Google experimenting with RSS reading functions in GMail

Evan Williams, the guru behind Blogger (taken over by Google in 2004) reports that Google is experimenting with RSS feed technology in GMail. The net result could potentially be a major threat to blogosphere favourite Bloglines, now owned by Google competitor Ask Jeeves, in the RSS reader market.

At this stage the entire process seems to involve RSS headlines at the top of GMail mixed in with Adsense adds. None the less it’s interesting to note that Google can see a market in feed readers. Another notch in the “Google for everything” belt.

Do you truly know yourself?

Your FREE personalized Moon Reading explores the secret depths of your personality, relationships and true purpose in life.

Get Your Free Reading

Picture of Abe Olandres

Abe Olandres

RECENT ARTICLES

TRENDING AROUND THE WEB

8 non-obvious signs that someone close to you has almost zero empathy or compassion

8 non-obvious signs that someone close to you has almost zero empathy or compassion

Hack Spirit

4 zodiac signs who tend to be the life of the party

4 zodiac signs who tend to be the life of the party

Parent From Heart

If you recognize these 8 subtle signs, you’re finally on the path to success in life

If you recognize these 8 subtle signs, you’re finally on the path to success in life

Global English Editing

People who never felt truly loved as children usually display these 9 behaviors later in life

People who never felt truly loved as children usually display these 9 behaviors later in life

NewsReports

4 zodiac signs who thrive in tough times

4 zodiac signs who thrive in tough times

Parent From Heart

“Work hard and you’ll succeed,” everyone says. They were wrong. Here’s what actually works.

“Work hard and you’ll succeed,” everyone says. They were wrong. Here’s what actually works.

Ideapod