Tom Warren

Senior Editor Tom Warren is a Senior Editor and author of Notepad. Tom previously founded WinRumors, a site dedicated to Microsoft news, before joining The Verge. Tom also used to work as an enterprise project manager in a variety of investment banks, and has a background in IT and Windows engineering. Tom has appeared on CNN, CNN International, BBC News, Channel 4, MSNBC, TWiT, and many others over the years. You can reach Tom confidentially on Signal here. TWITTERThreads An old Surface Pro X meets a new keyboard. Microsoft’s commitment to compatibility is unwavering when it comes to the Surface Pro. I’ve managed to get the new Surface Pro Flex Keyboard working on an original Surface Pro X from 2019, and the keyboard from a Pro X working with the Surface Pro 11th Edition. All you have to do is snap these keyboards into place. It’s a lot more magical than Apple’s Magic keyboards. Windows 11’s photos app is getting an import feature. Microsoft has started testing a new way to import photos on Windows 11 PCs. It should make it easier to grab photos from your devices, and it’s part of several new features coming to the photos app — including a dynamic zoom slider, easier access to slideshows, and improved load times. The new photos import tool in Windows 11. Image: Microsoft Microsoft’s embarrassing Recall Copilot Plus PCs launched this week, but a lack of reviews and the AI-powered Recall mess has overshadowed a big moment for Windows on Arm. Qualcomm inside. There’s a sea change happening for Windows laptops this week, with the launch of new Qualcomm-powered Copilot Plus PCs. It’s a big moment for Windows on Arm that could see more laptops move away from Intel chips in the future. If you were hoping for less laptop stickers as a result, some things never change.

Biography:  https://www.theverge.com/authors/tom-warren

84%

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Analysis.OverallConflictOfInterestScore * 0.3F + Analysis.OverallBiasScore * 0.3F + Analysis.DeceptivenessScore * 0.3F + Analysis.ReadabilityScore * 0.1F

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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:

  • There are instances where Tom appears to have a positive relationship with Microsoft, such as covering the launch of new Qualcomm-powered Copilot Plus PCs and discussing the benefits of Windows on Arm.
  • Tom Warren has a background in IT and Windows engineering, which may influence his coverage of Microsoft-related news.

Conflicts of Interest

85%

Examples:

  • There are instances where Tom appears to have close relationships with industry figures, such as appearing on various news channels and interacting with Microsoft executives.
  • Tom Warren is a Senior Editor at The Verge and also founded WinRumors, a site dedicated to Microsoft news. This may create a conflict of interest in his coverage of Microsoft-related stories.

Contradictions

80%

Examples:

  • In one article, Microsoft is accused of breaching EU antitrust rules for bundling Teams with Office. However, in another article from a year prior, Microsoft is praised for its commitment to compatibility by allowing the new Surface Pro Flex Keyboard to work with an older Surface Pro X.
  • There are contradictions regarding the functionality of Windows on Arm devices, with some articles stating that external devices like printers can cause issues and others reporting that compatibility has improved over time.

Deceptions

80%

Examples:

  • In one article, Tom mentions that he is hesitant to believe the AI-powered features demonstrated by Nvidia in the past will work as advertised.
  • There are instances where Tom seems to downplay the potential negative consequences of certain technologies, such as Microsoft's Recall feature. He describes it as a screenshot tool that can be opted into, but experts have warned that it could be a 'disaster' for cybersecurity.

Recent Articles

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Microsoft's New Surface Pro Devices: A Game Changer with Qualcomm's Snapdragon X Processors

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Broke On: Wednesday, 26 June 2024 Microsoft's latest Surface Pro devices, powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon X series processors and collectively known as Copilot+ PCs, mark a significant shift from Intel CPUs in the Windows PC industry. These new models offer impressive performance improvements and longer battery life compared to their Intel-powered predecessors.
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