We here at trendsUpdates feel that our ongoing series christened as “Best of 2008” would be incomplete without the mention of weird and wonderful side of web. Therefore stands today the well-researched wonderful blogs that take pride in featuring the best of news, gadgets, technology, products and other stuff.

Out of all posts falling under this series, this one is my favorite as all blogs listed here are only my daily reads but are close to my heart. I am in touch with most of their editors or founders and appreciate their efforts made here. The long-list gives me an inspiration on how to do common things with a difference.

1) Blog: InventorSpot

Tagline: Serious fun for the inventor in all of us

Courtesy: Phil Koutsis, Creative Director, Founder, and Inventor

Ranking:

Alexa: 18468 Technorati: 1031 Google: 5

“A fun and informative website focused on Inventions, Innovations and Interesting Ideas from around the world”

2) Blog: Uncrate

Tagline: The buyer’s guide for men

Courtesy: Team

Ranking:

Alexa: 31390 Technorati: 1942 Google: 4

A web magazine for guys who love stuff and features the best gadgets, clothes, cars, DVDs and more

3) Blog: New launches

Tagline: Everything from tech to toys but latest

Courtesy: Team

Ranking:

Alexa: 40873 Technorati: 2744 Google: 3

Reporting latest, unique and wonderful products

4) Blog: Neatorama

Tagline: The neat side of web

Courtesy: Alex, Founder

Ranking:

Alexa: 42227 Technorati: 45 Google: 4

“The canvas of Neatorama captures random and diverse nature of posts with a common thread: They’re things that interest blog authors and considering their weighted readership, it is obvious that their interest matches readers’ taste.”

5) Blog: Toxel

Tagline: Design, Inspiration and Technology Blog

Courtesy: Team

Ranking:

Alexa: 43389 Technorati: 1049 Google: 5

A den for designers and tech enthusiast

6) Blog: Dark Roasted Blend

Tagline: A thrilling wonder publication

Courtesy: Avi Abrams, Founder

Ranking:

Alexa: 51702 Technorati: 137 Google: 6

“A part of “Thrilling Wonder” family of sites, dedicated to the on-going quest for wisdom and beauty, for all things cool and wonderful in our world, and beyond – in the spiritual realm.”

7) Blog: DoobyBrain

Tagline: The wonderful side of web

Courtesy: Herman Yung

Ranking:

Alexa: 57866 Technorati: 13648 Google: 6

The best of gadgets, movies, toys and other thingamajigs

8 ) Blog: PinkTentacle

Tagline: Exclusive stuff

Courtesy: Team

Dedicated to all weird and out-of-box stuff

Ranking:

Alexa: 58024 Technorati: 908 Google: 6

9) Blog: NerdApproved

Tagline: The most entertaining gadget site on the web

Courtesy: Sean Fallon, Editor in Chief

Ranking:

Alexa: 62393 Technorati: 5494 Google: 4

“A website dedicated to all things weird and interesting in the world of gadgets. If it’s nerdy and entertaining, you will find it here.”

10) Blog: EvilMadScientist

Tagline: Making the World a Better Place, One Evil Mad Scientist at a Time

Courtesy: Windell H. Oskay and Lenore M. Edman

Ranking:

Alexa: 63626 Technorati: 2384 Google: 6

New projects are posted on Wednesdays, and occasionally more often, as time permits.

11) Blog: Book Of Joe

Tagline: Must-know products, deep honest thoughts and observations about the world

Courtesy: Joe Stirt, world’s most popular blogging anesthesiologist

Ranking:

Alexa: 72225 Technorati: 4325 Google: 6

“The cold practicality of what the head orders and the tugging of heart, in a course all its own, makes the survival of ‘Book Of Joe’ as essential for others living.”

12) Blog: Laughing Squid

Tagline: Art, culture, technology from San Francisco and beyond

Courtesy: Scott Beale, Publisher & Editor

Ranking:

Alexa: 74284 Technorati: 625 Google: 7

“Help connect the art community with the tech community, by letting artists know what tools and resources are available to promote their work and in turn get the geeks out from behind their computer and experience more art.”

13) Blog: We make money not art

Tagline: The artistic side of web

Courtesy: Regine

Ranking:

Alexa: 74850 Technorati: 1954 Google: 7

“We visit art galleries, listen to conferences, cover art and design events, take a lot of pictures, interview creative people, and we document these findings in order to share them with you.”

14) Blog: Le Blog Deco

Tagline: A source of inspiration where you draw ideas for decorating your home or office.

Courtesy: Manuel, Author

Ranking:

Alexa: 81786 Technorati: 43644 Google: 5

“Deco’s blog is simply a website where I share my personal taste in matters of interior decoration and furniture design.”

15) Blog: Deputy Dog

Tagline: Respecting all wonderful stuff here
Courtesy: Shaun Usher, Founder

Ranking:
Alexa: 99455 Technorati: 2024 Google: 6

A frequently updated website dedicated to showcasing incredible examples of the world’s most fascinating architecture, inspirational design, phenomenal natural oddities—the list goes on

16) Blog: Krunker

Tagline: Technology around the world

Courtesy: Felix Lung, Founder & Editor-in-Chief http://www.felixlung.com/

Ranking:

Alexa: 108697 Technorati: 56210 Google: 4

“The site’s main focus has been in delivering news and reviews about the very latest in technology from all around the world.”

17) Blog: RemoveTheLables

Tagline: A space governed by a gadget junkie

Courtesy: William McBee

Ranking:

Alexa: 500524 Technorati: 500524 Google: 3

“A personal blog that will aggregate Site Feeds, showcase deals, talk about the newest in communications and discuss all things from Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Flash, GSM/3G cellphone technology, gadgets, automobile, star and pop culture gossip, computer hardware and software, VoIP solutions and offerings to pretty much any other gadget related track and/or find I can locate or is recommended to me.”

18) Blog: WhatsNewNow

Tagline: Want to know all about the coolest, craziest, cutting-edge technology, right when it happens?

Courtesy:

Ranking:

Alexa: 1140717 Technorati: NA Google: 7

What’s New Now highlights the most interesting, relevant, and revelatory items from the world of tech

My warm regards to the concerned editors, founders and contributory bloggers for giving me the opportunity to handpick their blog under this list. Do let me know your daily reads for consideration in my upcoming posts.
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