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Elon Musk promises premium features to X users with over 2500 verified followers
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Elon Musk promises premium features to X users with over 2500 verified followers

[ad_1] Elon Musk has unveiled a new initiative aimed at enhancing the user experience on X. In an announcement, Musk revealed that X users boasting over 2500 verified followers will now gain access to Premium services without any charge. Additionally, those with over 5000 followers will be entitled to the Premium+ package, also free of charge.Expanded Benefits for X UsersUnder these subscription plans, users can savour an ad-free browsing experience and avail of features like tweet editing. Moreover, Premium+ subscribers will have exclusive access to GrokAI, Elon Musk's innovative chatbot inspired by The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy. This chatbot, known for its witty responses and rebellious charm, was previously limited to Premium+ subscribers, who had to pay Rs. 1300 per month or ...
Grok rolled out to all X Premium+ subscribers in the US; Know all about Elon Musk’s AI chatbot
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Grok rolled out to all X Premium+ subscribers in the US; Know all about Elon Musk’s AI chatbot

[ad_1] Over the last few years, billionaire Elon Musk has been one of the most vocal voices, alerting us against the dangers of artificial intelligence (AI). Despite this, Musk himself has an AI startup venture called xAI, which has recently developed a conversational AI chatbot called Grok. This AI chatbot has been integrated into X (formerly Twitter). While it was only available to a select few early access users, Musk has now announced that Grok will be available to all X Premium+ subscribers in the US.Grok available in the USIn an X post, Musk said, “Grok AI (beta) is now rolled out to all 𝕏 Premium+ subscribers in the US. There will be many issues at first, but expect rapid improvement almost every day. Your feedback is much appreciated.” Users can find Grok in the side menu on web...
Elon Musk to launch xAI’s animated AI chatbot ‘Grok’ next week
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Elon Musk to launch xAI’s animated AI chatbot ‘Grok’ next week

[ad_1] In a move to enhance user experience, Elon Musk, owner of X, has confirmed the imminent release of the AI chatbot, Grok, exclusively for X Premium+ subscribers. Musk hinted at the upcoming integration, asserting that Grok would be available to Premium+ users starting next week. A recent revelation by app researcher Nima Owji showcased images indicating the seamless addition of Grok to X's online application, accessible through twitter.com/i/grok. Screenshots hinted at invitations for non-Premium+ subscribers to upgrade in order to gain access to Grok, with one displaying a text entry box labelled "Ask Grok '' for user interaction.Grok's Unique PersonaAI Chatbot Grok, introduced to a select group of testers on November 4, emerges as Musk's response to existing AI chatbots like Cha...
Instagram is testing a new feature that lets you see a Meta verified-only feed
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Instagram is testing a new feature that lets you see a Meta verified-only feed

[ad_1] 2023 seems to be the year of premium subscriptions in the social media space. Shortly after Elon Musk owned X (formerly Twitter) came out with paid verification through its X Premium subscription, Meta also introduced the Meta-verified program. But unlike X, these premium Meta users who shell out $11.99 on the web or $14.99 in iOS and Android apps, do not have many exclusive features to themselves. It appears that Meta is starting to change that and one of its efforts is the new feature Instagram is testing where it will offer a verified-only feed to give more visibility to businesses and creators.Adam Mosseri revealed this new feature on his IG Updates broadcast channel on Instagram. He said, “We're testing a way for people to explore their Instagram feed and reels by toggling t...
Elon Musk says two X Premium tiers coming soon; Know all about it
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Elon Musk says two X Premium tiers coming soon; Know all about it

[ad_1] For weeks, it has been known that X (formerly Twitter) would introduce multiple tiers as part of its subscription known as X Premium. It is just one of the several changes that the microblogging platform has undergone since Elon Musk's acquisition. Although the majority of Musk's moves have been called draconian by users, the Tesla and SpaceX CEO has not shied away from enforcing them, with the aim of making X a super app that competes with China's WeChat. In the latest announcement, Musk has now revealed that the tiers of the X Premium subscription could be coming soon.X Premium tiersIn an X post on Friday, Musk announced that two new tiers of the X Premium subscription would be coming soon. He wrote, “Two new tiers of X Premium subscriptions launching soon.” As suspected, one o...
X starts charging new users annual fee to use basic features; Know all about it
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X starts charging new users annual fee to use basic features; Know all about it

[ad_1] Ever since Elon Musk took over X (formerly Twitter), it has undergone a myriad of changes. In a bid to make it a super app that can compete with China's WeChat, the microblogging platform has received several new features, alongside a complete rebranding that resulted in Larry the Bird being replaced by an X. However, not all users are happy with the multitude of changes being introduced on the platform, with several of them calling these moves draconian. Just recently, it was announced that X would bring a 3-tier subscription model to its X Premium. Now, a new report has added fuel to the fire by revealing that X could charge users for basic features, and has already started testing the same in 2 countries. Let's take a look. X to charge users?According to a report by Fortune (...
Elon Musk’s X could get a new Premium feature for Enhanced Discovery
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Elon Musk’s X could get a new Premium feature for Enhanced Discovery

[ad_1] By now, it is clear that Elon Musk is heavily pushing to expand the premium user base on X (formerly Twitter). In 2023 alone, the platform has introduced multiple exclusive features for its X Premium subscription. Some of these features have also proven to be controversial, and users have argued that they restrict the existing features from free users, calling them draconian. Adding to the list, a new report has revealed that X is now working on yet another premium feature called Enhanced Discovery. It can be used to check similar or related features.According to a report by Android Authority, which found the feature in the string of the latest beta version of X for Android, the Enhanced Discovery feature has been added in the backend. We are now on WhatsApp. Click to join. Enhan...
Elon Musk’s X gets a new feature; Users can block replies from unverified accounts
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Elon Musk’s X gets a new feature; Users can block replies from unverified accounts

[ad_1] X (formerly Twitter) has now added a new feature, which is being deemed controversial by a section of the users. The Elon Musk-owned social media platform now lets users restrict the replies to a post to only those who are verified by X, meaning they have the $7.99 monthly subscription. At the moment, X has not made it the default option, and ‘everyone can reply' is still set as default unless the user changes it. Some users are calling this feature a ‘paywall' to reply to posts, something which is considered a basic feature for social media platforms.The feature was announced earlier today by the official account of X, and it posted, “you can now limit replies to verified users” along with an image that showed the option using which unverified accounts can be locked out. Some us...
Video, audio calling features coming to X on iPhones first, but you will have to pay
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Video, audio calling features coming to X on iPhones first, but you will have to pay

[ad_1] Since Elon Musk's acquisition of X (formerly Twitter), the platform has been going through a myriad of changes. From the removal of legacy verification and the introduction of X Premium to the big rebranding campaign, the Twitter chief is certainly not holding back from bringing his dream of making X a “global marketplace for ideas, goods, services, and opportunities” to reality. While the microblogging platform offers multiple ways through which users can connect with each other, such as DMs and Spaces, now it is set to rival FaceTime with video and audio calling features. This functionality could arrive soon on the platform, according to a new code seen on X app. And most importantly, it will come at a cost. Yes, likely for premium subscribers.X to get video, audio calling feat...
New X video features that you absolutely must know about
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New X video features that you absolutely must know about

[ad_1] A few months ago, X (formerly Twitter) owner Elon Musk revealed that he wanted to rebuild the video interface of the platform and make it more immersive. Company CEO Linda Yaccarino has also highlighted the need to build a good video deck on the platform. And probably that's why the microblogging platform has received a number of video features in the last few months. In fact, compared to 2022, the video deck of X is entirely different. So, what was added, and how has it changed? Let us take a look.Yesterday, the official account of X posted the list of new video features that have been added to the platform. It includes the addition of long videos, the ability to download videos, picture-in-picture playback, and even the new media studio. The post also mentioned that more featur...