Rivian's Mind Robotics hires ex-Apple, Ford exec Doug Field as president
Rivian's secretive robotics unit named Doug Field, former Apple VP and ex‑Ford EV chief, as president.
Rivian announced that its robotics startup Mind Robotics has appointed Doug Field as president. Field previously served as vice‑president of special projects at Apple, working on the company's undisclosed car effort, and led development of the Tesla Model 3. He also headed Ford's electric‑vehicle division. The hire is described as a major coup for the secretive project.
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OpenAI engineer arrested for planting recording device in
OpenAI said a sophisticated recording device was found hidden in one of its offices. The employee identified was 35‑year‑old Abdulrahman Alfozan, who was taken into custody after the company reported the incident. The arrest was noted on social media and discussed on a technology news forum.
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Ray‑Ban Meta Audio glasses praised for sound, battery; no
The Ray‑Ban Meta Audio glasses blend a normal appearance with solid audio performance and notably longer battery life. Reviewers highlighted the lack of a camera as irrelevant, noting the glasses work well for activities like running in the park while listening to music, and even for casual moments such as ordering a latte.
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