Rivian R1S: Everything You Need to Know About the Electric SUV

July 9, 2022

Rivian successfully launched the first electric pickup truck, called the R1T. And it’s now preparing to launch an R1S electric SUV. It sure ain’t the cheapest electric car, but the R1S offers some incredible features, including an air suspension system to improve handling in difficult terrain.

Check out our top story to learn everything about the Rivian R1S.

Other Highlights:

• Sarah reviewed Roborock’s new high-end robot vacuum, and it’s amazing.
• The PlayStation Store is removing movies from customers’ libraries.
• A new ransomware is targeting NAS devices.
• … and more!

-Andrew

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Graphics cards are finally affordable again, but we may need to wait a bit longer for the next generation of GPUs. Multiple sources claim that NVIDIA has delayed the launch of its RTX 40-series GPUs, citing supply chain issues and current market conditions. Read More »

The Microsoft Store was supposed to give Windows 11 users a safe and easy means to find apps. But it’s only accomplished the opposite—the Microsoft Store is chock-full of scams, mainly paid versions of open-source apps like VLC or Firefox. Finally, Microsoft says it’ll take this problem seriously. Read More »

Cut down on bike maintenance with Muc-Off’s Silicon Shine spray. It gives your bike a shiny finish and repels nastiness, like dirt, grime, or mud. Plus, it reduces friction to make handling your bike a breeze.

The Silicon Shine spray is fairly affordable and lasts a long time. Just don’t spray it anywhere you place your feet or hands, as it makes surfaces a little slippery.

One of the best Pixel features many users love are the At a Glance widgets. Seeing small bits of useful information on the home or lock screen is extremely helpful. Now, it looks like Google is readying another, which is rideshare details in At a Glance. Read More »

For what seems like the thousandth time, Wink smart home hubs are out of commission. The company’s servers and website went down on July 1st, and evidence suggests that Wink failed to pay its bills. So, why the hell is Wink still charging customers a monthly fee? Read More »

One of the coolest accessories Tesla offers for its vehicles is going away on select models. We’re talking about the cute little car-shaped key fob the internet loves. According to reports, it’s no longer a standard accessory for all vehicles. Read More »

In its latest security advisory, QNAP warns that hackers are targeting NAS devices with a new Checkmate ransomware. Everyone who exposes their NAS device through SMB services (remote access) need to take extra security steps and create a backup system for their NAS. Read More »

Charging an electric car’s battery is a lot different than pumping gas. How long it takes to charge depends on a number of factors, including battery size and type, but it definitely takes longer than filling a gas car’s tank. Read More »