Rivian Reportedly Partnering with Google Gemini for Upcoming AI Voice Assistant
Rivian is reportedly gearing up to roll out a brand-new AI-powered in-vehicle assistant, and this time it’s coming from Google. Sources say…
RJ Scaringe Defends Rivian’s Decision to Skip CarPlay
Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe joined The Verge’s Decoder podcast this week, and once again, the question came up that so many owners keep asking:…
Video – Rivian Software 2025.34 Review
Rivian’s 2025.34 update is here and I had the chance to dive into it early. The big highlights include Smart Charging Schedule…
More Improvements Coming to Rivian Performance Upgrade Later This Year, Confirmed by Wassym
After sharing my video yesterday about the Rivian Performance Upgrade on my R1S Dual Large, Rivian’s Head of Software, Wassym Bensaid, jumped…
Video – Is Rivian’s $5,000 Performance Upgrade Worth It?
I finally pulled the trigger on the Rivian Performance Upgrade for my R1S Dual Large and wanted to share the full experience…
What’s Coming in Rivian Update 2025.34
Update 09/17/2025: Digital Key has been removed from the upcoming 2025.34 software update for further testing. Rivian’s 2025.34 software update is currently…
Rivian Safety Recall on 2025 R1 Highlights Highway Assist Fix in Recent OTA Updates
Rivian has filed a new safety recall affecting certain 2025 R1T and R1S vehicles, but the good news is that almost all…
Rivian Smart Charging Arrives with Next OTA Update
Back in May, I shared that Rivian was preparing to roll out a new smart charging program with WeaveGrid. The goal was…
Why JD Power’s Tech Awards Ignore Tesla and Rivian Despite Leading Scores
JD Power just released its 2025 US Tech Experience Index Study and the results are both eye-opening and frustrating. At the very…
Rivian Owners Will Soon Get Apple CarKey, But How Does It Stack Up? (UPDATE: Android too!)
It looks like Rivian is finally flipping the switch on Apple CarKey support. MacRumors spotted the feature in Apple’s configuration files, confirming…