In the past, we’ve recommended various design blogs for you to read. From learning new techniques to free resources and tools, design blogs can be a great asset. But there’s more to a web designer’s job than just designing. Web designers work in a field that is immersed in technology, and since technology is ever changing, it’s important to stay up-to-date on what’s going on.

For this post, we’re recommending 10 Tech Blogs Web Designers Should Be Reading. From emerging technologies that will change the web, to the best hardware for getting your work done, these blogs will keep you informed.

Techi is an exciting platform that serves fresh daily technology news, funky new design stuff, in-depth editorial articles, and reviews. It’s maintained by a passionate collective of geeks from different backgrounds and as such we bring diversity and insight to our articles.

Mashable is the top source for news in social and digital media, technology and web culture.

Engadget is a web magazine with obsessive daily coverage of everything new in gadgets and consumer electronics.

Ars Technica specializes in original news and reviews, analysis of technology trends, and expert advice on topics ranging from the most fundamental aspects of technology to the many ways technology is helping us enjoy our world.

ReadWriteWeb is one of the most popular technology blogs in the world, known for offering insightful analysis about each day’s Internet industry news.

The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) is your source for tips, reviews, news, analysis and opinion on everything Apple.

TechCrunch is a leading technology media property, dedicated to obsessively profiling startups, reviewing new Internet products, and breaking tech news.

CrunchGear is a blog covering gadgets, gear and computer hardware. It is a part of Michael Arrington’s TechCrunch Network.

The Next Web launched as a spin off to The Next Web Conference. It’s focus is on delivering technology news with an international focus.