207 posts analyzed Updated Sep 2026
Averages 7 posts/day, top 25% activity. Most active Tuesdays around 9 AM UTC. Mostly link posts (100%).
r/technews Traffic & Engagement r/technews Traffic & Engagement
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Upvote Distribution
How upvoted posts perform Only posts with 2+ upvotes. The bands below show how those posts are spread by upvote count.
r/technews Most Active Times When r/technews Is Most Active
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r/technews Flair Performance r/technews Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| AI/ML | 51 (25.5%) | 272 |
| Privacy | 25 (12.5%) | 911 |
| Biotechnology | 23 (11.5%) | 581 |
| Software | 21 (10.5%) | 232 |
| Space | 20 (10.0%) | 407 |
| Nanotech/Materials | 14 (7.0%) | 187 |
| Hardware | 14 (7.0%) | 240 |
| Energy | 8 (4.0%) | 458 |
| Security | 7 (3.5%) | 289 |
| Robotics/Automation | 6 (3.0%) | 97 |
Post Type Breakdown
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r/technews Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/technews
Ranked by how often they appear Title keywords ranked by how often they appear
| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| space | 18 (8.7%) | 303 | 29 |
| tech | 12 (5.8%) | 101 | 10 |
| scientists | 12 (5.8%) | 834 | 65 |
| apple | 11 (5.3%) | 388 | 104 |
| first | 11 (5.3%) | 527 | 74 |
| microsoft | 10 (4.8%) | 212 | 48 |
r/technews Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/technews
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| techspot.com | 34 | 547 |
| cnn.com | 8 | 679 |
| tomshardware.com | 7 | 1.1K |
| theguardian.com | 6 | 431 |
| reuters.com | 6 | 347 |
| phys.org | 5 | 385 |
| wired.com | 5 | 514 |
| arstechnica.com | 4 | 198 |
| neowin.net | 4 | 170 |
| newatlas.com | 4 | 190 |
r/technews Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/technews
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
Norway considers ban on camera-enabled wearable 'pervert glasses' | TechCrunch
Scientists discover an amphibian gut bacterium 100% effective in destroying cancer cells in rats
Hackers find encryption keys stored on stolen Flock camera despite company's denials-- group extracts more than 27,000 clips, 1.6 million images captured in a span of 21 days from the device
Mircrosoft Director calls AI scraping, "largest theft of labor in human history"
Flock Planned to Turn 350,000 Uber and Lyft Cars Into Rolling Surveillance Cameras
If Flock Wasn’t Enough, Dallas’ AI Cameras Are Scanning Homes From Garbage Trucks—57 Citations Have Followed
Prince Harry calls AI the ‘ultimate sycophant,’ urging swift slowdown to protect children
"Using VPNs is not criminal": digital rights advocates return for a second Defend VPNs Day of Action
Scientists discover a hidden switch that shuts down inflammation
‘Turn the cameras off:’ London’s growing privacy pushback against smart glasses
r/technews Audience Overlap r/technews Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
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r/technews FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/technews
What's the best time to post on r/technews?
Based on posting volume, r/technews is most active on Tuesdays around 9 AM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/technews?
r/technews averages 7 posts per day and ranks in the top 25% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/technews get?
Posts on r/technews average about 390 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/technews get most?
On r/technews, most posts are link posts (100%)