Cosmin Vasile

Cosmin Vasile is a tech journalist who began his career in 2005 at Softpedia as editor-in-chief, overseeing the mobile and gaming departments. He has expertise in brands like Samsung and Nokia and is passionate about innovative technologies. After spending 10 years at Softpedia, he worked for a year in PR for tech and games companies before returning to journalism in 2016 at Phone Arena. Cosmin's articles often cover news related to mobile technology, and he strives to provide objective and clear information while adding a personal touch. He has frequently appeared on TV and radio shows as a guest to discuss recent tech developments. In addition to his work, Cosmin enjoys playing RPGs, watching Netflix, collecting D&D miniatures, and traveling to learn about other cultures.

Biography:  https://www.phonearena.com/team/cosmin.v

98%

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 is known for its high journalistic standards. The author strives to maintain neutrality and transparency in its reporting, and avoids conflicts of interest. The author has a reputation for accuracy and rarely gets contradicted on major discrepancies in its reporting.

Bias

95%

Examples:

  • Cosmin has a history of covering tech products and brands with a focus on Samsung and Nokia. He has also worked as a PR person for tech companies, which may influence his perspective.

Conflicts of Interest

100%

Examples:

  • Cosmin has disclosed his return to tech journalism after working as a PR person for tech and games companies. This may raise questions about potential conflicts of interest.

Contradictions

85%

Examples:

  • In an article about Honor smartphones, Cosmin points out contradictions in the specifications of two different models within the same series.

Deceptions

100%

Examples:

  • No examples of deceptive practices were found in the articles provided.

Recent Articles

Tetris at 40: A Classic Game's Enduring Influence on Video Game Design and Culture

Tetris at 40: A Classic Game's Enduring Influence on Video Game Design and Culture

Broke On: Wednesday, 05 June 2024 In honor of Tetris' 40th anniversary, exhibits and competitions around the world celebrate the iconic puzzle game's enduring influence. At Worcester Polytechnic Institute, a friendly competition for the highest score on Nintendo Entertainment System Tetris continues, with a 13-year-old gamer recently surpassing the limit of the console. Elsewhere, students create Tetris displays using various technologies and MIT's Media Lab offers a course that builds a Tetris game from scratch to demonstrate computing concepts.
Honor Unveils Honor 200 and Honor 200 Pro: New Flagship Phones with FHD+ OLED Displays, Triple Cameras, and Powerful Chipsets

Honor Unveils Honor 200 and Honor 200 Pro: New Flagship Phones with FHD+ OLED Displays, Triple Cameras, and Powerful Chipsets

Broke On: Tuesday, 28 May 2024 Honor unveils Honor 200 and Honor 200 Pro with identical FHD+ OLED displays, 50MP cameras, and fast charging. The Pro model boasts a Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 chipset, wireless charging, and a custom H9000 sensor for professional lighting effects. Prices start at CNY 2,699 ($372) for the Honor 200 and CNY 3,499 ($483) for the Honor 200 Pro. Global launch event in Paris on June 12.