Ford’s electric Mustang Mach-E gets a $65,000 Rally-inspired version

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Ford's electric Mustang Mach-E gets a $65,000 Rally-inspired version

A yellow ford mustang mach-e rally driving on a dirt road

Ford has revealed a new version of its electric Mustang Mach-E, known as the Mustang Mach-E Rally, which is inspired by the company's rallying heritage. It will go on sale early next year and is expected to cost about $65,000, similar to the Mach-E GT Performance Edition. The Mustang Mach-E Rally comes equipped with magnetorheological dampers, new springs, big front brake discs, and 19-inch wheels with Michelin CrossClimate2 tires. It also features underbody shielding and protective film to withstand off-road conditions.

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In Its First Monopoly Trial of Modern Internet Era, U.S. Sets Sights on Google

The United States has begun its first monopoly trial against Google, targeting the company's core search business. The trial, which is expected to last 10 weeks, aims to rein in Big Tech and address concerns about Google's dominant position in the market. The lawsuit focuses on Google's search practices, which have contributed to the company's $1.7 trillion valuation.

Read more on The New York Times.

Can a $599 camera bring Polaroid back?

The black Polaroid I-2 sitting on top of a white counter.

Polaroid has released a new instant camera called the I-2, priced at $599.99, in an attempt to revive the brand. Unlike vintage Polaroid cameras found on eBay, the I-2 offers more control and a higher success rate for capturing properly exposed photos with its manual controls. The camera features a lens ring and a small digital display for manual adjustments.

Read more on The Verge.

Inceptive raises $100M from Nvidia and a16z

Inceptive, a company that designs unique mRNA-based molecules through AI-based software, has raised $100 million in funding from Nvidia and a16z. The company's software is licensed to pharmaceutical companies for use in drug development. Inceptive's technology has been attracting significant investment due to its potential in designing "biological software" for various applications.

Read more on Techmeme.

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