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What’s Coming In Rivian Software 2025.46
Rivian’s 2025.46 update is a meaningful release for both Gen 1 and Gen 2 R1 vehicles. Gen 2 is clearly the focus this time, introducing Rivian’s most advanced driver assistance features to date, while Gen 1 receives solid refinements aimed at improving everyday usability, navigation behavior, charging reliability, and overall stability. Below is a simple breakdown of what’s coming to each generation. Gen 1 R1T and R1S Gen 2 R1T and R1S Read the full release notes here for 2025.46

Video – My Take on Rivian Autonomy and AI Day
Rivian has wrapped up its first ever Autonomy and AI Day and there was a lot to take in. Between new autonomy hardware, Autonomy+, hands free driving, and what this all means for Gen 1, Gen 2, and R2 vehicles, it was easily one of the most important events Rivian has hosted so far. In the video below, I break down everything Rivian shared and give my honest take as a Rivian owner. I talk through what stood out, what…

Rivian Autonomy & AI Day Breakdown: What R1 and R2 Vehicles Get and When
Rivian dropped a ton of autonomy and AI news, so here’s the simplified version of what matters and how it breaks down by vehicle. R2 launches in early 2026 using the same Gen 2 Autonomy Computer found in today’s Gen 2 R1T and R1S. The new Rivian Autonomy Processor and Gen 3 Autonomy Computer do not arrive until late 2026, so early R2 builds will not have the next-gen hardware right away. LiDAR follows the same timeline. R2 will launch…

Rivian Unveils Custom Silicon, R2 LiDAR Roadmap, Universal Hands Free, and Its Next Gen Autonomy Platform
RJ opened the first ever Autonomy and AI Day explaining why Rivian believes it is positioned to lead in this next phase of the industry. The company is leaning hard into compute, custom hardware, large scale AI systems, and a shared data foundation that touches every part of the ownership experience. Let’s break it all down. Meet the Rivian Autonomy Processor One of the biggest announcements was RAP1, Rivian’s first in house processor built on a 5nm multi chip module.…
I Visited ALSO to Test the TM-B and It Did Not Disappoint
I spent the day with the team at ALSO to ride their TM-B electric bike and get a full behind the scenes look at how this thing comes together. They walked me through the tech, the design choices, the testing they put these bikes through, and what makes the TM-B feel so different from anything else out there. ‘After riding it around Palo Alto and chatting with the folks building it, I walked away seriously impressed with how much thought…
