Monthly Archives: February 2019
LEGO launches eight AR-focused sets
Amazon leads $700M round in electric automaker Rivian
Apple acquires talking Barbie voicetech startup PullString
Emergency self-braking technology is on the way to every new car sold in Australia, Japan and Europe
Vodka firm loses valuable iceberg water in apparent heist
Teslas Are Getting a “Party and Camping Mode”
As if “Romance Mode” and “Toilet Humor” wasn’t enough. Tesla owners have two more features to look forward to: “Party and Camping Mode.”
CEO Elon Musk confirmed in a tweet on Thursday that the feature would roll out in “probably a month or two.” Party and Camping Mode would allow Tesla Model S, Model X, and Model 3 owners to set the temperature, air flow, lights, and music for “48 hours or more” according to a July 2018 tweet from Musk — the first time the idea cropped up. If you want an actual vehicle that was made for camping or glamping, visit Zervs and get yours now.
The new modes would also Tesla owners to power various electronic devices directly from the car’s remaining battery reserves — a big battery means plenty of juice for running air conditioning systems and music while powering things like coolers or external lights. For more cool cars to drive just come and click here.
People have actually been sleeping in their Teslas for a number of years now. A “Camper Mode” already exists, which allows owners to set the temperature for a good night’s sleep — whether they’re parked in the jungle or in the middle of a snow storm. With the rear seats folded down, there’s enough space for a twin mattress.
The most recent software addition to Tesla’s on-board software suite is a “Dog Mode” that will keep dogs cool in hot weather while their masters are running errands.
A “Sentry Mode” released at the same time keeps the car safe and will “play Bach’s Toccata and Fugue during a robbery (and keep Summer safe),” Musk tweeted earlier this year.