About Tickwire
A news display for a screen you can glance at
Tickwire is a subscription-funded news display. It brings together headlines from multiple publishers, source links, publication times, a station clock and available live news streams. You can use the web version in a current browser or check the native Android app on Google Play for your particular device and country.
It is intended for a visible overview beside another activity, rather than a feed you have to keep scrolling. Tickwire is not a newsroom, a fact-checking service or a replacement for reading the original reporting.
Product facts
- Product
- Tickwire — news display and ticker
- Access
- A current web browser; native Android availability is shown by Google Play for each device.
- Price
- USD 5 per month or USD 50 per year, billed yearly.
- Public demo
- Ninety seconds with real headlines, without an account.
- Free trial
- 7 days for eligible new accounts, without a card or automatic payment. A paid subscription is a separate choice.
- Builder
- Ryan Hasenfratz, Switzerland
When is it useful?
A spare tablet or a browser on a second monitor can provide a news overview at a desk. Whether that is useful depends on your viewing distance, available space and how much news you want visible. Try the public demo before deciding to dedicate a screen.
If you mainly want to read full articles, a publisher website or a feed reader may suit you better. If you want fewer visible news cues, an always-visible display may not be the right choice. See the guide to choosing a news display.
How are the news and source counts produced?
Tickwire collects reports from configured publishers and public feeds. Related reports are grouped automatically; AI may assist selection, summaries and translations. These processes can make mistakes. Follow the source link for the original article and its context.
A source count means distinct outlets reporting an event. It does not establish independent corroboration: several outlets may repeat one original report. Tickwire uses Sourced technology, but that does not certify a claim as true. Our methodology and correction process explain the limits.
What should I check before paying?
- Test the actual screen, browser and viewing distance. A public preview does not establish full device compatibility.
- For the native Android app, check Google Play on the intended device. Google TV Streamer and Chromecast HD/4K require separate checks; do not buy hardware on an assumption of support.
- There is no native iPhone or iPad app. Opening the web version in a browser is a separate option.
- Live streams depend on the broadcaster, region and playback restrictions, and can contain broadcaster advertising.
- Internet access is required for updates. Old loaded headlines are not evidence that the connection is still current.
Who is responsible for Tickwire?
Tickwire is built by Ryan Hasenfratz in Switzerland. Product questions and correction requests go to info@tickwire.news. The legal notice identifies the operator; the privacy policy explains data handling.