Overview
Pocket, the content-saving and curation platform, has announced its shutdown. The service highlights notable articles, collections, and life hacks, and provides transparency about its cookie settings and privacy options.
Pocket Shutdown Announcement
- Pocket is officially shutting down after a period of consideration.
- Users are thanked for their participation and invited to read a farewell message.
Curated Content Highlights
- Features articles on work habits, mental health, and personal improvement, such as sleep-based workday design and strategies for self-love.
- Includes notable reads from outlets like Fast Company, The Atlantic, Inc., and The New York Times on diverse topics (e.g., employee well-being, popular food trends, mental health).
- Collections spotlight themes like navigating office politics.
- Daily and recommended reads are curated, covering current events, culture, science, and lifestyle.
Life Hacks and Advice
- Offers daily health advice, relationship guidance, and mental health tips, such as living longer with small habits or understanding depression.
- Suggests additional topics for exploration: business, career, education, entertainment, health, self-improvement, and more.
Cookie and Privacy Settings
- Necessary cookies are always active and mandatory for site function.
- Preference and analytics cookies are enabled by default to improve user experience and website understanding.
- Personalized advertising cookies are disabled unless users provide consent.
- Users have control to manage or reject all cookie categories.
- Transparency about the use of third-party cookies and data management is provided.
Platform and Support Information
- Pocket is part of the Mozilla product family and offers help resources, privacy policy, and terms of service.
- Users can export saved content and manage their accounts until the service closes.