How to Create a News Feed Widget

Stay Informed Without Distraction

News widgets keep you updated on current events without the rabbit hole of news websites. Get headlines at a glance.

Popular News Sources

General News

• BBC News - Global coverage, clean layout
• Reuters - Wire service, minimal design
• Associated Press - Breaking news
• Google News - Aggregated headlines

Tech News

• Hacker News - Tech and startups
• TechCrunch - Technology industry
• The Verge - Tech and culture
• Ars Technica - In-depth tech

Financial News

• Bloomberg - Markets and business
• CNBC - Financial markets
• Financial Times - Global business

Creating a Headlines Widget

Step 1: Choose Your Source

Navigate to your preferred news site. Look for sections with:

• Headlines list
• Latest news feed
• Top stories section

Step 2: Select the Headlines

Use Simple Widgets to capture:

• Just the headlines (minimal)
• Headlines with thumbnails (visual)
• Headlines with summaries (detailed)

Step 3: Set Refresh Rate

News updates frequently. Set refresh to:

• 5-10 minutes for breaking news
• 30 minutes for general updates
• 1 hour for weekly/monthly publications

Avoiding Clutter

News widgets can be distracting. Consider:

• Limiting to one or two sources
• Using headline-only view
• Positioning in peripheral vision
• Creating a “news check” time

Topic-Specific Feeds

Create focused widgets for:

• Industry news (your profession)
• Local news (your city)
• Sports scores
• Entertainment updates

Multiple Perspectives

For balanced coverage, create widgets from:

• Different political perspectives
• International sources
• Independent media