Digg founder Kevin Rose offers to buy Pocket from Mozilla

techcrunch.comPublished: 5/23/2025

Summary

Digg, known for its long-standing role in web link aggregation, is making waves once more as it explores an acquisition deal for Mozilla’s Pocket app. Mozilla aims to phase out Pocket due to shifting user preferences toward web browsers instead of standalone apps. Co-founder Kevin Rose and Reddit's Alexis Ohanian have shown interest in taking over the app, marking a potential pivot for both parties. Meanwhile, Medium’s CEO has reportedly pursued similar discussions ahead of Mozilla’s official announcement, highlighting the growing appeal of such tech solutions.