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Huey Yee 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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Amazon Unveils New Grocery Delivery Subscription in the US

Amazon has introduced a new grocery delivery subscription service for its Prime members and those with an EBT card in the United States. The service is available in over 3,500…

Unilever Enhances Food Product Development with AI Technology

Unilever is leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance its product development process, particularly in the food segment, which includes well-known brands such as Hellmann’s and Knorr. By integrating AI technologies,…

HP Faces Class Action Lawsuit Over Printer Firmware Updates Limiting Ink Choices

Tech giant HP is currently embroiled in a class action lawsuit, with plaintiffs alleging that the company implemented firmware updates to their printers that prevent the use of third-party ink…

Discover the New AI-Powered Trend: Virtual Influencers

Curious about the latest trend in influencer marketing? Virtual influencers are here to shake things up. Unlike human influencers, these digital creations have no physical form but boast massive online…

LinkedIn Challenges TikTok and Instagram in the Influencer Arena

LinkedIn is taking a bold step into the influencer marketing arena, traditionally dominated by Instagram and TikTok. The Microsoft-owned platform introduced its “Thought Leader ads” last year, initially allowing brands…

Elon Musk’s xAI Nears $6 Billion Funding, Valuation Hits $18 Billion

Elon Musk’s new AI company, xAI, is reportedly close to securing $6 billion in funding, raising its valuation to $18 billion before the deal is finalized. Initially set to raise…

Microsoft Unveils AI That Can Make Photos Talk and Sing

Microsoft Research Asia has recently introduced an experimental artificial intelligence tool, VASA-1, that transforms still images or drawings of people into realistic videos where they appear to be talking or…

This Polaroid Camera Turns Pictures into Poems

Kelin Carolyn Zhang and Ryan Mather have created the Poetry Camera, an open-source device that transforms images into poetic expressions. This innovative camera combines cutting-edge technology with artistic vision, challenging…

Why Brand Building and Performance Marketing Go Hand in Hand

For years, marketers treated brand building and performance marketing as separate goals. Brand building nurtured emotions and loyalty, while performance marketing chased immediate sales. But today’s consumers are bombarded with…

Hugging Face Introduces a Benchmark for Evaluating Generative AI Performance in Health-related Tasks

Hugging Face, the AI startup, has introduced a new benchmark named Open Medical-LLM, designed to evaluate generative AI models on medical-related tasks. This initiative, developed in collaboration with Open Life…

TikTok Shop Expand Secondhand Luxury Fashion Categories to UK Market

TikTok Shop has officially expanded its secondhand luxury fashion offerings to the United Kingdom, venturing into a market space currently occupied by key players such as The RealReal, Vestiaire Collective,…

IBM Acquires HashiCorp for $6.4 Billion, Expanding Its Hybrid Cloud Portfolio

IBM has announced its acquisition of cloud management vendor HashiCorp for $6.4 billion. This acquisition adds to IBM’s series of strategic purchases aimed at enhancing its hybrid cloud capabilities, following…

Cherub Innovates Angel Investing with Dating App Dynamics

Cherub, a novel marketplace that connects angel investors with entrepreneurs, has been gaining traction by integrating dating app dynamics into the investment process. Founded by Jaclyn Johnson and Angeline Vuong,…

Why Negative Reviews Deserve a Spot on Your Website

Imagine Sarah excitedly ordering a new pair of running shoes online, only to receive a poorly made product with terrible customer service. Disappointed, she leaves a scathing review. But what…

Tesla Plans to Launch More Affordable Models by 2025

Tesla has announced plans to introduce more affordable models by 2025, dispelling previous rumors about the cancellation of such projects. During the company’s first quarter earnings call, Tesla CEO Elon…

Oura’s Smart Ring Now Available at Target Outlets

Oura has expanded its retail presence by announcing that its smart rings will now be available at select Target stores across the United States, as well as on the retailer’s…

UnitedHealth Paid Ransom to Cybercriminals, Citing Compromised Patient Data in Change Healthcare Breach

UnitedHealth Group has disclosed that it paid ransom to cyber criminals following a cyberattack on its subsidiary Change Healthcare, which occurred in February. This decision was made in an effort…

Alphabet X Unveils Project Bellwether to Predict and Respond to Natural Disasters Using AI

Alphabet X has introduced a new initiative called Project Bellwether, aimed at harnessing the power of artificial intelligence to forecast and respond to natural disasters like wildfires and flooding more…

The Why Behind the Buy: How Psychology Shapes Consumer Behavior

Have you ever scrolled through social media and found yourself inexplicably drawn to a product advertised by your favorite influencer? Or perhaps you’ve walked into a store with a specific…

Reddit to Enhance Platform with AI Tools for Users and Developers

Reddit recently unveiled a series of upcoming product enhancements, with Chief Product Officer Pali Bhat emphasizing the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) in these new features. Following its Initial Public…