Technology

‘Slow-cial’ app Roost forces you to slow down to the speed of a carrier pigeon

Low Severity Global
Date Occurred Jul 08, 2026 19:22 UTC
Event Type Technology
Source TechCrunch
Recorded Jul 08, 2026
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This developer didn't expect his side project to grow to 300,000 users, but people love Roost because it's an alternative to an always-on, fast-paced online culture.

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https://techcrunch.com/2026/07/08/slow-cial-app-roost-forces-you-to-slow-down-to-the-speed-of-a-carrier-pigeon/
Event Metadata
  • ID #14390
  • Type Technology
  • Region Global
  • Severity Low
  • Indexed Jul 08, 2026
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