Twitter an awkward child as it turns 10


  • TECH
  • Monday, 21 Mar 2016

SAN FRANCISCO: As Twitter marks its 10th birthday on March 21, it is somewhat of an awkward child – having become a powerful communication tool but still struggling to win users and reach profitability. 

Since making a star-quality entrance a decade ago, Twitter has become a must-have tool for journalists, activists and celebrities but has struggled to show it can expand beyond its devoted "twitterati" to become a mainstream hit. 

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