Aggregators

Also known as feed readers, feed aggregators or news readers, these tools are often a part of Web portals that allow users to keep up with Web content from a variety of sources in one place in real time.

Resources in this category:

Digsby
http://www.digsby.com/

Digsby is a "free, multiprotocol instant messaging client" for windows. Because it aggregates all your IM clients in one spot, you can chat with friends who are on Yahoo, GoogleTalk, AIM, MSN, and many others.

FriendFeed
http://friendfeed.com/

FriendFeed is a real-time, conversational, social networking stream that aggregates social networking sites (such as Flickr, Facebook, Delicious and Twitter).

Google Reader
http://www.google.com/reader

Don't have time to follow the latest news and posting on your favorite web sites? Google Reader uses web feed technology to bring the content to you in one convenient place. Also lets you share your favorites with friends and family on a public page. Requires a free Google account for use.

Individual.com - News: Top News, Business News, Company News
http://www.individual.com/login.php

Categorized news stories for industry groups, updated daily. The site requires free registration and the individual who has registered chooses the topics and companies he/she wishes to read about and customized research and news is presented to the user via email and web.

Netvibes
http://www.netvibes.com/#General

Netvibes is a "personal news aggregator with RSS and Atom support." Customize your home page with news feeds, weather, email, etc.