The Case for Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Even if Rivian Doesn’t Want It
Rivian has been pretty clear from day one: they’re not planning to support Apple CarPlay or Android Auto. Their position? The in-vehicle…
Rivian Teams Up with WeaveGrid to Bring Smarter, Cheaper Charging to Your Driveway
Rivian just announced a new partnership with WeaveGrid that could make home charging smarter, cheaper, and better for the planet. Starting later…
Rivian Mentioned at WWDC as Apple Expands CarKey Support
Apple is still in the middle of WWDC 2025, but one early mention raised eyebrows for Rivian owners. Apple CarKey is expanding…
Video – Why Rivian’s New Security Feature Might Catch You Off Guard
Rivian just rolled out Multi-Factor Drive, a new security feature that requires you to approve driving from your phone before the vehicle…
Rivian’s Latest Software Update Boosts Fast Charging Speeds
Rivian’s latest software update, version 2025.18, is now rolling out—and thanks to a behind-the-scenes look from Kyle at Out of Spec, we’re finally…
Video – Rivian Software 2025.18 Review
In this video, I break down everything coming in Rivian’s 2025.18 update. We’ll walk through the new Energy App 2.0, test its…
What’s Coming In Rivian Update 2025.18
The 2025.18 update is now rolling out internally to Rivian employees. Based on past rollouts, we can expect to see it reach…
Rivian Taps Into IONNA Network, Rolls Out Smart Charging This Summer
At Tech Brew’s Power Shift event in NYC, Rivian’s Chief Software Officer Wassym Bensaid shared two big updates that aim to make…
Rivian Confirms PIN to Drive and Digital Key Support
Rivian is set to enhance vehicle security and convenience by introducing two significant features: multi-factor driving authentication, commonly known as “PIN to…
Inside Rivian’s Secret Mission to Transform Every Volkswagen with Next-Gen Software
Volkswagen’s big software overhaul is moving forward, and Rivian is leading the charge. At the heart of this project is Wassym Bensaid…