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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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Apple to Invest $500 Billion in U.S. Manufacturing and AI Expansion

Apple Inc. has announced a monumental commitment to invest $500 billion over the next four years, focusing on high-end manufacturing, engineering, and education within the United States. This substantial investment…

Grok 3 Briefly Censors Unflattering Mentions of Trump and Musk

Elon Musk introduced Grok 3, an AI model developed by his company xAI, during a live stream on Monday. Described by Musk as a “maximally truth-seeking AI,” Grok 3 has…

OpenAI Bans Chinese Accounts for Using ChatGPT to Generate Anti-US Propaganda

OpenAI has identified a covert influence operation known as “Spamouflage,” which has been active on over 50 social media platforms. This operation primarily targeted users in the United States, Taiwan,…

BMW Delays Electric Mini Production Due to Uncertainty

BMW has confirmed it is delaying the reintroduction of electric vehicle production at its Oxford Mini plant, citing the “multiple uncertainties facing the automotive industry.” This decision affects the timeline…

Elon Musk Criticizes X’s Community Notes Over Disputed Ukraine Tweets

Elon Musk finds himself at odds with X’s Community Notes feature, a tool designed to allow users to debunk misleading or factually incorrect posts. This feature, introduced in 2022, enables…

Elon Musk’s DOGE Targets Agency Regulating Autonomous Vehicles

Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency is firing nearly half of a small government team that regulates autonomous vehicles. The firings are part of a broader 10% reduction at the…

Tesla Announces Recall for Over 375,000 Vehicles Due to Power Steering Glitch

Tesla is set to recall over 375,000 of its electric vehicles, focusing specifically on certain 2023 Model 3 and Model Y models. The recall, expected to be announced on March…

Instagram’s New Ad Format Pays Creators for Testimonials in Comments

Instagram is rolling out an innovative feature called Testimonials, aimed at helping creators collaborate with brands and generate income. This new feature allows creators to monetize their influence through written…

U.S. to Drop Immigration Case Against SpaceX

SpaceX has successfully challenged an administrative complaint filed by the Justice Department. The case, which alleged that the aerospace company refused to hire certain immigrants, including asylum recipients and refugees,…

OpenAI Expands Availability of Its AI Agent Operator to Multiple Countries

OpenAI has launched its AI agent tool, Operator, in several new countries, expanding its reach beyond the United States. Available only on the $200-per-month ChatGPT Pro plan, Operator allows users…

Meta Approves Larger Executive Bonuses After 5% Workforce Layoffs

Meta Platforms Inc. has approved a new executive bonus plan, allowing named executive officers to earn up to 200% of their base salary. This decision follows a recent wave of…

GameStop CEO Ryan Cohen Increases His Alibaba Stake to $1 Billion

Alibaba’s shares soared by 8.1% on Thursday following significant developments involving its founder, Jack Ma, and influential investor Ryan Cohen. Jack Ma recently attended a closed-door meeting with Chinese President…

Instagram Aims to Organize Your Chaotic Direct Messages

Instagram has unveiled a slew of new direct message features, aiming to enhance user interaction and streamline communication on the platform. The updates, which include music sharing, scheduled messages, pinned…

Elon Musk Criticizes X’s Community Notes After Disapproving of Results

Community Notes, a feature on X (formerly known as Twitter), is under scrutiny as its effectiveness in combating misinformation is questioned. Initially introduced as Birdwatch in 2021 and rebranded after…

Spotify Amplifies Audiobook Offerings with ElevenLabs Partnership

Spotify has announced a strategic partnership with ElevenLabs aimed at enhancing its audiobook library with AI-narrated content. This collaboration marks a significant move for Spotify, coming two years after its…

Amazon Shifts Focus, Discontinues Appstore on Android

Amazon will officially discontinue its app store for Android devices on August 20, 2025. The company announced that users holding Amazon Coins will receive refunds by this date. This move…

Microsoft’s New Chip Brings Quantum Computing Closer to Reality

Microsoft has announced a groundbreaking advancement in quantum computing with the introduction of its Majorana 1 chip. This innovative chip promises to bring the dream of quantum computing closer to…

Google’s New AI Tool ‘Career Dreamer’ Expands Job Horizons

Google has unveiled a groundbreaking tool called Career Dreamer, designed to assist individuals in exploring an array of career possibilities. This innovative tool, currently available as an experiment in the…

Sanas Uses AI to Modify Call Center Workers’ Accents in Real-Time

Sanas, an innovative company specializing in AI-driven accent modification, has successfully completed a $65 million funding round, valuing the firm at over $500 million. Founded in 2020 by Maxim Serebryakov,…

X Seeks Investment at $44 Billion Valuation

Elon Musk‘s artificial intelligence startup, xAI, is in discussions to secure $10 billion in funding, aiming for a staggering $75 billion valuation. This development comes as Musk’s other ventures continue…