If one thing seems to get your attention each week, it's auto and transportation tech. Here's what you clicked on in this segment in 2025. And we'll end the year with a Top 10.
-- Michael Domingo, Technology Editor

The 2026 Rivian R1T and R1S Quad-Motor models introduce a new four-motor powertrain, each with independent control, pushing total output to 1,025 horsepower and 1,198 lb-ft of torque. The setup delivers improved straight-line acceleration and enables advanced torque vectoring and off-road drive capabilities. The 2026 Rivian R1T and R1S achieve from 0 to 60 mph in 2.5 and 2.6 seconds, respectively.

Disney's acquisition of NFL Network and RedZone for a 10% equity stake worth $2 billion was the top sports media story of 2025, according to Front Office Sports. The top 10 also included: Fox dealing with sexual misconduct lawsuits; the migration of UFC to Paramount; Bars tool Sports' partnership with Fox; Michael Jordan joining NBC's NBA coverage; and the cancellation of ESPN's "Around the Horn."

Alex Wawro of Tom's Guide shares his top nine gadgets for staying productive during holiday travel. His list includes the MacBook Air, Bose headphones, Xreal glasses, and a Purroch memory foam pillow, for starters. Wawro notes that these items help him manage work projects and stay comfortable during long trips.

Instagram is shifting to a Reels-first home feed to compete with TikTok and, for marketers, this change signals the end of campaigns built around static posts and curated grids, writes Sian Conway-Wood of 181st Street Communications. The brands that thrive will rebuild their internal systems to prioritize speed, modularity and constant iteration, creating a clear advantage in the evolving social landscape, Conway-Wood writes.

Garmin has released Beta 16.11 for the Venu 4 smartwatch, introducing features such as weight tracking, battery life performance tracking, and the ability to trim activities if the course timer is not stopped. The update also includes audio prompt updates and training guidance based on recent dives.