This App Curates News Stories Based on a User's Exact Location
Katherine Pendrill — September 15, 2015 — Tech
References: itunes.apple & springwise
'Blockfeed' is a new app that curates news stories based on a user's exact location. With the advent of the digital age, many consumers feel overwhelmed by the sheer volume of news available. This app is designed for those who want to streamline their reading habits.
Blockfeed is an aggregation and distribution platform that uses various algorithms in order to scan different news sources. These sources include mainstream media outlets as well as local news sources. Unlike other news apps, Blockfeed uses geolocation technology to pull articles from local sources. The articles retrieved are then organized by date, category and popularity, thereby making it easier for users to find what they are looking for.
The hyper-local news app makes it easier for users to find the stories and issues that specifically pertain to them.
Blockfeed is an aggregation and distribution platform that uses various algorithms in order to scan different news sources. These sources include mainstream media outlets as well as local news sources. Unlike other news apps, Blockfeed uses geolocation technology to pull articles from local sources. The articles retrieved are then organized by date, category and popularity, thereby making it easier for users to find what they are looking for.
The hyper-local news app makes it easier for users to find the stories and issues that specifically pertain to them.
Trend Themes
1. Hyper-local News - Blockfeed app curates news stories based on a user's exact location, providing hyper-localized news content.
2. News Aggregation - Blockfeed uses algorithms to scan different news sources, organizing articles by date, category, and popularity for users.
3. Geolocation Technology - Blockfeed utilizes geolocation technology to pull articles from local sources, enhancing the user's news reading experience.
Industry Implications
1. Media - The media industry can explore partnerships with apps like Blockfeed to provide accurate and hyper-local news content to users.
2. Technology - The technology industry can develop innovative geolocation technologies to optimize the accuracy and efficiency of hyper-local news apps.
3. App Development - The app development industry can focus on creating intuitive and user-friendly interfaces for news aggregation platforms like Blockfeed.
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