X launches paid marketplace for dormant usernames with complex access rules

X has launched a new feature called 'About This Account' that reveals the country of origin for user profiles, highlighting that many right-wing 'America First' accounts are based outside the United States. However, the reliability of this data has been questioned.

X has begun the global rollout of the 'About This Account' feature, which allows users to view the country or region associated with an account by tapping the signup date on profiles. This initiative is part of X's ongoing efforts to enhance transparency and user trust on the platform.

Matter 1.5 has introduced a universal camera standard aimed at enhancing the integration of smart home devices, particularly IP cameras and closure devices, which have historically been limited by brand-specific applications and cloud services. This update is expected to streamline the user experience across different brands and platforms.

X has introduced a new feature called 'About this account' that reveals a user's country of origin and additional profile information. This initiative aims to enhance transparency and user accountability on the platform, which is increasingly important in the context of online interactions.

Pew's latest report indicates that 21% of U.S. adults continue to use X, a slight decrease from 23% in 2021, despite growing competition from platforms like Meta and various startups.