Arjun Kharpal

Arjun Kharpal is CNBC's Senior Technology Correspondent, based in London. He has interviewed some of the biggest names in technology and reported from important events worldwide. His work has appeared in various publications, and he hosts CNBC's international tech-focused podcast 'Beyond the Valley'. Arjun focuses on Asia's technology industry, with a particular interest in China tech stories. He also frequently appears in CNBC TV programming.

Biography:  https://www.cnbc.com/arjun-kharpal/

99%

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 is known for its high journalistic standards. The author strives to maintain neutrality and transparency in its reporting, and avoids conflicts of interest. The author has a reputation for accuracy and rarely gets contradicted on major discrepancies in its reporting.

Bias

98%

Examples:

  • In general, the articles are neutral and do not show any strong biases.
  • The author seems to have a slight bias towards Huawei in one article by highlighting its growth in China compared to Apple.

Conflicts of Interest

99%

Examples:

  • No conflicts of interest were found in the articles.

Contradictions

90%

Examples:

  • Approximately 250,000 devices remain offline out of the estimated 8.5 million machines affected by the bug in CrowdStrike's software.
  • Chinese EVs face tariffs up to 38.1% so far.
  • Partnering with Google gives Honor access to the latest generative AI apps for its devices.

Deceptions

100%

Examples:

  • No deceptive practices were found in the articles.

Recent Articles

CrowdStrike's Software Update Bug Causes Global IT Outage, Costing Top Companies $5.4 Billion

CrowdStrike's Software Update Bug Causes Global IT Outage, Costing Top Companies $5.4 Billion

Broke On: Wednesday, 24 July 2024 A global IT outage occurred on July 19, 2024, due to a bug in CrowdStrike's software update that caused Microsoft's Windows operating system to crash. The issue affected over 8.5 million machines worldwide and led to significant financial losses for top US companies, estimated at $5.4 billion (€4.1 billion). Recovery efforts are ongoing, with Microsoft releasing tools to expedite the process.
EU Imposes Tariffs on Chinese Electric Vehicles: What Does This Mean for Tesla and the Industry?

EU Imposes Tariffs on Chinese Electric Vehicles: What Does This Mean for Tesla and the Industry?

Broke On: Thursday, 13 June 2024 The European Union (EU) will impose tariffs of up to 38.1% on electric vehicles imported from China, effective July 4, 2024, due to unfair subsidies. Tesla and other manufacturers may increase prices in Europe as a result. Chinese EV makers like BYD and Geely face criticism for dumping cheap goods but remain resilient with efficient manufacturing supply chains. The EU's actions are part of wider efforts to address Chinese overcapacity, fueling ongoing geopolitical tension.
Raspberry Pi Makes Debut on London Stock Exchange, Shares Surge 43% in IPO

Raspberry Pi Makes Debut on London Stock Exchange, Shares Surge 43% in IPO

Broke On: Tuesday, 11 June 2024 Raspberry Pi, a British tech firm known for its affordable computers popular among hobbyists and educators, made its debut on the London Stock Exchange on June 12, 2024. The company raised over £1 billion during its IPO, reaching a market capitalization of approximately £542 million. Known for its low-power ARM-based computers, Raspberry Pi generates most of its revenue from the industrial and embedded segment. Despite its success, the company remains committed to making high-performance computing accessible to everyone and plans to use IPO proceeds for new product development and educational activities.
HONOR Unveils AI-Powered Magic OS 8.0 at VivaTech: Introducing Intent-Based UI and Four-Layer Architecture

HONOR Unveils AI-Powered Magic OS 8.0 at VivaTech: Introducing Intent-Based UI and Four-Layer Architecture

Broke On: Tuesday, 14 May 2024 HONOR unveils ambitious plans to integrate AI throughout its Magic OS 8.0 software, featuring the industry's first intent-based UI and a 4-Layer AI Architecture. The company is set to launch generative AI applications in upcoming smartphones, partnering with Google Cloud for integrations. HONOR's AI advancements also include a vertical-folding smartphone with Google AI features, such as Gemini and Imagen 2.
Nintendo Confirms Release of New Switch Console Before End of March 2025: What to Expect

Nintendo Confirms Release of New Switch Console Before End of March 2025: What to Expect

Broke On: Tuesday, 07 May 2024 Nintendo, led by President Shuntaro Furukawa, will reveal the successor to its successful Switch console before March 2025. The new model aims to enhance the current version's strengths while addressing weaknesses, such as improved graphics and advanced controller design. Upcoming software reveals during June's Nintendo Direct include Luigi's Mansion 2 HD, Pokémon Legends: Z-A, and Professor Layton and the New World of Steam.

Huawei Reports Modest Revenue Growth in Q3 2023 Despite Increased Phone and Car Sales

Broke On: Friday, 27 October 2023 Huawei's revenue for the first three quarters of 2023 was CNY 671.3 billion ($104.8 billion), a 1.3% increase from the same period in 2022. Huawei's smartphone sales in China outpaced those of Apple in Q3 2023. Huawei's global market share in Q3 2023 was 8.8%, a decrease from 10.2% in the same period in 2022. Huawei shipped more than 30,000 units of its Seres SF5 electric vehicle in the first half of 2023.