Mark Spoonauer

Mark Spoonauer is the global editor in chief of Tom's Guide with over 20 years of technology reporting experience. He leads a team of journalists to bring expert buying guides, reviews, news, and how-to articles to readers. Mark has a passion for mobile technology and has reviewed numerous smartphones and gadgets. He oversees the direction of Tom's Guide and focuses on expanding coverage into new areas such as entertainment, fitness, and home. Mark speaks at industry events and appears regularly on TV to discuss tech trends.

Biography:  https://www.tomsguide.com/author/mark-spoonauer

87%

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

85%

Examples:

  • The author has a clear preference for Apple products and technologies over others.
  • The author uses subjective language to describe the Vision Pro's EyeSight feature as 'like you're present (but also not)', which could be seen as biased or misleading.

Conflicts of Interest

100%

Examples:

No current examples available.

Contradictions

100%

Examples:

No current examples available.

Deceptions

75%

Examples:

  • The article mentions the Vision Pro letting you type on a floating keyboard in front of you and shows your hands typing, but this is a deceptive surveillance tactic that invades privacy.
  • The author describes the Vision Pro's EyeSight feature as 'like you're present (but also not)', which could be seen as deceptive or misleading.

Recent Articles

Apple's Unified iPhone 16 Lineup: Four New Models with Identical A18 Chip and Increased Manufacturing Orders

Apple's Unified iPhone 16 Lineup: Four New Models with Identical A18 Chip and Increased Manufacturing Orders

Broke On: Tuesday, 02 July 2024 Apple is set to release four new iPhone 16 models this year, all featuring the same A18 chip and increased RAM. The lineup includes an Action button for shortcuts, Capture button for camera launch, and rumored spatial video capture. Apple's manufacturing orders have increased by up to 12% for 100 million units due to strong demand and competition in AI technologies.
Apple's Vision Pro: A Mixed Reality Headset with Unique Features and a Breathtaking Interface

Apple's Vision Pro: A Mixed Reality Headset with Unique Features and a Breathtaking Interface

Broke On: Wednesday, 31 January 2024 Apple's new Vision Pro is a mixed reality headset with spatial video, EyeSight technology that tracks eyes and fingers without controllers, unique Environments for desktops on steroids and 3D movies. However, some aspects like EyeSight can be unsettling.

Samsung Launches Galaxy Z Flip5 Retro, Celebrating Legacy of Innovation

Broke On: Friday, 17 March 2023 Samsung Electronics has launched the Galaxy Z Flip5 Retro, a foldable smartphone that pays homage to the company's SGH-E700 model from 2003. The Galaxy Z Flip5 Retro features a 6.7-inch foldable AMOLED display, a Snapdragon 8cx Gen 3 chipset, and a 3,300mAh battery.

Qualcomm's Snapdragon X-Elite: A New Contender in the PC Industry

Broke On: Tuesday, 01 March 2022 Qualcomm has announced the Snapdragon X-Elite, a 5nm chip designed for use in PCs. The Snapdragon X-Elite is expected to compete with Apple's M3 chip. Samsung and nine other PC makers have announced their support for the Snapdragon X-Elite.