Shoelace, Google’s experimental social app meant to bring people together in-real-life, has suspended operations indefinitely due to the coronavirus outbreak, according to notice sent to users on Wednesday. Google’s in-house incubator, Area 120, launched the social networking app last July as an invite-only test in New York City. Shoelace allowed users to organize in-person events and helped...
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