ZDNet

ZDNet is a technology-focused media outlet that provides news, reviews, and analysis on various topics related to innovation and gadgets. The site covers a wide range of subjects including smartphones, laptops, tablets, wearables, and other emerging technologies. ZDNet aims to equip readers with the knowledge they need to harness the power of disruptive innovation in their personal and professional lives.

88%

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

100%

Examples:

  • ZDNet strives to provide accurate and up-to-date information.

Conflicts of Interest

100%

Examples:

  • Elon Musk shared this photo and wrote, ‘Our headquarters tonight.’
  • Naturally, I found myself opening the Z Flip 6 display a lot...
  • You can’t disable the option from the mobile app, but you can from the website.

Contradictions

92%

Examples:

  • All X users are automatically opted into having their data scanned by Grok, whether they pay for premium features or not.
  • The new model comes with upgrades such as a tougher design, better performance, and a new main camera.
  • The starting price has also gone up by $100 to $1,099.

Deceptions

65%

Examples:

  • Naturally, I found myself opening the Z Flip 6 display a lot...
  • Of course, the shooting experience remains unmatched with the Z Flip’s flexible form factor.
  • The starting price has also gone up by $100 to $1,099.

Recent Articles

  • Maximizing Your iPhone's Battery Life: Tips and Tricks from Experts

    Maximizing Your iPhone's Battery Life: Tips and Tricks from Experts

    Broke On: Tuesday, 30 July 2024 Boost your iPhone's battery life with these tips: Use a fast charger, avoid charging from computer, keep the phone off while charging, and lower screen brightness. Additionally, replace degraded batteries and optimize settings such as turning off always-on display and reducing screen refresh rate. Keeping your iPhone updated also ensures battery optimizations.
  • Google's New Pixel Watch 3 Lineup: Two Sizes, Multiple Band Options, and Improved Features

    Google's New Pixel Watch 3 Lineup: Two Sizes, Multiple Band Options, and Improved Features

    Broke On: Monday, 29 July 2024 Google's Pixel Watch 3 lineup includes a larger 1.45-inch model with a circular design, aluminum casing, and longer battery life, as well as a smaller version. Both watches will offer ten band options and six months of Fitbit Premium. The larger model is expected to be more affordable than the Galaxy Watch Ultra.
  • Samsung Offers Discounts on Galaxy Z Fold 6, Galaxy Z Flip 6, and Other Devices for Olympics Promotion

    Samsung Offers Discounts on Galaxy Z Fold 6, Galaxy Z Flip 6, and Other Devices for Olympics Promotion

    Broke On: Friday, 26 July 2024 Samsung offers cashback promotions of up to £300 for select devices, including the Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Galaxy S24 series, on its U.K. website from July 26th to August 13th as part of an Olympics promotion. The new foldable phones face competition in terms of size and thickness compared to rivals like Xiaomi Mix Fold 4 and Honor Magic V3, but Samsung remains committed to innovation in smartphones.
  • How to Opt Out of Elon Musk's AI, Grok, Scanning Your Twitter Data for Training

    How to Opt Out of Elon Musk's AI, Grok, Scanning Your Twitter Data for Training

    Broke On: Friday, 26 July 2024 Elon Musk's AI tool, Grok, is undergoing supercluster training on Twitter data without users' explicit consent. Users can opt out by removing the checkmark for 'Allow your posts to be used for training and fine-tuning' in X/Twitter's Settings menu.
  • Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Galaxy Z Flip 6: Innovative Devices Catering to Different Needs

    Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Galaxy Z Flip 6: Innovative Devices Catering to Different Needs

    Broke On: Wednesday, 24 July 2024 Samsung's latest innovations, the Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Galaxy Z Flip 6, offer unique features for different users. The Galaxy Z Fold 6 boasts a large inner display, improved camera system, and seven years of OS upgrades. The Galaxy Z Flip 6 introduces an impressive auto zoom feature using AI for optimal photo results. Both devices cater to various preferences and needs in the ever-evolving world of foldable smartphones.
  • iOS 18: Upgraded Control Center, Built-in Passwords App, and Customizable Home Screen Design - A New Era for iPhone and iPad Users

    iOS 18: Upgraded Control Center, Built-in Passwords App, and Customizable Home Screen Design - A New Era for iPhone and iPad Users

    Broke On: Tuesday, 16 July 2024 iOS 18 introduces an upgraded Control Center with customizable size and location, a built-in Passwords app for secure login management, improved Messages functionality with RCS support and emoji reactions, and a customizable home screen design.
  • Windows 11 Version 23H2: New Features, Enhancements, and Checkpoint Cumulative Updates Now Available

    Windows 11 Version 23H2: New Features, Enhancements, and Checkpoint Cumulative Updates Now Available

    Broke On: Tuesday, 16 July 2024 Microsoft's latest Windows 11 update, version 23H2, is now available to all eligible devices. It introduces new features like AI-powered digital assistants and improvements to File Explorer, as well as checkpoint cumulative updates for faster and more frequent updates. However, some known issues include the Photos app failing on certain devices and potential impact on apps using Windows Update APIs.
  • Samsung and Google's XR Collaboration: Delayed Launch, Key Employee Exodus, and Next-Gen Experiences

    Samsung and Google's XR Collaboration: Delayed Launch, Key Employee Exodus, and Next-Gen Experiences

    Broke On: Saturday, 13 July 2024 Samsung unveiled its next-generation Galaxy Z devices and hinted at an upcoming XR headset collaboration with Google and Qualcomm during its Unpacked event on July 12, 2024. The XR headset, which has been in development for some time, is expected to run on Android XR software provided by Google and feature the Snapdragon XR2 Gen 2 chipset. Samsung's partnership with Google aims to create a new era in mobile computing and bring next-generation experiences across Galaxy products.
  • Amazon Prime Day 2024: Notable Deals on Beauty, Tech, and Home Appliances

    Amazon Prime Day 2024: Notable Deals on Beauty, Tech, and Home Appliances

    Broke On: Monday, 15 July 2024 Amazon Prime Day 2024 offers significant discounts on a wide range of products, including beauty items from CeraVe and Dove, technology devices like the Apple Watch Series 9 and Kindle Scribe, gaming consoles such as Nintendo Switch OLED and PS5, and home appliances or electronics like TVs, tablets, robot vacuums, and laptops.
  • Samsung Unveils Galaxy Z Fold6, Ring, and Flip6: Innovative Features and Improvements

    Samsung Unveils Galaxy Z Fold6, Ring, and Flip6: Innovative Features and Improvements

    Broke On: Wednesday, 10 July 2024 At Samsung's Unpacked event on July 9, 2024, the tech giant unveiled the Galaxy Z Fold6 - a foldable tablet-phone hybrid with improved durability and longer battery life. The device runs on Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor and features new AI tools like an updated Note Assist. Samsung also introduced the Galaxy Ring, a smart ring offering health monitoring features for $399.99, and an upgraded Galaxy Z Flip6 with a more durable hinge, better battery life, and multiple colors for $1,099.99.