Here’s my current list of useful tech resources. I check these regularly to stay informed without getting overwhelmed.
News and Analysis Link to heading
- The Register - Tech news with a British twist. Good signal-to-noise ratio.
- The Information - Premium coverage of Silicon Valley, startups, and VC. The comments are actually worth reading.
- Hacker News - Tech aggregator. Skip the comments unless you enjoy recreational arguing.
- TechCrunch - Standard tech industry coverage. Good for funding news and launches.
- Ars Technica - Solid technical analysis, especially their deep dives.
- MIT Technology Review - Research and breakthroughs with real-world impact.
- Wired - Tech’s impact on culture and society.
Tools and Trends Link to heading
- Angellist - Track what’s happening in startup land.
- Github Trending - Popular repos and languages. Data straight from the source.
- Product Hunt - New products and tools. Good for spotting trends.
Professional Development Link to heading
- Rands Leadership Slack - Tech leadership community. Great for career advice.
- First Round Review - Practical advice for product and engineering leaders.
- Harvard Business Review - Business concepts without the MBA price tag.
- A16Z Podcast - Industry perspective from Andreessen Horowitz.
- Stratechery - Ben Thompson’s analysis of tech strategy and business models.
Note: I try to batch-read these weekly rather than constantly checking. It helps maintain focus while staying informed.