The Verge

The Verge is a technology news website that covers various aspects of tech, including gadgets, software, and industry news. The site features breaking news, reviews, feature articles, investigations, and opinion pieces. The Verge also covers topics related to policy, transportation, science, entertainment, video games and more. The site occasionally has conflicts of interest and instances of deception or sensationalism in its articles.

87%

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 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 its reporting.

Bias

90%

Examples:

  • The source contains a high level of bias towards technology and its impact on various aspects of life.
  • The source often covers topics related to technology companies and their actions, which may influence the overall tone of the articles.

Conflicts of Interest

90%

Examples:

  • There is a moderate level of conflict of interest detected in the articles, particularly when covering companies that have invested in or partnered with The Verge.
  • The source may sometimes prioritize sensationalism or clickbait headlines over accurate reporting.

Contradictions

85%

Examples:

  • The contradictions that do occur are usually related to specific details or data points rather than overarching themes or ideas.
  • There are occasional contradictions found in the articles, but they are generally minor and not a major concern.

Deceptions

80%

Examples:

  • There are occasional instances of deception found in the articles, often related to misleading headlines or descriptions.
  • The source may sometimes present information in a way that is intended to mislead or manipulate the reader.

Recent Articles

  • OpenAI's Advanced Voice Feature for ChatGPT: Human-Like Responses in Multiple Languages Coming Soon

    OpenAI's Advanced Voice Feature for ChatGPT: Human-Like Responses in Multiple Languages Coming Soon

    Broke On: Tuesday, 30 July 2024 OpenAI introduces voice feature for ChatGPT, allowing users to interact using their voices instead of typing. The advanced voice model, which offers human-like responses nearly latency-free and in multiple languages, is currently being tested extensively and will be available to ChatGPT Plus subscribers in the fall. OpenAI delayed its release due to safety concerns and improvements.
  • New Astro Bot DualSense Controller: A Game-Changing Collaboration Between Sony and Team Asobi

    New Astro Bot DualSense Controller: A Game-Changing Collaboration Between Sony and Team Asobi

    Broke On: Monday, 29 July 2024 Sony and Team Asobi unveil a limited-edition Astro Bot DualSense controller for PlayStation 5, featuring Astro's blue eyes on the touchpad and sci-fi accents. New interactions between game and controller utilize haptic feedback and adaptive triggers, enhancing gaming experience. Available for preorder August 9th for $79.99.
  • Meta's New AI Studio: Users in the US Can Now Create Personalized AI Characters on Instagram and the Web

    Meta's New AI Studio: Users in the US Can Now Create Personalized AI Characters on Instagram and the Web

    Broke On: Monday, 29 July 2024 Meta introduces AI Studio, allowing US users to create customized AI versions of themselves on Instagram or the web. This feature enables interactivity through chat threads and comment responses as if human. Users can tailor their AIs based on content, topics, and links while managing auto-replies and interactions. Meta aims for increased engagement with full transparency by labeling AI profiles.
  • Apple Introduces Apple Intelligence: Enhancing Siri and Email with AI at WWDC 2024

    Apple Introduces Apple Intelligence: Enhancing Siri and Email with AI at WWDC 2024

    Broke On: Monday, 10 June 2024 Apple introduced Apple Intelligence, a new AI suite at WWDC 2024, enhancing Siri's capabilities with automatic email and image generation, notification sorting, and improved Siri functionality. The first version includes a new Siri look, better photos search and movie creation capabilities, AI-generated summaries for Mail and Messages with voicemail transcriptions. Writing Tools is also part of the first version but not all features are available yet. Expected public release later this year.
  • AMD's Ryzen 9000 Series Launch Delayed: Mislabeled CPUs and Quality Control Issues

    AMD's Ryzen 9000 Series Launch Delayed: Mislabeled CPUs and Quality Control Issues

    Broke On: Wednesday, 24 July 2024 AMD recalls initial Ryzen 9000 series processors due to labeling errors and quality issues, delaying launch. Mislabeled Ryzen 7 9700X and Ryzen 5 9600X identified. Intel continues to deal with instability in their competing desktop processors.
  • Google's Pixel 9: A Game-Changer with Free AI Premium Plan, New 'Add Me' Feature, and Advanced Camera System

    Google's Pixel 9: A Game-Changer with Free AI Premium Plan, New 'Add Me' Feature, and Advanced Camera System

    Broke On: Friday, 26 July 2024 Google's Pixel 9 series, launching August 13, offers AI capabilities with a year of Google One Premium Plan for free. New features include 'Add Me' for adding missing persons to group photos and a more traditional foldable design. The device is rumored to have up to 16GB RAM, Tensor G4 SoC, and improved displays. With a focus on AI integration, the Pixel 9 also includes advanced camera features and marketing efforts highlighting its Gemini tool.
  • Google's Pixel 9 Series: Powerful New Flagships with Tensor G4 Chipset and Exciting Features

    Google's Pixel 9 Series: Powerful New Flagships with Tensor G4 Chipset and Exciting Features

    Broke On: Thursday, 25 July 2024 Google's Pixel 9 Series: New Flagships with Powerful Tensor G4 Chipset, Seven Years of Updates, and Exciting Features like Add Me. Launching August 13.
  • LEGO Super Mario World: Mario & Yoshi - A New Animated Set Honoring Super Mario's Classic Game

    LEGO Super Mario World: Mario & Yoshi - A New Animated Set Honoring Super Mario's Classic Game

    Broke On: Thursday, 25 July 2024 At Comic-Con 2024, LEGO unveiled the new LEGO Super Mario World: Mario & Yoshi set, a tribute to Super Mario World with animatronic features. Pre-orders start today for the 1,215-piece set featuring Mario and Yoshi, available from October 1st.
  • Samsung Galaxy Ring: A Multi-Functional and Affordable Alternative to Oura Ring with Advanced Features for Samsung Users

    Samsung Galaxy Ring: A Multi-Functional and Affordable Alternative to Oura Ring with Advanced Features for Samsung Users

    Broke On: Monday, 22 July 2024 Samsung's latest smart ring, the Galaxy Ring, offers hands-free control of paired Galaxy phones through gestures. With advanced health tracking, AI integration, and a battery life of up to seven days, it's an affordable alternative to popular rings like Oura's with similar features. The Samsung Galaxy Ring retails for £399 and is compatible with Android devices.
  • Runway's Text-to-Video AI Model Trained on Unauthorized YouTube Videos: A Scandal with Ethical and Legal Implications

    Runway's Text-to-Video AI Model Trained on Unauthorized YouTube Videos: A Scandal with Ethical and Legal Implications

    Broke On: Thursday, 25 July 2024 Runway, a multi-billion dollar AI tech company, faced controversy over its text-to-video generator Gen-3's training on unauthorized YouTube videos from major entertainment companies and individual creators like Netflix, Disney, Nintendo, Rockstar Games, MKBHD and Linus Tech Tips. An anonymous employee admitted to downloading videos using proxies for training without permission. Google's policies prohibit unauthorized use of its content for AI training purposes with potential legal action and reputation damage.