Chance Townsend

Chance Townsend is a tech journalist based in Chicago, Illinois. He is an Assistant Editor at Mashable covering technology, entertainment and other topics. Chance has a Master's degree in Journalism from the University of North Texas. In his free time he enjoys cooking, sleeping and watching sports despite the fact that he often finds himself supporting teams that lose. Chance also has a pet cat and can be contacted at [email protected]

Biography:  https://mashable.com/author/chance-townsend

63%

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

88%

Examples:

  • Afeella makes its grand debut
  • Developed in partnership with Siemens, the plan is to have these headsets out in 2024
  • It's a kind of weird endeavor, given the history between Sony and Nintendo

Conflicts of Interest

50%

Examples:

No current examples available.

Contradictions

86%

Examples:

  • Microsoft is expected to announce its first set of Surface laptops with Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite chips on May 20.
  • The fourth-generation iPhone SE is expected to launch between March and May of 2025.
  • The fourth-generation iPhone SE will feature Face ID and USB-C for the first time.
  • The upcoming iPhone SE may have the A18 chip.

Deceptions

45%

Examples:

  • Afeela is Sony's attempt at entering the EV market with a car that heavily integrates various entertainment vectors such as offering Sony movies, shows and games into Afeella's entertainment console. The company claims customers can preorder it in 2025 but does not mention when it will ship.
  • Sony has a mixed-reality headset on the way but no name for it yet was mentioned during the keynote. It is developed in partnership with Siemens, powered by Qualcomm's new Snapdragon XR2+ Gen 2 chip and will feature micro-OLED displays.
  • The Legend of Zelda movie was announced during the keynote but no details were revealed other than that the studio is partnering with Nintendo to bring Hyrule warrior and his princess to the silver screen. The planned Prime Video's God of War show and Netflix's Horizon Zero Dawn shows are also in pre-production.

Recent Articles

Rumored Upgrades: Apple's New iPhone SE 4 with Face ID, USB-C, and Larger OLED Display

Rumored Upgrades: Apple's New iPhone SE 4 with Face ID, USB-C, and Larger OLED Display

Broke On: Monday, 22 July 2024 Rumors suggest Apple's upcoming iPhone SE 4, set for release in early 2025, will bring major upgrades: Face ID, USB-C charging, a larger 6.06-inch OLED display, up to 8GB LPDDR5 memory, an A18 chip and possibly a single rear 48-megapixel camera.
Samsung's New Foldable Phones: Galaxy Z Fold6 and Z Flip6 - Improved Durability, Larger Batteries, and Better Cameras

Samsung's New Foldable Phones: Galaxy Z Fold6 and Z Flip6 - Improved Durability, Larger Batteries, and Better Cameras

Broke On: Wednesday, 10 July 2024 Samsung unveils the Galaxy Z Fold6 and Z Flip6, boasting improved reliability, performance, and design. The foldable phones offer large screens with portability and durability through perfected display and hinge technologies. Equipped with larger batteries, better cameras, customizable cover screens, IP48 water & dust resistance, and free Samsung Care+ during preorders.
Microsoft's Build 2024: Unveiling AI-Integrated PCs with ARM Chips and the Future of Windows on May 21

Microsoft's Build 2024: Unveiling AI-Integrated PCs with ARM Chips and the Future of Windows on May 21

Broke On: Thursday, 16 May 2024 Microsoft, led by CEO Satya Nadella, will reveal its AI-integrated PC vision at the Build developer conference on May 21, 2024. The event will showcase Microsoft's Copilot chatbot advancements and the introduction of Surface laptops with Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite chips. These ARM-based PCs offer improved performance, efficiency, and battery life but may face challenges with app compatibility.
Sony Unveils XR Headset to Rival Apple's Vision Pro at CES 2024

Sony Unveils XR Headset to Rival Apple's Vision Pro at CES 2024

Broke On: Saturday, 13 January 2024 Sony has unveiled a new XR headset at CES 2024 that rivals Apple's Vision Pro in capabilities and design. The Sony-designed headset features 4K OLED microdisplays, the Qualcomm XR2+ Gen 2 chipset, wearable controllers, a flip-up facial interface, and is aimed at professionals for content creation purposes. It will streamline product development by creating 3D prototypes in virtual environments.