Oscar Gonzalez

Oscar Gonzalez is a tech news editor at Gizmodo. He covers the latest developments in technology, focusing on topics such as artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and privacy. Prior to joining Gizmodo, Oscar worked as a reporter for several other publications. He has a deep understanding of the tech industry and is known for his insightful analysis and engaging writing style.

Biography:  https://gizmodo.com/author/ogreporter

66%

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

83%

Examples:

  • Oscar Gonzalez implies that users have more control over their privacy than they actually do in an article about Chrome's Incognito mode.
  • The author states that Chrome's Incognito mode is a bit of a joke but fails to mention that it has been used for legitimate purposes such as research or journalism where anonymity is important.

Conflicts of Interest

62%

Examples:

  • The author fails to disclose any potential conflicts of interest in their reporting.

Contradictions

86%

Examples:

  • The cause of the issue: soap used during assembly of the pad onto the accelerator pedal.
  • The new text confirms your data will be collected by websites and Google while browsing in this mode. This change has yet to hit the latest version of Chrome, but it's likely to come soon.
  • Valve changed the refund policy to cover titles with 'Advanced Access'

Deceptions

47%

Examples:

  • The article claims that Android 15 promises more privacy as Developers Get Access to Preview. However, the Privacy Sandbox feature was introduced with Android 14 and has been updated with this new version of the OS.

Recent Articles

Valve Closes Refund Loophole for Advanced Access Games on Steam

Valve Closes Refund Loophole for Advanced Access Games on Steam

Broke On: Wednesday, 24 April 2024 Valve 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.
Tesla Recalls Nearly 4,000 Cybertrucks Due to Defective Accelerator Pedals: Soap Used as Lubricant in Austin Factory Identified as Cause

Tesla Recalls Nearly 4,000 Cybertrucks Due to Defective Accelerator Pedals: Soap Used as Lubricant in Austin Factory Identified as Cause

Broke On: Friday, 19 April 2024 Tesla recalls 4,000 Cybertrucks due to a defect in the accelerator pedal caused by soap used as lubricant during assembly. Affected vehicles manufactured from November 2023 to April 2024 may unintentionally accelerate, increasing crash risk. Tesla will replace or rework the pedals for free and has reported no deaths or injuries.
Android 15: Enhancing Power Efficiency and Communication between Hardware and Software

Android 15: Enhancing Power Efficiency and Communication between Hardware and Software

Broke On: Friday, 16 February 2024 Android 15 is the latest version of Google's mobile operating system, featuring under-the-hood tweaks to improve communication between hardware and software, as well as updates that enhance power management for apps.
Google Clarifies Incognito Mode Data Collection

Google Clarifies Incognito Mode Data Collection

Broke On: Wednesday, 17 January 2024 Google has updated the warning on Chrome's Incognito mode to clarify that Google and websites run by other companies can still collect data in the web browser's semiprivate mode. The change is being made as Google prepares to settle a class-action lawsuit accusing it of privacy violations related to Incognito mode.