Twitter clone Pebble shutting down 5 weeks after rebranding due to lack of growth

Pebble, a Twitter clone created by ex-Twitter employees, is shutting down due to slow growth and intense competition.

Key points:

Pebble, formerly known as T2 Social, was created by ex-Twitter employees and recently rebranded.
The company was not growing quickly enough for investors to believe it would succeed in a crowded field of competitors.
Current users will have the opportunity to download their personal archives, and there is potential for a reinvention of the platform in the future.

engadget.com

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