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  • Arianespace Launches Copernicus Sentinel-1D on Ariane 6 in Third Commercial Flight
    November 4, 2025, 6:32 PM EST. Ariane 6 successfully placed Copernicus Sentinel-1D into Sun-synchronous orbit, marking the third commercial flight for Arianespace and the continued support of Europe's Copernicus program. The mission, VA265, carried the Sentinel-1D radar satellite for the European Commission within an ESA framework and the broader goal of ensuring Europe's autonomous access to space. Launched from Kourou, the two-booster Ariane 62 configuration delivered Sentinel-1D to an ~693 km SSO orbit, with spacecraft separation 34 minutes post lift-off. This flight underscores Arianespace ramp-up and collaboration across industry partners toward reliable, open Earth observation data for environmental monitoring.
  • iOS 26.2 beta adds Freeform tables support
    November 4, 2025, 6:30 PM EST. Apple's iOS 26.2 beta quietly brings a long-awaited upgrade to the Freeform app: support for tables. Previously, Freeform let you add drawings, images, links, lists, text, stickers, and videos, but it lacked tables until now. In the attachment screen, you can create tables of varying sizes and fill them with text and lists. Tables are easy to resize by dragging corner indicators, and you add rows or columns with prominent + buttons. This marks a notable enhancement for collaborative brainstorming on iPhone and iPad. If you're a Freeform user, tables could change how you organize ideas in a single canvas.
  • Rivian Q3 2025 Results: Deliveries Rise, R2 Nears, and AI Venture Emerges
    November 4, 2025, 6:28 PM EST. Rivian reports Q3 2025 results showing higher deliveries and revenues as it edges closer to the R2 launch and unveils a new AI venture. The company delivered 13,201 EVs and built 10,270 at its Normal, IL facility, continuing the quarterly uptrend. Consolidated revenues hit $1.56B (up 78% YoY), with $1.14B from automotive sales and $416M from software and services (up 324%). Gross profit was $24M, while automotive gross profit was negative by $130M and software/services gross profit added $154M. For 2025, Rivian guides ~41,500-43,500 vehicles delivered and an adj. EBITDA of $(2.0-2.25)B, with capex of $1.8-$1.9B. Highlights include OTA updates, ~4% headcount reduction, and a new AI company to accelerate software initiatives.
  • Rigetti Computing Stock Surges 48.6% in October on Analyst Upgrades and Nvidia Tie-Up
    November 4, 2025, 6:26 PM EST. Rigetti Computing's stock rose 48.6% in October 2025, driven by bullish analyst upgrades and broader quantum-industry momentum rather than a flood of company news. Benchmark's David Williams lifted Rigetti's target from $20 to $50, praising the $350 million stock sale as fuel for its cash-burning business. The sector also benefited from JPMorgan's disclosure of a $1.5 trillion tech-investment plan, including quantum computing. Late October saw Rigetti announce support for Nvidia's NVQLink, a high-speed interconnect intended to streamline data flow between quantum and classical systems. Despite the spike, the stock remains highly volatile, and while the long-term promise of quantum computing excites investors, durable winners are far from assured.
  • Coca-Cola Doubles Down on AI in Holiday Ads Despite Last Year's Backlash
    November 4, 2025, 6:24 PM EST. Coca-Cola releases its latest "Holidays Are Coming" ads on YouTube, again leveraging AI through two studios-Silverside and Secret Level. The spots resemble animated films and feature AI-generated animals and a Santa delivering soda. The campaign also includes a traditional animation piece (Feliz Navidad) by WPP OpenX led by VML. After last year's AI ads drew widespread backlash, Coca-Cola says this year's work was guided by human storytellers to stay authentic and emotionally resonant. Social feedback remains mixed, with some critics calling the spots soulless or forgettable, while others praise the AI art. Behind the scenes, five specialists refined over 70,000 video clips in 30 days. The voiceover describes a style that is expressive, hyperreal, and cinematic, aiming to blend heritage with modern innovation.