Kevin Purdy
Kevin Purdy is a senior technology reporter at Ars Technica, where he covers a variety of technology topics and reviews products. He started his writing career as a newspaper reporter, covering business, crime, and other topics. Prior to joining Ars Technica, Kevin worked at tech and productivity blog Lifehacker, product recommendation site Wirecutter, repair advocate and marketplace iFixit, and home energy and climate site Carbon Switch. Recent articles by Kevin Purdy include coverage of Samsung's Galaxy Unpacked event focusing on the company's AI initiatives, Apple's argument for its repair policies in relation to its scale, Volkswagen's investment in Rivian and the impact on software updates, and a review of Elden Ring. Kevin has also written about various topics such as X Window System turning 40 years old, single point of software failure affecting car dealerships, Fisker filing for bankruptcy, Apple's halting of its next high-end Vision display in favor of a cheaper alternative, and the card/turn-based battler Marvel's Midnight Suns being overlooked on release.
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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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No current examples available.
Conflicts of Interest
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Contradictions
96%
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- Apple disagrees that making the charging port individually replaceable would be a lower-carbon-emission choice as the actual service rate is below 0.1% but also mentions that one of the iPhone 16 models may debut a new easy-to-replace battery tech.
- The article states that Samsung announced Galaxy AI as the focus of its Galaxy Unpacked event but also mentions specific product announcements such as the new Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Z Flip 6.
Deceptions
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- The author describes how MFA Fatigue Attacks work and provides examples of successful attacks on individuals but also states that the attackers may be spoofing calls from 'Apple support'.
Recent Articles
Samsung Unpacked 2023: Introducing the Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Galaxy Z Flip 6 - Price, Features, and Availability
Broke On: Wednesday, 10 July 2024At Samsung's Unpacked event in Paris, the tech giant introduced the Galaxy Z Fold 6, a foldable phone with a 7.6-inch display and improved AI capabilities for $1,899. The more affordable Galaxy Z Flip 6, priced at $1,099 and available in various colors, unfolds like a traditional flip phone. Samsung also unveiled the Galaxy Ring smart ring for health monitoring and wellness suggestions at $400. 
Apple's Commitment to Improving iPhone Battery Replacement by 2025: A Response to Regulatory Pressures and Consumer Demands
Broke On: Wednesday, 26 June 2024Apple is responding to regulatory pressures and consumer demands by making iPhone batteries more replaceable, with plans to make self-repair easier by 2025. This includes extending software features to third-party components and exploring new technology for simpler battery replacement. /cdn.vox-cdn.com/assets/986131/valve.jpeg)
Valve Closes Refund Loophole for Advanced Access Games on Steam
Broke On: Wednesday, 24 April 2024Valve closes refund policy loophole, ending practice of playing advanced access games extensively before requesting a refund. New policy counts playtime during advanced access towards Steam refund period. /cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_asset/file/25321015/246980_SMART_HOME_WEEK_ASSISTIVE_AAstorgano.jpg)
Hisense TV's Excessive UUID Generation Causes Network Issues for Windows PC Users: A Case Study
Broke On: Monday, 22 April 2024A Hisense smart TV's excessive network discovery attempts using random UUIDs cause overload on Windows PCs, resulting in malfunctioning applications and settings. Sound designer Priscilla Snow experienced this issue firsthand, leading to thousands of devices appearing in her Device Association Framework (DAF) and requiring registry key deletions for resolution. 
Cities Skylines 2: Apologies and Refunds for Poorly Received Beach Properties DLC
Broke On: Friday, 19 April 2024Cities Skylines 2 faces backlash over poor first DLC, Beach Properties. Developers Colossal Order and Paradox Interactive apologize, announce refunds and free compensation for players. The base game's improvements take priority over further paid expansions. 
Apple Device Users Targeted by New Phishing Hack Using Multi-Factor Authentication Bombing to Steal Data
Broke On: Wednesday, 27 March 2024Apple device users are being targeted by a new phishing hack that uses multi-factor authentication (MFA) bombing to steal their data. The scammers have used Apple's password reset tool to spam targets with dozens, if not hundreds, of notifications asking the user to reset their Apple ID password. 
Explore the Open World of Dragon's Dogma 2: Four Starting Vocations to Choose From
Broke On: Saturday, 23 March 2024Dragon's Dogma 2 is a role-playing game developed by Capcom, released on March 10, 2024 for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S. It features an open world with quests and challenges to complete. Players can choose from four starting vocations: Archer, Mage, Fighter or Thief. Beeper Mini's iMessage Service for Android Users Ceases Functioning
Broke On: Wednesday, 06 December 2023Beeper Mini was an Android app that enabled users to access Apple's iMessage service. The app has now stopped functioning, and users are unable to disconnect their registered numbers from the service. Co-founder Eric Migicovsky acknowledged that Apple has successfully blocked Beeper Mini. Beeper Mini had plans to incorporate additional secure messaging services like Signal and WhatsApp.