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X (Twitter) could soon launch a YouTube-like streaming app for smart TVs


Elon Musk is apparently keen on bringing long-form videos to the big screen.

Initially, X's upcoming video app is set to make its debut exclusively on Amazon and Samsung smart TVs, as per the report. For $8 a month, premium users also score some sweet perks, including the coveted verified badge, an edit button, longer posts, and more. Having said that, the YouTuber provided full disclosure, saying that advertisers took notice of the video's traction, leading them to purchase ads, likely boosting their revenue per view compared to others' experiences.

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