Tech Blogs & Technology Insights

You’re probably reading the wrong tech blogs

Over 40 million Americans check a tech blog every week. Most of them are wasting their time. I ignored this for two years. I was wrong. You’re probably using RSS wrong right now. Or worse you’re not using it at all. Let’s fix that. If you’re looking for good tech blogs to follow, you’ve likely landed on lists that recommend the same five outlets everyone already reads. The ones with slick homepages, sponsored content buried under “independent” labels, and headlines like “This $200 gadget will change your life (sponsored).” Spoiler: it won’t. I’ve covered consumer tech for 11 years at techblogs.site. I’ve watched companies overhype everything from smart fridges to AI-powered socks. And I’ve seen readers get burned by blogs that prioritize clicks over clarity. So here’s what I’d tell a friend at a bar if they asked me, “Where should I actually read about tech?” It’s not about popularity. It’s about signal over noise.

The myth of the “big name” blog

Everyone gets this wrong: bigger doesn’t mean better. Engadget, CNET, The Verge they’re fine. But they’re also swimming in ads, affiliate links, and PR fluff. I tested t...

What are some good tech blogs to follow?

You’re reading the wrong tech blogs. And so am I.

Over 40 million Americans rely on just three or four tech blogs for their gadget news. They’re the same ones: polished, ad-heavy, and obsessed with hype cycles that last 12 minutes. I’ve written for places like this. I know how it works. You get a press release, slap on a “review” tag, and call it journalism. Meanwhile, the real insights the ones that actually help you decide what to buy get buried under sponsored unboxings and breathless “leak” coverage.

I ignored smaller, independent tech blogs for years. I thought they lacked reach, polish, or access. I was wrong. The best tech blogs aren’t the ones with the biggest budgets or the flashiest studios. They’re the ones that tell you the truth, even when it’s inconvenient. They’re the ones that admit when a phone overheats after 10 minutes of gaming or when a “revolutionary” smartwatch still needs charging every night.

This isn’t about loyalty. It’s about utility. You don’t need another listicle ranking the “top 10 gadgets of 2024.” You need someone who’s actually used the thing, in real life, with real frustrations. Like me, trying to stream *The Bear* on my R...