Jeff Dunn

Senior Reporter, Buying Advice Jeff is Engadget's Senior Commerce Writer, which means he spends his days composing buying guides, deal roundups, and anything else that helps you more easily figure out which tech is worth your time. He's reviewed consumer electronics for more than a decade, a stretch that includes stints at Ars Technica and Business Insider. He holds a degree in English from the College of the Holy Cross. He's a retro game collector and a long-suffering fan of Everton Football Club, and while he works out of New York City, he'll always be a Bostonian at heart.

Biography:  https://www.engadget.com/about/editors/jeff-dunn/

75%

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

86%

Examples:

  • GOP presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy has been dog-whistling to supporters of extremist far-right ideologies and wild conspiracy theories like QAnon.
  • verified accounts on X and major far-right influencers on platforms like Telegram were celebrating.
  • white supremacists online celebrated the reference to the racist and antisemitic conspiracy.

Conflicts of Interest

62%

Examples:

  • >$999 at Amazon and B&H
  • <15-inch version of the M3 Air for $1,204
  • A few other configurations are also on sale.

Contradictions

94%

Examples:

  • It still runs hot under heavy workloads and has only two USB-C ports.
  • The article mentions a larger-than-usual drop in price for webcam buying guide top pick but does not provide any context or comparison with other available options.
  • ]The latest 13-inch MacBook Air with an M3 chip, 8GB of RAM and a 256GB SSD is at an all-time low price of $899.[
  • The title claims that the MacBook Air M3 hits an all-time low when it's actually $10 off from its original price of $1049.

Deceptions

75%

Examples:

  • The author states that this deal only applies to two finishes but fails to mention all four available colors are on sale at both retailers.
  • The title claims that the MacBook Airs have never been cheaper when in fact they were cheaper before this sale at B&H and Amazon.
  • While it is true that these models use Apple's M3 chip which has a faster SSD than its predecessor, the article does not provide any evidence or context for why this makes them better deals.

Recent Articles

Record-Breaking Discounts: Save $200 on Apple's M3 MacBook Air at Amazon and B&H Photo

Record-Breaking Discounts: Save $200 on Apple's M3 MacBook Air at Amazon and B&H Photo

Broke On: Saturday, 15 June 2024 Get the Apple M3 MacBook Air at a record-low price of $899 on Amazon and B&H Photo. The 13-inch model boasts improved performance, power efficiency, faster storage speed, and dual display support. The base 15-inch model is also discounted to $1,099. Don't miss out on these deals for a high-performing Apple laptop with up to 18 hours of battery life.
New MacBook Air Laptop for Travelers: Upgraded Processor and Portable Design

New MacBook Air Laptop for Travelers: Upgraded Processor and Portable Design

Broke On: Sunday, 31 March 2024 Apple's new MacBook Air is a travel-friendly laptop with an upgraded M3 processor and improved streaming capabilities. Its thin, light design makes it ideal for on-the-go use and has made it popular among business travelers, students, and anyone looking for a reliable device to use while traveling.
Apple M3 MacBook Air Now Available for $999 on Amazon and B&H, Midnight and Space Gray Finishes Only - Shipping Delay on Other Configurations

Apple M3 MacBook Air Now Available for $999 on Amazon and B&H, Midnight and Space Gray Finishes Only - Shipping Delay on Other Configurations

Broke On: Thursday, 28 March 2024 Apple's M3 MacBook Air is now available for $999 at Amazon and B&H. The deal applies to the Midnight and Space Gray finishes, while Amazon shows a shipping delay. Other configurations are also on sale.
Samsung Offers Free 65-inch 4K TV with Preorder of New OLED and 4K Models

Samsung Offers Free 65-inch 4K TV with Preorder of New OLED and 4K Models

Broke On: Thursday, 21 March 2024 Samsung is currently running a promotion for its latest TV lineup, which includes an OLED model and two 4K models. The company is giving away a free 65-inch 4K TV when you preorder one of the new sets between now and April 11th at several retailers including Samsung's website, Amazon, Best Buy and other online stores.
Walmart Offers 65-inch 4K Smart TV for $298 in Time for Super Bowl LVIII

Walmart Offers 65-inch 4K Smart TV for $298 in Time for Super Bowl LVIII

Broke On: Wednesday, 31 January 2024 Walmart is currently offering a 65-inch 4K smart TV for $298, just in time for Super Bowl LVIII. This Class 4K UHD LED Roku Smart TV creates a crystal clear picture with lifelike color and detail, includes voice control through the Roku mobile app and is compatible with Apple Home, Amazon Alexa and Google Home. The TV comes with a remote control, TV stand with hardware and three HDMI ports. A two-year warranty is also provided when you register it.