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Terrence O’Brien @ The Verge 3 place · 12/26/2025 13:53 EDT

Rodeo is an app for making plans with friends you already have

There are plenty of dating apps out there, and apps that turn your chaos of work obligations into easily actionable lists. There is also a growing number of apps that help you make new friends. The pitch for Rodeo is a bit different in that it uses AI to help you schedule activities with your […]

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