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DARPA advances four quantum firms to $300M QBI validation phase

DARPA announced after market close that it selected four companies to move into Stage C of its Quantum Benchmarking Initiative, a program designed to rigorously test quantum computing hardware. The stage carries roughly $300 million in funding, and DARPA indicated it may still admit additional firms in a second wave.

fastcompany.com · 2026-10-08

Rivian to launch point-to-point Autonomy+ driving system on R2 and R1 models

Rivian is rolling out Autonomy+, a semiautonomous system that lets drivers enter a destination and let the SUV navigate suburban streets, traffic lights, crosswalks and stop signs on its own across the US and Canada. The feature will debut on the upcoming R2 SUV by year's end and reach existing R1S and R1T owners via over-the-air software updates, priced at $49.99 monthly or $2,500 upfront.

spectrum.ieee.org · 2026-09-08