News Widget
Stay informed with desktop news widgets from any source. Get headlines from CNN, BBC, tech blogs, and more without opening your browser.
Features
- Headlines from any news source
- Customizable refresh rates
- Multiple news feed support
- Headline-only or detailed view
- Topic-specific news filtering
News Widget for Your Desktop
Stay on top of breaking news and industry updates without falling into the browser rabbit hole. The Simple Widgets news widget shows you headlines at a glance.
How to Create a News Widget
- Open Simple Widgets and navigate to your favorite news site
- Find the headlines section or news feed you want to capture
- Click to select the element
- Set your refresh interval (5–30 minutes depending on urgency)
- Position the widget on your desktop
Popular News Sources
- BBC News
- Reuters
- Google News
- Hacker News
- TechCrunch
- Bloomberg
Widget Display Options
Headlines Only — Minimal footprint, just the titles. Great for a quick scan.
Headlines with Thumbnails — Visual layout that’s easy to scan at a glance.
Headlines with Summaries — More detail without visiting the full site.
Staying Informed Without Distraction
News websites are designed to keep you scrolling. A news widget breaks that cycle by showing only what you selected — no recommended articles, no infinite scroll, no autoplay videos.
Ready to Create Your News Widget?
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