How (and why) to start using an RSS reader for news again

How (and why) to start using an RSS reader for news again

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. That’s the idea behind RSS, a 25-year-old open standard for syndicating content from around the web. Using an RSS reader app, you can create your own custom feeds for news and information, accessing them all through a clutter-free, reader-friendly vi…

Narr: Lightweight RSS & Nostr Long-form Content Reader

Every sat counts! Support our reporting here."Today I am releasing "narr", a lightweight RSS and Nostr longform reader for the desktop," announced fiatjaf.Narr supports various RSS feed discoveries from HTTP URLs and beautifully renders them in a simple, straightforward interface. Additionally, users can paste nostr:... URIs, including nip05, npub, and nprofile codes, which also function seamlessly without the nostr: prefix.The app is a single b…