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Podcasts

A podcast is a form of media that is distributed by subscription (paid or unpaid) over the Internet using syndication feeds. Similarly to audio tape, people can record their own podcasts, and like radio, these "hosts" or "authors" can then publicise their work in the form of a podcast.

The host or author of a podcast is often called a podcaster. The benefit of using podcasts is that they can be suitable for playback on both personal computers and mobile devices.

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Blogs

A blog is a user-generated website where entries are made in the form of a public diary and displayed in a reverse chronological order. Blogs often provide commentary or news on a particular subject, such as food, politics, or local news; but others function as more personal online diaries.

A typical blog combines text, images, and links to other blogs, web pages, and other media related to its topic. The ability for readers to leave comments in an interactive format is an important part of many blogs.

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Social Networking

Social Networking is a form of communication over the internet, where you can directly interact with many different individuals or groups. People using social networking websites have their own pages, containing details about themselves, and link or join themselves to other people, groups, organisations, or causes.

The current social networking trend has given groups, charities, businesses, and organisations the chance to easily communicate directly to those who are interested in their goals. Even celebrities use social networking to keep their fans up to date with their latest on-goings.

Facebook and Twitter are great examples of social networking websites.

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RSS feeds

RSS (Really Simply Syndication) is a family of web feed formats used to publish frequently updated digital content, such as blogs, news feeds or podcasts.

RSS makes surfing your favourite sites for news and updates much easier as it draws this information as a list or "feed" (often depicted by an icon similar to the ones shown left) and, as it is automatically updated, it delivers it to your PC, laptop, or even your mobile device.

For example, a news feed containing summaries of news and links to the full article will automatically update as new headlines and articles are added.

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