Scope and method
How tracked content enters the product
Read how TopicFollow defines topics, events, reports, and sources, and what the product does not claim to cover.
Open scope & methodAbout
TopicFollow groups reporting into topics, events, and source views so you can see what changed, why it matters, and how reporting differs across outlets.
Product
What TopicFollow is for
TopicFollow is designed for following ongoing topics over time. It helps readers move from isolated reports to a clearer view of how an issue is evolving across events, sources, and time.
The product is structured around understanding change: what happened, what is new, and which parts of the topic different outlets are emphasizing.
Structure
How reporting is organized
- Topics collect the ongoing topic and give readers a stable place to follow developments over time.
- Events capture key moments inside a topic so readers can understand how the topic is progressing.
- Source views show which outlets are shaping the topic and where their framing overlaps or diverges.
Content
How content is presented
TopicFollow presents tracked reporting in a structured way so readers can move from the main topic to key developments and supporting reports without sorting through undifferentiated article lists.
When reporting is limited or temporarily unavailable, the interface is expected to show those limits clearly rather than imply broader coverage than is currently available.
Why this is trustworthy
Why readers can trust what they are looking at
- Source identity stays visible instead of being flattened into a single anonymous stream.
- Topic pages are built around timelines and key updates so readers can see what changed, not just what was published.
- When the tracked dataset is thin, delayed, or incomplete, those limits are shown directly.
Operations
Availability and service health
- The service may update, reprocess, or temporarily limit some views as tracked content changes or source activity shifts.
- When available reporting changes or updates are delayed, the product explains that directly in the interface.
- The service keeps availability and current limits visible so readers can understand what they are seeing.
Email updates
How email preferences are managed
Daily topic digests, product update email, and marketing or recommendation email are optional subscriptions. Required account messages such as security notices, password resets, and important service changes are managed separately.
Users can manage topic digests, product updates, and related email preferences from account settings.