Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:TSLA) CEO Elon Musk shared a hidden feature in Model S and Model X vehicles on Wednesday night.
The hidden feature, included in the latest Tesla Software Update, turns vehicle’s touchscreen into a sketchpad.
On Twitter, Musk shared two sketches: a mystical beast with a colorful environment and Mona Lisa. He used the Tesla’s touchscreen to sketch those drawings, according to a report from Fortune.
Tesla owners can download the 8.1 software version and try out this new feature. After installing the latest version, they can turn the touchscreen into a sketchpad by double tapping the “T” on the vehicle’s center screen. The touchscreen turns white, and users can choose a marker, pen, or eraser as well as a color wheel to create a drawing.
After completing the drawing, users should press a publish button and they will show a question. “Are you sure want Tesla to critique your artistic masterpiece?” There will two options: “Yes, I’m an Artist!” or “No, the world isn’t ready for my art.”
Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:TSLA) started rolling out the update on Wednesday.The update to the company’s Autopilot software, bringing semi-autonomous driving capabilities to its vehicles built since October 2016,
The update to the company’s Autopilot software brings semi-autonomous driving capabilities to its vehicles built since October 2016, The Verge reported.The Tesla Software 8.1 includes several new or updated features including Lane Departure Warning,
The Tesla Software 8.1 includes several new or updated features including Lane Departure Warning, High-Speed Autosteer (80 mph / 130 kph), Auto Lane Change and Summon.
The Lane Departure Warning feature is designed to alert the driver when the Tesla leaves its marked lane without a turn signal active, while the High-Speed Autosteer keeps the vehicle within a lane and allows the driver to briefly remove their hands from the wheel in some situations. Auto Lane Change is an Autosteer feature that allows the car change lanes on its own.
Shares of Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:TSLA) were up 1.14% in the morning trading session. The stock is up just over 31% year-to-date. During the last 12 months, the stock has gained more than 23%.