Google’s new generative AI updates for Google Maps and Earth are designed to provide more accurate, real-time data, with implications for EV makers like Rivian. With the “grounding” feature, AI can now deliver more relevant, up-to-date location insights to Rivian’s in-vehicle systems, enhancing drivers’ navigation with detailed summaries of nearby points of interest. Additionally, Google Earth’s expanded capabilities support city-level…

Big news for Team Owl fans! After an amazing discussion sparked by Reddit user u/ihavetime, the Rivian community has made its voice heard loud and clear—Rivian is saving the owl! While the next software update (2024.43) is already in testing and won’t include our favorite feathery friend, you can rest easy knowing that it is coming in a future release.…

With many Rivian owners approaching the end of their Connect+ initial trial period, many have been asking if it’s worth the monthly $14.99 fee to keep it. Let’s take a look at what features Connect+ currently (as of the writing of this article) offers and what potential future offerings may be included with your Connect+ subscription. What’s Connect+ Connect+ is…

Spooky season is upon us and Rivian is going all out this year with its Halloween-themed “costumes” for your Rivian and some new interior colors and lock sound effects. In this article, we will take a deep dive at all the fun that Wassym and the Rivian team have done to make our vehicles a bit more spooky alongside some…

Welcome to the October 2024 Rivian Software Update review video! In this update, we get some amazing new driver display enhancements, front camera assist when parking, TIDAL gets Dolby Atmos, sleep behavior improvements, Apple Music improvements, and so much more! And later this week… spooky season 🎃