Ars Technica AlternativesTech News Sites and other similar apps like Ars Technica

Ars Technica is described as 'Was founded in 1998 when Founder & Editor-in-Chief Ken Fisher announced his plans for starting a publication devoted to technology that would cater to what he called "alpha geeks": technologists and IT professionals' and is a Tech News site in the news & books category. There are more than 10 alternatives to Ars Technica, not only websites but also apps for a variety of platforms, including iPad, Android, iPhone and Android Tablet apps. The best Ars Technica alternative is The Verge, which is free. Other great sites and apps similar to Ars Technica are TechCrunch, Gizmodo, WIRED and Rock Paper Shotgun.

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  1. The Verge icon
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    From gadgets to startups, apps, and tech culture, The Verge has you covered with in-depth reporting, original features, and editorials from the smartest team in tech writing.

    36 The Verge alternatives

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    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
    • Apple TV
    • Android TV
     
    • The Verge is the most popular Web-based alternative to Ars Technica.

    • The Verge is the most popular free alternative to Ars Technica.

    • The Verge is Freemium and ProprietaryArs Technica is also Freemium and Proprietary
  2. TechCrunch icon
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    TechCrunch is a web publication that offers technology news and analysis, as well as profiling of startup companies, products, and websites.

    67 TechCrunch alternatives

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    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
     
  3. Gizmodo icon
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    Gizmodo is a blog on the technologies that change the way we live, work, love, play, think and feel.

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    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
     
  4. WIRED  icon
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    WIRED is where tomorrow is realized. It is the essential source of information and ideas that make sense of a world in constant transformation. The Wired conversation illuminates how technology is changing every aspect of our lives—from culture to business, science to design.

    13 WIRED alternatives

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    • Freemium (Pay once)
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    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
     
    • WIRED is the most popular Android, iPhone, iPad & Android Tablet alternative to Ars Technica.

    • WIRED is Freemium and ProprietaryArs Technica is also Freemium and Proprietary
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    Rock, Paper, Shotgun - PC gaming news, previews, reviews, opinion.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
     
  6. VentureBeat icon
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    VentureBeat is a technology blog that focuses on innovative companies and the forward-thinking executives behind them.

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    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
     
  7. PCMag icon
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    PC Magazine is a computer magazine published by Ziff Davis. A print edition was published from 1982 to January 2009. Publication of online editions started in late 1994 and continue to this day.HistoryThe first issue of the magazine, dated February–March 1982, was 96 pages and...

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    • Free
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    • Online
     
  8. PC Gamer icon
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    PC Gamer is the global authority on PC gaming.

    Each issue is crammed full of exclusive, hard-hitting reviews of the latest PC games, exclusive reveals of brand new games, reviews of free games and mods plus exclusive access to the titans of the games industry.

    Whether you’re.

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    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
     
  9. TechRadar icon
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    The world of technology has never been more exciting, and TechRadar helps up to 70 million people around the globe find the tech they love every month. Our world-class experts live and breathe the latest technology, and like a trusted friend or advisor, we won't talk down to...

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    • Free
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    • Online
     
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    TorrentFreak is a publication dedicated to bringing the latest news about copyright, privacy, and everything related to filesharing. We are not a news aggregator but focus on unique and fresh stories. TorrentFreak is where news and copyright issues collide.

    50 TorrentFreak alternatives

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    Home to the most loyal and passionate Microsoft fans, Windows Central is the next generation destination for news, advice and buying recommendations on the Windows ecosystem, products, and accessories.

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    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
    • Online
    • Windows Mobile
    • Windows Phone
     
    • Windows Central is the most popular Windows alternative to Ars Technica.

    • Windows Central is Free and ProprietaryArs Technica is Freemium and Proprietary
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