Jon Porter

Jon Porter is a news reporter for The Verge. He covers European consumer tech releases and EU tech policy. His primary focuses include online platforms and video games.

Biography:  https://www.theverge.com/authors/jon-porter

78%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermines the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
Analysis.OverallConflictOfInterestScore * 0.3F + Analysis.OverallBiasScore * 0.3F + Analysis.DeceptivenessScore * 0.3F + Analysis.ReadabilityScore * 0.1F

A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

The Daily's Verdict

This author has a mixed reputation for journalistic standards. It is advisable to fact-check, scrutinize for bias, and check for conflicts of interest before relying on the author's reporting.

Bias

85%

Examples:

  • Google and Apple's anti-steering rules in their app stores
  • The European Commission is opening five non-compliance investigations into how Google, Facebook, and Meta are complying with its new Digital Markets Act antitrust rules

Conflicts of Interest

50%

Examples:

  • Google's anti-steering rules in their app stores
  • The European Commission is opening five non-compliance investigations into how Google, Facebook, and Meta are complying with its new Digital Markets Act antitrust rules

Contradictions

85%

Examples:

  • Google's anti-steering rules in their app stores
  • The European Commission is opening five non-compliance investigations into how Google, Facebook, and Meta are complying with its new Digital Markets Act antitrust rules

Deceptions

100%

Examples:

  • Google's anti-steering rules in their app stores
  • The European Commission is opening five non-compliance investigations into how Google, Facebook, and Meta are complying with its new Digital Markets Act antitrust rules

Recent Articles

8BitDo Releases Retro Mechanical Keyboard C64 Edition with Modern Features and Joystick

8BitDo Releases Retro Mechanical Keyboard C64 Edition with Modern Features and Joystick

Broke On: Friday, 29 March 2024 8BitDo has released its latest product, the 8BitDo Retro Mechanical Keyboard C64 Edition. This keyboard replicates the look and feel of an original Commodore 64 computer with modern features such as Bluetooth connectivity, macro support, a power light, joystick and two large red buttons.
EU Launches Non-Compliance Investigations into Apple, Google and Meta's Compliance with Digital Markets Act Antitrust Rules

EU Launches Non-Compliance Investigations into Apple, Google and Meta's Compliance with Digital Markets Act Antitrust Rules

Broke On: Monday, 25 March 2024 The European Union has launched five non-compliance investigations into Apple, Google and Meta's adherence to its new Digital Markets Act antitrust rules. The EU suspects that the companies' proposed solutions do not fully comply with the DMA. Specifically, it plans to investigate Google and Apple's anti-steering rules in their app stores and whether Google is guilty of self-preferencing within its search engine.
Apple in Talks with Google to Incorporate Gemini AI Engine into iPhones

Apple in Talks with Google to Incorporate Gemini AI Engine into iPhones

Broke On: Monday, 18 March 2024 Apple is in talks with Google to potentially incorporate Google's Gemini generative AI engine into its iPhones. If a deal comes to fruition, it would expand the reach of Google's AI tools to over 2 billion iPhones in the market.
Samsung Announces Release Date and Price of New Smartphones Galaxy A55 5G and Galaxy A35 5G

Samsung Announces Release Date and Price of New Smartphones Galaxy A55 5G and Galaxy A35 5G

Broke On: Monday, 11 March 2024 Samsung has announced the release of its new smartphones, Galaxy A55 5G and Galaxy A35 5G. The devices will be available on March 11th at a retail price under $499-$600 range. Both phones feature three rear cameras including one main snapper (at 32MP), an ultra-wide sensor (at 12MP) and a macro sensor for the Galaxy A55, while the Galaxy A35 has a front-facing lens of unknown resolution for selfies. The devices come with four years of major OS updates and five years of security patches.
Google Retires Cache Links Feature from Search Results Page

Google Retires Cache Links Feature from Search Results Page

Broke On: Saturday, 03 February 2024 Google has retired the cache links feature from its search results page as it is no longer necessary.
OnePlus 12 and OnePlus Buds Zoom: A Powerful Pair for Your Tech Needs

OnePlus 12 and OnePlus Buds Zoom: A Powerful Pair for Your Tech Needs

Broke On: Wednesday, 31 January 2024 OnePlus has announced the pricing and release date for its latest flagship phone, the OnePlus 12. The base model with 12GB of RAM and 256GB of storage will cost $799.99 in the US starting on February 6th. The OnePlus Buds Zoom true wireless earbuds were also announced, featuring AI-based noise cancellation up to 49dB maximum and an ultra-wide frequency response of 15Hz to 40Khz.
OLED Monitors: 360Hz and Beyond - A Comprehensive Analysis of the Latest High-Speed Displays

OLED Monitors: 360Hz and Beyond - A Comprehensive Analysis of the Latest High-Speed Displays

Broke On: Monday, 15 January 2024 Asus, Samsung, Dell and MSI have released OLED monitors with refresh rates of up to 480Hz. The Asus CES 2024 monitor lineup includes the Samsung Odyssey G8 OLED (G80SD) which has a high resolution and excellent motion clarity but takes up too much space on your desk, while the Samsung Odyssey G6 OLED (G60SD) is all about motion clarity with a 360Hz refresh rate.
Asus Zenbook Duo: The Ultimate Dual-Screen Laptop Experience

Asus Zenbook Duo: The Ultimate Dual-Screen Laptop Experience

Broke On: Saturday, 13 January 2024 The Asus Zenbook Duo is a dual-screen laptop with two full 14-inch touchscreens and a magnetically attached keyboard. It features impressive OLED displays capable of running both screens simultaneously, including an Intel Core Ultra chip and dedicated NPU for on-device AI tasks. The device also comes with separate laptop and desktop modes as well as a unique sharing mode that allows two people to see the same thing on opposite ends of a table or enables kids to play games while parents work.
MSI Claw: A New Handheld Gaming PC That Rivals Steam Deck

MSI Claw: A New Handheld Gaming PC That Rivals Steam Deck

Broke On: Saturday, 13 January 2024 The MSI Claw is a new handheld gaming PC that rivals the Steam Deck with its Intel Core Ultra 5 CPU, sharp 1080p display at 120Hz refresh rate, Hall effect joysticks and large battery life. It has the potential to be a true rival for Valve's popular handheld console.
ASUS ROG Phone 8: A Game-Changing Gaming Smartphone with Superb Camera Quality and Advanced Features

ASUS ROG Phone 8: A Game-Changing Gaming Smartphone with Superb Camera Quality and Advanced Features

Broke On: Tuesday, 09 January 2024 The ASUS ROG Phone 8 boasts a high-quality camera system with a 50-megapixel f/1.9 sensor and Super HyperSteady video mode, while the selfie camera has a wider field of view at 90 degrees. Both models feature Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chip, GameCool advanced thermal system, and Samsung E6 flexible AMOLED panel with a peak brightness of 2,500-nits.