About

We are living in momentous times when the stakes for the future could not be higher. And yet, young people – those who have the greatest chance of suffering from the mistakes of our day — are avoiding the news just when they desperately need to be tuning in. 

Legacy media is too complex. Its primary audience is the baby boomer. It has never adapted well to the digital age. And it moves to a slower rhythm. 


Social media is too superficial, driven by algorithms and advocacy messages delivered in tiny bites and clever slogans, beholden to no principles and hostile to depth. In a time when we all desperately need clarity, social media sells noise. 

What to do?

We need to reclaim news from the influencers and the media conglomerates, to redefine news delivery for those coming of age in the 21st century…

We need a news source that values clarity, 

That speaks in the syntax of a younger demographic. 

That reclaims depth and substance. 

We need Newsreel.

Our solution

Newsreel is the world’s first interactive news app designed for the younger consumer. 

Our mission is to create an informed, engaged generation of young people, ready to confront the world’s situation and lead the way to new solutions.

Duolingo + high quality news = Newsreel .

Imagine if Duolingo and a high quality news app had a baby — that's Newsreel. Backed by learning science, Newsreel integrates interactive elements like timelines, quizzes, and personalized content to transform how news fits into your life.

Why Newsreel is different

  • "The Daily Dose," our interactive newsletter

    Like Duolingo, Newsreel will deliver an interactive, easy-to-read news lesson to our readers once a day at a time they choose. The Daily Dose will feature videos, graphics, and quizzes. It's our way of helping young people build a news habit, and get what they need to know without the chaos of social media.

  • Timelines

    There's a reason our logo is a clock moving backwards: We believe news should be reflective, not reactive. Newsreel will feature timelines on dozens of topics to help young people stay engaged even if they missed out on last week's headlines.

  • Quizzes, challenges, and deep-dives

    News is only as good as what you remember. Using learning science, our app will incorporate quizzes to test your knowledge on current events, challenges to engage you in deeper understanding, and deep-dives into topics that matter.

FAQs

  • Newsreel was founded by Jack Brewster, an editor at NewsGuard and former Forbes political reporter.

  • Newsreel is the first interactive news app designed to make news easy to understand and remember. By integrating brain science into our platform, we ensure that you not only stay updated with current events but truly grasp what you read.

  • Newsreel uses a combination of quizzes, timelines, and interactive elements to deliver news that sticks. Our “Daily Dose” feature curates the most important news stories into bite-sized, interactive formats, making it easier for you to grasp complex information and retain it.

  • Newsreel is gearing up for an exciting launch of our beta's first version in May. This milestone marks the beginning of our journey to revolutionize the way the next generation consumes news. Stay tuned for updates and be among the first to experience a new way to stay informed!