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Chrome on Android Gets a Sweet Little RSS Reader

Kellen October 8, 2021 12

Google tried to kill off RSS several years ago when they cancelled Google Reader to the dismay of countless internet users. We've survived with services like Feedly, but RSS has never really been the same without Google being a big part of the experience....

Digg Reader has Officially Shut Down

Kellen March 27, 2018 28

Back in 2013 when Google killed Google Reader and pissed off the internet's outspoken batch of journalists, a bunch of alternatives launched to try and save RSS. Feedly was (and likely still is) the most popular, but others were there to try and steal some of...

Feedly is Down From DDoS Attack

Kellen June 11, 2014 33

If you use Feedly as your RSS service of choice (like I do), then you probably noticed that their web and mobile apps are not working at all this morning. Well, there is a reason for that. According to Feedly, around 2AM Pacific, "criminals" began attacking...

Press Reader Receives “Huge” Update with Dark Theme, Immersive Mode, New Gestures, and More

Kellen December 18, 2013 13

Press, one of our favorite RSS readers of all time, received a massive or "huge" update tonight to version 1.5. For those not familiar, Press was introduced around the time that Google decided to kill off Google Reader, however, it survived thanks to RSS...

Digg Finally Launches on Android

Kellen August 29, 2013 31

Digg released their new Android app this afternoon, bringing yet another RSS reader to the table for those looking for the best Google Reader replacement. At first glance, it's hard to argue against it's beautiful design. It (mostly) follows Android design...

Feedly Cloud Available to All Users Two Weeks Before Google Reader Shuts Down, Press Updates With Support

Kellen June 19, 2013 14

The end is near, folks. Google Reader will officially shut down on July 1 whether you are ready for it or not. Thankfully, services like Feedly have stepped up to the plate to make sure that RSS addicts still have options when that day arrives. In a blog post...

Question of the Day: How Do You Find Your Daily News?

Kellen March 20, 2013 187

With Google intending to kill off Google Reader by July of this year, people in my industry are freaking out a bit. You see, we all live and die with RSS feeds as we browse dozens throughout the day to help us create the stories that we bring to you. But we're...