Jake Peterson

Jake Peterson is Lifehacker's Senior Technology Editor. He has a BFA in Film & TV from NYU and has been helping people with technology professionally since 2016. He started as a technical specialist at the 5th Avenue Apple Store before becoming a writer for Gadget Hacks, where he wrote thousands of news and how-to articles about iPhones and Androids. In 2021, he moved to Lifehacker and covers everything from AI uses in daily life to which MacBook to buy. His team covers all things tech, including smartphones, computers, game consoles, and subscriptions. Jake lives in Connecticut.

Biography:  https://lifehacker.com/author/jakepeterson

84%

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:

  • Focus on Google's adoption of RCS over Apple's own plans
  • Implication that Google is more important than Apple in the announcement
  • Omission of confirmation from Apple itself in the title

Conflicts of Interest

100%

Examples:

No current examples available.

Contradictions

86%

Examples:

  • Apps using a loophole in iOS push notifications to scrape personal data without users opening the app
  • Server-side ad injection making it harder for ad blockers to identify and skip ads

Deceptions

65%

Examples:

  • Article title suggesting Apple will officially adopt RCS without confirming it
  • Misleading language in the article to portray Google as doing something positive while putting Apple in a negative light
  • TikTok immediately sending data analytics when a notification comes through, but Mysk only clears this notification at that time

Recent Articles

Microsoft Copilot: The AI Assistant Revolutionizing Productivity in the Digital Age

Microsoft Copilot: The AI Assistant Revolutionizing Productivity in the Digital Age

Broke On: Tuesday, 18 June 2024 Microsoft Copilot, an AI platform integrated into Windows 11, Microsoft 365, Bing Search, and Edge Browser, assists users with administrative tasks and enhances productivity. Popular among financial advisors for time-saving benefits. Continuously evolving with new features like a mobile app and integration into Outlook, Word, Excel, OneNote, and Teams. Criticized for enabling multiple meetings simultaneously but poised to streamline workflows.
YouTube's New Strategy to Combat Ad Blockers: Server-Side Ad Injection

YouTube's New Strategy to Combat Ad Blockers: Server-Side Ad Injection

Broke On: Thursday, 13 June 2024 YouTube experiments with server-side ad injection to bypass ad blockers and increase revenue, potentially affecting tools like SponsorBlock. Users report unskippable ads and disabled playback controls. Google maintains it violates Terms of Service, but users continue to use ad blockers.
Apple to Adopt RCS Messaging in Fall 2024, Ending iOS-Android Messaging Rivalry

Apple to Adopt RCS Messaging in Fall 2024, Ending iOS-Android Messaging Rivalry

Broke On: Friday, 29 March 2024 Apple is set to adopt RCS messaging in the fall of 2024, ending a longstanding rivalry between Android and iOS messaging platforms. iPhone users will enjoy features like high-resolution photo and video sharing, typing indicators, and streamlined group chats.
TikTok, Facebook and X: How Apps Use Push Notifications to Spy on You

TikTok, Facebook and X: How Apps Use Push Notifications to Spy on You

Broke On: Wednesday, 31 January 2024 Apps use push notifications to spy on users, with TikTok, Facebook and X being confirmed guilty of this behavior.