Forbes Magazine

Forbes Magazine is a reputable news source that covers various topics including business, technology, finance, and entertainment. The site often features articles with unique perspectives and insights from experts in their respective fields. While the site does promote its own branded content and sponsored content, it maintains a high level of journalistic integrity. The site also covers primary topics such as cyberattacks, UFOs, family video games, and financial products and services. However, there have been instances where the site may be misleading or deceptive in its reporting.

93%

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

Bias

80%

Examples:

  • The site appears to have a slight bias towards Google as it has confirmed the security risks behind June's Pixel zero-day warning and also confirms that Samsung and other android devices are vulnerable to the same security risk.
  • The site seems to have a different viewpoint when it comes to how copyright law applies to online content, suggesting that anything found online is freeware.

Conflicts of Interest

100%

Examples:

  • There are instances where Forbes' own branded content or sponsored content may be promoted, such as with EY (Unleashing Ambition), Capital One, Teradata and The Macallan.
  • The site features articles that discuss Forbes' own products and services, like Forbes BrandVoice.

Contradictions

85%

Examples:

  • There is contradictory information regarding the farthest point in the Earth's orbit from the sun, with one article stating it reached its farthest point on July 5th while another suggests that this fact occurred on June 30th.
  • The site reports conflicting information about how a new roof affects sales, with high interest rates and affordability being more responsible for the narrow increase in sales than the cyberattack.

Deceptions

100%

Examples:

  • Articles may contain misleading information about products or events, such as stating that a new roof affects sales when other factors like interest rates and affordability play a larger role.
  • There are instances where the site may be misleading or deceptive in its reporting, such as suggesting anything found online is freeware when it is not.

Recent Articles

  • Tractor Supply Eliminates Diversity Roles and Retires DEI Goals Amid Controversy

    Tractor Supply Eliminates Diversity Roles and Retires DEI Goals Amid Controversy

    Broke On: Sunday, 30 June 2024 Tractor Supply Company, ranked No. 32 on the National Retail Federation's Top 100 retailer list, has eliminated DEI roles, retired current DEI goals, and stopped submitting data to the Human Rights Campaign following criticism from customers and conservative activists. The controversy sparked an uproar from other customers and advocacy groups.
  • Boston Celtics Up for Sale: Wyc Grousbeck-Led Group Sells NBA Franchise for Estimated $4 Billion

    Boston Celtics Up for Sale: Wyc Grousbeck-Led Group Sells NBA Franchise for Estimated $4 Billion

    Broke On: Monday, 01 July 2024 The Boston Celtics, a historic NBA franchise with a record 18 championships and a fan base that rivals other US professional sports teams, is up for sale with an estimated value of $4 billion. Wyc Grousbeck's family initiated the sale process due to estate planning considerations. Potential buyers include John Henry of Fenway Sports Group and various private equity funds, with media rights negotiations ongoing. The sale is expected to be completed by 2025.
  • Google Releases July Security Update for Pixel Devices: Addresses Critical Vulnerability and Functional Improvements

    Google Releases July Security Update for Pixel Devices: Addresses Critical Vulnerability and Functional Improvements

    Broke On: Tuesday, 02 July 2024 Google releases July security update for Pixel devices, addressing critical vulnerability CVE-2023-20431320 that allows third-party apps to bypass user prompts. The update also includes functional improvements and fixes for a back gesture navigation issue. Supported devices include Pixel 5a, 6 and 6 Pro, 6a, 7 and 7 Pro, Pixel Fold, and Google Tablet.
  • July 2024: Celestial Events to Watch - Buck Moon, Aphelion Day, and Met shower Peaks

    July 2024: Celestial Events to Watch - Buck Moon, Aphelion Day, and Met shower Peaks

    Broke On: Monday, 01 July 2024 Experience July's celestial events: Crescent Moon with Mars (July 1), Aphelion Day (July 5), Full Buck Moon and meteor showers (July 21). Observe Mars, planets, and star clusters with a telescope or binoculars. Southern Delta Aquarids, Alpha Capricornids peak late July with around 20 shooting stars per hour. Perseids peak Aug. 11-12 with up to 100 meteors.
  • Microsoft's AI CEO Sparks Debate Over Use of Copyrighted Material for AI Training

    Microsoft's AI CEO Sparks Debate Over Use of Copyrighted Material for AI Training

    Broke On: Friday, 28 June 2024 Microsoft's AI CEO, Mustafa Suleyman, has stirred controversy by suggesting that online content can be used for AI training without permission from creators. This statement contradicts US copyright law and has led to legal action against Microsoft and OpenAI by news organizations and authors. Microsoft has responded by offering protection for users of its GenAI tools but the ethical implications of using copyrighted material for AI training remain a contentious issue.
  • Rainbow Washing or Sincere Support: Analyzing the Shift in Corporate Pride Month Efforts Amidst Controversy

    Rainbow Washing or Sincere Support: Analyzing the Shift in Corporate Pride Month Efforts Amidst Controversy

    Broke On: Wednesday, 26 June 2024 In 2024, some companies scaled back their Pride Month support due to conservative backlash and consumer boycotts, raising questions about sincerity and the impact on diversity initiatives. The term 'rainbow washing' refers to insincere corporate advocacy for LGBTQ+ rights, which may carnivalize the community and distract from serious issues.
  • A Quiet Place: Day One - Surviving the Silence in New York City's Ruins

    A Quiet Place: Day One - Surviving the Silence in New York City's Ruins

    Broke On: Friday, 28 June 2024 A Quiet Place: Day One, a prequel to the popular horror franchise, follows a woman named Sam and other survivors navigating a sound-sensitive world overrun by alien creatures. The film premiered on June 28, 2024, and opened with record-breaking $22.5 million in ticket sales. It has an impressive score of 99.75 out of 100, indicating its high quality.
  • New California Laws from July 1: Honest Pricing, Hidden Fees, and More - What You Can Expect

    New California Laws from July 1: Honest Pricing, Hidden Fees, and More - What You Can Expect

    Broke On: Thursday, 27 June 2024 Starting July 1, California introduces new laws focusing on transparent pricing, banning hidden fees across various industries including cruise operators, hotels and AirBnBs, implementing housing policy changes for landlords and tenants, education reforms to reduce suspensions for marginalized students and allowing restaurants to continue charging service fees.
  • Decoding the New York Times Connections Puzzle: A Yellow, Green, Blue, and Purple Challenge

    Decoding the New York Times Connections Puzzle: A Yellow, Green, Blue, and Purple Challenge

    Broke On: Friday, 28 June 2024 The New York Times' Connections puzzle, an instant hit word association game launched in June 2023, challenges players to group words into categories based on associations. Categories include pursuit (yellow), romantic letter sign-offs (green), finding a group within a group (blue), and words related to gold (purple).
  • Surprising Hits of 2024: From Math-Based Battles to Immersive Narratives in Video Gaming

    Surprising Hits of 2024: From Math-Based Battles to Immersive Narratives in Video Gaming

    Broke On: Wednesday, 26 June 2024 2024 has seen an exciting surge of innovative video games, from the educational math-based Super Algebrawl to cooperative puzzle game Mouse & Crane, captivating narrative in Harold Halibut and Baldur's Gate III, to the captivating adventure of Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown. Parents and gamers alike should always check ESRB ratings before downloading or purchasing games.