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Rivian assistant texting is rolling out as the electric vehicle maker continues to sidestep Apple CarPlay, choosing instead to build core communication features directly into its in-vehicle software. The company’s…
Rivian Automotive has taken a significant step in its push toward autonomous driving by revealing its first custom chip — the Rivian Autonomy Processor — alongside a new driver-assistance subscription…
OpenAI has released ChatGPT 5.2 with a clear emphasis on reasoning rather than surface-level generation, positioning the update as a step toward AI systems that support structured thinking. Instead of…
A growing set of reports outlines how OpenAI is exploring an AI-focused device shaped heavily by Sam Altman’s views on how people should interact with technology. According to descriptions circulating…
ChatGPT is moving further into social messaging territory with a new group conversations feature that allows multiple users to participate in AI-assisted chats at the same time. The update, reported…
A U.S. district judge has given Elon Musk approval to move ahead with key portions of his antitrust lawsuit against Apple and OpenAI, allowing the legal dispute to advance after…
WhatsApp is preparing to introduce third-party chat support, marking one of the most significant changes in the platform’s history as Meta works to comply with the European Union’s Digital Markets…
Samsung has announced a new partnership with iFit to bring expert-led fitness content directly to the Samsung Health app. The collaboration will integrate guided workouts and personalized training sessions across…
Google has resolved a serious privacy vulnerability in the approximate location feature with the rollout of Android 16, addressing an issue that could allow apps to infer users’ precise locations…
Rivian has approved a new pay package for CEO RJ Scaringe worth up to $455 million, overhauling his compensation to align directly with the electric vehicle maker’s profitability and long-term…
SpaceX shared details on its Starship program in a statement on October 31, 2025. The update addresses NASA’s plan to reopen bids for the Artemis III lunar lander contract, awarded…
Tesla shareholders have once again thrown their support behind CEO Elon Musk’s massive $56 billion compensation package, reaffirming a deal that has become one of the most debated pay plans…