Computers & Internet News

Recent happenings in areas related to computers and their connections.

Resources in this category:

AltSearchEngines
http://www.altsearchengines.com/

Comprehensive, current coverage of alternative search engines. Great site for finding out about search engines for specific purposes or types of media. Reviews, news, debates, and a top 100 list provide a wealth of alternative search engine suggestions.

ASP News: News & Analysis for Application and Web Services
http://www.aspnews.com/

This site provides current and archived news about the application service provider industry. Includes discussion board, definitions, and ASP vendors.

CNET
http://www.cnet.com/

Authoritative information about technology with sections for news, software downloads, incredible reviews, and a technology news video site. Also find expert lab-based product text and video reviews of thousands of popular tech gadgets, electronics and computer equipment, and software programs.

Coding Horror
http://www.codinghorror.com/blog/

Coding horror looks at the world of programming and digital culture from a users perspective. Who are the people behind the coding and how do humans interact with software.

Computerworld
http://www.computerworld.com/

Current news stories and feature articles about computer technology, geared towards the IT manager.

Digital Inspiration
http://www.labnol.org/

The Digital Inspiration blog covers and reviews computer software, consumer gadgets, mobile phones and web applications to help you take advantage of the software tools and web technologies currently available.

E-Commerce Times
http://www.ecommercetimes.com/

E-business and technology news published by ECT News network. "Everything you need to know about doing business online."

1stHeadlines
http://www.1stheadlines.com/

Compare headlines from over 300 newspaper, broadcast and online media sources. Updated every 15 minutes.

First Monday
http://firstmonday.org/

First Monday is a peer-reviewed journal, which publishes original articles about the Internet and the Global Information Infrastructure. It has an outstanding search engine, covering many areas of information economics and social policy.

Friedbeef’s Tech
http://www.friedbeef.com/

Friedbeef’s Tech is a weekly blog dedicated to solving everyday problems with simple technology. Includes useful tips, ultimate guides, and sections on Freeware, Firefox and Web 2.0 among others.

Gadgetwise
http://gadgetwise.blogs.nytimes.com/

Gadgetwise is a blog that mixes information, analysis and opinion to help you figure out which tech products to buy, and how to get the best deal.

Gizmodo
http://gizmodo.com/

"Gizmodo is an online review dedicated to gadgets, gizmos, and cutting-edge consumer electronics."

The Internet Society
http://www.isoc.org/

The ISOC works to promote the future growth of the internet. It plays a leadership role in setting internet standards and spearheading internet-related educational initiatives throughout the world.

Internet World Statistics
http://internetworldstats.com/index.html

This site provides internet usage and population statistics for 233 countries in easily viewable formats. World-wide, regional, and national statistics are available. There are some commercial links at this site.

IT World
http://www.sun.com//

Open Source Software resources hosted by the International Data Group.

JISC Legal Information Service

"JISC Legal broadens the awareness of the issues and explains the implications of IT law by making available current legal information" for Information Technology workers in the United Kingdom. Read the newsletter, and get updates regarding your rights as an IT user.

Mac OS Rumors
http://macosrumors.com/

Discusses the latest information currently known and suspected about Apple's new systems. Also discusses rumors and hearsay about Apple's management decisions about products.

Mobile Tech Today
http://www.wirelessnewsfactor.com/

"Real Time Wireless News from Around the World." Topics covered include: mobile phones, PDAs, wireless Web, Bluetooth, networking, 3G wireless, Satellite, M-Commerce, health and safety.

News.com
http://news.cnet.com/

Constantly updated news briefs from the world of computers and the Internet. Part of c|net.

OSTG | Open Source Technology Group
http://www.andover.net/

"OSTG is the leading network of technology sites for today's IT managers and development professionals. OSTG sites provide a unique combination of news, original articles, downloadable resources, and community forums to help IT managers, development professionals, and end-users make critical decisions about information technology products and services."

Slashdot: News for nerds, stuff that matters
http://slashdot.org/

Slashdot features news and information about computers, operating systems, and programs for people who are passionate about computer technology. It also includes a discussion board to post computer-related questions and to provide a forum on a wide variety of topics.

Tech Blogs on ZDNet
http://blogs.zdnet.com/

Longtime technology watchdog and publisher Ziff-Davis's portal for blog-formatted commentary by ZDNet's impressive array of tech gurus.

TechCrunch
http://www.techcrunch.com/

Techcrunch is a blog that delivers news and reviews on new Internet products and companies. It is also the portal to a comprehensive network of technology focused sites.

TechNewsWorld.Com
http://www.technewsworld.com/

"Real-Time Technology News from Around the World." Sections covered include: wireless computing, digital tv, broadband, computer hackers, computer viruses, MP3, Internet privacy, Windows 2000, e-commerce, computer chips, Linux, telecom, databases, programming, netowkring, The Web, and Macintosh.

Wired News
http://www.wired.com/

Computer and technology news in business, entertainment, medicine, politics, and culture. Updated daily.