Emma Roth
Emma Roth is a news writer at The Verge, where she covers just about everything in the world of tech. Some of her favorite topics to follow include the ever-evolving streaming industry, the latest in artificial intelligence, and changes to the way our government interacts with Big Tech. Previously, Emma wrote and edited technology news and how-to articles for MUO. emma.roth@theverge.comTwitter
Biography:
https://www.theverge.com/authors/emma-roth
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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
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- Emma Roth has a tendency to report the facts without adding any personal opinions or interpretations.
- She does not sensationalize her articles and avoids taking sides in political or social issues.
Conflicts of Interest
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- Emma Roth has not shown any conflicts of interest in her reporting.
- She maintains a professional and objective stance in her articles.
Contradictions
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- Emma Roth has been known to report contradictory information when it is discovered in her articles.
- However, this is a common issue in fast-paced tech reporting where new information can quickly change the narrative.
Deceptions
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Examples:
- Emma Roth does not use deceptive practices in her reporting.
- She is transparent about the sources of her information and does not manipulate data to fit a narrative.
Recent Articles
Netflix Discontinues Basic Ad-Free Subscription Plan: Users Must Upgrade by July 13, 2023
Broke On: Tuesday, 02 July 2024Netflix is discontinuing its Basic ad-free subscription plan for existing users, effective July 13, 2023. Users must upgrade to a new plan: $5.99 ad-supported, $15.49 ad-free, or $22.99 4K premium. Netflix began phasing out the Basic option last year in some regions and hiked prices for those still subscribed. /cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_asset/file/25283723/STK048_XBOX_B.jpg)
Xbox Live Outage: Over 38,000 Users Unable to Sign-In on July 2, 2024
Broke On: Tuesday, 02 July 2024Xbox Live, Microsoft's multiplayer gaming and digital media network, experienced a major outage on July 2, 2024. Over 38,000 users reported issues logging in or accessing features requiring sign-in by 3 p.m. ET. Microsoft acknowledged the issue and advised of a major outage affecting the 'Account & profile' service on its status page. Users were unable to sign-in to their Xbox profiles or play games like Destiny 1 and 2, causing frustration on social media. 
Elon Musk Welcomes Third Child with Neuralink Executive: Twelve Kids and Counting
Broke On: Friday, 21 June 2024Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, welcomed a third child with Neuralink executive Shivon Zilis in 2024, bringing his total number of known children to fifteen. Amidst legal battles over parental rights with ex-partner Grimes and allegations of inappropriate conduct at work, Musk expressed concerns about underpopulation and donated $10 million to the University of Austin for population research. 
Amazon's Alexa May Transition to a Paid, AI-Powered Version: Reports
Broke On: Friday, 21 June 2024Amazon is reportedly overhauling Alexa with a paid, AI-powered version expected to offer advanced features like learning and routine creation. The deadline for completion is August, but the monthly fee and official announcement are yet to be confirmed. Proton Expands Offerings with End-to-End Encrypted Photo and Video Backup for iOS Users
Broke On: Thursday, 20 June 2024Proton Drive, a Swiss tech company specializing in encrypted services, introduces end-to-end encrypted photo and video backup for iOS users. The new feature aims to provide secure alternatives to popular cloud storage solutions like Google Drive. With automatic backups and an intuitive gallery, Proton ensures user memories are protected while maintaining privacy. Free plans include 5GB storage; paid plans offer up to 3TB with access to Proton Mail and VPN. 
Amazon Replaces 95% of Plastic Packaging with Recycled Paper Fillers in North America: A Major Step Towards Sustainability
Broke On: Thursday, 20 June 2024Amazon replaces 95% of plastic air pillows with recycled paper fillers, eliminating nearly 15 billion plastic air pillows annually and marking its largest reduction effort to date. This transition offers the same protection while reducing waste and promoting sustainability initiatives in response to growing concerns over plastic packaging's environmental impact. Google's DeepMind Revolutionizes Multimedia with Breakthrough Video-to-Audio Technology
Broke On: Tuesday, 18 June 2024Google'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. 
Ilya Sutskever Launches Safe Superintelligence Inc. to Build Safe and Powerful AI Systems
Broke On: Wednesday, 19 June 2024Ilya Sutskever, former chief scientist of OpenAI, announces the launch of Safe Superintelligence Inc. (SSI), a new company focused on building safe and powerful AI systems. With concerns about the safety and regulation of AI technology growing in the industry, SSI's mission is timely and important. Co-founded by Daniel Gross from Apple and Daniel Levy from OpenAI, SSI plans to address potential risks associated with superintelligent AI systems. 
Snap Unveils Real-Time AR Image Diffusion Model and Faster Generative AI Tools for Creators
Broke On: Tuesday, 18 June 2024Snap CTO Bobby Murphy showcased Snap's latest AR technology at the Augmented World Expo, including a real-time image diffusion model for AR experiences and new generative AI tools for creators. The on-device machine learning model generates vivid AR experiences in real time and can run on a smartphone. Snap plans to bring this technology to users soon and creators by the end of the year. Lens Studio 5.0 introduces new generative AI tools, allowing creators to generate custom ML models, assets, selfie lenses with realistic face effects, and 3D assets faster than before. 
YouTube Introduces Community Notes Feature to Combat Misinformation and Provide Context
Broke On: Monday, 17 June 2024YouTube is testing a new feature, community notes, that allows users to add context to videos during the pilot phase in the US on mobile. The aim is to combat misinformation and provide clarification on parodies or older footage presented as current events. Users can rate helpfulness of notes for improvement.
