Rivian Software

In the world of automotive design, in-car software often feels like an afterthought—uninspired menus, outdated aesthetics, and clunky interfaces. Rivian, however, is rewriting the narrative with its latest software overhaul, offering a glimpse into how thoughtful design can redefine the driving experience. InsideEVs.com recently spoke with Rivian’s Chief Design Officer, Jeff Hammoud, to explore the philosophy and inspiration behind this bold new direction. A Vision Rooted in Optimism For Hammoud, one word encapsulates Rivian’s approach: optimism. Speaking with InsideEVs, he described the software’s…

Quinn Nelson from Snazzy Labs recently hosted a Q&A with Wassym Bensiad, Chief Software Officer at Rivian, at the Venice Rivian Space. Earlier this week, RivianTrackr shared a summary of what was discussed but for those who are more visual or rather listen, check out the video Quinn shared below.

Who’s ready for a new Rivian software update? In 2024.43, Rivian has been hard at work on so many bug fixes and software improvements which will help improve and make the system overall feel faster. Of course, Rivian still threw a few goodies at us like the Owl lock sound returning, climate improvements, music apps are now connected to profiles, and much more.

Earlier today, Rivian hosted a Q&A session at the Venice Rivian Space, led by Quinn from Snazzy Labs and featuring Rivian’s Wassym Bensaid. The event covered exciting updates, including Rivian’s new partnership with Volkswagen and upcoming features for current and future vehicles. The conversation was packed with insights about Rivian’s technology, software plans, and how the company is staying true to its mission of sustainability and innovation. Here’s a clear and concise recap of everything you need to know from…

In an exciting announcement during a Q&A session this morning, Rivian’s Chief Software Officer Wassym Bensaid confirmed that Google Casting will be introduced in the 2024.47 software update. This highly anticipated feature, initially revealed earlier this year, is a significant step in Rivian’s continued efforts to enhance in-vehicle technology. Google Casting allows seamless integration of Google’s ecosystem with Rivian’s vehicles, enabling features such as mirroring Android device content directly to the vehicle’s display. This functionality is expected to appeal to…