Why Rivian’s R2 LiDAR Timeline Risks the Osborne Effect

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With Rivian confirming that LiDAR is coming to R2 in late 2026, but also making it clear that R2 deliveries begin in early 2026 without it, there’s an interesting business dynamic worth talking about, the Osborne effect. The Osborne effect is a classic concept in tech. It happens when a company announces a future product or major upgrade too early,…

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What’s Coming In Rivian Software 2025.46

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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…

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Rivian Autonomy & AI Day Breakdown: What R1 and R2 Vehicles Get and When

Rivian Autonomy & AI Day

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,…

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Rivian Unveils Custom Silicon, R2 LiDAR Roadmap, Universal Hands Free, and Its Next Gen Autonomy Platform

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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…

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