Cameron Faulkner

Cameron Faulkner is a tech and gaming journalist who has worked for several prominent news websites. He covers deals, reviews, and events related to the industry.

Biography:  https://www.polygon.com/authors/cameronfaulkner

61%

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

50%

Examples:

  • The author is biased towards Apple products and may not provide a balanced view of their competitors.
  • The author seems to have a personal connection with Valve as he calls Half-Life his favorite game series, which could influence his coverage.
  • The author uses vague language to describe the features and capabilities of the Vision Pro without providing specific examples or sources.

Conflicts of Interest

100%

Examples:

  • The author has worked for both The Verge and TechRadar, two competing tech news websites. This could create a conflict of interest as he may favor one over the other in his writing.
  • The author is part of the Vox Union bargaining committee which could influence his views on labor issues or working conditions in the media industry.

Contradictions

85%

Examples:

  • The author claims that the Vision Pro can run mobile apps and FaceTime calls but fails to mention how it does so or what limitations there are.
  • The author implies that most games run well on the current Switch but then suggests waiting for a new one which contradicts his own statement.
  • The author states that Netflix and YouTube are not available on the Vision Pro while also stating that other movie streaming apps like Hulu, Max, Apple TV will be available. This is a contradiction as these services are actually supported by the Vision Pro.

Deceptions

30%

Examples:

  • The article states that Apple TV is available on the Vision Pro but fails to mention that it requires an additional subscription fee of $4.99 per month.
  • The author uses a lie by omission to not mention popular games like The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt and No Man's Sky that are compatible with the Vision Pro.

Recent Articles

Apple's Vision Pro: A Mixed Reality Headset with Unique Features and a Breathtaking Interface

Apple's Vision Pro: A Mixed Reality Headset with Unique Features and a Breathtaking Interface

Broke On: Wednesday, 31 January 2024 Apple's new Vision Pro is a mixed reality headset with spatial video, EyeSight technology that tracks eyes and fingers without controllers, unique Environments for desktops on steroids and 3D movies. However, some aspects like EyeSight can be unsettling.

Half-Life Celebrates 25th Anniversary with Major Update and Documentary

Broke On: Friday, 17 November 2023 Half-Life is celebrating its 25th anniversary with a major update that includes bug fixes, gamepad configurations, online play, and updated graphics settings. The update includes Half-Life Uplink, four new multiplayer maps, and various under-the-hood updates, UI tweaks, and bug fixes. A one-hour documentary on the creation of Half-Life has been released, featuring developers and Valve co-founders discussing the company's early days and their memories of working on Half-Life. Half-Life is free to download and keep on Steam until November 20.