JC Torres

Juan Carlos is a tech and lifestyle writer who has been covering digital trends since 2012. He holds degrees in Philosophy and Computer Science and contributes to Yanko Design as Co-Editor in Chief. In his spare time, he enjoys creating digital art and exploring the world of otaku culture.

Biography:  https://www.yankodesign.com/author/jc/

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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

10%

Examples:

  • Fossil has apparently decided to just pull the plug and call it quits on the smartwatch market
  • smartwatches have finally found their legs
  • The top smartwatch vendors are Apple, Samsung, and Google on the higher end

Conflicts of Interest

50%

Examples:

  • He is a digital artist in his spare time and a self-professed otaku
  • Juan Carlos is the Co-Editor in Chief for Yanko Design. Holding degrees in both Philosophy and Computer Science, he has been covering tech and digital lifestyle since 2012.

Contradictions

10%

Examples:

  • Designer brands have struggled to compete with consumer electronics companies like Apple, Samsung, and Google in the smartwatch market
  • smartwatches are still a niche product that appeal mostly to tech enthusiasts

Deceptions

85%

Examples:

  • Although it's definitely the latecomer, Apple is unsurprisingly stirring up a storm with the launch of the Vision Pro. Mixed reality, or spatial computing as
  • As useful as our powerful smartphones might be, they have also become the bane of modern society. Not only are they the source of most
  • Chess is a game that spans centuries and while the basic mechanics haven't changed much, it has taken various forms over the course of its
  • Computer keyboards are often regarded as purely utilitarian products. Aside from the RGB lighting that gaming-focused keyboards have, the majority of the designs tend to
  • Smartphones are quite expensive these days, especially the fully-featured, high-end premium models, but that might still be enough for a few 'well-funded' people. Limited Editions
  • Smartphones today are practically small yet powerful computers that you can hold in your hand and fit in your pocket. And just like any computer
  • The hype around the so-called Metaverse seems to have died down a bit. Even Facebook, which changed its name to Meta to emphasize its new
  • There was a time when smartwatches were seen as geeky trinkets that had no place on ordinary people's wrists. It took the success of the
  • We're long past the days when speakers, especially those at home, would simply be literal black boxes that belted out sound in whatever direction they
  • When Google launched the Pixel 8 Pro, it revealed a feature that seemed to be a solution looking for a problem. It had a temperature
  • While there seems to be a rising interest in smart rings as condensed fitness monitors, smartwatches are hardly done growing. Smart rings, at least in

Recent Articles

Fossil Ditches Smartwatches for Traditional Watches, Jewelry and Leather Goods

Fossil Ditches Smartwatches for Traditional Watches, Jewelry and Leather Goods

Broke On: Wednesday, 31 January 2024 Fossil, a renowned watch brand, has decided to discontinue its smartwatch line and focus on traditional watches, jewelry, and leather goods. This decision was made after the company launched its last smartwatch model in 2021. Fossil promises to support existing smartwatches for at least one or two more years.