The News Tab

A new tab extension for chrome that allows you to view the latest news

What is The News Tab?

The News Tab is a Chrome extension developed by https://garlickbread.com, and its main feature is "A new tab extension for chrome that allows you to view the latest news".

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Extension Usage Instructions

                        Want to view the news while browsing the web, or love the Microsoft News Tab but hate the adverts or weird articles it recommends? Then The News Tab extension is for you! A simple new tab that provides you with the news you want to see!

The News Tab extension was inspired by the new tab page for Microsoft Edge and their extension, Microsoft News Page. However this extension allows you to choose what RSS feeds are shown and doesn't display adverts!

Current Features:
- Changeable search
- Add/Remove RSS feeds
- Configurable article amount
- Enable/Disable RSS feeds
- Configurable fetch news timer
- Dark Mode

Upcoming Features:
- Weather app
- Clock app
- Breaking news
- Other tiles
- Images in header (Where search bar is)

This projects is in constant development and updates will keep coming. If there is a feature you would like to see don't hesitate to get in contact.                    

Extension Basic Information

Name The News Tab The News Tab
ID mbbkknmhhcfmleopndnflnpeflgjfbjd
Official URL https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/the-news-tab/mbbkknmhhcfmleopndnflnpeflgjfbjd
Description A new tab extension for chrome that allows you to view the latest news
File Size 695 KB
Installation Count 84
Current Version 2.0.0
Last Updated 2022-04-04
Publish Date 2021-02-10
Rating 5.00/5 Total 5 Ratings
Developer https://garlickbread.com
Email [email protected]
Payment Type free
Extension Website https://garlickbread.com
Help Page URL https://github.com/jcbjoe/TheNewsTab/issues
Supported Languages en
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        "storage",
        "alarms"
    ],
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        "newtab": "newtab.html"
    },
    "host_permissions": [
        ""
    ]
}