Damien Wilde

Author Damien is 9to5Google's resident Video Producer and has over a decade of UK media experience. He worked within the sports industry and with numerous sports-focused publications — including golfing publication National Club Golfer — prior to joining the 9to5Google team. After completing a BSc in Computer Science at the University of Hull with a major focus on data analytics and UX, he joined the Press Association (now PA Media), developing growing sports data products for the Barclay’s Premier League. These’s data packages included the now-defunct ACTIM Index which eventually evolved into the EA Sports Player Performance Index. While working with the UK's largest media agency, he attained a MA in Journalism at Sheffield Hallam University after completing his studies in 2014. This is where a love affair with all things videography surfaced after a brief stint in student TV. A major interest and constantly growing know-how of technology and videography have seen Damien lead 9to5Google's official YouTube channel since 2018. He previously hosted the 9to5Google Daily podcast from 2019 to 2021. Damien’s expertise and focus area lie in a number of beats including Android and OEM software updates, mobile applications, smartphone and accessory reviews, and just about anything that makes a modern mobile nerd tick. He says that he is “platform agnostic” despite primarily using Android devices and attempts to regularly test the iOS waters to better understand the nuances of the tech he covers on a day-to-day basis. Outside of the tech space Damien is an avid supporter of his boyhood soccer team Hull City and is even a fully qualified Barista — with 3 years of experience making speciality coffee. Be sure to follow him on Twitter, LinkedIn, and Instagram for insights and upcoming video updates and tidbits. If you are interested, you can also check out just what video gear he is currently using on his dedicated Kit.co page. Connect with Damien Wilde Google One Google One ‘Dark web reports’ coming to all Google Account holders from late July After the Google One VPN shutdown in late June, the “Dark Web reports” function is now coming to all Google Account holders from late July 2024. Expand Expanding Close

Biography:  https://9to5google.com/author/damien9to5/

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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 poor reputation for journalistic standards and is not considered a reliable news source.

Bias

10%

Examples:

  • Damien has a background in sports journalism, specifically with golfing publications. This may give him a unique perspective on tech-related topics.
  • Damien's focus on technology and videography may lead to an emphasis on these aspects in his reporting.

Conflicts of Interest

10%

Examples:

  • Damien works for 9to5Google, a tech news website that may have partnerships or conflicts of interest with companies in the tech industry.
  • He covers topics related to OEM software updates, mobile applications, and smartphone reviews which could potentially lead to conflicts of interest.

Contradictions

10%

Examples:

  • He reports on Google's announcement of Dark web reports coming to all Google Account holders but also mentions contradictory information about Exynos W1000 chip details before the Galaxy Watch 7 launch.
  • In one article, Damien mentions that Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 may adopt the AirPods stem-style design. However, in another article, he states that Samsung is ditching this design for the bean shape.

Deceptions

10%

Examples:

  • Damien may use sensational language or misleading headlines to grab readers' attention.
  • He provides information that may not be fully accurate or complete, leading to potential deception.

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