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The Internet is the place geeks call home. Here are 12 of their favorite hangouts.
Wired
It has a successful print edition, a tablet edition and a website. Wired is the place to go for in-depth features about technology. It's also helmed by Chris Anderson, the guy who authored the book/ebook/site The Long Tail and helped us all understand the Internet a little better.
Engadget
For everything about consumer electronics, this granddaddy tech blog is still the blog to visit. Gadget news, reviews, and the inside track on the industry are all available here.
Gizmodo
Gizmodo
is most famous for leaking the iPhone 4 to the public (and experiencing
the Apple backlash). In many ways it's like Engadget, but with an
attitude.
Dpreview
The bible of camera review sites. And by biblical, we mean the reviews are looonnnggg. The
site's reviews are also scientific and measurable, and they're written
by some of the most experienced photographers online.
Speaking of cameras, check out this writer's rundown of the 12 Top Cameras of the Moment.
IGN
A video game site that's not just about video games. It's also about movies, comics and television shows. Think of it as the Comic-Con of websites.
iLounge
Let's face it, everyone has an iDevice. All that's left now is to find the perfect iPad/iPhone/iPod accessories and apps. That's where iLounge comes in.
Kotaku
For a more independent twist on video games, drop by Kotaku (based on an invented word that sounds like "otaku," the Japanese word for fan of anime/manga/video games). This is a huge video game blog, but it still manages to feel like a small quirky Japan-obsessed blog.
Unbox
More than just about unboxing gadgets, Unbox features almost everything in the gadget world. It also has some nifty giveaways.
Yugatech
Once a lone pioneering blogger, Abe Olandres, Yugatech is now a sprawling site run by a small team that gets to local technology and gadgets news fast.
Philippine Mac Users Group
Yes,
it's a forum in the era of Facebook. Nevertheless it's the definitive
resource for any Pinoy Mac owner where you can get expert advice and
link up with like-minded Mac users.
Lifehacker
A blog that focuses on improving your life with tech versus just talking about tech. You'll find tons of How To's here and lots of practical advice by people far geekier than you.
RANT if it sucks, RAVE if it rocks, and get the chance to win awesome prizes while you're at it!
io9
This oddly named site is about the geek culture behind the shiny gadgets and gizmos, especially the movies, TV shows, and comics that have become so much a part of modern culture.
What are your favorite techie websites?
RAVE ABOUT IT!