Top 10 tech writers to follow on Twitter

Journalists have a love-hate relationship with Twitter. On one hand it's a high-noise medium where the most important points can be drowned out. On the other, it's a great way to gauge the goings-on in the world and catch a rare glimpse into the minds of newsmakers and influential people.

Additionally, it's a great way to spread news, particularly about the enterprise and consumer electronics fields.

If you want a good shot of the day-to-day happenings in the tech sector, a great place to start would be the V3 team's Twitter list. Additionally, the following 10 Twitter feeds provide solid insights into the market on a daily basis.

Top 10 Tech Writers

Kara Swisher @karaswisher
Something of a legend in Silicon Valley, Kara Swisher of AllThingsD has more connections than a phone company. If something major breaks in the technology world, she is usually among the first to know.

Swisher's Twitter feed reflects this, providing up-to-date analysis of the market and insightful commentary on a regular basis. Following Kara is a good way to stay plugged in.

It takes a ton of talent and commitment to report news at Swisher's level for as long as she has, and you should definitely pay attention to her tweets.

Jack Schofield @jackschofield
One of the most enduring figures in the field, Jack Schofield spent more than a quarter of a century covering the IT business for The Guardian.

The man has seen it all, from the rise of the PC to the introduction of the internet to social networking and mobilisation. The man with the pipe has seen every significant trend in the market, and knows a big idea when he sees it.

Schofield's Twitter feed is a nice reflection of those qualities. If he finds something worth tweeting, there's a good chance you will find it worth reading.

Paul Thurrott @paulthurrott
Few people are as associated with one product as Paul Thurrott. The brain behind the SuperSite for Windows, Thurrott is the man to turn to for all things Microsoft. In addition to the site, he also co-hosts a regular podcast on Windows with Leo LaPorte.

But it's not just about Windows. Thurrott has a steady grasp of other platforms, and his Twitter feed is a valuable source of information on mobility and the industry at large.

Om Malik @om
Om Malik made a name for himself covering the turbulent years that followed the collapse of the dot-com era.

As the wasteland of the market crash gave way to the rise of the social networking and web app industries, Malik's GigaOm blog was there to chronicle the shift. In the process, GigaOm also helped to forge the notion that a blog can be every bit as adept at covering news as a paper or magazine.

These days, Malik can offer insight as a businessman (he's entered the venture capital space) and as a long-time veteran of the technology sector.

Robert Scoble @Scobleizer
If nothing else, Robert Scoble is passionate about technology. With a steady stream of tweets each day, following Scoble will keep your feed moving if nothing else.

This enthusiasm for all things tech has opened Scoble to a bit of ridicule. His enthusiasm for various companies has at times made him the butt of jokes and the subject of satire, but I'm not sure he cares much.

Love him or hate him, you have to admit that Scoble has affected the way we look at blogs and social media. He helped to bring transparency to the corporate blog space, and remains a steadfast supporter of new media platforms.

Leo Laporte @LeoLaporte
Leo Laporte is no stranger to the camera. The man has been associated with everything from TV shows to print columns and podcasts.

For roughly two decades, Laporte has been discussing the technology industry on TV, radio and online. He tends to stay a bit more at the consumer end rather than the enterprise end, but he's knowledgeable in almost every facet of the business.

Yes, he can be a bit goofy at times, but the man knows his stuff and is definitely worth a spot on your Twitter feed.

Mary Jo Foley @maryjofoley
Mary Jo Foley has made a name for herself covering Microsoft as well as anyone else in the business.

While covering one company might not sound like much a of beat at first, writing about a firm as large and as complex as Microsoft can make for challenging work, even for the most experienced reporters.

Foley does an excellent job of providing insight and access into Microsoft's business without giving into the temptation to get too close to the company. She is able to be critical while maintaining the access required to cover the firm on a daily basis.

Matt Davis @tracyandmatt
UK readers can often be left out when it comes to technology news. With so many outlets working out of New York or San Francisco, news specific to the UK can occasionally fall through the cracks.

The team over at Tracy And Matt do a good job of filtering out the items that matter most to Brits. Whether its European product launch dates or news on the local telecom providers, Matt Davis and company help keep track of news that matters to UK users.

Jason Calcanis @jason
For those who don't think blogging can pay off, might we present Exhibit A: Jason Calcanis.

The founder of Weblogs, Calcanis later went on to launch Mahalo. While the search engine project has yet to truly take off in the market, it remains an ambitious initiative that has some promise.

Business ventures aside, Calcanis's Twitter feed warrants attention for its insights into the latest developments in the technology world and the politics surrounding it.

Rob Enderle @enderle
Rob Enderle is perhaps the most versatile analyst around. Always plugged into the market, Enderle can sit down on any given day and discuss anything from servers to smartphones with as much insight and certainty as any specialist could hope for.

That sort of expertise does not come without a healthy amount of required reading, and this is where Enderle's tweets truly come in handy. Rob is not only a source of great insight, but a nice channel for links and tips on other interesting columns and reports.

Coming up tomorrow we've got the Top 10 Technology Trend Setters, and you can read all the previous entries for the Top 100 Tech Tweeters on the V3 site.

These lists aren't in a particular order, but at the end of the series we'll be revealing the top 10 of the top 10s, so please comment below or email us to let us know who your favourites are, and we can add your votes to the count.