Release torch 0.16.1

[dfalbel]

Prepare for release:

• [ ] git pull
• [ ] Check current CRAN check results
• [ ] Polish NEWS
• [ ] urlchecker::url_check()
• [ ] devtools::build_readme()
• [ ] devtools::check(remote = TRUE, manual = TRUE)
• [ ] devtools::check_win_devel()
• [ ] Update cran-comments.md
• [ ] git push
• [ ] Create the cran/ branch and update the branch variable
• [ ] Uncomment the indicated line in the .RBuildignore file

Submit to CRAN:

• [ ] usethis::use_version('patch')
• [ ] devtools::submit_cran()
• [ ] Approve email

Wait for CRAN...

• [ ] Accepted :tada:
• [ ] usethis::use_github_release()
• [ ] usethis::use_dev_version(push = TRUE)