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podcasting

YouTube's dangerous embrace of podcasting

YouTube is becoming the default way for Android users to consume podcasts. But the video platform is not exactly staying true to the podcast standards.

feed readers

The quiet renaissance of RSS Feeds

After a quiet decade, we’re finally seeing some innovation in the RSS space, and the old school blogger in me is delighted.

podcasting

Spotify is trying to become podcasting's gatekeeper. We musn't let them.

While Spotify's acqusition of The Ringer is good news for the journalists involved, it's part of a worrying trend in podcasting

Atom

RSS - the forgotten productivity tool that still works

David Yates [https://davidyat.es/2017/05/18/rss-nothing-better/]: > “Damn. If only there was some system which allowed you to follow updates to blogs and websites you care about in a manner that ensured you never missed an update, could find new updates at a glance, and didn’t

digital diet

And…breathe

Well, that was a lovely way to spend a long, long weekend. Yes, we went camping with a three year old and a three month old and, while it did have its challenges, it was basically lovely. And, despite my initial discomfort, it was rendered even more lovely by being

apple news

Apple News: I'm in…

Well, looks like you’ll be able to read my fine words in Apple’s News app [https://developer.apple.com/library/prerelease/ios/documentation/General/Conceptual/News_Publishing_Guide/index.html#//apple_ref/doc/uid/TP40015407-CH3-SW1] come the launch of iOS9 later this year [http://www.imore.com/ios-9]

feeds

The internet's breaking (Yahoo) Pipes

The news that Yahoo is killing Yahoo Pipes [http://techcrunch.com/2015/06/04/yahoo-sunsets-yahoo-pipes-an-iftt-precursor-along-with-yahoo-maps-and-more/] has been met with more than a little mockery: > NOOOOO, NOT YAHOO PIPES! — Marco Arment (@marcoarment) June 4, 2015 [https://twitter.com/marcoarment/status/606553059540398080] (At least I assume it’s mockery. It’s

Blogging

15 million die-hard RSS aficionados

Martin Belam [http://martinbelam.com/2014/hello-world-slight-return/]: > And despite the die-hard afficianados, RSS is no longer a key content distribution channel. Of course, with some amusement, I read this in my RSS reader of choice [http://reederapp.com]. He’s right in that RSS never became a mainstream means

business models

Feedly goes pro

[https://i2.wp.com/www.onemanandhisblog.com/content/images/2013/08/feedly-Pro.png] Encouraging news this morning. Feedly – my RSS reader of choice in this post-Google Reader age – has launched a Pro plan [http://thenextweb.com/apps/2013/08/05/feedly-launches-5-per-month-pro-membership-to-provide-enhanced-security-search-and-more/] . Well, semi-launched one, anyway. Pro accounts will be $5

feed readers

That's all she read: Google Reader RIP

Google Reader last night: Google Reader this morning: You know, I thought I’d mourn, but I’m actually enjoying the revived ecosystem of apps and RSS Readers. It makes me wonder what other innovation is being stifled by Google’s dominant position.