"Apple's Hardware VP Departs for EV Maker Rivian After 25 Years"

DJ Novotney, a top hardware engineering architect at Apple for 25 years, is leaving the company to join Rivian Automotive as senior VP of vehicle programs. Novotney played a key role in the development of iconic Apple products like the iPod, iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch, and was involved in "Project Titan," Apple's autonomous electric vehicle project. His departure follows a trend of senior Apple executives leaving the company in recent years, including Tang Tan and Steve Hotelling.