Chris Smith

Chris Smith is an experienced journalist with a passion for technology. He has been covering the latest developments in tech for several years now and is well-versed in all aspects of the industry.

Biography:  https://bgr.com/author/chris-smith/

52%

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

80%

Examples:

  • Competitors have been selling their flagships for cheaper prices
  • Google Pixel Fold smartphone unfolded and increasing pressure on Samsung to make a better effort

Conflicts of Interest

5%

Examples:

  • Samsung is currently in third place in the Chinese market for this form factor due to more affordable offerings from Xiaomi, Honor and Huawei.

Contradictions

75%

Examples:

  • Samsung is reportedly planning to launch an entry-level version of Galaxy Z Fold 6.
  • The report from The Elec states that Samsung will debut an 'entry-level' Galaxy Z Fold 6 later this year to increase the penetration rate of the foldable phone market.

Deceptions

60%

Examples:

  • The article mentions Google Pixel Fold as a competitor for Samsung's foldable phones but fails to mention other competitors such as Huawei and OnePlus who also sell foldable phones in China.

Recent Articles

Samsung Strives to Make Future Galaxy Z Fold Phones as Thin as Galaxy S Series with 7.6mm Goal

Samsung Strives to Make Future Galaxy Z Fold Phones as Thin as Galaxy S Series with 7.6mm Goal

Broke On: Friday, 19 July 2024 Samsung aims to make its upcoming Galaxy Z Fold series phones as thin as its slab-style Galaxy S24, with mobile division head TM Roh requesting engineers to develop an 'extra slim' foldable phone. This would be a significant improvement over current models, which are thicker than the competition. Samsung is reportedly working on a thinner version of the Galaxy Z Fold 6, expected to be as thin as 10mm and have an 8-inch screen, in response to increasing competition from rivals like Honor.
1Password Simplifies Wi-Fi Sharing with New QR Code Feature

1Password Simplifies Wi-Fi Sharing with New QR Code Feature

Broke On: Thursday, 11 July 2024 1Password's latest update introduces a new feature that lets users share Wi-Fi passwords via QR codes, offering convenience and security. Users save their network name and password in 1Password to generate a QR code for sharing. The option to conceal these codes is available for added security. This feature is available on iPhone, Android, Mac, Windows, and Linux versions of 1Password.
Apple Intelligence and Vocal Shortcuts: New Features Transforming iOS 18 User Experience

Apple Intelligence and Vocal Shortcuts: New Features Transforming iOS 18 User Experience

Broke On: Tuesday, 18 June 2024 Apple unveils AI-enhanced Siri and Vocal Shortcuts in iOS 18 at WWDC 2024. Siri interacts with apps based on screen content, while users can set up vocal shortcuts for quick app access.
Samsung Announces End of Support for Tizen OS on Smartwatches: Transition to Google's Wear OS Begins

Samsung Announces End of Support for Tizen OS on Smartwatches: Transition to Google's Wear OS Begins

Broke On: Friday, 31 May 2024 Samsung is ending support for Tizen OS on its smartwatches, marking the beginning of the sunset for these devices and their transition to Google's Wear OS. Existing downloads and re-downloads will remain accessible until September 2025, but core services will stop everywhere except the Galaxy Store after May 2025. Users with Tizen OS smartwatches are encouraged to make the most of their devices while they can and explore Wear OS as a potential alternative for their next purchase.
YouTube Skips Videos When Ad Blockers Are Detected: A New Approach to Combat Ad Blocking

YouTube Skips Videos When Ad Blockers Are Detected: A New Approach to Combat Ad Blocking

Broke On: Monday, 27 May 2024 YouTube is now skipping videos to the end when ad blockers are detected, leaving users frustrated and unable to watch content in its entirety. This new tactic comes after YouTube's previous attempts to limit views for users with ad blockers and slow down the site. Google argues that ad blockers violate YouTube's terms of service and prevent creators from getting paid for their content, encouraging users to sign up for YouTube Premium instead.
Rabbit R1: An AI-Powered Device with a Free Year of Perplexity Pro Subscription

Rabbit R1: An AI-Powered Device with a Free Year of Perplexity Pro Subscription

Broke On: Wednesday, 31 January 2024 The Rabbit R1 is a device that uses AI to perform tasks and learn new skills. It comes with a free year of Perplexity Pro, an app that accesses GPT-4 and other large language models. The device has sold 50,000 units in pre-orders and partners with Perplexity AI, which combines its own model with third-party ones to provide accurate information from the web.
Apple Reveals Preorder and Release Dates for Vision Pro, Offers Solo Knit and Dual Loop Bands to Enhance Comfort

Apple Reveals Preorder and Release Dates for Vision Pro, Offers Solo Knit and Dual Loop Bands to Enhance Comfort

Broke On: Wednesday, 31 January 2024 Apple has announced the preorder and release dates for Vision Pro. Users can choose between Solo Knit and Dual Loop bands to find the most comfortable headband. The App Store app suggests taking face scans with iPhones to determine size.

Samsung's Galaxy S24 to Feature Generative AI, Launch Date Uncertain

Broke On: Friday, 03 November 2023 Samsung is planning to launch its next-generation flagship smartphone, the Galaxy S24, earlier than usual. The Galaxy S24 is expected to feature Generative AI like ChatGPT and Dall-E, and an in-house Exynos 2400 processor. Samsung's AI phone(s) will offer ChatGPT-like features without connecting to an external cloud, improving user privacy. The Galaxy S24 Ultra will run on Qualcomm's next-gen Snapdragon 8 chip, which can process generative AI prompts on the device.

iOS 17.2 Update Introduces New Features to Apple Music

Broke On: Thursday, 26 October 2023 Apple's iOS 17.2 update includes new features for Apple Music such as 'Listening History' and 'Focus Mode'. The update also introduces 'Collaborative Playlists' and 'Favorites' to Apple Music.