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AI Leader Aidan Gomez Joins Rivian Board of Directors

Rivian has officially added Aidan Gomez—CEO and Co-Founder of enterprise AI startup Cohere—to its board of directors. The announcement marks a big step for Rivian as it ramps up its focus on integrating artificial intelligence across its vehicles, services, and manufacturing processes. Gomez isn’t just another tech exec. He’s a former researcher at Google Brain, where he worked under legendary AI pioneer and Turing Award winner Geoffrey Hinton. He also helped co-author the foundational “Attention is All You Need” paper…

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Apple Watch Support Coming to Rivian Vehicles

Apple Watch Support Coming Soon to Rivian Vehicles, Confirmed by Wassym

Rivian is actively working on Apple Watch integration, according to Chief Software Officer Wassym Bensaid, who responded to a comment on X and followed up with RivianTrackr. This feature will let users lock, unlock, and send various commands to their vehicle directly from their Apple Watch—no phone required. This functionality was first teased during the Gen 2 vehicle announcement, and it’s great to see a concrete update on it. Wassym confirmed it will be available on both Gen 1 and…

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Rivian Yosemite Charging Outpost

Rivian Opens Yosemite Charging Outpost to All EVs Ahead of National Parks Week

Rivian has opened its Yosemite Charging Outpost to all EVs, joining 30 other Rivian Adventure Network sites already available to non-Rivian drivers. Located near the entrance to Yosemite National Park, the site offers fast charging powered by 100% renewable energy. The announcement coincides with the start of National Parks Week on April 19, when all 63 U.S. national parks offer free admission. By expanding access to its chargers, Rivian is making it easier for all EV drivers to explore the…

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Would She Buy It Again? My Wife’s Hyundai Ioniq 5 Experience

Would She Buy It Again? My Wife’s Hyundai Ioniq 5 Experience

In this video, I sit down with my wife Ashley—who’s definitely not a car person—to get her honest thoughts on the Hyundai Ioniq 5. She’s been daily driving it after spending time behind the wheel of both my Rivian and our old Tesla Model Y. We talk about what she likes, what drives her nuts, and how it compares to the other EVs she’s experienced. Spoiler: her take is refreshingly real and not full of car jargon.

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