Why So Much Tech Press Coverage Feels Fake

People trust tech media to explain the future, test new products, and tell the truth about the companies shaping our lives. But too often, that is not what we get. We get hype instead of scrutiny, access instead of independence, and headlines designed to drive traffic instead of inform the audience. The same outlets that are supposed to question powerful tech companies often depend on those same companies for advertising, interviews, event invitations, product samples, and insider access. That creates a system where being too honest can come at a cost. If a reporter or outlet pushes too…