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

Roost, a 'slow-cial' application designed to counteract the fast-paced nature of modern online culture, has unexpectedly grown to 300,000 users. The app enforces a deliberate delay in communication, mimicking the speed of a carrier pigeon, which resonates with users seeking a digital detox.

Background

The rise of 'slow social' platforms reflects a growing consumer fatigue with instant gratification and constant connectivity on mainstream social networks.

Source
TechCrunch
Published
Jul 9, 2026 at 03:22 AM
Score
6.0 / 10