Briefing: Twitter Alternative Pebble, Formerly T2, Shuts Down – The Information

Pebble, the Twitter alternative formerly known as T2, will shut down on Nov. 1, the startup announced on Tuesday. In a statement, the company’s leadership said that the company was not growing fast enough for investors to believe it would break out. The demise of the ten-month-old company highlights the difficulty of challenging the network effects of Elon Musk’s X, formerly known as Twitter. … Read this briefing for free. Get access to exclusive coverage Read deeply reported stories from the largest newsroom in tech. Stay in the know Receive a summary of the day’s top tech news—distilled into one email. Access on the go View stories on our mobile app and tune into our weekly podcast. Join live video Q&A’s Deep-dive into topics like startups and autonomous vehicles with our top reporters and other executives. Enjoy a clutter-free experience Read without any banner ads.
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