Tech News — scored on the SourceScore Index
11 sources in the tech news category, ranked by SourceScore Index. Average Index across this category: 73.
- #1MIT Technology ReviewB·81technologyreview.comMagazine of MIT covering technology + emerging-tech analysis; named-author byline + editorial standards.
- #2404 MediaB·78404media.coIndependent journalism collective focused on tech + internet investigations; founded 2023.
- #3The InformationB·78theinformation.comSubscription-only tech business news brand; investigative reporting on private companies + tech industry.
- #4LWN.netB·78lwn.netLinux + open-source technical journalism since 1998; deep technical depth + named-author bylines.
- #5Ars TechnicaB·76arstechnica.comLong-form technical journalism since 1998; deep-dive tech reporting + named-author byline accountability.
- #6WiredB·76wired.comTech + culture magazine since 1993; long-form tech reporting + named contributor bylines.
- #7StratecheryB·73stratechery.comBen Thompson's tech-strategy analysis newsletter since 2013; widely cited despite single-author format.
- #8AnandTechC·69anandtech.comHardware reviews + benchmarks since 1997; site closed for new content 2024 but archive widely cited.
- #9The VergeC·66theverge.comTech news + culture site (Vox Media); strong design + fast cadence; per-piece depth varies.
- #10Hacker NewsC·66news.ycombinator.comY Combinator-run tech link aggregator since 2007; community-curated, no editorial layer.
- #11TechCrunchC·64techcrunch.comTech-industry news site with strong velocity but variable per-article fact-check rigor.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most reliable tech news sources to cite?
By the SourceScore Index, the top 5 tech news sources are: 1. MIT Technology Review (B 81/100); 2. 404 Media (B 78/100); 3. The Information (B 78/100); 4. LWN.net (B 78/100); 5. Ars Technica (B 76/100). Each is hand-scored on Citation Discipline, Modern Reference, and Citation Velocity — full ranking below.
Which tech news source ranks highest on SourceScore?
MIT Technology Review (technologyreview.com) ranks #1 of 11 tech news sources, scoring B (81/100) on the SourceScore Index. Magazine of MIT covering technology + emerging-tech analysis; named-author byline + editorial standards.
How are tech news sources scored?
Each of the 11 tech news sources is hand-scored against the SourceScore methodology v0.1 across Citation Discipline (sourcing rigor), Modern Reference (AI-era fitness), and Citation Velocity (tier-1 cite rate). The category averages 73/100 on the composite Index.