Noscroll Offers a Unique Solution for News Consumption
Imagine if you could delegate your habit of doomscrolling to an AI. This is the premise behind Noscroll, a new startup that provides an AI-powered bot to sift through your social media feeds, news sites, and online discussions, alerting you only when something significant occurs.
The Appeal of Less Clutter and More Signal
Noscroll’s tagline captures its essence: “No feed. No brainrot. No ragebait. Just signal.” With this succinct pitch, the startup aims to clear the noise that often accompanies modern media consumption.
The Vision Behind Noscroll
Nadav Hollander, the former CTO of NFT marketplace OpenSea, founded Noscroll after identifying his own struggles with social media. During a sabbatical, he frequently found himself on X, grappling with the platform’s mix of valuable insights and toxic culture.
A Hurdle-Free Start with AI
To begin using Noscroll, users simply text the AI agent at (415) 583-7721. After sending a verification link, the bot connects to your X account, gathering insights into your preferences, bookmarks, and the accounts you follow.
Advanced AI Tailored to Individual Interests
The service leverages a suite of AI models running on proprietary infrastructure, allowing for a unique voice and communication style. Users can have natural conversations with the bot, expressing what types of news they wish to follow and the topics they wish to avoid. The AI then crafts a customized news digest.
Broad Source Integration for Comprehensive Coverage
Noscroll does not limit its insights to X; it broadens its scope to include news sites, blogs, Reddit, Hacker News, and even research papers. Users can suggest additional sources to enhance their experience. Instead of sifting through endless social media timelines, the AI delivers tailored news updates via text at a frequency that suits you—be it weekly or multiple times a day.
Tailored Engagement for Diverse Interests
The news digests consist of curated articles accompanied by concise AI-generated summaries. Users can click through to read full articles if they wish. Interactions can be extended into group chats or Telegram, where the AI can engage with multiple users. The bot is also designed to alert you to breaking news as it happens.
Affordable and Versatile Subscription Model
The service is priced at $9.99 per month, but a free trial is available for the first week, allowing users to sample the service without commitment. Noscroll aims to adapt its pricing as it grows, acknowledging the diverse needs of its user base in various fields, from tech enthusiasts to those interested in niche genres such as local news or entertainment.
Growing Popularity and Investor Interest
Hollander and his co-developer, known on X as @z0age, are observing fast adoption and growing interest from investors. He notes that users are leveraging Noscroll for everything from local politics to niche hobbies, highlighting its versatility in addressing diverse professional and personal information needs.
Noscroll is accessible through its website, where users can start engaging with their personal AI news assistant today.