Sean Hollister

Sean Hollister is a senior editor at The Verge, where he has helped cover gaming, technology, and toys since the website's inception in 2011. He also has experience leading breaking news teams and reporting on consumer advocacy. Sean's wife is employed by Apple as a video producer, but he does not report or edit stories about Apple products or Apple as a company.

Biography:  https://www.theverge.com/authors/sean-hollister

73%

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

87%

Examples:

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  • The author appears to have a strong understanding of the topics they cover and provide accurate information.
  • There are no instances of blatant favoritism or prejudice in the articles.

Conflicts of Interest

60%

Examples:

  • However, the author does not report or edit stories about Apple products or Apple as a company.
  • In the ethics statement, it is mentioned that Sean's wife is employed by Apple as a video producer. This could potentially create a conflict of interest in reporting on Apple-related topics.

Contradictions

90%

Examples:

  • Another contradiction is found in the article about Microsoft Teams going down. The author states that a portion of Microsoft Teams went down but fails to specify which part or how many users were affected by this issue.
  • In one article, there is a contradiction where it states that 'Intel claims Lunar Lake offers up to 14% faster CPU performance at the same clockspeed,' but then it also says 'Intel has axed Hyper-Threading due to it consuming more power and space than it's worth, as the E-cores are now so compact and capable that HT is no longer necessary.' These two statements contradict each other.

Deceptions

70%

Examples:

  • In one article, the author implies that there are negotiations happening which may or may not result in a settlement being reached.
  • The author also mentions an unannounced Deus Ex game being canceled without providing any evidence to support this claim.

Recent Articles

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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

ASUS ROG Ally X: A New Powerhouse in Portable Gaming with Impressive Specs and Features

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.
Gran Turismo 7: Sony's Afeela Prototype Debuts, New Cars, Events, and Features Unveiled

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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.
Valve Closes Refund Loophole for Advanced Access Games on Steam

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Broke On: Wednesday, 24 April 2024 Valve closes refund policy loophole, ending practice of playing advanced access games extensively before requesting a refund. New policy counts playtime during advanced access towards Steam refund period.
Epic Games Wins Surprise Victory Against Google in Federal Court, Seeking Changes to Play Store

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Broke On: Monday, 15 April 2024 Epic Games wins surprise victory against Google in federal court, with jury ruling that the company's app store and billing service constituted an illegal monopoly. Epic now seeks to make changes to the Play Store through a proposed injunction.
Tesla Settles with Family of Engineer Killed in Autopilot Crash Before Robotaxi Launch

Tesla Settles with Family of Engineer Killed in Autopilot Crash Before Robotaxi Launch

Broke On: Tuesday, 09 April 2024 Tesla has settled with the family of an Apple engineer who died in a 2018 crash involving Tesla's Autopilot system. The settlement was reached before a trial that would have focused attention on Tesla's technology several months before it plans to unveil its self-driving taxi service, Robotaxi.
PSN Server Errors and Outages Affecting PS Store Access

PSN Server Errors and Outages Affecting PS Store Access

Broke On: Thursday, 21 March 2024 PSN experiencing issues with server errors and outages affecting various aspects of the service, particularly PS Store. Sony acknowledges issue but provides no official statement or estimated time for resolution.