The Register

The Register is a prominent online technology news publication that covers enterprise technology, business software, and other related topics. The site often reports on controversies and conflicts within the tech industry, particularly involving major players such as Microsoft and Google. It also highlights deceptive practices and contradictions in the industry. The site's audience primarily consists of technology professionals, IT decision-makers, C-suite executives, and software developers.

84%

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

85%

Examples:

  • There are instances of the site highlighting contradictions and conflicts of interest.
  • The site has a tendency to lean towards biases, particularly in cases where Microsoft is involved.

Conflicts of Interest

92%

Examples:

  • There are multiple examples of the site reporting on conflicts of interest within the tech industry.
  • The site covers stories that involve conflicts of interest and highlights instances where companies have potential conflicts.

Contradictions

90%

Examples:

  • There are several examples of the site exposing discrepancies in statements made by tech companies.
  • The site frequently reports on contradictions and inconsistencies in the tech industry, often involving major players such as Microsoft and Google.

Deceptions

75%

Examples:

  • There are a few instances of the site calling out deceptive tactics used by companies.
  • The site occasionally reports on deceptive practices in the tech industry.

Recent Articles

  • 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.
  • European Commission Investigates Apple and Meta for Potential DMA Violations: App Store Fees and Ad-Free Subscriptions

    European Commission Investigates Apple and Meta for Potential DMA Violations: App Store Fees and Ad-Free Subscriptions

    Broke On: Friday, 14 June 2024 The European Commission investigates Apple and Meta for potential violations of the Digital Markets Act (DMA), with Apple facing charges over its 'steering' rules that charge developers for directing users to third-party purchase options, and Meta under scrutiny for ad-free subscription services in the EU. Both companies, designated as gatekeepers by the EU, could face penalties if found in violation.
  • NASA's Voyager 1 and 2 Resume Data Transmission After Technical Issues in Interstellar Space

    NASA's Voyager 1 and 2 Resume Data Transmission After Technical Issues in Interstellar Space

    Broke On: Thursday, 13 June 2024 NASA's Voyager 1 and 2, the most distant spacecraft from Earth, have resumed sending valuable data about interstellar space after encountering technical issues. Both entered interstellar space in the late 1990s and collect information on plasma waves, magnetic fields, and particles. In November 2023, Voyager 1 experienced a computer problem preventing data return; engineers resolved it in May 2024, receiving engineering and science data from plasma waves and magnetometer instruments. Voyager 2 faced similar issues but recovered more quickly. Both now study interstellar space outside the heliosphere.
  • Raspberry Pi Makes Debut on London Stock Exchange, Shares Surge 43% in IPO

    Raspberry Pi Makes Debut on London Stock Exchange, Shares Surge 43% in IPO

    Broke On: Tuesday, 11 June 2024 Raspberry Pi, a British tech firm known for its affordable computers popular among hobbyists and educators, made its debut on the London Stock Exchange on June 12, 2024. The company raised over £1 billion during its IPO, reaching a market capitalization of approximately £542 million. Known for its low-power ARM-based computers, Raspberry Pi generates most of its revenue from the industrial and embedded segment. Despite its success, the company remains committed to making high-performance computing accessible to everyone and plans to use IPO proceeds for new product development and educational activities.
  • Microsoft Retires GPT Builder Feature in Copilot Pro for Consumers Three Months After Launch

    Microsoft Retires GPT Builder Feature in Copilot Pro for Consumers Three Months After Launch

    Broke On: Tuesday, 11 June 2024 Microsoft unexpectedly retires GPT Builder feature in Copilot Pro for consumers three months after launch, effective July 10. Consumers cannot save or access their customized GPTs after this date.
  • Tetris at 40: A Classic Game's Enduring Influence on Video Game Design and Culture

    Tetris at 40: A Classic Game's Enduring Influence on Video Game Design and Culture

    Broke On: Wednesday, 05 June 2024 In honor of Tetris' 40th anniversary, exhibits and competitions around the world celebrate the iconic puzzle game's enduring influence. At Worcester Polytechnic Institute, a friendly competition for the highest score on Nintendo Entertainment System Tetris continues, with a 13-year-old gamer recently surpassing the limit of the console. Elsewhere, students create Tetris displays using various technologies and MIT's Media Lab offers a course that builds a Tetris game from scratch to demonstrate computing concepts.
  • Europe's New Hope: The Anticipated Launch of Ariane 6 on July 9

    Europe's New Hope: The Anticipated Launch of Ariane 6 on July 9

    Broke On: Friday, 07 June 2024 The European Space Agency (ESA) is set to launch the long-awaited Ariane 6 rocket on July 9, marking Europe's return to independent space travel. This powerful and versatile launcher, carrying eight cubesats and reentry capsules, will offer ride-sharing launches for small satellites and pave the way for commercial operations. Delayed due to Covid-19 and technical issues, Ariane 6 is crucial for Europe's space program with an order book of 30 missions.
  • Microsoft's Recall Feature in Windows 11: A Potential Privacy and Security Risk?

    Microsoft's Recall Feature in Windows 11: A Potential Privacy and Security Risk?

    Broke On: Tuesday, 04 June 2024 Microsoft's new Recall feature in Windows 11, which uses AI technology to take screenshots and save personal data locally, has raised concerns due to potential privacy and security risks. Cybersecurity expert Kevin Beaumont discovered vulnerabilities, including data being stored in plain text form and OCR technology extracting sensitive information. Critics argue that unauthorized users could easily access user databases if they have local access or infect the PC with a virus. Microsoft maintains it's an optional experience with privacy controls but faces calls to recall or modify the feature due to productivity concerns and potential impact on data security.
  • Arm Aims to Capture Half of PC Market with AI-Infused Laptops in Five Years

    Arm Aims to Capture Half of PC Market with AI-Infused Laptops in Five Years

    Broke On: Monday, 03 June 2024 Arm CEO Rene Haas aims to capture 50% of the PC market within five years, showcasing Qualcomm-powered Windows on Arm laptops at Computex. These AI-infused Copilot laptops include NPUs for faster system development and are crucial in achieving this goal, with Apple's M-series Macs demonstrating Arm's capabilities.
  • Arm Aims to Capture Half of PC Market with AI-Infused Laptops in Five Years

    Arm Aims to Capture Half of PC Market with AI-Infused Laptops in Five Years

    Broke On: Monday, 03 June 2024 Arm CEO Rene Haas aims to capture 50% of the PC market within five years, showcasing Qualcomm-powered Windows on Arm laptops at Computex. These AI-infused Copilot laptops include NPUs for faster system development and are crucial in achieving this goal, with Apple's M-series Macs demonstrating Arm's capabilities.