Computer business RealNetworks, Inc recently decided to get involved in the news delivery market by releasing the RealTime free desktop toolbar.  The toolbar acts as a news reader and screen saver that delivers personalized news information and images to the desktop.  The beta version of the tool was launched by the computer business on Monday.

The RealTime news tool works with all web browsers and allows users to subscribe to stocks, weather, personalized lifestyle information, news feeds and blogs with just a click of the button.  Information is pushed to the back of open windows on the desktop.  The screen saver function features rotating headlines joined by photos and images.  The computer business designed the product so users can easily click on headlines of interest when they appear.  

This service was made possible by partnerships between the computer business RealNetworks and the Associated Press, Reuters, Interactive Data, SmartMoney, Feedster and the Weather Channel.  The information provided by the news feed is current, accurate and relevant.

RealTime also offers editorial recommendations based on the data that streams to the desktop, allowing users of the computer business product to personalize it from the RealTime website or as he/she surfs the web.  As users visit favorite websites, such as ESPN.com or others, they will see whether the site provides a feed and will be able to add the feeed without interrupting work.

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