Instapaper

Lovely little web app service by Tumblr developer Marco Arment. Here’s how he describes it:

  • You come across substantial news or blog articles that you want to read, but don’t have time at the moment.
  • You need something to read while sitting on a bus, waiting in a line, or bored in front of a computer.

It’s like Delicious but much simpler. It’s just your own personal list of links to read later. I’m really digging it as a way to shuttle URLs between my iPhone and Mac (in both directions).

Also note the clever sign-up experience: you just pick a name or email address to use, and that’s it. If you want a password, set one, and if you don’t, leave it blank.

★ Wednesday, 30 January 2008