Elon Musk Brings Periscope Back to Life with Twitter Video Session
Elon Musk, the billionaire entrepreneur and CEO of SpaceX and Tesla, has once again taken the internet by storm with his latest Twitter activity. In a surprise move, Musk dusted off Periscope, the live video streaming app developed by Twitter, for a quick video session on Twitter.
Musk’s use of the Periscope technology comes as a surprise to many, as the app was discontinued by Twitter in March 2021 due to declining usage and high maintenance costs. However, Musk was quick to point out that the app “basically works” and that they were testing the live video feature to improve its resolution.
Periscope is a live video streaming app developed by Kayvon Beykpour and Joe Bernstein and acquired by Twitter before its launch in 2015. Despite its popularity in the beginning, the app faced challenges with declining usage, high maintenance costs, and competition from larger social media platforms like Facebook Live and Instagram Live. As a result, Periscope was discontinued on March 31, 2021, with its core features now integrated into Twitter. The app allowed users to broadcast live videos and choose whether to make them public or viewable to certain users. Periscope also enabled viewers to send “hearts” to broadcasters, and it had concerns with safety and moderation.
Musk’s video session was brief, but it offered a unique glimpse into Musk’s world. In the video, Musk can be seen sitting in his office, surrounded by futuristic gadgets and space memorabilia. He starts the session by greeting his followers, and then proceeds to talk about his latest projects.
“I’m really excited about our latest project,” Musk says. “We’re working on a new rocket that will take us to Mars. It’s going to be bigger and better than anything we’ve ever done before.”
Musk’s use of Periscope has generated a lot of buzz on social media, with many people expressing their surprise and admiration for the entrepreneur. Some have even speculated that Musk’s use of the app could lead to a resurgence in its popularity.
“Elon Musk is a true innovator,” said one Twitter user. “He’s always pushing the boundaries and trying new things. This is just another example of his brilliance.”
Others were impressed by Musk’s casual demeanor and his willingness to connect with his followers in such a personal way. “It’s amazing to see someone like Elon Musk using Periscope to connect with his fans,” said another Twitter user. “He’s not afraid to be himself and that’s really inspiring.”
Musk’s use of Periscope also highlights his interest in social media and technology. In the past, he has been a vocal critic of traditional media outlets and has championed the use of social media as a way for individuals to connect with each other and share information.
“I think social media is incredibly powerful,” Musk said in a recent interview. “It’s a way for people to come together and share ideas. That’s something that I’m really passionate about.”
While it remains to be seen whether the app will see a resurgence in popularity, Musk’s video session has certainly captured the attention of people around the world.
As technology continues to evolve, it’s clear that innovators like Elon Musk will continue to push the boundaries and explore new possibilities. And who knows? Maybe we’ll see more unexpected moves like this from Musk in the future.
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Recardie Murray is a reporter and blog writer for NewsBreak.ai
