Category: Gear / Gear News and Events
How Rivian Is Pulling Off Its $45,000 R2 Electric SUV
WIRED talks to CEO RJ Scaringe about how the automaker’s engineering team learned to say no—or make some compromises to create a smaller, more affordable electric car. Source
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A Roku Terms of Service Update Locks Up Your TV Until You Agree
If you want to opt out of the new “Dispute Resolution Terms,” you have to write a letter. Source
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Rad Power Bikes Has 4 New Models—and Safer Batteries
Plus: Reddit helps brands find all your comments, Dodge debuts an electric muscle car, and Nikon buys the cinematic camera company Red. Source
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Welcome to the Valley of the Creepy AI Dolls
Social robots for older adults might not be new, but now they’re recording, listening—and talking back. Source
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Rivian R2, R3, R3X Electric SUVs: Price, Specs, Release Date
The Rivian R2, a new smaller EV, will cost “around” $45,000 and will be available in 2026, the troubled automaker said at an event in California today. Two crossovers, the R3 and R3X, will follow. Source
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Omega 2024 White Speedmaster Moonwatch: Specs, Price, Availability
The new chronograph can trace its bright look back to models designed to withstand the rigors of space travel, with a dial chosen for its ability to reflect the sun’s heat. Source
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