Compare publications
Compare two publications side by side: how much they publish, what they cover, when they publish and who reports stories first.
| The Verge | Ars Technica | |
|---|---|---|
| Articles we hold | 552 | 323 |
| Articles with a byline | 100% | 100% |
| Different bylines | 46 | 54 |
| Categories | Tech | Tech |
| Busiest hour | 13:00 UTC | 19:00 UTC |
| Stories covered (30 days) | 173 | 111 |
| Stories reported first | 20 (12%) | 4 (4%) |
| Typical lead when first | 1 hour 18 minutes | 3 hours 24 minutes |
Head to head
Of the 54 stories both covered in the last 30 days, The Verge was first on 39 and Ars Technica on 15. The two were typically 6 hours 28 minutes apart.