‘Slow-cial’ app Roost forces you to slow down to the speed of a carrier pigeon
Roost is a new 'slow-cial' app that delivers messages at the speed of real-life animals, such as birds or turtles. The app aims to provide a digital break from the instant gratification and constant notifications of mainstream social media.
Why it matters
It reflects a growing cultural trend of 'digital minimalism' and a desire for friction-based technology to combat social media burnout.
Somewhere above the Great Plains, a virtual woodpecker is on its way to Alaska to deliver a message to my anonymous pen pal. At the same time, a zebra finch named Tucker soars into Manhattan to send a friend my shabby doodle of the Cool S .
The article is a feature piece on a niche app, maintaining a neutral and descriptive tone.
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