X Shows Pointing-Hand Icon Prompting Users to Promote Posts
On October 27, 2026, X began displaying a large pointing-hand graphic that prompts users to promote their posts, which has confused users and drawn attention.
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| Oct 27, 10:15 AM | gizmodo.com | Why Is a Giant Arm Appearing to Point X Users to Promote Whatever Tweets Are Called Now? |
| Oct 26, 11:34 PM | techcrunch.com | X is nudging users to promote their posts with a pointing hand, and people are confused |