Rivian's R2 EV arrives this spring with a $58,000 price tag
Ahead of its official release later this spring, today Rivan is announcing full pricing and trim levels for its long-awaited R2 electric SUV. The rollout for the company's first mid-size (two-row) offering will be similar to its previous vehicles, with more expensive premium models hitting the road
Rivian R2 prices revealed: you’re going to have to wait longer for that $45,000 version
When Rivian first revealed the R2 in 2024, a lot of the excitement was centered on the starting price of $45,000 - placing it slightly below the current average selling price for a new internal combustion vehicle. Finally, here was a decently sized electric SUV with great design and impressive softw
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.
Honda cancels Zero Series EVs, citing ‘extremely challenging’ situation
Farewell, Honda Zero. We never knew thee. Honda is cancelling its Zero Series SUV and Saloon, as well as the Acura RSX EVs, citing an "extremely challenging earnings situation." The Japanese automaker, which unsuccessfully tried to merge with Nissan last year, said it expected to make a net loss of
We study pandemics, and the resurgence of measles is a grim sign of what’s coming
The US eliminated measles in 2000, but the disease is once again circulating.
Once-overpriced iPhone Air and Galaxy S25 cases are now 90 percent off
It’s pretty easy to get an affordable phone case that looks good, no matter the device you have. Yet, that doesn’t stop some companies from selling theirs for about the same cost as a dinner for two. Well, thanks to Woot, we now have a wider selection of affordable phone cases to choose from, with a
Japanese Charts: Pokémon Pokopia Gets Off To An Astonishing Start
Talk about Tangrowth - The latest Japanese Charts data is in courtesy of Famitsu, and Pokémon Pokopia has gotten off to a roaring start in the region with a...
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.
Anthropic doesn’t trust the Pentagon, and neither should you
Today we’re talking about the messy, fast-moving situation at Anthropic, the maker of Claude that now finds itself in a very ugly legal battle with the Pentagon. The back-and-forth is complicated, but as of a few days ago, the Pentagon had deemed Anthropic a supply chain risk, and Anthropic has file
Bespoke AI models are the next big thing in filmmaking
Though many AI boosters have convinced themselves that the technology can spit out films and television series whole cloth, claims of Hollywood being cooked feel very premature when you see what people are making with the most popular image/video models on the market. Models like Sora, Veo, and Runw
Time to pay your last respects to Microsoft's "This is an Xbox" campaign, as it appears to have been killed off
Microsoft appears to have quietly removed its marketing campaign which proclaimed the Xbox was less of a console and more of a platform.
Essential Gear for an Emergency Kit—for Cars or Go-Bags
We consulted preparedness experts and WIRED's team of testers for the essential gear to keep on hand in case of wildfires, earthquakes, and lord knows what else.
MacBook Neo Teardown: Modular Ports, Glue-Less Battery, Zero Tape
A teardown of the new MacBook Neo by Australian YouTube repair channel Tech Re-Nu reveals what may be the most modular and repair-friendly Mac laptop in recent times. The Neo is shown being taken apart in just six minutes, suggesting Apple has prioritized simplicity across the board, using standard
Disney+ gets its own time-sucking vertical video section
It’s not just the major social platforms that know how effective an endless scroll of short videos is at hijacking your dopamine system. Disney+ is adding Verts, a selection of short vertical clips you can scroll through to keep your brain chemistry happy when you are in the bathroom so inclined. Th
Starfleet Academy is the best first season of a Star Trek show ever
The first season of a TV show is a tricky thing. It has to convince people to watch it and justify the show’s existence to the network (or streaming service) execs. It has to deal with actors and writers who may not have fully dialed into the characters and world yet. There are some shows with absol
Starfleet Academy is the best first season of as Star Trek show ever
The first season of a TV show is a tricky thing. It has to convince people to watch it and justify the show’s existence to the network (or streaming service) execs. It has to deal with actors and writers who may not have fully dialed into the characters and world yet. There are some shows with absol
Google’s GFiber internet business is merging with Astound Broadband
Google has announced that GFiber is merging with Astound Broadband, in an agreement that sees Astound’s parent company Stonepeak become the majority owner, with Alphabet retaining a minority stake. No financial specifics were detailed in a press release, but the new combined business will be an inde
Apple Announces 50th Anniversary Plans
Apple today announced that it will celebrate the company's 50th anniversary over the coming weeks, but it has yet to reveal any specific plans. Apple was founded on April 1, 1976, so the company will turn 50 on April 1, 2026.
Apple to celebrate 50 years of thinking different - Apple
Apple today announced it will mark its 50th anniversary, celebrating five decades of thinking different and the innovations that helped shape the world.
Microsoft’s Copilot Health can connect to your medical records and wearables
Microsoft announced on Thursday that it's launching Copilot Health, a "separate, secure space" in Copilot for asking questions about lab results and medical records, searching for providers, analyzing data from wearables, and other health-related chats. The feature will have a phased rollout, so it
PlayStation Plus Announces 9 New Free Games For March - GAMINGbible
Sink your teeth into these later this month.
Facing heavy losses, Honda cancels its three US-made electric vehicles
Tariffs, torn-up US emissions regs, and being uncompetitive in China are all to blame.
After a successful launch weekend, Pokopia has become one of the best-selling Pokémon spin-offs ever - Eurogamer.net
It is fair to say Nintendo's new Animal Crossing-like Pokémon Pokopia has had a pretty darn successful launch.