Imagine having a single app to keep up with your favorite news sources, YouTube channels, newsletters, and blogs, all in an easy-to-read format with no social media algorithms deciding what you see.

RSS feeds have been my go-to for staying informed, from Google Reader to Feedly and Inoreader. But Google Reader’s shutdown, ever more bloated interfaces, rising subscription costs, and privacy ...

However, just being a browser-based application can put these products at a disadvantage. They don't offer the flexibility (or the complexity) of apps installed locally on your hard drive. They don't ...

Social media in 2025 is…complicated. It can still be fun and informative, but it takes a lot more effort to get there. There’s engagement bait, tons of ads, and “suggested” content you didn't ask for ...

Staying on top of everything on the internet can be tough. With something new popping up every minute, it's easy to feel overwhelmed, no matter what your field of work or interest is. This is where an ...

Why Self-Host an RSS Reader? In an era dominated by algorithm-driven social media, having a self-hosted RSS reader offers a refreshing way to curate and consume content without the noise. Tiny Tiny ...

So you need an RSS reader, or maybe you don’t because a zillion sites have been mourning Google Reader’s demise for months (it’s alive for a few more hours, then sayonara) and you’ve already found ...

Keep up with everything from NetNewsWire. Image: Roland Unger/Wikimedia Commons/D. Griffin Jones/Cult of Mac NetNewsWire is a delightfully simple RSS reader for Mac, iPhone and iPad that syncs over ...

Get newsfeed reader: A newsfeed reader monitors RSS feeds from Websites and blogs, and then displays them in a window on your computer. Some web browsers have a built-in newsreader. You also can use ...

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David Nield is a technology journalist from Manchester in the U.K. who has been writing about gadgets and apps for more than 20 years. He has a bachelor's degree in English Literature from Durham ...