Mariella Moon

Mariella Moon is a contributing reporter at Engadget. She has been covering everything from consumer technology and video games to strange little robots that could operate on the human body from the inside one day. Mariella's work has previously appeared in other publications, including Popular Science, Entrepreneur, TechCrunch, USA Today and PCMag.

Biography:  https://www.engadget.com/about/editors/mariella-moon/

55%

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 has a bias towards consumer technology and video games.

Conflicts of Interest

50%

Examples:

  • The author has a bias towards consumer technology and video games.

Contradictions

80%

Examples:

  • There are contradictions in the article about Apple's Watch Series 9 and Ultra models with disabled blood oxygen monitor. The US International Trade Commission (ITC) found that Apple had violated patents owned by medical technology company Masimo, which accused the iPhone-maker of infringing on its intellectual properties related to light-based blood-oxygen monitoring.

Deceptions

30%

Examples:

  • Google has updated the disclaimer for Incognito mode in Chrome's experimental Canary channel to clarify that it will not change how websites collect people's data.

Recent Articles

Newly Discovered Mars Rock, 'Cheyava Falls', Shows Signs of Ancient Water and Potential Microbial Life

Newly Discovered Mars Rock, 'Cheyava Falls', Shows Signs of Ancient Water and Potential Microbial Life

Broke On: Friday, 26 July 2024 NASA's Perseverance rover discovered a potential biosignature on Mars in July 2024: a rock named Cheyava Falls with large white veins of calcium sulfate and leopard spot-like features containing iron and phosphate, indicative of water and possible signs of ancient microbial life. Scientists are analyzing the rock's organic matter and chemical reactions using Perseverance's instruments.
Google's New Pixel 9 Pro and Pixel 9 Pro Fold: Built for the Gemini Era with Innovative Selfie Camera Design and Improved Photography Capabilities

Google's New Pixel 9 Pro and Pixel 9 Pro Fold: Built for the Gemini Era with Innovative Selfie Camera Design and Improved Photography Capabilities

Broke On: Thursday, 18 July 2024 Google unveils the Pixel 9 Pro and Pixel 9 Pro Fold, built for the 'Gemini era'. The innovative selfie camera design of the foldable model places it on the inside screen for a wider field of view. All Pixel 9 series phones come with new Gemini AI and improved photography capabilities through triple-camera sensors, LED flash, and LiDAR sensor. The foldable model boasts a reduced fold crease on its display, potentially addressing consumer concerns about durability.
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.
New YouTube Premium Features: Jump Ahead Button, Smart Downloads for Shorts, and Picture-in-Picture Mode

New YouTube Premium Features: Jump Ahead Button, Smart Downloads for Shorts, and Picture-in-Picture Mode

Broke On: Friday, 28 June 2024 YouTube Premium introduces new features for users, including a 'jump ahead' button using AI and viewership data, smart downloads for YouTube Shorts, and picture-in-picture mode for Android devices. These enhancements aim to make content more accessible and convenient.
Rabbit R1: Security Vulnerability Exposed, Hardcoded API Keys Leak Sensitive Information

Rabbit R1: Security Vulnerability Exposed, Hardcoded API Keys Leak Sensitive Information

Broke On: Wednesday, 26 June 2024 A security vulnerability in Rabbit R1 device exposes sensitive user information through hardcoded API keys, potentially affecting responses from ElevenLabs API and connected apps like Google Maps, Yelp, Azure. Discovered by Rabbitude community over a month ago, the breach grants unauthorized access to read and alter R1's responses and voice. Rabbit has since revoked some but not all affected API keys.
Google's DeepMind Revolutionizes Multimedia with Breakthrough Video-to-Audio Technology

Google's DeepMind Revolutionizes Multimedia with Breakthrough Video-to-Audio Technology

Broke On: Tuesday, 18 June 2024 Google's DeepMind research team has developed a groundbreaking V2A (video-to-audio) technology that generates synchronized soundtracks for videos using raw pixels and text prompts. The system, which is undergoing safety assessments before public release, can revolutionize multimedia content creation by associating specific audio events with visual scenes and responding to text prompts. DeepMind's V2A system uses a diffusion-based approach for audio generation and addresses limitations such as lip synchronization and artifacts in video input. Potential applications include enhancing existing video content, creating new multimedia experiences, and leading the future of AI-generated movies.
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.
Google Chrome's New Picture-in-Picture Feature Enhances Multitasking on Android

Google Chrome's New Picture-in-Picture Feature Enhances Multitasking on Android

Broke On: Wednesday, 29 May 2024 Google's Chrome browser introduces picture-in-picture (PiP) minimized tabs for Android users, allowing easier multitasking with open webpages in apps like Gmail. Users can shrink webpages into floating windows and dock them to the screen edges for resizing. This feature enhances in-app browsing experience and is expected to become a standard for Android apps.
Uvalde School Shooting: Families Sue Meta, Activision, and Daniel Defense for Exposure to Weapons and Violent Content

Uvalde School Shooting: Families Sue Meta, Activision, and Daniel Defense for Exposure to Weapons and Violent Content

Broke On: Friday, 24 May 2024 In May 2024, families of Uvalde school shooting victims filed lawsuits against Meta (Instagram), Activision (Call of Duty), and Daniel Defense. The companies are accused of exposing shooter Salvador Ramos to weapons and violent content, contributing to his behavior through targeted ads and social media use.
Humane's AI Pin: Seeking a Buyer Amidst Mixed Reviews and High Expectations

Humane's AI Pin: Seeking a Buyer Amidst Mixed Reviews and High Expectations

Broke On: Wednesday, 22 May 2024 Tech startup Humane, creator of the AI Pin wearable device with a projected price tag of $699 and underwhelming performance, is reportedly seeking a buyer for $750 million to $1 billion. Despite initial fanfare and high-profile investments from companies like OpenAI, Humane faces criticism for slow response times, irrelevant responses, poor battery life, and steep price. The news comes as tech giants Amazon, Apple, Google, Meta, and Microsoft continue advancing in AI technology.