Hypebeast

Hypebeast is a leading global platform for contemporary culture and lifestyle, covering the latest emerging trends in fashion, art, technology, music, and more. The site features editorially-driven news and commerce options through its divisions: Hypemedia, HBX, and Hypemaker. While the site generally provides reliable information about these topics with a focus on design aesthetics and cultural discovery, there are instances of biases towards certain brands like Apple, contradictory information, conflicts of interest, and deceptive practices.

76%

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 site has a slight bias towards Apple products.

Conflicts of Interest

65%

Examples:

  • There are instances where the site may have conflicts of interest, such as covering events sponsored by brands.

Contradictions

85%

Examples:

  • The site occasionally contains contradictory information.

Deceptions

70%

Examples:

  • The site occasionally uses sensationalist language and implies certain facts without providing evidence.

Recent Articles

  • 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.
  • Paramount Cancels Halo TV Series: Producers Seek New Home for Third Season

    Paramount Cancels Halo TV Series: Producers Seek New Home for Third Season

    Broke On: Thursday, 18 July 2024 Paramount+ cancels Halo TV series after two seasons, with producers 343 Industries, Xbox, and Amblin Television seeking a new home for the third season. The show spent five weeks in Nielsen's top 10 original streaming series and stars Pablo Schreiber as Master Chief John-117. Despite cancellation, its popularity ensures an attractive prospect for other platforms or networks.
  • Microsoft Announces Price Increases and New Standard Tier for Xbox Game Pass, Fans React

    Microsoft Announces Price Increases and New Standard Tier for Xbox Game Pass, Fans React

    Broke On: Wednesday, 10 July 2024 Microsoft raises Xbox Game Pass prices, introduces new standard tier without day-one access to first-party games. Price hikes come as Microsoft adds popular titles like Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 to the service.
  • Nike Discontinues Self-Lacing Adapt Line and Companion App: What Users Need to Know

    Nike Discontinues Self-Lacing Adapt Line and Companion App: What Users Need to Know

    Broke On: Wednesday, 03 July 2024 Nike discontinues Adapt line of self-lacing shoes and companion app, marking an end to a groundbreaking chapter in footwear technology. Users can still manually adjust fit but lose custom lighting settings after August 6, 2024. The move is likely due to declining sales and increased competition.
  • Beats Pill Returns: New Design, Improved Sound, and Affordable Price - A Look at the Upgraded Portable Speaker

    Beats Pill Returns: New Design, Improved Sound, and Affordable Price - A Look at the Upgraded Portable Speaker

    Broke On: Tuesday, 25 June 2024 Beats Pill returns with improved sound features, lighter design, and a more affordable price of $149.99. The speaker offers better on-axis sound projection, 24 hours battery life, and is dust and water-resistant. New tweeter delivers crisp highs and rich mid-range tones while the reengineered woofer provides increased motor force and air volume.
  • Spotify Discontinues Car Thing Device: What This Means for Users

    Spotify Discontinues Car Thing Device: What This Means for Users

    Broke On: Thursday, 23 May 2024 Spotify announces the discontinuation of its Car Thing device on December 9, 2024, leaving owners disappointed and seeking alternatives for in-car Spotify access.
  • Take-Two Interactive Announces Layoffs of 5% Global Workforce, Affecting Around 600 Employees and Costing Between $160 Million and $200 Million

    Take-Two Interactive Announces Layoffs of 5% Global Workforce, Affecting Around 600 Employees and Costing Between $160 Million and $200 Million

    Broke On: Tuesday, 16 April 2024 Take-Two Interactive, the video game company behind Rockstar Games and 2k, plans to lay off around 600 employees as part of a cost reduction strategy. The move comes after eight consecutive quarters of net losses and the acquisition of Gearbox for $485 million. CEO and president sold off $13 million in stock before the announcement. Layoffs, game cancellations, and office closures are expected to cost between $160-$200 million.
  • EU Launches Formal Investigation into TikTok over Potential Breaches of Digital Services Act

    EU Launches Formal Investigation into TikTok over Potential Breaches of Digital Services Act

    Broke On: Monday, 19 February 2024 The European Union has launched a formal investigation into TikTok over potential breaches of the Digital Services Act, specifically in areas such as protection of minors and maintaining records of advertising content. The EU's commissioner for internal market, Thierry Breton, stated that protecting children is a top enforcement priority under the DSA. TikTok has faced fines in other countries for breaches of data law in its handling of children's accounts and illegal processing of personal data.
  • Swarovski Optik AX Visio: The Ultimate AI-Powered Binoculars for Birdwatching and Beyond

    Swarovski Optik AX Visio: The Ultimate AI-Powered Binoculars for Birdwatching and Beyond

    Broke On: Wednesday, 31 January 2024 Introducing the Swarovski Optik AX Visio, a revolutionary AI-powered binocular that uses image recognition technology and data from the Merlin Bird ID database to help users easily identify over 9,000 birds and other wildlife. The expandable design allows for custom databases based on interests. Developed by former Apple designer Marc Newson, these lightweight (2 pounds) binoculars are perfect for birdwatching but also come with mammal, dragonfly, and butterfly identification capabilities.

  • Apple Plans AirPods Line Refresh with USB-C and ANC Features in Late 2024

    Broke On: Sunday, 29 October 2023 Apple is planning a significant refresh of its AirPods line, including the AirPods Max, starting in late 2024. The new AirPods Max will feature USB-C for charging and will include Active Noise Cancellation (ANC). The H2 chip, a feature present in the AirPods Pro, will not be included in the new AirPods Max.