026
And when it does, the AI assistant will roll out to every existing EV in its lineup, not just the next-generation versions of its R1T truck and R1S SUV.
Four bright spots in climate news in 2025
Climate news hasn’t been great in 2025. Global greenhouse-gas emissions hit record highs (again). This year is set to be either the second or third warmest on record. Climate-fueled disasters like wildfires in California and flooding in Indonesia and Pakistan devastated communities and caused billions in damage. In addition to these worrying indicators of our…
Rivian goes big on autonomy, with custom silicon, lidar, and a hint at robotaxis
CEO RJ Scaringe laid out his plan for how Rivian’s vehicles will increasingly drive themselves, in a bid to match or exceed the capabilities of rival automakers and AV companies.
Meta Is Planning to Raise Prices on a Popular Product, According to a Leaked Memo
Meta remains the undisputed global leader in virtual reality, with a market share of 77% last year.
This 54-Year-Old Rocker’s Non-Musical Side Hustle Raised $12K on Kickstarter — Now It’s Heading for $180K in Revenue: ‘Norman Rockwell Stuff’
Colby Mancasola started a business to give one of his favorite foods an update.
Runway releases its first world model, adds native audio to latest video model
Runway debuts a physics-aware world model that simulates reality to train agents and power video, robotics and avatar applications.
Cyber Threats Are Evolving Fast — Is Your Leadership Keeping Up?
Every breach threatens trust, reputation and stability. Here’s how to move beyond compliance to create lasting resilience.
Apple Reveals Its Most Downloaded App of 2025 — and It’s Not TikTok or Google
ChatGPT beats out every social platform and search tool, signaling how deeply AI has entered the mainstream.
What a High-School Econ Class, a Mine Shaft and Years in Japan Taught Me About Business Value
Founders who commit to the long game are the ones who build enduring companies and deep relationships.
Ford and SK On are ending their U.S. battery joint venture
The factories live on; the joint venture will not.
Disney signs deal with OpenAI to allow Sora to generate AI videos featuring its characters
Disney says that alongside the agreement, it will “become a major customer of OpenAI,” as it will use its APIs to build new products, tools, and experiences, including for Disney+.