Posted on: 2025/01/18
I enjoy HackerNews. It's been my daily companion for tech news and interesting discussions (I actually prefer using hckrnews.com for its better interface). But lately, I've been thinking about how much of our online lives are controlled by the tech giants.
The internet used to be this amazing place full of diverse voices and independent websites. Now it feels like we're all stuck in the same few social media platforms and news aggregators. That's why I started looking for other places to learn and discover new ideas.
This page isn't about leaving HackerNews behind. It's about adding more flavors to my daily reading. Think of it as creating a richer information diet! Here are some interesting alternatives I've found:
Lobste.rs
A community-focused tech news site with an invitation system to maintain quality discussions
jamesnvc
Tildes
A platform focused on meaningful conversations and quality content over viral posts
Bear Blog Discover
A collection of minimalist personal blogs focusing on genuine content
Paperlined
A curated collection of technical articles and resources
Lemmy Technology
Open-source, federated alternative to Reddit focusing on technology discussions
Engineering Blogs
Aggregator of various company and personal engineering blogs
Jimmy R
News aggregator with multiple sources including tech and science news
Tech URLs
Curated collection of technology news and articles
Interesting Engineering
News and articles about innovation, science, and engineering
Interesting Engineering
Research Buzz
News about search engines, databases, and information resources
ResearchBuzz
Techmeme
Technology news aggregator focusing on the most important tech stories
Robohub
News and information about robotics and AI
Robot Talk
Bleeping Computer
News and tutorials focusing on technology and cybersecurity
Lawrence Abrams
Daily Rotation
News aggregator covering various tech topics
Raddle Tech
Alternative tech discussion forum with a focus on privacy and freedom