Rikka Altland

Rikka Altland is a journalist who has covered technology and consumer electronics for several years. Her work has appeared in various publications, including 9to5Toys, where she focused on LEGO products and other toys. In her articles, she often provides detailed information about the products she covers and offers insights into their features and pricing. Altland also frequently highlights deals and discounts available to readers. In addition to her work as a journalist, Altland is involved in TidBricks, a social media account that shares LEGO-related content.

Biography:  https://9to5toys.com/author/blairaltland/

68%

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

85%

Examples:

  • The articles contain biases such as not mentioning the full list prices of products and not disclosing affiliations.

Conflicts of Interest

50%

Examples:

  • There are potential conflicts of interest mentioned in the articles, such as not disclosing affiliations and failing to mention full list prices.

Contradictions

85%

Examples:

  • Articles mention previous discounts on products without specifying the original price.
  • Some articles contain contradictions such as stating a product is at its best price yet when it has been available for less elsewhere.

Deceptions

62%

Examples:

  • Articles sometimes use misleading language to describe discounts and product features.
  • Some articles fail to provide important details such as the original price of a product.

Recent Articles

Google Pixel Watch 2: Discounted Price and Improved Features Make it a Must-Buy for Android Users

Google Pixel Watch 2: Discounted Price and Improved Features Make it a Must-Buy for Android Users

Broke On: Saturday, 04 May 2024 Android users can save on Google's latest smartwatch, the Pixel Watch 2. With improved battery life, a heart rate sensor powered by Fitbit's updated AI, and discounts at retailers like Amazon and Best Buy ($300, $50 off), this Wear OS device offers value with automatic workout tracking and software updates.
Apple's Second-Generation AirPods Pro Now $189 on Amazon: A Budget-Friendly Option for Wireless Earbuds

Apple's Second-Generation AirPods Pro Now $189 on Amazon: A Budget-Friendly Option for Wireless Earbuds

Broke On: Tuesday, 12 March 2024 Apple's second-generation AirPods Pro are among the best wireless earbuds on the market. They have great sound and long-lasting batteries, but with a list price of $249 they aren't usually in everyone's budget. Today Amazon is offering a $60 discount, bringing down their price to $189 which is as low as we've ever seen them go.
LG Announces Pricing for New Line of OLED TVs: 42-inch C4 Series Starts at $1,500

LG Announces Pricing for New Line of OLED TVs: 42-inch C4 Series Starts at $1,500

Broke On: Wednesday, 28 February 2024 LG's new line of OLED TVs, including the 42-inch C4 series and G4 model, will be available in March. The least expensive option costs $1,500. LG claims that the G4 is the brightest OLED TV on the market for 2023 and boasts improved color compared to previous models. Based on our reviews of their predecessors, we anticipate these new high-end TVs to be among the best available this year.

Sonos Holiday Sale Offers Significant Discounts on High-End Audio Products

Broke On: Friday, 08 December 2023 Sonos is offering significant discounts on its products as part of its holiday sale. The sale includes high-end products such as the Sonos Arc soundbar, Sonos Beam (Gen 2), Sonos Roam SL, Sonos Move, and Sonos 2 Room Set with Arc. Other retailers like Crutchfield and Amazon Canada are also matching the savings.