Tesla has lately rolled out its vacation replace, model 2023.44.30 and above, introducing a number of efficiency enhancements to its video-centric options, notably the Dashcam Viewer and Tesla Theater apps. Whereas it isn’t fully clear if these enhancements are unique to Intel Atom leisure models, or in the event that they’re merely extra pronounced on slower processors, what’s plain is the noticeable increase in velocity and responsiveness of those video-related apps.
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For individuals who incessantly make the most of the Dashcam Viewer, the distinction is instantly obvious. Video loading occasions are considerably lowered, leading to a smoother playback expertise. Moreover, customers will discover a marked enchancment within the responsiveness when utilizing the progress bar to navigate by way of footage, resulting in much less “jumpy” video.
This leap in efficiency will be partly attributed to Tesla’s integration of a brand new open-source Shaka participant within the replace previous the vacation launch. This Javascript-based participant helps an in depth vary of audio and video codecs, which Tesla is perhaps using to boost total efficiency.
Informative Dashcam Icons
Past the Dashcam Viewer enhancements, Tesla has additionally launched extra informative icons to the Dashcam. These new badges present worthwhile details about the state of the Dashcam:
Saving / Loading: A grey badge with arrows signifies that the Dashcam is both saving or retrieving footage to the USB drive.
Saved Efficiently: A inexperienced checkmark badge briefly seems on the Dashcam icon after efficiently saving footage to the USB drive.
Error / Not Recording: A grey badge with an ‘X’ signifies an error with the Dashcam or the USB drive, or if recording is turned off.
Paused: A purple pause badge seems if the Dashcam is briefly not recording, akin to when the Dashcam Viewer is in use.
Just like the Dashcam Viewer, the Tesla Theater has additionally undergone vital efficiency enhancements. These are notably evident whereas shopping content material, watching YouTube, or minimizing the Tesla Theater app. Customers will take pleasure in a smoother interface and fewer dropped frames.
These developments are particularly vital for Intel Atom leisure models (MCU 2), the place beforehand, the responsiveness of those apps may very well be irritating resulting from lag or erratic habits.
Whereas it is unclear whether or not the efficiency increase is solely because of the Shaka media participant, a change to a much less CPU-intensive video codec for MCU 2 homeowners, or different underlying adjustments, the improved expertise with video apps is each noticeable and appreciated.
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