Christian SeligFeb 10
With all the hype Rivian R2 news, I thought I'd detail my hopes and dreams as a current R1 owner https://christianselig.com/2026/02/rivian-r2-wishes/
Rivian R2 wishes as an R1 owner

After 7 years with a Tesla Model 3, we picked up a gen 2 Rivian R1S in April of 2025. We still have the Model 3 as a second vehicle, but it’s been really cool experiencing a new electric vehicle from a very passionate new company. 2026 is a really exciting time for Rivian, as in the first half of this year they’re launching their R2 vehicle - a smaller, less expensive SUV offering that should have a lot more mass-market appeal.

Show threadFlatFootFox

@christianselig Re: Voice Assistants in cars.

My favorite party trick with the Echo is to walk up to someone saying, “Alexa, reduce volume! Alexa reduce volume!” and just say, “Alexa, Volume 3.”

I had my hands full while driving my Android Automotive Polestar the other day. Its AC UI has ten notches for fan speed. I tried saying, “Okay Google, set the fan speed to 7.”

It ended up setting the Nest thermostat at my house to 7F.

Feb 10 at 6:00pmWeb
Show threadChristian SeligFeb 10
@FlatFootFox Hahahah, hopefully these voice systems make a generational leap over the next few years, it's rough