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Innovation and Security Collide: Rivian’s Palo Alto Cybersecurity Hackathon Recap
Rivian hosted its 2nd Rivian Cybersecurity Hackathon this past weekend in Palo Alto, California, and invited community members and Rivian employees with cybersecurity backgrounds to partake in a hackathon. I reached out to Wassym and asked him about the event and his thoughts. Here’s what he said: Before you buy a car, it’s common knowledge to make sure it meets safety standards, so you know it’s manufactured to protect you and everyone who rides in it. It’s less common to…
Rivian’s Chief Software Officer Addresses Apple Music Loudness Issues and Gen 2 Sound System Improvements
Chief Software Officer at Rivian, Wassym Bensaid, took to X (formally Twitter) and answered owners’ questions about the Gen 2 sound system and the continued issues with Apple Music’s loudness between Dolby and non-Dolby songs. Wassym confirmed the team is working with their partners (Apple in this case) and Wassym wants Rivian to offer the “best audio experience in the car”. Several bugs still have to be fixed and in volume normalization. Additionally, Wassym commented on the Gen 2 Rivian…
Rivian Discontinues Dark Mats and Shifts R1 Package Options
Sometimes I notice the little things that others would never notice and I’m not sure if that’s a good thing… but while visiting Rivian.com, as I do multiple times a day, I noticed a few changes to the R1 configurator and what options come with what vehicle. Let’s take a look at just some minor changes that might be impactful to future owners. tl;dr Floor Mats Rivian has simplified the selection of floor mats for R1 vehicles. Previously, Rivian offered…
Wassym Talks Knight Rider– Rivian’s Halloween Surprise and What Gen 1 Owners Won’t Get
Chief Reddit Officer of Rivian, Wassym Bensaid, took to the Reddit comments section today and answered owners’ questions about the October Halloween mode and Knight Rider theme unveiled yesterday. Gen 1 Won’t Get Knight Rider Lightbar Effect Sorry folks, Wassym confirmed that the Knight Rider lightbar effect won’t be coming to Gen 1 vehicles since the lightbar can only show white and green colors. I swore this lightbar was RGB but unlike the Gen 2 which offers a full spectrum…
Rivian Owners Report Loose Steering Knuckle Bolts
Recent reports suggest that some Rivian owners have encountered an alarming issue—loose bolts in the steering knuckles of their vehicles. As highlighted in a recent article by Road & Track, this problem has been noticed by multiple owners, prompting a call for heightened awareness and inspections. Source: Road & Track – More Rivian Owners Are Reporting Loose Bolts in Steering Knuckles Understanding the Issue Steering knuckles are crucial components of your vehicle’s suspension system. They help connect the wheels to…