TikTok, X and Twitter

Twitter/X becomes latest TikTok mimic with dedicated video tab
This week, X began rolling out a dedicated video tab for U.S. users with a TikTok-esque endless scroll. “The Video Tab has arrived. LFG,” X CEO Linda Yaccarino wrote in a post Sunday night. If you’re still getting your dopamine from X despite, well, everything, you can find the tab next to the Grok AI button on the bottom of your screen.
X kicks TikTok while it's down with a new vertical video Twitter feed
In a move to capitalize on the uncertainty surrounding TikTok, X has introduced a new tab specifically for vertical videos. While X already offered short-form videos accessible through scrolling the feed, the new tab consolidates them into a central location.
X adds a dedicated video tab to fill the TikTok void
TikTok bid adieu to its US users over the weekend before returning for an encore with no clear ending. But, it's now joined by a few copycats, including X (formerly Twitter). X announced late Sunday night in owner Elon Musk's typical cringy fashion ( see here) that its US users now have a dedicated tab for vertical videos.
X goes after TikTok users, introduces new tab for vertical videos
X (formerly Twitter) has introduced a new tab on its explore page, giving users a verticle video tab, similar to TikTok and Instagram.
X Launches Dedicated Vertical Video Feed Amid TikTok Uncertainty
An immersive new home for videos is rolling out to users in the U.S. today. X made this announcement on Sunday, unveiling a dedicated vertical video feed as part of its strategy to compete with ByteDance apps like TikTok and Lemon8.
In challenge to TikTok, Bluesky and X roll out dedicated vertical video feeds
We had to get in on the video action too — Bluesky now has custom feeds for video! Like any other feed, you can choose to pin these or not. Bluesky is yours to customize.” Vertical video works just like every other social media site,

MrBeast not quite in bidding race for TikTok just yet

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