Elon Musk's X to Launch Smart TV App, Rivaling YouTube
The app aims to transform X into an 'everything app,' featuring long-form video content and expanding into payments and social media.
- Elon Musk's X, formerly Twitter, is set to launch a smart TV app to compete with YouTube, focusing on long-form video content.
- The app will initially be available on Amazon and Samsung smart TVs, with plans to expand to other platforms.
- X aims to become an 'everything app,' integrating features like video streaming, social media, mobile payments, and more.
- Content creators, including popular YouTuber MrBeast, have been recruited to showcase the financial benefits of posting on X.
- Musk's vision includes competing with a range of digital services, including Twitch, Signal, and Reddit, and introducing a payments processing mechanism by October 2024.