Kate Irwin

I’m a reporter covering early morning news. Prior to joining PCMag in 2024, I was a reporter and producer at Decrypt and launched its gaming vertical, GG. I have previous bylines with Input, Game Rant, and Dot Esports. I’ve been a PC gamer since The Sims (yes, the original). In 2020, I finally built my first PC with a 3090 graphics card, but also regularly use Mac and iOS devices as well. As a reporter, I’m passionate about uncovering scoops and documenting the wide world of tech and how it affects our daily lives.

Biography:  https://www.pcmag.com/authors/kate-irwin

64%

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

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The Daily's Verdict

This author 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 the author's reporting.

Bias

85%

Examples:

  • <p>Like Intel and TSMC, Samsung is also expected to receive billions of dollars in US federal funding as part of its plans.</p>
  • TSMC will build a third chip manufacturing plant in Arizona and create an estimated 25,000 jobs.
  • ❤TSMC &#x27;s US chip manufacturing in the future.

Conflicts of Interest

50%

Examples:

  • Both projects are still in an early research phase and may be scrapped (or released) in the future.
  • The CHIPS and Science Act provides TSMC the opportunity to make this unprecedented investment and to offer our foundry service of the most advanced manufacturing technologies in the United States.
  • The iPhone maker is considering making a robot that could follow its owner around or a robotic device that could move displays, according to multiple anonymous sources familiar with the work.

Contradictions

100%

Examples:

  • It's unclear whether China’s tense relationship with Taiwan could impact TSMC&#39;s US chip manufacturing in the future.

Deceptions

50%

Examples:

  • Apple is actively researching AI-powered robots with the goal of making new potential products in the home robotics category
  • Both projects are still in an early research phase and may ultimately be scrapped (or released) in the future.
  • The iPhone maker is considering making a robot that could follow its owner around or a robotic device that could move displays, according to multiple anonymous sources familiar with the work.

Recent Articles

New Android Malware Strain Snowblind Exploits Linux Kernel Feature to Steal Banking Info and Disable 2FA

New Android Malware Strain Snowblind Exploits Linux Kernel Feature to Steal Banking Info and Disable 2FA

Broke On: Thursday, 27 June 2024 A new Android malware strain named Snowblind, discovered by cybersecurity firm Promon, exploits the Linux kernel feature seccomp to co-opt accessibility features and steal banking login information or interrupt transactions. It can also disable 2FA or biometric verification methods, increasing the risk of fraud or identity theft. The malware abuses seccomp to sandbox repackaged apps and redirect system commands, impacting at least one banking app in Southeast Asia. Google has stated that no Snowblind apps are found on the Google Play Store. Keeping devices updated with security patches and using reputable sources for app downloads is crucial to protect against Snowblind.
Adobe's New Terms of Use Sparks Controversy: Users Fear Unauthorized Access to Creative Work

Adobe's New Terms of Use Sparks Controversy: Users Fear Unauthorized Access to Creative Work

Broke On: Thursday, 06 June 2024 Adobe's updated terms of use have sparked controversy, allowing the company to access user content for developing future products using machine learning tools. Despite assurances from Adobe that no models are trained on customer content and ownership remains with users, concerns about privacy and consent persist. High-profile users like Duncan Jones and Sam Santala have expressed skepticism due to a lack of transparency around how user data will be used.
iFixit Ends Partnership with Samsung: High Costs and Design Obstacles Hindered Repair Access

iFixit Ends Partnership with Samsung: High Costs and Design Obstacles Hindered Repair Access

Broke On: Thursday, 23 May 2024 iFixit ends partnership with Samsung over high repair costs and design obstacles, raising concerns about Samsung's commitment to repairability. The collaboration aimed to make Galaxy device repairs more accessible but faced issues such as expensive parts, glued devices, and data requirements for official parts. iFixit will continue selling kits and parts for Samsung devices while expanding its Repair Hubs and releasing repairability scorecards.
OpenAI Supercharges ChatGPT with GPT-4 Turbo Upgrade: Improved Reasoning Capabilities and Conversational Tone

OpenAI Supercharges ChatGPT with GPT-4 Turbo Upgrade: Improved Reasoning Capabilities and Conversational Tone

Broke On: Friday, 12 April 2024 OpenAI has enhanced ChatGPT with the GPT-4 Turbo upgrade, resulting in improved reasoning abilities and a more conversational tone. The performance of this AI assistant is also better.
Apple Exploring Personal Home Robots After Ditching Electric Vehicle Project

Apple Exploring Personal Home Robots After Ditching Electric Vehicle Project

Broke On: Wednesday, 03 April 2024 Apple is reportedly exploring personal home robots after ditching its electric vehicle project. Engineers at Apple have been looking into a robot that can follow users around their homes and a tabletop device that uses robotics to adjust a display screen.
Fake LastPass App Discovered on Apple's App Store, Warns Users to Beware

Fake LastPass App Discovered on Apple's App Store, Warns Users to Beware

Broke On: Friday, 09 February 2024 LastPass warns customers not to install fake version of their app for Apple iPhones. The phony LastPass app was discovered by the company and is believed to have been submitted by an individual developer named Parvati Patel. It poses a significant security risk if users fall for its deception.