The Internet is used for a multitude of tasks, communication, research, and procrastination, to name but a few. At the center of all of these past times is the sharing of information and ideas. There is no argument that this amazing technological leap has made us smarter and helped us connect with the worldwide community.
So what better place to find out about new technologies than the Internet, and you won’t be limited for choice. The web is jam-packed with blogs about technology of all varieties. It can be a little intimidating, and while most blogs mean well, some are far more informative than others.
To save you spending your lunch hour trawling the Internet in search of these fountains of technological knowledge, we have compiled a list of our top 5 tech blogs that you should be reading.
CNET
Probably the largest blog in our list is CNET. It’s the place to go if you want the most up-to-date product reviews, often being the first to receive and review new products and technologies. It boasts that the blog is unbiased towards the products reviewed, which allows readers to not only keep up with moving trends, but also helps them to make informed choices on tech purchases.
The blogs don’t just consist of written word. CNET also produces podcasts and video blogs, covering a range of subjects. The ‘How To’ videos inform us about the features of new devices, along with answering the often stated; “What is actually new about this software update?” question.
CNET has expanded in recent years opening dedicated sites for the UK, Australia, China, Japan, and France to name but a few. This means, that no matter where you are in the world, you can keep up-to-date with the tech that is current in your country.
TechCrunch
Unlike most of the other sites in our list, TechCrunch focuses its attention on the people within tech businesses. It promotes exciting new start-ups, and lets us know what the technology investors are paying attention to. The extensive database TechCrunch has compiled has made it one of the leading statistical resources for tech companies.
It is not all statistics and projected business plans, TechCrunch reviews Internet products that many blogs tend to forget. These span subjects such as music, gaming, and social media. If it is on the Internet, chances are TechCrunch has probably reviewed it.
By focusing on the people behind companies rather than the latest tech the companies have produced, TechCrunch is able to give us stories far before many of its competitors. Its investigative journalistic style meant the blog was first to break the news of Google’s acquisition of YouTube in October of 2006. If you want to know what technology the future holds for us, chances are you will read about it on this blog first.
The Wirecutter
Set up by Brian Lam, the former editorial director of Gizmodo (we’ll come to that later), The Wirecutter is far more than a tech blog. If you’re looking to buy a new bit of tech then this blog is for you. It contains information and reviews about every piece of technology you can think of, from the household DVD player to 3D printers for hobbyists.
All gadgets are ordered into sections making the site extremely easy to navigate. Unlike similar blogs that focus their attention on the most recent tech, The Wirecutter presents information about a wide range of products. It selects products that contain technologies that people need. These vary in price range, which means you can get the phone that suites you, rather than the one that gets the tech geeks exited.
The Wirecutter carries out its own extensive research and testing, making it the to go to site if you want more than a list of the devices abilities.
Gizmodo
Gizmodo is the perfect blog for any person interested in tech and the science behind it. It talks about new exiting technologies and the scientific discoveries that made them possible. Having a site that focuses more on advancement than consumerism is refreshing, and makes it one of the most informative blogs about technology.
It strives to be at the forefront of tech news to such an extent that it found itself in a spot of hot water after “happening upon” a prototype of the iPhone4.
The website itself is divided into neat sections about gadgets, design, and science to mention a few. It has tried to encompass everything that your average geek would love reading about. The site even has a section for those quirky stories that social media has made popular.
Although Gizmodo is slightly lacking in terms of design, being very advertisement heavy, it is easy enough to navigate.
ReadWrite
And finally, a blog that covers every single piece of tech news, whether you are interested in gadgets, tech trends, social media, or software, this blog explains it in professional detail. ReadWrite is not simply relaying news to enthusiasts; its content is aimed toward professionals, informing them of current trends and tools.
As a tech blog for businesses, ReadWrite focuses on what is popular and the kind of things software, web, and mobile developers should be working on. It explains how as technology changes, so must businesses. The site delves into the importance of social media in great detail.
But it is not all work; the blog has a Play section in which you will find blogs about the technology used in gaming, music, and videos. The site is both informative and well designed. With specialized channels in France, Spain, Brazil, and China, there’s no doubt that ReadWrite is at the forefront of worldwide trends.
There we have it, our top 5 tech blogs. If you follow just a few of these you will have no problem keeping up to date with trends and new tech, whether you are a professional, hobbyist, or simply want to buy a new phone. Are there any that you can’t go without reading every day? If so, let us know in the comments below!
William Thompson
William Thompson is the Marketing Manager at Power Admin, a server monitoring software business in the Kansas City area. You can find him on Google+ and Twitter. William has been a professional in website design, digital marketing and 3D/graphic design for over 20 years.