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Beacons vs Google Reader

A side-by-side look at Beacons and Google Reader. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.

Beacons

Beacons

Beacons are small Bluetooth low energy devices that broadcast signals which can be detected by mobile apps and devices in close proximity. They enable location-based features and micro-interactions.

Google Reader

Google Reader

News & Books

Google Reader was a popular RSS/Atom feed aggregator developed by Google. It allowed users to subscribe to feeds and view updates from blogs, news sites, and other web content in one interface. Google Reader shut down in 2013.

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