Rivian is finally getting a long-requested feature — and no, it’s not CarPlay

Rivian R1S owners, rejoice. Rivian has heard your pleas for second-row captain's chairs.

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Rivian's 2027 changes include its No. 1 most-requested feature

Pricing hasn't changed, and now you can get captain's chairs for the R1S.

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Microsoft kills off unsuccessful AI features while merging its separate Copilot apps

Microsoft is simplifying Copilot by combining its consumer and business apps, and dropping AI-generated podcasts, Group Chats, Deep Research, and its Mico character.

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Wearables are getting a taste of much-needed minimalism

This is Optimizer, a weekly newsletter sent from Verge senior reviewer Victoria Song that dissects and discusses the latest gizmos and potions that swear they're going to change your life. Opt in for Optimizer here.

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ZDNet•

Microsoft is merging Copilot and Copilot 365 into one unified app - and retiring 3 features

The move should cut down on the confusion between the two apps, especially for anyone who bounces back and forth between the two of them.

Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by ZDNet

ESPN•

'The news shocked all of us': NBA execs, agents react to the Lakers getting flipped for $12.5 billion

After the stunning sale, ESPN spoke to more than a dozen NBA sources to find out why, what it could mean for the league and more.

Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by ESPN

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Deadline•

Oscars: Switzerland Selects Doc ‘Who Is Still Alive’ About Palestinian Refugees Who Fled Gaza For Best International Feature Race

Switzerland has selected Nicolas Wadimoff’s documentary Who Is Still Alive (Qui Vit Encore) as its official submission for the Academy Award for Best International Feature.

Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by Deadline