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/

66%

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 slight bias towards reporting on technology and hardware topics.
  • There is a focus on reporting the facts and figures of each article without adding any personal opinions or interpretations.

Conflicts of Interest

51%

Examples:

  • The author does not have any significant financial ties to the companies they report on.
  • There are a few instances where the author discloses potential conflicts of interest, such as Apple's involvement in live sports content and news.

Contradictions

86%

Examples:

  • Some articles mention conflicting information about market caps and stock values of different companies.
  • There are minor contradictions in some articles, such as Apple's rejected application for a developer account due to lawsuits and the company's antitrust lobbying.

Deceptions

54%

Examples:

  • The author sometimes uses selective reporting to highlight certain aspects of a story while omitting relevant details.
  • There are some instances where the author uses sensationalism or deceptive language, such as referring to Apple's car project as 'autonomous systems' instead of explicitly stating that it was a car project.

Recent Articles

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.
Apple Reports Record-Breaking $110 Billion Share Buyback Amidst Challenging Earnings: A Look at Q1 Revenue, iPhone Sales, and Mac and iPad Performance

Apple Reports Record-Breaking $110 Billion Share Buyback Amidst Challenging Earnings: A Look at Q1 Revenue, iPhone Sales, and Mac and iPad Performance

Broke On: Thursday, 02 May 2024 Apple reports Q1 revenue of $90.8 billion, down 4% YoY, with iPhone sales declining 10%. Net income dropped slightly to $23.6 billion despite a 4% increase in Mac sales and record-breaking $110 billion share buyback. CEO Tim Cook expresses optimism about AI potential and plans to reveal more information on generative AI in coming weeks.
Discover the Latest Apple Software and Technologies at WWDC 2023

Discover the Latest Apple Software and Technologies at WWDC 2023

Broke On: Tuesday, 19 March 2024 Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) is happening from June 10th to June 14th. The keynote address will be held at Apple Park in Cupertino on the first day, and it will be available online for all developers. There will also be a special event at Apple Park on opening day. Developers and students can discover the latest Apple software and technologies by tuning into the keynote and engaging in video sessions throughout the week.
Nvidia Launches World's Most Powerful AI Chip, GB200: Reduces Cost and Energy Consumption by Up to 25x Over H100 GPU

Nvidia Launches World's Most Powerful AI Chip, GB200: Reduces Cost and Energy Consumption by Up to 25x Over H100 GPU

Broke On: Monday, 18 March 2024 Nvidia unveils GB200, the world's most powerful AI chip that offers 30x performance boost and 25x cost and energy savings over H100 GPU for LLM inference workloads.