Keeping up in the world of technology is often overwhelming, considering the pace at which technological updates occur. You’ll hear about the occasional release of a new product on TV and in the newspapers, but if you want to keep up with project development and devices you might not be exposed to otherwise, these top five technology blogs have you covered.

1. Engadget

Engadget is the go to place for nearly all devices no matter what manufacturer or operating system. While there is a large focus on mobile phones, other devices such as tablets, new computers, and oddball technology created by the technological community and corporate innovators.

In addition to daily blog posts and news, the site also offers coverage of all major technological trade shows, podcasts discussing new technology and devices, and written and video reviews that can assist you in making up your mind on a purchase. Overall, Engadget is a well rounded technology blog with unbiased reporting on all aspects of the technological world.

2. Ars Technica

Ars Technica is a technological hub of sorts in that it is divided up into several different sub-sections to make browsing the different brances of technology easier. The site covers everything from mobile technology, video games, OS updates for Windows, Mac, and Linux, and the business decisions behind some of the major players in the technology field.

The best thing about this division is that the RSS feeds are divided up according to each hub, so if you want to get the latest on mobile technology from Ars but you don’t care anything about what’s happening in the world of gaming, you can subscribe to their mobile only RSS feed.

3. Gizmodo

Gizmodo is a Gawker owned outlet and as such, it panders more to sensationalizing new technology rather than unbiased reporting. An example of this is late in 2010, before the iPhone 4 was released to the public, Gizmodo purchased a device that had been lost in a bar from the person who found it. They proceeded to gut the device and report on the insides since the device was remotely killed once it was reported as missing from Apple.

Gizmodo received a lot of flak about their reporting on a missing phone, since it was purchased from the person who found it instead of trying to return it to its rightful owner. Still, despite its questionable nature in reporting, they often report on major trade shows and have exclusive videos and reviews of products before they become available to the public.

4. TUAW – The Unofficial Apple Weblog

If you’re an Apple fan, then TUAW is the perfect technology blog to follow, since everything from keynote speeches to speculating the specs of upcoming iDevice releases are available at TUAW. Aside from general reporting on everything that goes on in the Apple world, TUAW also recommends daily iPhone/iPad apps, which is a great way to discover new applications you might not have seen otherwise. The site is regularly updated and breaking news is reported with updates as quickly as possible.

5. Android Community

On the converse, for those who love Google and its Android operating system, then Android Community is the place to go. Android Community covers all mobile devices, including the new Android tablets that are quickly finding their way onto the market. Device reviews for mobile phones and tablets are common, but Android Community also keeps its fans up to date on the newest releases of Android, as well as reporting on exceptional apps that find their way into the Android marketplace.

While there are literally hundreds if not thousands of technology blogs littered across the Internet, popping these five into your RSS feed reader will guarantee you have coverage of all major device releases so you’re never in the dark about what’s going on in the world of technology.