Ford Motor has announced the Fathom, a small all-electric pickup truck starting under $30,000. The Fathom features a standard-range lithium-ion phosphate battery with bidirectional charging, rear-wheel drive and all-wheel-drive options, and it will be built on the Universal Electric Vehicle Platform. Ford invested $2 billion in the Louisville Assembly Plant to support Fathom production.

OpenAI is reportedly developing a portable, ring-shaped AI smart speaker with a camera, environmental sensors and moving components designed to make interactions feel more natural, according to a Bloomberg report. The device is expected to launch in 2027.

Toyota is transitioning from nickel-metal hydride batteries to lithium-ion batteries in its hybrid vehicles, aiming to complete the switch by 2028. This move is expected to boost efficiency and reduce costs per vehicle. Toyota expects to sell over 5 million hybrids globally this year for the first time, driven by high gas prices and recent hybrid-only models.

Google Wallet is adding a feature that lets parents create supervised spending balances for children under 18, with tools for setting limits, reviewing transactions and managing payment access. The feature is rolling out in the US and can be used on Android and Wear OS devices.