Digg, the link aggregator from the Web 2.0 era, is eyeing a potential acquisition of Pocket, Mozilla’s read-it-later app, which is set to shut down on July 8. This move follows Mozilla’s announcement indicating that the changing landscape of web usage necessitated a shift in focus towards new developments.
Kevin Rose, who co-founded the rejuvenated Digg alongside Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian, took to social media platform X to express the company’s interest in Pocket. In his post, he warmly acknowledged Pocket’s utility, stating, “We love Pocket at Digg, happy to take it over and continue to support your users for years to come.” He also tagged Peter Rojas, a founding partner at Betaworks and former founder of Gizmodo and Engadget, in his message.
While both Digg and Mozilla have yet to comment on the situation, the acquisition could prove beneficial for Digg. Gaining access to Pocket’s established user base might reignite interest in Digg’s relaunch. There is also potential for integrating Pocket’s reading list with the Digg platform, streamlining the process for users to share and discover captivating content.
Digg’s resurgence has garnered significant attention, especially given the partnership between Rose and Ohanian, the latter being instrumental in the rise of rival platform Reddit. Recently, Digg announced it has recruited Christian Selig, the creator of the third-party app Apollo for Reddit, as an adviser. Selig’s app had allowed users to navigate Reddit seamlessly until the platform raised API pricing, jeopardising its viability.
As the future of Pocket hangs in the balance, the tech community is keenly watching developments, reflecting broader trends in digital content consumption.
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