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Rivian R2 Sales Surge; Apple Prepares 'homeOS' Launch

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Rivian has reported strong third-quarter production and delivery numbers, indicating that its R2 vehicle is beginning to meet expectations. Concurrently, Apple is rumored to be preparing the launch of new Home products and a novel operating system, potentially named 'homeOS,' on October 13th. AI

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Rivian R2 Sales Surge; Apple Prepares 'homeOS' Launch

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  1. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    Rivian’s sales pop as the company’s big R2 bet starts to pay off Rivian had high hopes for its more affordable R2 vehicle - and so far, those hopes appear to be

    Rivian’s sales pop as the company’s big R2 bet starts to pay off Rivian had high hopes for its more affordable R2 vehicle - and so far, those hopes appear to be paying off. The company released its third-quarter production and delivery numbers today, reporting 19,751 vehicles pro…

    LINKS theverge.com/…/rivian-q3-2026-production-…
  2. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    Apple’s new ‘homeOS’ will launch this month, here’s what’s coming Apple reportedly plans to launch new Home products on October 13 alongside an all-new operatin

    Apple’s new ‘homeOS’ will launch this month, here’s what’s coming Apple reportedly plans to launch new Home products on October 13 alongside an all-new operating system rumored to be called ‘homeOS.’ Here are the details. more… https:// 9to5mac.com/2026/10/02/apples- new-homeos-w…

    LINKS 9to5mac.com/…/apples-new-homeos-will-laun…

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