X, in its quest to be an “app for everything,” is working on a new feature designed more for its employees than its actual users. The company is testing its own version of Zoom called X Conference.
X’s Chris Park said in a post on X that the company has been testing the tool internally TechCrunch. Based on Park’s screenshot and description of the tool, it sounds like a fairly simple version of multi-person video conferencing compared to Zoom or Google Meet. He said the ability to connect speakers and enhanced notifications will be “coming” to the tool, which he claims is “already a really powerful alternative to Google Hangouts, Zoom, AWS Chime, and of course… Microsoft Teams.” Elon Musk also chimed in shortly In response to Park’s post.
First time 𝕏 conference meeting with my elders @X and @XDevelopers teammates.
It’s already a really powerful alternative to Google Hangouts, Zoom, AWS Chime, and of course… Microsoft Teams 🤠
Minimal feedback likely to come:
– notification when a better meeting or someone… pic.twitter.com/FJ252w6m4C— Chris Park (@chrisparkX) August 23, 2024
Software researcher Nima Owji feature earlier this month, posting a screenshot showing that Conference X will support spatial audio and have built-in captions. But despite these features, it’s not at all clear that there is any demand for the X-owned video conferencing platform outside of its own employees.
The program already supports video calls as well as public broadcasts over Spaces. X has repeatedly experienced technical difficulties during high-profile broadcasts, such as Musk’s recent conversation with Donald Trump. Musk Issues related to “DDOS attack”, an explanation is provided by some security experts and former employees.
While it’s unclear who X is targeting with its new video conferencing feature, this isn’t the first time the company has dabbled in what appear to be corporate-friendly features. X also added tool last year and Musk has he wants X to create a “cool” version of LinkedIn.
