Google Reader improves video and podcast support

Posted Jul 20th 2007 1:30PM by Brad Linder
Filed under: Web services, Google

So you're flipping through your RSS feeds using Google Reader, consuming news faster than any human being should really be able to. And you happen across an embedded YouTube video or audio podcast. For some time now, Google's been allowing you to view or listen to that file without leaving the Reader. But your media file will stop playing the moment you switch to another feed or folder.

But wait, what's that we see at the bottom of the screenshot? Google's added a "Popout" button to Google Reader. Click it when you see an embedded podcast or video, and the media file will open in a new browser window, letting you listen to Chris Pirillo go on and on and on and on and on... while you continue to peruse your feeds.

[via Google Operating System]

Tags: google reader, GoogleReader, online video, OnlineVideo, podcasts, popout, rss

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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)

7-21-2007 @ 2:54PM

Matidio said...

Nice. But instead of introducing new features they should remember their core business: search. And eventually give us the possibility to search the feeds ...

7-23-2007 @ 12:27PM

Mark said...

I like the idea. It helps people who want to promote their videos too. Much easier.

http://www.resource4thepeople.com

7-23-2007 @ 12:32PM

Mark said...

This is great. Especially for those who are looking to promote their videos.

http://www.resource4thepeople.com

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