Elon Musk expands X with new TV app for living room streaming

Elon Musk announces the beta release of the X TV app, expanding X into living room streaming across major platforms.

: Elon Musk revealed the beta version of the X TV app, aiming to transform X into a video-first platform. Available on Android TV, Google TV, Amazon Fire TV, and LG TV, the app offers features like Replay TV, Startover TV, and Free Cloud DVR. It excludes Samsung Tizen OS and Apple's tvOS for now but is expected to expand. The app aims to compete with YouTube by providing diverse live channels including news, sports, and movies.

Elon Musk unveiled the beta version of the X TV app as part of his vision to make X an 'everything app,' intended to rival platforms like YouTube and FaceTime. The app is currently available on major smart TV platforms, such as Android TV, Google TV, Amazon Fire TV, and LG TV, featuring capabilities like Replay TV, Startover TV, and Free Cloud DVR that enhances user viewing experiences.

The official X Engineering account highlighted the launch as a significant step towards turning X into a video-centric platform offering new avenues for creators, advertisers, and users. Although the app does not support Samsung Tizen OS and Apple's tvOS yet, Elon Musk confirmed that it would soon be available on these devices, ensuring broader reach in the near future.

The X TV app aims to replace traditional set-top boxes by offering a diverse selection of live channels, including movies, music, news, sports, and weather. Early reports and user screenshots suggest it may also feature exclusive content, underscoring Musk's intent to make X a competitive video streaming platform akin to YouTube.

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