Mariyan Slavov

Mariyan Slavov, also known as Murray, is a technology enthusiast with a passion for gadgets and understanding how they work. He delved into the world of nuclear physics and spent countless nights stargazing through his telescope. Mariyam's love for writing led him to pursue a career in journalism, eventually becoming the Editor-in-Chief of PCWorld Bulgaria before joining PhoneArena as a writer. As an editor, Mariyan has covered various technology topics such as smartphones, fringe technologies like graphene batteries and holographic displays, and nanotechnology. In his free time, he enjoys playing guitar, practicing Japanese language skills, running or racing on his PlayStation 4 Pro with Gran Turismo or Final Fantasy VII Remake. Despite spending three years on the national fencing team, Mariyan now prefers to spend his leisure time gaming.

Biography:  https://www.phonearena.com/team/mariyan.s

70%

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

86%

Examples:

  • The article shows a slight bias towards Samsung's Galaxy AI by using positive language to describe its features and capabilities.

Conflicts of Interest

75%

Examples:

  • The author has a personal interest in technology and its advancements, as evident from their biography. However, this does not seem to impact their reporting on the specific articles provided.

Contradictions

85%

Examples:

  • In one part of the article, it states that the larger Pixel Watch 3 model will have fewer band options. This contradicts another part where it mentions that the price for the larger model (45mm) is reported to be €499 ($490).
  • The article also contradicts itself regarding whether or not the Pixel Watch 3 might be announced at an event and if it will ship by end of August if announced in August, or in October if not.

Deceptions

46%

Examples:

  • The article claims that AI was one of the major upgrades brought by Galaxy S24 series but fails to provide any evidence or data to support this claim. This statement can be seen as a lie by omission.

Recent Articles

Google's New Pixel Watch 3 Lineup: Two Sizes, Multiple Band Options, and Improved Features

Google's New Pixel Watch 3 Lineup: Two Sizes, Multiple Band Options, and Improved Features

Broke On: Monday, 29 July 2024 Google's Pixel Watch 3 lineup includes a larger 1.45-inch model with a circular design, aluminum casing, and longer battery life, as well as a smaller version. Both watches will offer ten band options and six months of Fitbit Premium. The larger model is expected to be more affordable than the Galaxy Watch Ultra.
Samsung S24 Ultra's New Telephoto Camera and AI Features: Better Image Quality, More Convenience

Samsung S24 Ultra's New Telephoto Camera and AI Features: Better Image Quality, More Convenience

Broke On: Friday, 19 January 2024 Samsung's new Galaxy S24 series features a 5x optical zoom telephoto camera on the Samsung S24 Ultra, providing better image quality and less noise than its predecessor. Additionally, the suite of AI tools called Galaxy AI includes Circle to Search and Chat Assist for a more convenient user experience.