{"id":883,"date":"2022-06-14T06:48:00","date_gmt":"2022-06-14T05:48:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/articles.acdev.co.uk\/articles\/?p=883"},"modified":"2024-08-13T07:07:56","modified_gmt":"2024-08-13T06:07:56","slug":"learn-from-the-best-20-must-follow-blogs-for-tech-professionals","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.agencycentral.co.uk\/articles\/learn-from-the-best-20-must-follow-blogs-for-tech-professionals\/","title":{"rendered":"Learn from the Best: 20 Must-follow Blogs for Tech Professionals"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Our List of the Best and Brightest Tech Blogs on the Web:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Mashable<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Gizmodo UK<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Codal<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. Futurism<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  5. Recode<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  6. iDrop<\/strong> News<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  7. Smashing Magazine<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  8. WIRED<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  9. ReadWrite<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  10. Geeky Gadgets<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  11. MIT Technology Review<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  12. Techvibes<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  13. Ars Technica<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  14. Techaeris<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  15. Lifehacker<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  16. Fossbytes<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  17. Digital Trends<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  18. The Next Web<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  19. HuffPost Tech United Kingdom<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  20. Boing Boing<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Technology permeates almost every aspect of our lives. From smartphones to tablets, fitness trackers and home automation systems, our lives are driven by connected devices. We are becoming increasingly reliant on gadgets to help us work, rest, play – and even find a job!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Yes, the savvy tech jobseeker is constantly monitoring job boards, social feeds and IT recruitment agencies<\/a> on their computer and smartphone, in search of the next lucrative opportunity. What\u2019s more, in many industries, even entry-level roles require elementary technical skills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    So, it\u2019s fair to say that those without a sound grasp of technology are at a serious disadvantage in today\u2019s employment market. By only reading the newspapers, you\u2019re merely scratching the surface of what\u2019s available\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    If you want to give yourself the best chance of landing your dream job, it\u2019s important to ensure you have the right technical knowledge. And, even if the role you\u2019re going for isn\u2019t especially technical, demonstrating understanding above and beyond the minimum requirements is a sure-fire way to impress at the interview stage!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    That\u2019s why you should take a little time each day to read what tech\u2019s leading experts have to say. But, where can the best insight be found? It stands to reason that magazines are no longer the preferred medium for tech news. The most popular destination by far is of course, the internet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    The web is saturated with tech blogs (of varying quality), which can make it tricky to find what you\u2019re looking for, and information you can trust. If you\u2019re feeling a little overwhelmed, there\u2019s no need to fear!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Your friends at Agency Central have compiled a list of 20 must-follow tech blogs to help you narrow your search. Whatever your area of interest, we\u2019re sure you\u2019ll find at least one blog that will help you become the tech expert you always knew you could be! So, shall we begin?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    1. Mashable<\/a><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Mashable was founded in 2005 by Pete Cashmore from his home in Scotland. From these humble beginnings, the site quickly garnered attention from the tech community and became one of the web\u2019s leading resources for news and industry insight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Mashable\u2019s main focus is technology, digital culture and entertainment. The site offers a good mix of fresh industry developments, news and views on best-selling gadgets, and the occasional offbeat article on the tech world\u2019s wonders and curiosities that\u2019ll have you shaking your head in disbelief!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Whether you\u2019re a casual consumer, a tech connoisseur, or just searching for your daily fix of viral content, you should have Mashable bookmarked on your browser if you haven\u2019t already!
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    Blogger Spotlight – Raymond Wong<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Raymond is Mashable\u2019s Senior Tech Correspondent and reviews gadgets, tech and offers commentary on the latest moves from all the industry giants. Prior to joining Mashable, he was Deputy Editor of DVICE – once a leading technology publication from NBC Universal, and has also written for G4TV, Yahoo and Ubergizmo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    During his time with Mashable, Raymond has written about many life-changing innovations such as Google\u2019s VPS indoor navigation aid for the visually impaired, and got to the heart of many of the community\u2019s big questions such as: could we really<\/em> live without Facebook?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Social Media<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n