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Get Breaking News Fast With Digital News Alerts
These days, there’s so much happening in the world. It’s hard to keep up with everything. But digital news alerts make it easy. Read this article to learn all about them!
What Are Digital News Alerts?
Digital news alerts send you notifications about important news [1]. They pop up on your phone, computer, or tablet. You can get alerts about:
- Breaking news stories
- Subjects you’re interested in
- Updates from favorite news sites
- Big events happening near you
Alerts give you news as soon as it happens. And they show only what matters to you. It’s an easy way to stay on top of topics you care about.
[1] https://www.makeuseof.com/what-is-google-news-and-how-does-it-work/
“I get alerts on my phone whenever there’s big news about my favorite sports teams. I never miss the big games or trades thanks to alerts!”
Why Are Alerts Better Than News Websites?
Checking news sites takes lots of time and effort. You have to search around for what you care about. With news alerts, great info comes right to you instead!
Benefits of digital news alerts:
- Get urgent news instantly
- Only see stuff you picked
- Saves time and energy
- Works on all devices
- Easy to share news
Alerts give you personal news whenever and wherever something important happens.
[2] https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/more-than-three-quarters-of-adults-now-get-news-on-a-mobile-device-300961003.html
“I used to waste so much time clicking around news sites. Alerts make my life easier with the headlines I need pushed to my phone.”
Top Alert Companies
Lots of companies offer news alerts. Here are some top options:
Google News Alerts
Very simple alerts you set up for free. Pick topics and keywords to get email updates.
The Washington Post
Paying members get alerts from their top reporters. Great political and national news.
Local News Apps
Nextdoor, Patch, and more apps announce events and news in your neighborhood.
Finance Apps
Get stock alerts instantly from Yahoo Finance or Google Finance apps.
And there’s many more! Pick services covering what you care about.
“The local news app alerts me about new restaurants and fun activities near my home as soon as they’re announced.”
How To Set Up Great Alerts
Follow these steps to get awesome alerts:
- Pick news sources you trust and like
- Select very specific topics with keywords
- Control frequency so not too many alerts
- Choose how you get alerts – email, phone, etc
- Refine and update your settings occasionally
Taking the time to personalize means you only get the most important, useful news alerts!
“It took me a while to find the right alert settings. Now the news I care about pops up instantly without hassle.”
The Future of News Alerts
Alert technology and AI keeps getting better. Soon alerts will be even smarter and more personalized!
- Apps may suggest news you’ll like based on past clicks
- Get audio news updates to listen to instead of read
- More local alerts from virtual neighborhood reporters
- Central hubs to organize all your alerts
The future looks bright for news alerts fans!