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So, I think we're all a bit disappointed to not have more solid information now 6 days from "June" about how the infotainment system will work. I had a thought, and I wondered if anyone else has thoughts.
Maybe we're hearing so little because, potentially, I wonder if Amazon is launching a Carplay/Andriod Auto competitor? Is this why its so hush-hush? Launching it on a flagship product like Rivian would be a coup and make the kind of splash I'm sure they'd like. They've been moving more this direction. Here is their auto product launched last year. It already does turn-by-turn directions. I know very little, but presumably Amazon delivery vans have mapping that directs drivers in the fastest route already.
And, relatedly, if so, I think that's a game-changer for me. Meaning, I do not want Alexa at all, much less a giant battery-powered Alexa following me throughout my day, every day, knowing what I listen to on my podcasts, music, where I go, what directions I put in, monitoring my battery usage, knowing where my "home" is and my "office" is, who I call, etc. So, if the entire system is "Alexa" powered, that may completely turn me off of Rivian.
Am I being a paranoid? They seem really reticent to give details.
Maybe we're hearing so little because, potentially, I wonder if Amazon is launching a Carplay/Andriod Auto competitor? Is this why its so hush-hush? Launching it on a flagship product like Rivian would be a coup and make the kind of splash I'm sure they'd like. They've been moving more this direction. Here is their auto product launched last year. It already does turn-by-turn directions. I know very little, but presumably Amazon delivery vans have mapping that directs drivers in the fastest route already.
And, relatedly, if so, I think that's a game-changer for me. Meaning, I do not want Alexa at all, much less a giant battery-powered Alexa following me throughout my day, every day, knowing what I listen to on my podcasts, music, where I go, what directions I put in, monitoring my battery usage, knowing where my "home" is and my "office" is, who I call, etc. So, if the entire system is "Alexa" powered, that may completely turn me off of Rivian.
Am I being a paranoid? They seem really reticent to give details.