Joe Wituschek

Joe Wituschek is a technology journalist who covers a wide range of topics including smartphones, gaming consoles, and music streaming services. He has been reporting on these subjects for several years and has developed a reputation for his in-depth analysis and personal insights. Joe's writing often reflects his passion for new technology and features, as well as his experience with different devices and platforms. He regularly covers events such as CES, Mobile World Congress, and Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC). In addition to his work at BGR, Joe has also contributed to other publications such as Tom's Guide and Laptop Mag.

Biography:  https://bgr.com/author/joe-wituschek/

62%

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:

  • The author frequently uses subjective language and personal opinions in their writing.
  • The author often makes assumptions without providing evidence to support them.
  • The author seems to have a preference for newer technology and features.

Conflicts of Interest

50%

Examples:

  • The author discloses their interest in gaming and technology, but it is not clear if this affects their reporting.
  • The author mentions that they have a terrible memory and rely on notes and reminders to remember important information.

Contradictions

85%

Examples:

  • In one article, the author states that Apple Music has an outdated interface compared to Spotify, but in another article, they mention that Apple Music's MiniPlayer has been available for ages.
  • The article states that Spotify's MiniPlayer potentially voids the need for third-party apps, but it is not clear if this is a positive or negative aspect.
  • The author claims that Xbox Cloud Gaming will achieve its promise as the future of gaming when it brings over more features from the console to cloud gaming, which implies that Xbox Cloud Gaming has not been successful so far and needs to improve before it can be considered a success.

Deceptions

50%

Examples:

  • The author claims that Spotify has released a new MiniPlayer for its app, but it is actually only available for Spotify Insiders.
  • The author implies that all games and sales during PlayStation's Days of Play event are available to everyone, but it is not clear if this includes limited-time offers or exclusive deals.

Recent Articles

Google's June 2024 Feature Drop: Improved Wrist Detection, Car Crash Detection for Pixel Watch 2, and Updated Fall Detection Algorithm

Google's June 2024 Feature Drop: Improved Wrist Detection, Car Crash Detection for Pixel Watch 2, and Updated Fall Detection Algorithm

Broke On: Tuesday, 11 June 2024 Google's June 2024 Feature Drop for Pixel Watch and Pixel Watch 2 introduces improved wrist detection for users with tattoos, Car Crash Detection, and updated Fall Detection algorithms. The updates enhance safety features, particularly for cyclists and car crash survivors.
Microsoft's Xbox Cloud Gaming Gets a Mouse and Keyboard Update, But Issues Remain with Key Bindings and Game Availability

Microsoft's Xbox Cloud Gaming Gets a Mouse and Keyboard Update, But Issues Remain with Key Bindings and Game Availability

Broke On: Tuesday, 19 March 2024 Microsoft is testing a new feature for Xbox Cloud Gaming that allows users to play games with a mouse and keyboard. The service is one step closer to satisfying PC gamers, but there are issues with key bindings and game availability.
Spotify Miniplayer: A Great Addition to the Spotify Desktop App for Multitaskers

Spotify Miniplayer: A Great Addition to the Spotify Desktop App for Multitaskers

Broke On: Thursday, 21 March 2024 Spotify's new desktop app feature, the Spotify Miniplayer, allows users to listen to music and videos while using other apps. It is available only to Premium subscribers at the moment but will be rolled out eventually. The miniplayer offers a discreet floating window with playlist and track controls, volume adjustment, and picture-in-picture mode for music videos.