TechCrunch

TechCrunch is a news site that focuses on reporting the business of the tech industry. The site provides in-depth coverage of topics such as AI, cybersecurity, startups, and consumer technology. The articles are written by a team of experienced reporters and editors who strive to deliver accurate and timely information to their readers. While there is no mention of any specific political or ideological affiliations, the site does have a history of covering antitrust probes involving major tech companies such as Microsoft and Google. The site also hosts events such as TechCrunch Disrupt, where startups can showcase their products and pitch to investors.

92%

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

98%

Examples:

  • The articles provided show no instances of bias.

Conflicts of Interest

98%

Examples:

  • In the article 'Google reportedly in talks to acquire cloud security company Wiz for $23B', there is a potential conflict of interest as TechCrunch did not disclose any financial ties or relationships between Google and Wiz.

Contradictions

90%

Examples:

  • In the article 'Moon cave discovery could redirect lunar colony and startup plays', it was mentioned that 'The discovery was made by analyzing radar imagery collected by the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter in 2010.' However, this information contradicts the fact that no one had previously discovered this cave.

Deceptions

80%

Examples:

  • In the article 'Spotify CEO says company is in 'early days' of hi-fi audio plans', it was mentioned that 'Those are huge music lovers who are primarily looking for even more flexibility in how they use Spotify and the music capabilities that exist on Spotify.' This statement could be seen as deceptive as it implies that the new hi-fi audio plans will offer more flexibility than currently available on Spotify.

Recent Articles

  • SIGGRAPH 2024: Immersive Mixed Reality Experiences and Revolutionizing Digital Art Creation

    SIGGRAPH 2024: Immersive Mixed Reality Experiences and Revolutionizing Digital Art Creation

    Broke On: Sunday, 28 July 2024 SIGGRAPH 2024, the international computer graphics conference in Denver, began on July 28 with immersive mixed reality experiences and groundbreaking GPU-accelerated vector brush stroke rendering technology showcased.
  • WhatsApp Reaches 100 Million Monthly Active Users in the US: Bridging the Gap Between Blue and Green Bubbles

    WhatsApp Reaches 100 Million Monthly Active Users in the US: Bridging the Gap Between Blue and Green Bubbles

    Broke On: Thursday, 25 July 2024 Meta's WhatsApp surpasses 100 million monthly active users in the US market (July 2024), marking a significant milestone and bridging the gap between 'blue and green bubble' users. With a focus on advertising opportunities, double-digit message growth, and privacy concerns, WhatsApp aims to attract more US users amidst competition from dominant messaging platforms like Apple's iMessage.
  • CrowdStrike's Software Update Bug Causes Global IT Outage, Costing Top Companies $5.4 Billion

    CrowdStrike's Software Update Bug Causes Global IT Outage, Costing Top Companies $5.4 Billion

    Broke On: Wednesday, 24 July 2024 A global IT outage occurred on July 19, 2024, due to a bug in CrowdStrike's software update that caused Microsoft's Windows operating system to crash. The issue affected over 8.5 million machines worldwide and led to significant financial losses for top US companies, estimated at $5.4 billion (€4.1 billion). Recovery efforts are ongoing, with Microsoft releasing tools to expedite the process.
  • Spotify Introduces Premium Tier with Lossless Audio and Advanced Features for $17/Month

    Spotify Introduces Premium Tier with Lossless Audio and Advanced Features for $17/Month

    Broke On: Tuesday, 23 July 2024 Spotify, led by CEO Daniel Ek, plans to introduce a new premium tier with enhanced features including lossless audio for around $17-$18/month. This move comes in response to consumer demand and competition from rivals like Apple Music and Amazon Music. The deluxe version of the service aims to cater to music lovers with advanced tools for creating playlists and managing libraries.
  • Israeli Cybersecurity Startup Wiz Rejects Google's $23 Billion Acquisition Offer, Confident in Independent Growth

    Israeli Cybersecurity Startup Wiz Rejects Google's $23 Billion Acquisition Offer, Confident in Independent Growth

    Broke On: Tuesday, 23 July 2024 Israeli cybersecurity startup Wiz ends $23 billion acquisition talks with Google, opting to grow independently and aim for $1 billion annual revenue. The decision is a setback for Google's cloud business expansion plans.
  • Asus ROG Ally X: A Portable Gaming Powerhouse with Doubled Battery Capacity and Enhanced Performance

    Asus ROG Ally X: A Portable Gaming Powerhouse with Doubled Battery Capacity and Enhanced Performance

    Broke On: Monday, 22 July 2024 Asus' ROG Ally X handheld gaming device boasts impressive upgrades, including doubled battery capacity, increased storage and RAM, and a faster USB4 port. These improvements offer longer playtime and easier access to extensive game libraries. However, the Windows operating system limits optimal controller usage for navigation.
  • Dyson's New OnTrac Headphones: 55-Hour Battery, Advanced ANC Technology, and Customizable Design

    Dyson's New OnTrac Headphones: 55-Hour Battery, Advanced ANC Technology, and Customizable Design

    Broke On: Thursday, 18 July 2024 Dyson's new OnTrac headphones offer advanced active noise-cancellation technology, up to 55 hours of battery life, and customizable designs. The premium headphones feature ultra-soft ear cushions, multi-pivot gimbal arms, and 40mm speaker drivers for high-quality sound. With eight microphones sampling external sound 384,000 times per second and a custom noise-cancelling algorithm, the OnTrac headphones provide up to 40dB of noise blocking.
  • Microsoft Designer: Create Images with Text Prompts on iOS and Android

    Microsoft Designer: Create Images with Text Prompts on iOS and Android

    Broke On: Wednesday, 17 July 2024 Microsoft's AI-powered Designer app, now available on iOS and Android, generates images using text prompts. Offering features like stickers, greeting cards, and collages, it began as Bing Image Creator and evolved into Microsoft Designer with Dall-E 2 model. Integrated with Photos, Word, and PowerPoint for Copilot Pro subscribers. Free iOS app also available with daily boosts or upgrade to 100 boosts per day.
  • Microsoft's Hiring of Inflection Team Under Investigation by UK Regulators: Implications for the AI Sector

    Microsoft's Hiring of Inflection Team Under Investigation by UK Regulators: Implications for the AI Sector

    Broke On: Tuesday, 16 July 2024 The UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is investigating Microsoft over the acquisition of Inflection's team, including co-founder Mustafa Suleyman. The CMA is assessing if this hiring constitutes a merger under UK rules due to potential less competition within the AI sector. Microsoft argues that talent hiring promotes competition but reports suggest a $650 million licensing deal was involved. Inflection, founded by Suleyman and Hoffmann in 2023, focused on large language models for various applications. The CMA's investigation comes as Microsoft faces regulatory scrutiny over its acquisition of Activision Blizzard.
  • Newly Discovered Moon Cave: Potential Shelter for Future Astronauts and Treasure Trove of Lunar Insights

    Newly Discovered Moon Cave: Potential Shelter for Future Astronauts and Treasure Trove of Lunar Insights

    Broke On: Monday, 15 July 2024 Scientists discover a potential shelter cave on the moon at the Sea of Tranquility, approximately 250 miles from Apollo 11's landing site. The cave, estimated to be at least 130 feet wide and tens of yards long, could provide natural shelter for astronauts and valuable insights into lunar formation and resources.