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‘Slow-cial’ app Roost forces you to slow down to the speed of a carrier pigeon
Wednesday, July 8, 2026
A social media application called Roost has attracted 300,000 users by limiting message delivery to the speed of carrier pigeons, according to its developer. The app restricts how quickly messages can be sent and received, positioning itself as an alternative to real-time social platforms. The developer created Roost as a side project.
