Google Reader is a site that allows users to have rss feeds compiled all in one place. These can be blogs, videos, audio, news pages, or anything that has updates often. These feeds allow users to save time by not having to visit each site individually to see what new content is available. Instead, these rss feeds compile all new content automatically from chosen sites to one place, like Google Reader, saving time. A neat feature on Google Reader is one that marks what the user has seen or not, making only new content visible so there is no unnecessary time wasted scrolling through items that have already been viewed. Users of Google Reader can also share feeds they have enjoyed with others, share notes with others and view others' notes, and view trends in their internet usage on the site.
I have used rss feeds in the past for shows when they came out on Hulu with delayed releases. This way I wouldn't have to keep checking back for the show's new episodes, I could just wait until I was notified. Other than that I have not used rss feeds much but Google Reader appears to have interesting features to set it apart. It takes simple rss features and adds the social aspect of sharing and messaging to make the experience more enjoyable to use.
Businesses can use rss to keep up on the latest trends of the business's industry. They can have the stories delivered right to them through rss and can also deliver their own feeds to customers and the public. Once they have customers on their feeds, their customers will see what new articles or media they have to offer and will be able to read them as soon as they are available, all without having to search around. Overall, Google Reader and rss feeds can save both business and customer time when using the internet, which means more time for producing goods and more time for buying.
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