Tesla Software Update Improves Speed Limit Sign Detection

Tesla’s latest software update (2020.40.0.4) includes a few new features and an improvement to its Speed Assist feature. The update rolled out to Tesla owners on Wednesday. In addition to improvements to “Speed Assist,” which debuted in August, the update also included new security and infotainment features. Notable additions to the software include: Speed Assist Improvements… Continue reading Tesla Software Update Improves Speed Limit Sign Detection

Musk Says Two-Factor ID Coming Soon

Two-factor authentication is coming to Tesla’s accounts after being “embarrassingly late,” Chief Executive Elon Musk said in a tweet.  Musk said the security feature is undergoing “final validation” and should be released to Tesla customers soon. Two-factor authentication is an extra layer of security for online services beyond just a username and password. For example,… Continue reading Musk Says Two-Factor ID Coming Soon

Tesla’s Latest Software Release Includes Safety, Performance Features

Tesla released its latest software update (2020.32.1), which includes a number of safety and performance improvements. Tesla is now offering “Dynamic Brake Lights” in new markets after releasing the feature to Europe in March 2019. Unfortunately, the functionality will likely not be available in the United States for some time. Government regulations indicate that brake… Continue reading Tesla’s Latest Software Release Includes Safety, Performance Features

Tesla Deploying Range Boost Software to Model S, Model X

Model S and Model X vehicles are getting a new “Range Boost” software and a new display that aims to more accurately present the car’s range. Tesla Chief Executive Elon Musk acknowledged the new feature on Twitter Wednesday after a Reddit users shared details of the update. The software update, version 2020.4.11, boosts he Model… Continue reading Tesla Deploying Range Boost Software to Model S, Model X

Tesla Adds Voice Commands, Twitch in Software Update

Tesla has pushed a new software update that has features including voice commands for text messages.  The 2019.40.50 update has been delivered to a few early-access owners. A wide rollout is expected soon.  According to the release notes: You can now read and respond to text messages using your right scroll wheel button. When a… Continue reading Tesla Adds Voice Commands, Twitch in Software Update

Tesla’s V10 Software to Get Spotify, Hulu

Software notes for Tesla’s 2019.32.10 version reveal that Spotify and Hulu are coming to the car’s entertainment options.  Twitter user Tesla_Truth published the notes to Twitter on Thursday. Tesla Chief Executive Elon Musk also tweeted that the highly-anticipated software update is being deployed to all owners in the U.S. that have the Full Self-Drive option in… Continue reading Tesla’s V10 Software to Get Spotify, Hulu

Musk Teases Features of Tesla’s Version 10 Software

Tesla’s Version 10 software will start rolling out as early as next month, Chief Executive Elon Musk said. “Depends on how release to owners with early access goes, but hopefully wide release by end of August,” Musk said on Twitter in a reply to a question about when to expect deployment of the software. Musk… Continue reading Musk Teases Features of Tesla’s Version 10 Software

Tesla Software Version 9: New Versus Old

Some folks are still waiting for Tesla Software Version 9, but those who have it are beginning to share. No matter which automaker’s touch-screen infotainment system you’re using — regardless of how intuitive it is — there’s always a bit of a learning curve. This is also true when Tesla moves to new software, via… Continue reading Tesla Software Version 9: New Versus Old