RSS, which stands for Really Simple Syndication (or Rich Site Summary, depending on whom you ask), is an easy way to keep up with your favorite news and information.
RSS news readers are software programs that gather RSS feeds and display the headlines of stories. They may also display the first few words of a story. RSS news readers allow you to scan headlines from hundreds of news sources in a central location.
A wide range of RSS readers can be downloaded from the Web. Some readers are Web-based while others require you to download a small software program onto your desktop. Some are free to use.
