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Hilary Ong

Hello, from one tech geek to another. Not your beloved TechCrunch writer, but a writer with an avid interest in the fast-paced tech scenes and all the latest tech mojo. I bring with me a unique take towards tech with a honed applied psychology perspective to make tech news digestible. In other words, I deliver tech news that is easy to read.
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Elon Musk Offers Million-Dollar Rewards for Voters at Wisconsin Talk

Elon Musk has announced that he will give a talk in Wisconsin this Sunday evening, with a unique condition: only individuals who have voted in the recent Supreme Court election…

X Restricts Content in Turkey Raising Questions on Free Speech

Elon Musk’s X platform has reportedly shut down several political opposition accounts in Turkey as the country experiences intense civil unrest. The unrest comes after Ekrem İmamoğlu, a key opposition…

Instagram Partners with U.S. Schools to Enhance Online Safety Measures

Instagram recently launched their new school partnership program to help improve the online safety of students in schools all around the United States. The creation of this new initiative will…

Discord Redesigns Overlay Feature for a More Streamlined Gaming Experience

On Tuesday, Discord announced a complete overhaul of its Overlay feature, designed to enhance the user experience for streamers on the platform. Previously, streamers could toggle the Overlay to use…

SpaceX Pushes for Roads and Beaches Control in Boca Chica under New Texas Legislation

SpaceX is on the brink of transforming its Starbase facility into a new city in Texas, pending an upcoming election that will decide the project’s fate. The aerospace giant seeks…

Meta Halts Targeting Ads to UK Woman After Legal Battle

Meta, the parent company of Facebook, just took a major step. They will cease and desist from using Tanya O’Carroll’s personal data for direct marketing purposes in the UK. Ms.…

ChatGPT Use Linked to Increased Feelings of Loneliness and Depression

ChatGPT, the popular AI chatbot created by OpenAI, is being used for fun, research, and learning. The unintentional, niche use case that’s developed is where users have emotional conversations with…

DoorDash Introduces Installment Payments for Food Deliveries

Swedish fintech company Klarna’s latest partnership is with DoorDash. Together, they are rolling out Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) options on food deliveries. This collaboration marks a significant step in…

Uber to Offer 20 Hours of Free Childcare in Effort to Boost Female Driver Numbers

Uber UK has announced that all of its drivers in the country will be eligible for 20 hours of free childcare under a new initiative aimed at attracting more women…

Steam Again Targeted by Hackers Using Fake Game Demos to Distribute Malware

For the second time in two months, a hacker has used Steam to distribute malware to unsuspecting gamers, this time through a demo of a game called Sniper: Phantom’s Resolution.…

TikTok’s ‘Chubby Filter’ Sparks Controversy and Calls for Ban

TikTok has taken down a filter known as the “chubby filter” after facing widespread criticism for promoting body shaming. The filter, which used artificial intelligence (AI) to alter users’ appearances…

Apple Appoints Vision Pro Exec to Lead Siri in Leadership Shakeup

These changes come as Apple is reportedly overhauling the leadership of its AI division. This change especially zeroes in on Siri’s performance, largely based on growing consumer frustration with the…

Gmail’s New AI Search Prioritizes Email Relevance Over Chronological Order

As Google starts rolling out another major update to Gmail, the company’s looking to improve the email search experience for its users even further. Until now, Gmail has shown emails…

Tesla Issues Another Recall for Almost All Cybertrucks

Tesla is preparing to recall its Cybertruck vehicles for an eighth time. This recall affects nearly all of the cutting edge trucks manufactured since serial production began in Nov 2022.…

Spotify Launches “Concerts Near You” Playlist to Help Users Discover Local Shows

On Wednesday, Spotify introduced a new personalized playlist designed to help users discover upcoming concerts in their area. Titled “Concerts Near You,” the playlist is updated weekly with 30 songs…

TikTok Will Begin Displaying Amber Alerts in For You Feeds

TikTok has partnered with the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC). Now, real-time Amber Alerts will be displayed natively in users’ For You feeds in the United States.…

ChatGPT Faces Legal Scrutiny Over False Claims in Privacy Complaint

OpenAI is facing a fresh privacy complaint in Europe regarding its AI chatbot, ChatGPT, which has been criticized for generating false information. The privacy rights advocacy group Noyb is backing…

Google Pushes Back Pixel 9a Launch to April Amid Component Delays

Google’s highly anticipated midrange smartphone, the Pixel 9a, was initially set to launch this month, but the company has encountered setbacks due to reported component issues. The tech giant has…

Elon Musk Blames Political Motives for Tesla Vandalism, Defends Company as Peaceful

After his Tesla Cybertruck faced heavy criticism at Mardi Gras earlier this month, Elon Musk expressed frustration over the growing hostility directed at his company, especially given the rise in…

Starlink Introduces Harsh Speed Cap for Priority Plan Users

SpaceX has introduced a severe speed cap for customers on its Priority plan, reducing internet speeds to as low as 1Mbps after users exceed their monthly data limits. Starlink’s new…