Emily Ruane

Emily Ruane is a news reporter with a focus on technology and consumer issues. She has written extensively about the impact of technology on our daily lives, including articles on privacy, security, and the role of big tech companies in society. Emily's reporting often highlights the complexities of these issues and aims to provide readers with clear explanations and actionable advice. In her previous roles at various news outlets, she has covered a wide range of topics from politics to entertainment.

Biography:  https://www.huffpost.com/author/emily-ruane

72%

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:

  • The author sometimes presents information in a way that may create an impression that is misleading or unbalanced.
  • There are instances where the author fails to provide necessary context or explanations for certain comparisons made.

Conflicts of Interest

75%

Examples:

  • The author compares prices of Walmart's MacBook Air to Amazon and Best Buy without providing any context or explanation as to why these prices are relevant.
  • The author mentions the convenience of using Apple products together but does not clarify that this is subjective and depends on individual preferences.

Contradictions

92%

Examples:

  • In one article, the author contradicts themselves by stating that a MacBook Air has a battery life of 18 hours on a single charge and is powered by Apple's M1 chip with 8 CPU cores and 8 gigabytes of memory. These specifications are not consistent with the MacBook Air model.

Deceptions

50%

Examples:

  • The article implies that Walmart's price for the MacBook Air is lower than it actually is by comparing it to more expensive options from Amazon and Best Buy without providing necessary context.
  • The author falsely states that 'a new laptop from Apple can cost thousands of dollars'
  • The author uses emotional manipulation by suggesting that owning an Apple product is convenient if you already own other Apple products.

Recent Articles

Amazon Prime Day 2024: Unmissable MacBook Deals and More

Amazon Prime Day 2024: Unmissable MacBook Deals and More

Broke On: Sunday, 14 July 2024 Amazon's Prime Day sale on July 16-17, 2024, offers millions of deals across categories, including electronics and Apple products like MacBooks. Anticipated deals include Amazon devices and brands like Nordic Track. MacBook Pro M3 models see significant discounts, but the best deals may not be exclusive to Prime Day.
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.