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Google Reader Sorts Feed Items By Personalised “Magic”

10:30PM Kevin Purdy | Want Google’s computers to tell you which RSS feeds you should be looking at in Reader, and which feed items to read first? It’s now possible, as Reader introduces a “Sort by Magic” filter and an “Explore” section with recommended feeds. More »
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Google Reader Absolutely Customizable Puts You In Control

9:30PM Dustin Luck | Firefox with Greasemonkey: Previously mentioned Stylish script Google Reader Absolutely Compact removes a lot of the Google Reader interface to get more on-screen, but for some it takes away too much. Google Reader Absolutely Customizable lets you choose what to hide. More »
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NetNewsWire 3.2 Finalises Google Reader Integration

8:30AM Azadeh Ensha | Mac OS X: Yesterday we told you about NetNewsWire 2.0 for the iPhone, and earlier today NNW’s Windows counterpart FeedDemon finished its Google Reader integration. Today NetNewsWire’s 3.2 Mac release completes support for Google Reader syncing, web service Instapaper and more. More »
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FeedDemon 3.0 Final Is An RSS Addict’s Best Friend

9:30PM Kevin Purdy | Windows: The official 3.0 version of FeedDemon, the desktop feed reader that synchronises with Google Reader, is now available, bringing with it many, many fixes, features and updates for lovers of all things RSS. More »
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Better GReader Gets Helvetireader

4:35AM Gina Trapani | The latest version of the Better GReader Firefox extension for Google Reader now includes the gorgeous Helvetireader skin thanks to the generosity of Jon Hicks. Version 0.8 also includes the Smart Google Subscriber script as a newer alternative to Mihai Parparita’s 2006 Smart Subscribe, plus several updates. Download Better GReader 0.8 from Mozilla Add-ons.
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NewNewsWire 2.0 Better Integrates Google Reader With Your IPhone

10:40PM Kevin Purdy | iPhone/iPod touch: Ever since the FeedDemon/NetNewsWire RSS readers announced exclusive Google Reader syncing, we’ve been waiting for that anywhere-you-go goodness to arrive on iPhones. Now it has, and NetNewsWire 2.0 is almost certainly better than Google Reader’s mobile site. More »
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Use Google Reader As Your Own Private Google

6:00AM Adam Pash | Some folks have declared RSS dead, and while we’d never make so bold a claim at this point (we still love RSS), blogger Steve Rubel demonstrates how—even if you’re not using Google Reader regularly—it makes for an excellent personal database. More »
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Icon-Only PermaTabs Collection Streamlines Your Minimal Gmail, Google Reader Tabs

8:00AM Adam Pash | Firefox only (Windows/Mac/Linux): Last week we showed you how to set up space-saving, permanent Gmail and Google Reader tabs in Firefox, a process requiring four Firefox extensions to get up and running. Now it’s a touch easier. More »
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Set Up Space-Saving, Permanent Gmail And Reader Tabs In Firefox

8:00AM Harsha Kotcherlakota | Ed. note: Reader, Harsha Kotcherlakota, wrote in to our tips box with a very detailed, very cool guide to how he uses a few Firefox extensions we’ve featured to create dedicated, always-available-yet-unobtrusive tabs for Gmail and Google Reader. Here’s how. More »
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GReactions Pulls Net Discussion Into Google Reader Items

12:00AM Kevin Purdy | Firefox: Want to see what the net is saying about something you’re intrigued by in Google Reader? gReactions, a free Firefox add-on, gives you a glimpse at what’s being said on Twitter, FriendFeed, Digg and other spots with one click. More »