For Innovation readers, Twitter offers a number of resources about industry trends and technology.
If you're interested in gadgets, look for Wirecutter, the account for the tech blog. Wirecutter is a little different from most tech blogs. Brian Lam, editor of Wirecutter, calls it "Billboard for electronics."
"Most gadgets I choose here aren’t the top of the line models that are loaded up with junk features or overpriced; most of the ones we’ve picked are of the 'good enough' or 'great enough' variety, because this is generally where our needs and the right prices smash into each other," Mr. Lam wrote on his website.
Innovation editor Chris Gaylord (@venturenaut) says what makes Wirecutter stand out is that it is simple and focuses on informing people about relevant products and giving accessible reviews.
"Too many tech reviewers talk about gadgets as if they were in a vacuum. They lay out pros and cons but often ignore the question: Well, is it the one I should buy?" says Mr. Gaylord. "The Wirecutter’s Twitter feed gets right to the point. It posts simple recommendations, news about great products that are about to be discontinued, and one-line reviews with links to the full breakdown."
Mr. Gaylord points to an example of the clarity in Wirecutter's brief messages, a recent tweet that declared, "It's clear that the Roku 3 is the media streaming box to get. We've switched our pick." There's a link to a 3,951-word explanation explaining what makes the streaming box stand out, but readers can get the point with a simple 17-word note.
Matthew Shaer (@MatthewShaer), Innovation blogger and author of “Among Righteous Men,” recommends following Sarah Weinman. The news editor for Publishers Marketplace has more than 190,000 followers.
“There’s plenty of books and publishing news available on Twitter, but no one covers the industry as ably — or synthesizes information as well — as Weinman,” he says.
Ms. Weinman also tweets about media, technology in politics, space, and various other topics.
