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Rivian is redesigning the R2 SUV’s door handles for better safety

The change comes after employees and customers reportedly voiced concerns.

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Quantum stocks Rigetti Computing and D-Wave surged double-digits this week. Here’s what’s driving the big move

Nvidia highlighted accelerated computing, which it argues can make “quantum computing breakthroughs of today and tomorrow possible.”

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OpenAI’s Sora soars to No. 1 on Apple’s US App Store

Sora becomes the No. 3 US app after 164K downloads in 2 days, making the AI video app an early hit.

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Your Delivery Robot Is Here

On this episode of Uncanny Valley, we introduce you to DoorDash’s new delivery robot and discuss what the growing robot population means for humans.

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Sam Altman Says the GPT-5 Haters Got It All Wrong

OpenAI’s CEO explains that its large language model has been misunderstood—and that he’s changed his attitude to AGI.

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How to get Sora app invite codes for OpenAI’s viral AI video creator

Sora has already grabbed the top spot in Apple’s App Store as its number one free app, despite being invite-only.

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Space defense, gravity, and connectivity with Bridgit Mendler, Even Rogers, and Max Haot at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025

The space economy is scaling fast — from defense to artificial gravity to satellite connectivity. At TechCrunch Disrupt 2025, Bridgit Mendler, Even Rogers, and Max Haot will share what’s next on the Space Stage.

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Leaked doc reveals the chaotic politics behind Trump Energy Department cuts

Harris-voting states were hit hardest by Department of Energy award cancellations, but not every blue-state project was cut. Politics might play a role.

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OpenAI’s Sora Video App Is Jaw-Dropping (for Better and Worse)

Sora, OpenAI’s new video-generating app, is really a social network in disguise that can bring creative A.I. to the masses — and its problems, too.

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OpenAI’s Sora Makes Disinformation Extremely Easy and Extremely Real

The new A.I. app generated videos of store robberies and home intrusions — even bomb explosions on city streets — that never happened.

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