Mark Jansen

Mark Jansen is a technology journalist with a degree in Ancient and Medieval History. He currently contributes to Digital Trends, focusing on smartphones and their quirks. His writing covers topics such as leaks and rumors on upcoming devices, app reviews for both Android and iOS, screen protector recommendations, and more.

Biography:  https://www.digitaltrends.com/users/mjansen/

74%

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

75%

Examples:

  • The author expresses a bias towards Apple not wanting him to buy the basic iPad and questioning the need for additional features.
  • The author suggests that most people don't need expensive iPad features and that the basic iPad provides everything most users need.

Conflicts of Interest

100%

Examples:

  • The author has a clear financial conflict of interest as they contribute to Digital Trends and write about technology, specifically iPads.

Contradictions

75%

Examples:

  • The author argues against the necessity of expensive iPad features while also expressing a desire for more storage.
  • The author contradicts themselves by stating that Apple doesn't want them to buy the basic iPad but then acknowledges that most people don't need expensive features.

Deceptions

45%

Examples:

  • The author does not provide any instances of deception in the provided articles.

Recent Articles

Apple iPads in 2024: A Guide to the Latest Models and Their Unique Features

Apple iPads in 2024: A Guide to the Latest Models and Their Unique Features

Broke On: Wednesday, 15 May 2024 Explore Apple's 2024 iPad Lineup: Find Your Perfect Match - From budget-friendly regular iPad to portable iPad mini, powerful M2 iPad Air, and advanced M4 iPad Pro. Discover unique features and make an informed decision based on your needs.

Samsung Galaxy S23 FE Now Available in the US and Europe with a Price Increase

Broke On: Thursday, 26 October 2023 Samsung Galaxy S23 FE is now available in the US and Europe. The device is priced at $699, which is $100 more than the launch price of the Galaxy S22 FE. The Galaxy S23 FE has been launched with Android 14 in Europe.