AOL is continue to position itself as a media company by launching its AOL Technology Network. This Technology Network can be accessed through a link named as Tech on the AOL’s landing page, and click the Tech will bring you to this Technology Network, which also has a separate domain name called Switched. From this Technology Network, I believe AOL is aiming to be an information intermediary, they knew that if they could make it, they’ll have real power. Imagine all the visitors visit this network everyday and reading all the latest technology news and products, it will generate a strong advertising and lead generated revenue for them.

AOL’s Technology Network comprised of some top blogs in today’s blogosphere. Engadget, Engadget Mobile, Engadget HD, Joystiq, TUAW (The Unofficial Apple Weblog), DownloadSquad, Switched are the top blogs that included in this network. All these blogs are also subscribed by me through my feeds reader and I read these blogs regularly every week. On top of that, Switched will served as the network’s central hub. Seemed like they’re focusing on page views. According to AOL, this network will be the second largest technology news and information publisher online. However, I don’t think they’re capable to compete with CNet in the short run, especially the blogs under the umbrella of this network are more hardware or gadget oriented.