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Kate Irwin

Reporter

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.

Recent Articles by Kate Irwin

With Google Killing Goo.gl Links, Experts Warn of Widespread 'Link Rot'

Goo.gl is set to be fully deactivated next year, giving developers some time to update before it's too late. But millions of older links might still go dark.

By Kate Irwin

Diary of a CrowdStrike Crash: Here's Who Got Hit by the Windows Outage

A CrowdStrike update bricked Windows PCs around the world, resulting in service delays, cancellations, and shutdowns at airports, hospitals, and businesses.

By Kate Irwin

Google Play Store May Delete Tons of Android Apps Next Month

Google ups the minimum requirements for app functionality to reduce junky listings in its app store, meaning a mass deletion event could be on the horizon.

By Kate Irwin

Massive Microsoft Windows Outage Bricks PCs, Halts Flights Worldwide

A CrowdStrike Falcon update caused Windows PCs to get the blue screen of death, disrupting businesses around the world.

By Kate Irwin

Voicemod Key Adapter Lets Xbox, PlayStation Gamers Mask Their Voices

Console gamers are getting a way to change their voices in-game with Voicemod Key, a third-party dongle for iOS and Android phones that plugs into an Xbox or PlayStation controller.

By Kate Irwin