Lifehacker

Lifehacker is a news site that focuses on technology, productivity, and consumer electronics. The site provides tips, tricks, and recommendations to help readers navigate the digital world. The content is generally well-written and easy to understand. The site occasionally reports on upcoming changes or releases that have not yet been officially confirmed.

74%

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:

  • The articles sometimes use language that implies an endorsement of certain products or services.
  • The articles tend to focus on the positive aspects of products and services, often without mentioning potential drawbacks or alternatives.
  • There is a slight tendency to portray Apple in a negative light compared to Google.

Conflicts of Interest

75%

Examples:

  • Some articles discuss products or services that the site may benefit from promoting.
  • There are occasional mentions of sponsored content or affiliate links, but they are not a major focus of the site.

Contradictions

90%

Examples:

  • Some articles mention server-side ad injection and the use of ad blockers, which contradicts the site's stance on ad blocking.
  • There are instances where old information is presented as current, such as outdated pricing or outdated features.
  • The site occasionally reports on upcoming changes or releases that have not yet been officially confirmed.

Deceptions

60%

Examples:

  • Some articles contain misleading information or exaggerated claims about products or services.
  • There are instances where the site's own reporting is misleading or inaccurate.

Recent Articles

  • Seven Gamers' Top Picks from the Steam Summer Sale 2024: A £10 Investment in Gaming Joy

    Seven Gamers' Top Picks from the Steam Summer Sale 2024: A £10 Investment in Gaming Joy

    Broke On: Friday, 28 June 2024 Gamers share their plans for the best Steam Summer Sale deals of 2024, including Dome Keeper, Trepang 2, Chinese RPG Tale Of Wuxia, The Entropy Centre, Middle Earth: Shadow of War, Middle-Earth: Shadow Of War (Nemesis System), The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, and more.
  • iOS 18 Update: Revolutionizing Messages with RCS Texting, Send Later, and Satellite Communication

    iOS 18 Update: Revolutionizing Messages with RCS Texting, Send Later, and Satellite Communication

    Broke On: Sunday, 16 June 2024 Apple's iOS 18 update introduces RCS texting support for enhanced photo sharing and group chats between iPhones and Android devices, as well as a new 'Send Later' feature to schedule messages. iPhone 14 users can also send iMessages using satellite communication when there's no cell reception or Wi-Fi.
  • Microsoft Copilot: The AI Assistant Revolutionizing Productivity in the Digital Age

    Microsoft Copilot: The AI Assistant Revolutionizing Productivity in the Digital Age

    Broke On: Tuesday, 18 June 2024 Microsoft Copilot, an AI platform integrated into Windows 11, Microsoft 365, Bing Search, and Edge Browser, assists users with administrative tasks and enhances productivity. Popular among financial advisors for time-saving benefits. Continuously evolving with new features like a mobile app and integration into Outlook, Word, Excel, OneNote, and Teams. Criticized for enabling multiple meetings simultaneously but poised to streamline workflows.
  • Exploring the Depths of New York Times Strands Puzzles: Deep Dive and It's in the Bag

    Exploring the Depths of New York Times Strands Puzzles: Deep Dive and It's in the Bag

    Broke On: Saturday, 15 June 2024 Discover the challenges of New York Times Strands puzzles from June 15 and 16, 2024. With themes 'Deep dive' and 'It's in the bag,' explore unique hints, answers, and facts for marine life-themed 'Deep dive' and tea time-related 'It's in the bag.' Uncover creative elements behind these word games.
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    Broke On: Saturday, 15 June 2024 Discover the challenges of New York Times Strands puzzles from June 15 and 16, 2024. With themes 'Deep dive' and 'It's in the bag,' explore unique hints, answers, and facts for marine life-themed 'Deep dive' and tea time-related 'It's in the bag.' Uncover creative elements behind these word games.
  • LG UltraGear OLED Monitors: Upgrade Your Setup with Discounts on 45-inch and Other Models

    LG UltraGear OLED Monitors: Upgrade Your Setup with Discounts on 45-inch and Other Models

    Broke On: Thursday, 13 June 2024 LG's UltraGear OLED monitors offer impressive gaming features and vivid picture quality at discounted prices. The 45-inch curved model, with a high refresh rate of 240Hz and ultra-fast response time, is available for $1,000 off. Additionally, the larger ultrawide LG 45GR95QE-B curved gaming monitor is discounted by $480. Other UltraGear monitors and an Omen gaming desktop are also on sale.
  • YouTube's New Strategy to Combat Ad Blockers: Server-Side Ad Injection

    YouTube's New Strategy to Combat Ad Blockers: Server-Side Ad Injection

    Broke On: Thursday, 13 June 2024 YouTube experiments with server-side ad injection to bypass ad blockers and increase revenue, potentially affecting tools like SponsorBlock. Users report unskippable ads and disabled playback controls. Google maintains it violates Terms of Service, but users continue to use ad blockers.
  • iOS 18: Revolutionizing Messages with New Features, RCS Support, and Text Formatting

    iOS 18: Revolutionizing Messages with New Features, RCS Support, and Text Formatting

    Broke On: Monday, 10 June 2024 Apple's iOS 18 update introduces major enhancements to the Messages app, including unlimited tapback emojis, scheduled send functionality, text formatting options, RCS support and new text effects. Users can also communicate via iMessage using satellite connection when Wi-Fi or cellular networks are unavailable.
  • Disabling Intrusive Ads and Customizing Windows 11: A Comprehensive Guide

    Disabling Intrusive Ads and Customizing Windows 11: A Comprehensive Guide

    Broke On: Friday, 03 May 2024 Windows 11 users can disable intrusive advertisements and customize their experience through various methods. OFGB, an open-source application, allows users to turn off ads in File Explorer, on the lock screen, and more by changing registry settings (Lifehacker). Adjusting privacy settings in the Settings menu can help prevent Microsoft's sneaky advertisements (CNET). Customizing Explorer by showing file extensions and drives can improve security and prevent malware attacks (PCWorld). Turning off recommendations for tips, shortcuts, new apps, and more in the Start menu is another way to minimize ads in Windows 11 (Computerworld & ZDNet).
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    Sonos' New App Design: Streamlined User Experience with Customizable Home Screen and Faster Access to Favorites

    Broke On: Tuesday, 23 April 2024 Sonos unveils a new app design, streamlining user experience with a faster, customizable Home screen featuring all favorite content and controls in one place. The redesign aims to save time and provide an enjoyable listening experience. Upcoming products include a high-end amp, soundbar, and subwoofer.