Discover News for Desktop

Replaces the default new tab page with a customizable news section, quick links, note taking and more.

Extension stats

Users: 20 ▲ 1
Version: 1.01 (Last updated: 2024-10-12)
Creation date: 2024-08-21
Risk impact: Low risk impact
Risk likelihood: High risk likelihood
Manifest version: 3
Overrides new tab: Yes
Permissions:
  • storage
Host permissions:
  • https://api.bigdatacloud.net/data/reverse-geocode-client
  • https://lobster-app-xfuan.ondigitalocean.app/api/discover/*
Size: 3.98M

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Extension summary

Discover news provides a fully customisable new tab experience that enhances 


your browsing efficiency and productivity. With features like news from around the world, note management with advanced filtering, image carousel, local news, and theme customisation,

this extension is designed to streamline your daily tasks and make your browser more personalised and useful.

Why Users Should Install This Extension?

  • Security and Privacy: Your data is securely stored and managed using Chrome’s storage, ensuring that your preferences and notes remain private and are only accessible to you.

  • Convenience: Easily manage your news, quick links, and notes all in one place. 

The extension also includes media controls, allowing you to pause, play, or skip music directly from your new tab. Additionally, you can customize your new tab background with preset images or upload your own.

  • Productivity: The notes feature allows you to categorize and filter your notes, ensuring that you stay organized. 

The geolocation functionality can be used to quickly access location-specific content, while the customizable 

themes let you adjust the appearance of your new tab to suit your work environment.

*Customisable News Feed: Stay updated with news tailored to your interests. The extension fetches localized news based on your geolocation and saves keywords from article titles, allowing you to filter and manage what matters most to you. Never miss out on important news again with our keyword-based notification system.

*Advanced Keyword Management: Save, delete, and manage keywords to keep your news feed relevant. Enjoy the convenience of a dropdown filter to quickly access articles related to your keywords, with a notification system ensuring you’re aware of any new content.

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Extension safety

Risk impact

Discover News for Desktop requires very minimum permissions.

Risk likelihood

Discover News for Desktop may not be trust-worthy. Avoid installing if possible unless you really trust this publisher.

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