Sean Hollister

Senior Editor Sean is a senior editor at The Verge, a very good website he helped found in 2011. He thrives at the intersection of gaming, technology, and toys, with a side of consumer advocacy because companies just can't help themselves, can they? Sean previously led breaking news teams at The Verge and CNET and the reviews program at Gizmodo. He also has that voice. Ethics statement, June 2023: Sean’s wife is employed by Apple as a video producer. He therefore does not currently report or edit stories about Apple products or Apple as a company. Threads I tried the Sharge Pouch: a power bank, charger, cable, and fashion accessory in one. $99 is pricey — and at 36Wh capacity and 40W PD output, it’s for small gadgets (1.5 charges for Z Flip, nearly full charge for Switch Lite). It only charged a Steam Deck 25 percent while playing 40 minutes of Animal Well. And the cable’s bead-like port covers kind of bang around. But where else can you get charger, battery and cable in a single tangle-free package? Nice strong magnets, too. I haven’t charged my wireless gaming mouse in two and a half years. That’s no exaggeration, it’s just me checking in on my 2022 story about the Logitech Powerplay Wireless Charging System, now on sale at Amazon for its best price in two years. Mind you, that price is $94, not including a compatible mouse... but in hindsight, I’d gladly pay it. Note: If you buy something from this link, we might get affiliate revenue. Say hello to the Elgato Stream Deck’s great-grandpa. Before he left The Verge, my colleague Jon Porter was able to try the Optimus Popularis — the LCD keyboard that paved the way for every LCD keypad since. While we weren’t quite able to feature Jon’s hands-on images in our feature story, we figured you might appreciate them! Psst: if you’ve got the even earlier Optimus Maximus lying around, I’d love to try it! More drones should flap like real birds. I’m not saying you should go crowdfund a Bionic Bird X-Fly, as you’ll hear in my hands-on video below. I’m just saying that biomimetic ornithopters are surprisingly fun — and way less disruptive than your typical whiny quad-propeller drone!

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78%

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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

87%

Examples:

  • The author occasionally presents information in a positive or favorable light without providing sufficient context or counterpoints.
  • The author sometimes shows a slight preference for certain topics or subjects within the technology industry.

Conflicts of Interest

68%

Examples:

  • In one article, the author discusses a product from Logitech and includes an affiliate link.
  • The author's wife is employed by Apple, leading to a self-imposed restriction on reporting or editing stories about Apple products or the company itself.

Contradictions

92%

Examples:

  • In another article, the author states that Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang says that system can deploy a 27-trillion-parameter model while also claiming the new GPU reduces cost and energy consumption by up to 25x over an H100.
  • In one article, the author mentions that Intel claims Lunar Lake offers up to 14% faster CPU performance at the same clockspeed and up to 50% more graphics performance. However, they also mention that Intel has axed Hyper-Threading due to it consuming more power and space than it's worth.

Deceptions

78%

Examples:

  • In some articles, the author provides only positive aspects of a product or technology without disclosing any potential downsides or negative aspects.
  • The author occasionally uses sensational language to describe products or technologies.

Recent Articles

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Google's Partnership with Ray-Ban: A New Player Emerges in the Smart Glasses Market

Google's Partnership with Ray-Ban: A New Player Emerges in the Smart Glasses Market

Broke On: Friday, 28 June 2024 Google and Ray-Ban team up to integrate Google's Gemini AI assistant into future smart glasses, as Meta also eyes a stake in the eyewear maker. The race for smart glasses dominance heats up with Google's previous attempt at wearable tech, Google Glass, now facing improved market conditions.
Samsung Unpacked 2023: Galaxy Z Fold6 and Z Flip6 Preview - Higher Brightness, Improved Frames, and Larger Displays

Samsung Unpacked 2023: Galaxy Z Fold6 and Z Flip6 Preview - Higher Brightness, Improved Frames, and Larger Displays

Broke On: Thursday, 04 July 2024 Samsung's upcoming Unpacked event on July 10 will introduce the Galaxy Z Fold6 and Z Flip6 with upgraded features. The Galaxy Z Fold6 boasts a higher max brightness, improved frame, different main display resolution, larger battery, and better camera. Meanwhile, the Galaxy Z Flip6 offers a new larger secondary screen with IPS display, vapor chamber cooling system, increased battery capacity, and thinner design. Both devices will be powered by Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor and have increased RAM.
Microsoft's AI CEO Sparks Debate Over Use of Copyrighted Material for AI Training

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Broke On: Friday, 28 June 2024 Microsoft's AI CEO, Mustafa Suleyman, has stirred controversy by suggesting that online content can be used for AI training without permission from creators. This statement contradicts US copyright law and has led to legal action against Microsoft and OpenAI by news organizations and authors. Microsoft has responded by offering protection for users of its GenAI tools but the ethical implications of using copyrighted material for AI training remain a contentious issue.
Toys 'R' Us Debuts Groundbreaking Film Created with OpenAI's Text-to-Video Tool Sora

Toys 'R' Us Debuts Groundbreaking Film Created with OpenAI's Text-to-Video Tool Sora

Broke On: Monday, 24 June 2024 Toys 'R' Us creates history at Cannes Lions Festival with first brand film made using OpenAI's text-to-video tool, Sora. The film, 'The Origin of Toys 'R' Us', reimagines the retailer's past and showcases potential disruption in digital entertainment.
New Google Device with Radar Technology Sparks Speculation: Is it a Next-Gen Nest Thermostat or Smart Speaker?

New Google Device with Radar Technology Sparks Speculation: Is it a Next-Gen Nest Thermostat or Smart Speaker?

Broke On: Monday, 17 June 2024 Google's new wireless device with model number GJQ8U, which passed through the FCC and features 60GHz radar technology similar to Soli, could be a new Nest Thermostat or smart speaker. The last major update to the Nest Learning Thermostat was in 2011, and this upgrade may bring motion detection or gesture control with Soli technology.
Intel's Lunar Lake Architecture: Delivering 48 TOPS AI Performance and Power Efficiency

Intel's Lunar Lake Architecture: Delivering 48 TOPS AI Performance and Power Efficiency

Broke On: Tuesday, 04 June 2024 Intel's new Lunar Lake architecture delivers significant improvements in AI performance and power efficiency, with the Neural Processing Unit 4 offering up to 48 TOPS of peak performance. The architecture also features upgraded P-cores and E-cores, a next-generation GPU, and integrates 16 or 32GB of LPDDR5X memory into the package for reduced power consumption. Lunar Lake processors are expected to offer a 2x to 4x performance improvement overall and natively support H.266 VVC video.
ASUS ROG Ally X: A New Powerhouse in Portable Gaming with Impressive Specs and Features

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Broke On: Sunday, 02 June 2024 ASUS's new ROG Ally X handheld gaming console boasts impressive specifications, including a 1 TB SSD, 24 GB RAM, and an 80 Wh battery. It also features revised joysticks and improved ergonomics for better gameplay. The device offers three performance modes with long battery life and comes with two USB-C ports, a new SD card reader, and a ring around the fingerprint power button for easy identification. ASUS has announced a two-year warranty for all ROG Ally devices in North America. Preorders are available in Taiwan for $800.
New Acer Predator Monitors: 27-inch X27U F3, 31.5-inch X32 X3, and 34-inch X34 X5 - OLED Displays, Impressive Refresh Rates, and Advanced Features

New Acer Predator Monitors: 27-inch X27U F3, 31.5-inch X32 X3, and 34-inch X34 X5 - OLED Displays, Impressive Refresh Rates, and Advanced Features

Broke On: Friday, 31 May 2024 Acer's new Predator gaming monitors, featuring OLED displays and high refresh rates, include the 27-inch X27U F3 (480 Hz), 31.5-inch X32 X3 (480 Hz or 1080p at 480 Hz), and curved ultrawide X34 X5 (240 Hz, 0.03 ms) with prices starting at $1,100 for each model.
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Broke On: Thursday, 25 April 2024 Sony's Afeela prototype debuts in Gran Turismo 7 on April 25, along with the Skoda Vision Gran Turismo concept and Chevrolet Chevelle SS454 Sport Coupe '70. The update includes new cars, events, conversations with car designers, and car maintenance services for select vehicles.