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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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OpenAI Seeks to Move Canadian Publishers’ Lawsuit to U.S. Courts

OpenAI is set to argue in an Ontario courtroom that a copyright lawsuit filed by Canadian news publishers over its ChatGPT system should instead be heard in the United States.…

Google CEO Praises Trump After Antitrust Dispute Resolved

At a White House dinner with tech executives, President Donald Trump congratulated Google CEO Sundar Pichai and co-founder Sergey Brin on Alphabet’s recent win in a landmark antitrust case. “Well,…

Why Israel’s Strike on Hamas in Doha Took Observers by Surprise

Israel launched airstrikes in Doha, Qatar, targeting the political leadership of Hamas in an operation that Israeli officials say was part of a long-standing commitment to eliminate the group’s leaders…

Supreme Court Agrees to Hear Rapid Appeal on Trump’s Tariffs

The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to hear arguments on President Donald Trump’s global tariffs, a centerpiece of his economic agenda. While the case moves forward, the tariffs will remain…

Microsoft to Require Staff in Office Three Days Weekly

Microsoft announced on Tuesday that employees will be required to return to the office three days a week beginning next year. Policy Details The new rule takes effect in February…

Median Household Income Saw Little Growth Under Biden

Americans’ median household income grew less than 3% — about $2,150 — during the Biden administration, according to new Census Bureau figures released Tuesday. Former President Joe Biden faced the…

Bigfoot, Orca, and Treasure Chest Among Upcoming Emoji Additions

The Unicode Consortium, the nonprofit body that decides which emojis appear across devices, has confirmed its next batch of additions. These emojis will arrive on smartphones and other platforms over…

Plex Advises Password Reset Following Data Breach

Streaming platform Plex is asking customers to reset their passwords after disclosing a security breach involving one of its user databases. In a post on Monday, the company confirmed that…

Whistleblower Claims Meta Concealed VR Risks to Children

A group of whistleblowers from Meta has accused the company of covering up internal research that showed harmful effects of its virtual reality products on children. The claims center on…

Trump’s Dire Warnings Mask Signs of Political Vulnerability

President Donald Trump is amplifying his use of executive authority, leaning into hardline policies that are reshaping domestic politics while fueling controversy at home and abroad. Over the weekend, Trump…

Xi Hosts ‘Axis of Upheaval’ Meeting in Beijing as Trump Left Out

China’s President Xi Jinping hosted Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un in Beijing on Tuesday, marking the first meeting of the three since the Ukraine…

Russia Plans Internet Blackouts Targeting WhatsApp, Telegram, and YouTube

Following a series of restrictions on foreign-owned platforms since its invasion of Ukraine, Russia is preparing to block major apps such as WhatsApp, Telegram, Google, and YouTube in a new…

PayPal Partners With Perplexity to Offer AI Features and Member Perks

PayPal has partnered with AI startup Perplexity to provide U.S.-based PayPal and Venmo users — along with select international markets — access to unique perks designed to expand its consumer…

AppLovin, Robinhood Join Ranks of S&P 500

Shares of advertising technology company AppLovin and trading platform Robinhood Markets each jumped about 7% in extended trading on Friday after S&P Global confirmed both will be added to the…

Roblox Rolls Out Short-Form Video Feed, Adds AI Tools for Creators

Roblox announced at its annual Developers Conference that it is adding a short-form video feature called “Roblox Moments.” The feed, currently in beta for users aged 13 and up, will…

Tesla Moves Robotaxi Safety Monitors to Driver’s Seat

Imagine ordering a Tesla robotaxi in Austin, Texas — the first city where the service is available — only to find a human sitting in the driver’s seat. That’s the…

State Attorneys General Tell OpenAI Child Harm ‘Will Not Be Tolerated’

California Attorney General Rob Bonta and Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings have formally raised concerns with OpenAI about the safety of ChatGPT, particularly for children and teens. Their open letter…

Safety Review Labels Google Gemini ‘High Risk’ for Children and Teens

Common Sense Media, a nonprofit focused on child safety in media and technology, released its risk assessment of Google’s Gemini AI products on Friday. The review found that while Gemini…

OpenAI Unveils AI Hiring Platform Aimed at Rivaling LinkedIn

OpenAI says it is developing an AI-driven hiring platform designed to directly connect businesses with potential employees, placing it in direct competition with LinkedIn. The service, called the OpenAI Jobs…

Google Expands Circle to Search With Live Translation While Scrolling

Google is rolling out a new update to Circle to Search, the feature that lets users highlight, circle, or tap on-screen content to look up information instantly. Starting this week,…