RSS allow you to live in the very present

RSS stands for “Really Simple Syndication”. It is a simple XML-based system that allows users to subscribe to their favorite websites. Using RSS, webmasters can put their content into a standardized format, which can be viewed and organized through RSS-aware software or automatically conveyed as new content on another website.

Programs known as a feed readers or aggregators can check a list of feeds on behalf of a user and display any updated articles that they find. It is common to find web feeds on major websites and many smaller ones.

My blog works with Atom. Atom is nearly the same process that RSS feeds. My Atom is activated on my website although I don’t actually use actualization feeds knowing that my datas don’t refer to websites (except images and links).

Today, RSS is not only used for website but also for podcasting. You can suscribe to services (such as on itunes.com) that allow you to choose the podcasts that you want automatically downloaded. Thus, for instance, every week you get the last broadcast of your favorite radio show automatically.
The other new way of using RSS is the quick improvements in cell phone technology. The third generation cell phones will soon be able to receive RSS feeds via SMS or mails. This will a good way to see your favorite news or the latest podcasts displayed on your mobile.

This proves that Internet is not dedicated to a computer anymore. Internet spreads over other devices such as mobile but also TV (digital TV).

And what about the e-paper ? This soft screen you can pack. With an integrated wifi connection and RSS feeds you will be able to get the latest personalized news in the morning, when you go to work.

An example of e-paper