Kif Leswing

Kif Leswing is a technology reporter for CNBC, where he focuses on Apple, hardware and a variety of other topics. He has covered the technology industry for seven years at publications including Business Insider, Wired, and Gizmodo. He has a degree in economics from Oberlin College.

Biography:  https://www.cnbc.com/kif-leswing/

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

88%

Examples:

  • The author has a tendency to present information in a sensational manner.
  • The author uses selective reporting and deceptive practices to create a certain narrative.

Conflicts of Interest

75%

Examples:

  • The author has a history of reporting on technology companies and their interactions with each other.
  • There are instances where the author does not disclose potential conflicts of interest.

Contradictions

86%

Examples:

  • Contradictions are mentioned but not elaborated upon.
  • There are instances where the author presents contradictory information without acknowledging it as such.

Deceptions

70%

Examples:

  • The author sometimes presents information in a way that is misleading.
  • The author uses deceptive practices such as sensationalism and selective reporting to create a certain narrative.

Recent Articles

Apple Introduces Apple Intelligence: Enhancing Siri and Email with AI at WWDC 2024

Apple Introduces Apple Intelligence: Enhancing Siri and Email with AI at WWDC 2024

Broke On: Monday, 10 June 2024 Apple introduced Apple Intelligence, a new AI suite at WWDC 2024, enhancing Siri's capabilities with automatic email and image generation, notification sorting, and improved Siri functionality. The first version includes a new Siri look, better photos search and movie creation capabilities, AI-generated summaries for Mail and Messages with voicemail transcriptions. Writing Tools is also part of the first version but not all features are available yet. Expected public release later this year.
Great Rotation Trade: Investors Shift Funds from AI Giants to Defensive Stocks Amid Concerns Over Sustainability and Power Supply

Great Rotation Trade: Investors Shift Funds from AI Giants to Defensive Stocks Amid Concerns Over Sustainability and Power Supply

Broke On: Wednesday, 24 July 2024 Investors are shifting funds from AI giants to defensive companies and lesser-known stocks due to concerns over the sustainability of gains in the tech industry, particularly regarding electricity demand and power supply shortages. This trend, known as the 'Great Rotation Trade,' has gained momentum as China leads in adding alternative energy to its grid and data centers provide land for hosting computing facilities. However, some experts caution against AI investment hype due to concerns over long-term viability and potential for a bubble.
Apple's Next-Gen Operating Systems: Home Screen Customization, Window Tiling, and RCS Text Messaging in iOS 18, iPadOS 18, macOS 15 Sequoia, and More

Apple's Next-Gen Operating Systems: Home Screen Customization, Window Tiling, and RCS Text Messaging in iOS 18, iPadOS 18, macOS 15 Sequoia, and More

Broke On: Monday, 15 July 2024 Apple releases public betas for iOS 18, iPadOS 18, macOS 15 Sequoia, tvOS 18, and HomePod Software 18. The updates introduce home screen customization, window tiling and iPhone mirroring, RCS text messaging support, a redesigned Photos app with AI organization features and more. Some older devices are not supported in this update cycle.
Nvidia Stock Predicted to Reach $200 Per Share in Next 12 Months: Constellation Research

Nvidia Stock Predicted to Reach $200 Per Share in Next 12 Months: Constellation Research

Broke On: Monday, 24 June 2024 Constellation Research predicts Nvidia's stock will surge to $200 per share within a year, fueled by its AI dominance and seven business moats. The stock's rally is expected to last up to two more years.
How Nvidia's Foresight and Intel's Missed Opportunity Shaped the AI Chip Market: A Detailed Analysis

How Nvidia's Foresight and Intel's Missed Opportunity Shaped the AI Chip Market: A Detailed Analysis

Broke On: Tuesday, 18 June 2024 In the mid-2000s, Intel CEO Paul Otellini declined Steve Jobs' offer to produce chips for the iPhone due to a lower price. This decision led Intel to lose its position in the mobile market, allowing Nvidia to become the world's most valuable company with a focus on AI technology and GPUs.
Nvidia Overtakes Microsoft to Become Most Valuable Public Company with $3.3 Trillion Market Cap

Nvidia Overtakes Microsoft to Become Most Valuable Public Company with $3.3 Trillion Market Cap

Broke On: Tuesday, 18 June 2024 Nvidia, a tech giant specializing in GPUs and system-on-chip units, surpassed Microsoft to become the world's most valuable company with a market cap of over $3.3 trillion. Its expertise in AI chip production fuels its growth in the rapidly expanding AI market. Nvidia reported record revenue and profits, driven by data center sales, but faces competition from AMD and Intel and efforts from major customers to reduce dependence.
Apple Drops Apple Pay Later, Introduces Installment Loans Through Affirm

Apple Drops Apple Pay Later, Introduces Installment Loans Through Affirm

Broke On: Monday, 17 June 2024 Apple Pay Later, Apple's buy-now-pay-later service, is being discontinued in favor of installment loans through credit and debit cards and third-party lenders like Affirm. Users in the US can apply for loans directly during checkout. Apple introduced Apple Pay Later in 2022, but competition from other services may have led to its discontinuation. The new feature, expected to roll out later this year, will enable users to access installment loans with any Apple Pay-enabled bank or issuer.
Broadcom Surges on Strong Q2 Earnings and $11B AI Sales Forecast

Broadcom Surges on Strong Q2 Earnings and $11B AI Sales Forecast

Broke On: Wednesday, 12 June 2024 Broadcom, a chipmaker leader, reported Q2'24 earnings surpassing estimates at $10.96 per share on $12.5B revenue, driven by AI demand and stock split. Broadcom's custom AI chips attracted orders from Google, Meta and VMware sales growth. The company raised its annual revenue forecast for AI-linked chips to $11B in 2024.
Nvidia Overtakes Apple as Second-Most Valuable US Company with $3.019 Trillion Market Cap

Nvidia Overtakes Apple as Second-Most Valuable US Company with $3.019 Trillion Market Cap

Broke On: Wednesday, 05 June 2024 Nvidia surpassed Apple as the second-most valuable US company with a $3.019 trillion market cap in June 2024, driven by its data center business's 427% revenue growth and dominance in AI sector. Apple faced sales growth challenges and questions about demand for its new VR headset, Vision Pro.
Nvidia Reports Record-Breaking $26.0 Billion Revenue in Q1 FY2025: Data Center Business Surges 427% Amid Expansion of Generative AI

Nvidia Reports Record-Breaking $26.0 Billion Revenue in Q1 FY2025: Data Center Business Surges 427% Amid Expansion of Generative AI

Broke On: Thursday, 23 May 2024 Nvidia reports record-breaking $26.0 billion Q1 revenue, driven by a 23% increase in Data Center business and expansion of generative AI into multiple industries. Despite competition and export restrictions, the company announces a stock split and dividend increase.