http://tags.gawker.com/assets/base/img/thumbs140x140/gawker.com.png http://gawker.com/tag/valleywag/valleywagrecommends http://gawker.com/tag/valleywag/valleywagrecommends CNET]]]> http://gawker.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=269415&view=rss&microfeed=true NICK DOUGLAS — Regular Valleywag readers may have noticed frequent links to Epicenter, a business blog from Wired News. Most, of course, link using some derogatory text finding the one flaw in an Epicenter story. But all in all, Epicenter is a great source for updates on tech news, with more old-media access (and, admittedly, less raw vitriol or aloof cynicism). Just a backhanded recommendation for your daily reading.]]> http://gawker.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=257575&view=rss&microfeed=true NICK DOUGLAS — The best critic is a fellow creator. That's why it's satisfying to read pro-written blogs like logo-critiquing Brand New or advertising blog Adrants. In that vein, welcome Uncov, a Web 2.0 review blog by software engineers and comp sci geeks. In its first week, the authors of Uncov have already demonstrated skill and insight. For example, one author pointed out the big flaw in Meebo: the web-based IM client takes far more processor power than any user would tolerate from a desktop app. When you want an under-the-hood examination the user-reviewers at TechCrunch or Valleywag can't give you, try Uncov. (Photo: Hogbard)]]> http://gawker.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=251524&view=rss&microfeed=true