Rivian has launched a brand new software program replace to its automobiles that brings some long-awaited apps to its in-vehicle expertise. Owners who replace their R1S SUV or R1T pickup truck can now use YouTube (whereas parked) or SiriusXM (with a subscription).
The firm can be including Google Cast performance. That can also solely be used whereas parked, however Rivian says the brand new functionality will permit house owners to solid greater than 3,000 streaming or different apps to the middle console display.
The new additions ought to supply a pleasant quality-of-life increase to lengthy charging periods — one thing Rivian can be engaged on enhancing because it rolls out new “third house”-style charging stations. The firm continues to enhance the on-road expertise, too. The replace the corporate introduced Wednesday permits house owners of newer “Gen 2” Rivians to schedule their in-cabin local weather, and likewise provides improved freeway help performance.
