About news feeds
What are news feeds?
News feeds let you know when websites have added new content. You can get the latest headlines in one place, as soon as they're published, without having to visit the website in question. News feeds are sometimes referred to as 'RSS' or 'Atom', depending on the format they have been published in.
How do I use news feeds?
If you’re unfamiliar with news feeds, they are easy to use. The latest versions of most web browsers are now able to pick them up automatically, including:
- Firefox (PC and Mac);
- Internet Explorer 7 (PC);
- Opera (PC and Mac);
- Safari (PC and Mac).
The current version of Thunderbird (email) also supports feeds.
If your web browser does not support feeds, you can download a newsreader application.
More information about news feeds and readers on the BBC website >>
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