Daniel Cooper

Daniel Cooper is Engadget's roving reporter, tackling the topics both big and small that shape our world. He has been writing about the future for more than 25 years, and abandoned a promising career as an intellectual property lawyer to join Engadget in 2011. His interests include climate change, sustainability, transportation, health tech, wearables, the interaction of technology with sexuality, smart tech and the future of arts and culture - oh and Star Trek, he does that too. He has appeared on BBC News, Cheddar ABC News Radio and BBC Radio; his work has been featured in The New York Times and The AV Club among many others. He lives in Norwich with his family, and is only doing this until he can become the executive producer of Doctor Who.

Biography:  https://www.engadget.com/about/editors/daniel-cooper/

67%

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

80%

Examples:

  • Political bias implied that companies prioritize profits over environmental concerns.
  • Religious bias implied in a sentence about Samsung's design being superior to Fairphone's.

Conflicts of Interest

50%

Examples:

  • No conflicts of interest found.

Contradictions

85%

Examples:

  • Apple WWDC date and new Siri features reportedly coming.
  • Fairbuds are designed to last longer with replaceable batteries and use 11-millimeter titanium-coated drivers for adjustable sound.
  • Sonos wireless headphones tested in the article.

Deceptions

68%

Examples:

  • False statement about Fairbuds having an action button and status light.
  • Implication that Apple Sports app enables live betting odds without user opt-in.

Recent Articles

Apple's AI Push: John Giannandrea and the Future of Apple Intelligence at WWDC 2024

Apple's AI Push: John Giannandrea and the Future of Apple Intelligence at WWDC 2024

Broke On: Friday, 07 June 2024 Apple, led by AI strategy head John Giannandrea, is set to announce significant AI integrations into its major apps and features at WWDC 2024. Expected enhancements include message summaries, real-time transcriptions, custom emojis, object removal in Photos app, and AI-assisted Calculator and password manager.
Sonos Ace: Sonos' New Wireless Noise-Canceling Headphones with Impressive Features and Long Battery Life

Sonos Ace: Sonos' New Wireless Noise-Canceling Headphones with Impressive Features and Long Battery Life

Broke On: Tuesday, 21 May 2024 Sonos enters headphone market with Sonos Ace, featuring noise-canceling technology, comfortable memory foam earcups, and a 30-hour battery life. Available in two colors with a discount for buying two pairs. Release delayed due to software bug.
Fairphone Fairbuds: Easily Repairable TWS Earphones for a Sustainable Future

Fairphone Fairbuds: Easily Repairable TWS Earphones for a Sustainable Future

Broke On: Tuesday, 09 April 2024 Fairphone Fairbuds are the first TWS earphones in the industry to be easily repairable, with seven spare parts that can be replaced by users. The brand has announced this feature as a response to the difficulty of repairing small and intricately designed TWS earphones.
Apple Sports: Real-Time Scores and Stats for Major Leagues in a Fast, Simple App

Apple Sports: Real-Time Scores and Stats for Major Leagues in a Fast, Simple App

Broke On: Wednesday, 21 February 2024 Apple Sports, a new app launched by Apple, offers real-time scores and stats for major sports leagues such as NBA and NHL. The app is designed to be fast and simple with personalized experiences featuring favorite leagues and teams front and center.