Goodbye Firefox?

Scoble reckons that web browsers are no longer necessary, when you have RSS and a newsreader.

I'm pretty much inclined to agree, getting content via a newsreader is much more efficient for regular, "bombard-me-with-information" sources that you can subscribe to. However, I think he disregards the importance of irregular searches that lead to the discovery of new information.

My RSS newsreader doesn't let me search for pictures of Notre Dame to include in my assignment on Paris. It also doesn't help me find the documentation for that obscure method in the Java 1.4 API. Rather, it's horses for courses, and I think the web browser still has some running left to do.

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About Matt

I’m a technology nerd, husband and father of four, living in beautiful Sydney, Australia.

My passion is building technology products that make the world a better place. In 2021, I started Mawson Rovers to develop robotics and software for space exploration. Prior to this, I led product teams at Atlassian to create collaboration tools for 15 years.

I'm also a startup advisor and investor, with an interest in advancing the Australian space industry. You can read more about my work on my LinkedIn profile.

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