Rivian has announced the departure of Sarah O’Brien, the company’s Chief Communications Officer. According to a statement from Rivian, O’Brien’s decision to leave was made on her terms and is not indicative of any underlying issues within the organization. O’Brien has played a crucial role in managing Rivian’s communications strategy during a pivotal time for the company, as it has emerged as a key player in the electric vehicle market. Her leadership and expertise have been instrumental in guiding Rivian’s…

In this video, I show you how to configure Wi-Fi tethering from your phone hotspot to your Rivian vehicle so you can use the native streaming apps and not have to pay for Connect+. This requires your Rivian to be running software 2024.27 or higher.

There has been some disappointment regarding Rivian’s decision to start charging for certain services and features. However, it’s important to recognize that many other manufacturers also impose monthly fees for similar or even less comprehensive offerings. For example: – Audi charges $15 per month or $150 per year for enhanced maps, traffic updates, satellite images, and point-of-interest search. – BMW requires $9.99 per month or $99.99 per year for enhanced maps, traffic updates, satellite images, third-party apps, and improved visuals.…

Rivian has announced the appointment of Sangsoo S. as Vice President of Infotainment Software, bringing with him over 18 years of experience from Google. Sangsoo’s expertise in AI-driven large language models (LLMs) and in-car Assistant UI/UX will be pivotal as Rivian pushes the boundaries of its in-car technology. Sangsoo expressed his excitement about the new role, stating, “I’m thrilled to join the innovative team at Rivian. The opportunity to contribute to the future of electric transportation, particularly in the realm…

We had an early preview of the latest software featuring Connect+, Apple Music, Audible, and Connect+. Check out my video review below and let me know what you think. Note: Rivian rolls out software updates in batches so you may not get it immediately.