> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://aien.me/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # Looking Beyond HackerNews - URL: https://aien.me/looking-beyond-hackernews/ - Published: 2025-01-18T13:34:00.000Z - Updated: 2025-01-27T14:56:56.000Z - Description: A curated list of alternative tech communities and news sources for expanding your digital horizons and diversifying your daily tech reading. - Author: Alien - Tags: 📚 Resource List I enjoy HackerNews. It's been my daily companion for tech news and interesting discussions (I actually prefer using [hckrnews.com](https://hckrnews.com/?ref=aien.me) 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 [Lobsters![](https://aien.me/content/images/icon/touch-icon-144.png)jamesnvc![](https://aien.me/content/images/thumbnail/jamesnvc-16.png)](https://lobste.rs/?ref=aien.me) ## **Tildes** A platform focused on meaningful conversations and quality content over viral posts [TildesTildes is a non-profit community site with no advertising or investors. It respects its users and their privacy, and prioritizes high-quality content and discussions.![](https://aien.me/content/images/icon/apple-touch-icon.png)Tildes![](https://aien.me/content/images/thumbnail/tildes-logo-144x144.png)](https://tildes.net/?ref=aien.me) ## Bear Blog Discover A collection of minimalist personal blogs focusing on genuine content [Discovery feedDiscover articles and blogs on Bear![](https://aien.me/content/images/icon/logo.png)ʕ•ᴥ•ʔ Bear Blog![](https://aien.me/content/images/thumbnail/herman-1683556668-0.png)](https://bearblog.dev/discover/?ref=aien.me) ## Paperlined A curated collection of technical articles and resources [paperlined.org![](https://static.ghost.org/v5.0.0/images/link-icon.svg)](https://paperlined.org/?ref=aien.me) ## Lemmy Technology Open-source, federated alternative to Reddit focusing on technology discussions [Technology - LemmyThis is the official technology community of Lemmy.ml \[http://Lemmy.ml\] for all news related to creation and use of technology, and to facilitate civil, meaningful discussion around it. — Ask in DM before posting product reviews or ads. All such posts otherwise are subject to removal. — Rules: 1: All Lemmy rules apply 2: Do not post low effort posts 3: NEVER post naziped\*gore stuff 4: Always post article URLs or their archived version URLs as sources, NOT screenshots. Help the blind users. 5: personal rants of Big Tech CEOs like Elon Musk are unwelcome (does not include posts about their companies affecting wide range of people) 6: no advertisement posts unless verified as legitimate and non-exploitative/non-consumerist 7: crypto related posts, unless essential, are disallowed![](https://aien.me/content/images/icon/fa6d9660-4f1f-4e90-ac73-b897216db6f3.png)Lemmy![](https://aien.me/content/images/thumbnail/2QNz7bkA1V.png)](https://lemmy.ml/c/technology?ref=aien.me) ## Engineering Blogs Aggregator of various company and personal engineering blogs [Engineering Blogs![](https://static.ghost.org/v5.0.0/images/link-icon.svg)](https://engineeringblogs.xyz/?ref=aien.me) ## Jimmy R News aggregator with multiple sources including tech and science news [Viral news todayTop rated news from all over the Web![](https://aien.me/content/images/icon/png-base64-iVBORw0KGgo-)![](https://aien.me/content/images/thumbnail/logo.webp)](https://jimmyr.com/?ref=aien.me) ## Tech URLs Curated collection of technology news and articles [TechURLs – A neat technology news aggregatorRead tech news from the most popular tech websites in one place.![](https://aien.me/content/images/icon/icon-techurls-512x512.png)TechURLs![](https://aien.me/content/images/thumbnail/preview-image-techurls.png)](https://techurls.com/?ref=aien.me) ## Interesting Engineering News and articles about innovation, science, and engineering [Interesting Engineering | Engineering, Tech and Science NewsExplore Interesting Engineering for cutting-edge articles, news, and insights on technology, innovation, and the future of engineering worldwide.![](https://aien.me/content/images/icon/apple-icon-180x180.png)Interesting EngineeringInteresting Engineering![](https://aien.me/content/images/thumbnail/cover-image.png)](https://interestingengineering.com/?ref=aien.me) ## Research Buzz News about search engines, databases, and information resources [ResearchBuzzNews and resources covering social media, search engines, databases, archives, and other such information collections. Since 1998.![](https://aien.me/content/images/icon/cropped-RBv2-01-1.png)ResearchBuzzResearchBuzz![](https://aien.me/content/images/thumbnail/blank.jpg)](https://researchbuzz.me/?ref=aien.me) ## Techmeme Technology news aggregator focusing on the most important tech stories [TechmemeThe essential tech news of the moment. Technology’s news site of record. Not for dummies.![](https://aien.me/content/images/icon/favicon.ico)Techmeme![](https://aien.me/content/images/thumbnail/x_icon.png)](https://www.techmeme.com/?ref=aien.me) ## Robohub News and information about robotics and AI [Robohub - Connecting the robotics community to the world![](https://aien.me/content/images/icon/favicon32sq_r.png)Connecting the robotics community to the worldRobot Talk![](https://robohub.org/wp-content/themes/apx/_images/_x/ftimg_.png)](https://robohub.org/?ref=aien.me) ## Bleeping Computer News and tutorials focusing on technology and cybersecurity [BleepingComputerBleepingComputer is a premier destination for cybersecurity news for over 20 years, delivering breaking stories on the latest hacks, malware threats, and how to protect your devices.![](https://aien.me/content/images/icon/bleeping.ico)BleepingComputerLawrence Abrams![](https://aien.me/content/images/thumbnail/bleepingcomputer-logo.png)](https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/?ref=aien.me) ## Daily Rotation News aggregator covering various tech topics [DAILY ROTATIONDAILY ROTATION, Tech News, current news headlines from thousands of tech related sites, science news, web based RSS reader for tech headlines from thousands of sites![](https://aien.me/content/images/icon/favicon-1.ico)![](https://aien.me/content/images/thumbnail/rss-dr.gif)](https://www.dailyrotation.com/?ref=aien.me) ## Raddle Tech Alternative tech discussion forum with a focus on privacy and freedom