Technology magazines are often a little bit on the boring side due to their limited appeal that makes them readable only to those who work in or have an avid interest in this field. IEEE Spectrum, however, is a little bit different. It has plenty of information on the latest advancements in technology, like other tech publications, but from a different "spectrum", if you will.

What sets this magazine apart from the rest is the personal and political topics that make their way into each issue. You can read about topics like global warming, tariffs, technology regulations, and general business ethics. These different topics are blended together with the magazine's core subject of technology and the result is a publication that is more readable than most in the tech field.

Another nice thing about Spectrum is the minimal amount of advertising. What few ads you will see are entirely related in some way to technology. You won't see an ad for a car, boat, home... Read more

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IEEE Spectrum is the "general interest" publication of the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers, one of the largest, if not the largest, professional organization devoted to advancement of technology.

The magazine often features articles describing the promises and risks of emerging technologies long before they come to the attention of other news organizations. I specifically remember learning, many years ago, about the promise of TIVO's digital VCR's from Spectrum long before most of my technical savvy friends had even a hint that the technology was poised for prime time.

Many articles, such as recent ones on electric vehicles and solar energy, highlight their advantages and disadvantages without burying them in political side-speak. For example, Spectrum highlighted the role a large fleet of electric vehicles could have on stabilizing the electric power grid in the event of momentary power losses; few news organizations are examining electric cars... Read more