Microsoft has added a new feature to it’s latest version of the Max photo viewing software - a feed reader.

Techcrunch described the interface as “beautiful” and I must say, I agree. It merges seamlessly with the Vista artistict concept and it’s functionality is beautiful as well.

Unfortunately, I am not to sure if this will prove to be a successful addition or not. The majority of feed readers today are web-based and although a desktop-based product could prove worthwhile, especially from a powerhouse like Microsoft, I don’t think tossing it into photo viewing software is the right call.

Only time will tell - maybe Max will become the delivery method for upcoming standard features within the Vista operating system.