What does Trace include?

Trace gives you trending topics grouped from many sources, each with an AI summary, key points, and a timeline.

How much does Trace cost?

Trace Pro is $2.99/month in the US (was $4.99/month; pricing varies by region, e.g. ₹19/month in India). You can cancel anytime from your profile.

How does personalization work?

You choose the topics you care about. Trace uses those inputs to prioritize and summarize the stories in your daily feed.

Comparison Guide

Trace vs Google News: algorithm feed or daily brief?

Google News aggregates everything — from politics to sports to tech. Trace focuses exclusively on tech and gives you a structured daily brief instead of an infinite feed.

Google News is great at what it does: aggregate news from thousands of sources and personalize by topic. For tech readers, the problem is breadth — Google News covers everything, and tech gets lost in the mix. Trace is purpose-built for tech professionals.

Trace vs Google News

Comparison

Trace

Alternative

Focus

Tech only — stories, community, launches

Everything — politics, sports, entertainment, tech

Presentation

Structured daily brief with summaries and timelines

Algorithmic feed of article headlines

Community layer

HN, Reddit, and X discussions integrated

Not included — articles only

Duplicate handling

Same story from multiple sources is grouped

You see each publisher's version separately

Best for

Tech professionals who want a focused daily briefing

General news consumers who want broad coverage

General vs specialized

Google News is a general tool. It works for everyone. Trace works specifically for tech readers — it understands which stories are signal, which conversations matter, and which launches are worth noting. Specialization creates better signal density.

The personalization difference

Google News personalizes by your reading history. Trace personalizes by your explicit choices — the topics and interests you pick. The result is more intentional and less algorithmic.

If you want the workflow, not just the idea

These public pages explain the category. The actual value of Trace is still inside the product: daily topic grouping, faster catch-up, and a cleaner reading habit.

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FAQ

Can Trace replace Google News for tech?

For daily tech awareness — yes. If you currently use Google News for tech, Trace will give you a more focused and time-efficient experience. Keep Google News for non-tech news.

Does Trace cover international tech news?

Trace covers global tech news with an emphasis on the English-language tech conversation. Major international stories are included when they enter the global discussion.

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