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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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Tesla Warns Against Wet Towel Charging Trick

Tesla has issued a warning to its customers about the “wet towel” trick, a popular but potentially dangerous practice used during the charging process at Supercharger stations. This advisory comes…

Apple Reaches First Union Agreement with US Retail Employees

Apple has reached a tentative contract agreement with unionized employees at its Towson, Maryland retail store, marking a significant milestone as the first such agreement for the company in the…

Titanium Heart Device Saves Patient Waiting for Transplant

A recent medical innovation, the titanium rotary heart developed by BiVACOR, successfully sustained a patient awaiting a heart transplant for eight days, representing a major advancement in artificial heart technology…

Apple Intelligence Delayed to October with iOS 18.1 Update

Apple’s upcoming artificial intelligence feature set, known as Apple Intelligence, is facing delays and will not be available with the initial release of iOS 18 and iPadOS 18 in September.…

GE HealthCare and AWS Join Forces to Develop Generative AI for Medical Applications

On Thursday, July 25, GE HealthCare has announced a collaboration with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to develop generative artificial intelligence (AI) models and applications specifically designed for medical use. This…

NASA Successfully Streams 4K Video to Space Using Laser

NASA has successfully streamed the first-ever 4K video to deep space and back using laser technology. This achievement, made on Wednesday, July 24, marks a significant advancement in space data…

WhatsApp Reaches 100 Million Monthly Users in the United States

WhatsApp has reached 100 million monthly active users in the United States, as announced by Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg on Thursday, July 25th. This milestone, while impressive, represents only a…

Google Offers Free Access to Faster Gemini 1.5 Flash AI

Google is enhancing the accessibility and efficiency of its Gemini AI assistant by providing free users with access to its 1.5 Flash AI model. This update allows users to experience…

OpenAI Debuts SearchGPT: AI-Powered Search Engine Prototype

OpenAI has unveiled SearchGPT, an AI-powered search engine prototype aimed at delivering timely answers by sourcing information from the web. The launch positions OpenAI as a potential competitor to established…

Sonos CEO Apologizes for Troubled App Rollout, Promises Fixes

Sonos has publicly apologized for the problematic rollout of its redesigned mobile app, which has led to significant customer frustration and a series of technical issues. The app, released in…

Kamala Harris Takes to TikTok for Presidential Campaign Outreach

Vice President Kamala Harris officially launched her TikTok account on Thursday, July 25, adding a new dimension to her 2024 presidential campaign strategy. This move marks a significant step in…

Elon Musk Rejects Claims of $45 Million Monthly Donation to Trump

Elon Musk has firmly denied claims that he is donating $45 million per month to support Donald Trump. This statement comes after the Wall Street Journal reported Musk’s alleged monthly…

Meta Shuts Down 63,000 Instagram Accounts Linked to Sextortion Scams

Meta has recently removed 63,000 Instagram accounts linked to sextortion scams, primarily targeting American men. This action is part of a larger effort to combat such scams on the platform.…

Canadian Women’s Soccer Coach Suspended from Olympic Games Over Drone Incident

The Canadian Olympic Committee (COC) has removed Bev Priestman, the head coach of Canada’s women’s national soccer team, for the remainder of the Paris Games amid allegations of drone spying…

Disney and Warner Bros. Launch New Streaming Bundle, Starting at $16.99/Month

Disney and Warner Bros. Discovery have launched a new streaming bundle in the United States, combining Disney+, Hulu, and Max services. Starting Thursday, July 25, the bundle is available at…

Spain Launches Antitrust Probe into Apple’s App Store

Spain’s competition authority, the Comisión Nacional de los Mercados y la Competencia (CNMC), has initiated an investigation into Apple’s App Store, citing concerns that the tech giant may be imposing…

Revolut Receives UK Banking License After Three-Year Wait

Revolut, the prominent British fintech company, announced on Thursday, July 25 that it has obtained a banking license with restrictions from the U.K.’s Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA). This achievement concludes…

Waymo Gains $5 Billion Support from Alphabet

Alphabet will invest up to $5 billion in its self-driving subsidiary, Waymo, over the next few years. This announcement was made by Alphabet CFO Ruth Porat during the company’s second-quarter…

Elon Musk Reschedules Tesla Robotaxi Unveiling to October 10

Elon Musk announced a new date for unveiling Tesla’s “robotaxi” prototype, now set for October 10, after delaying the original reveal planned for August 8. Musk indicated that the delay…

Mattel Reveals New Barbie Project Friendship Game

Mattel, in collaboration with Outright Games, has announced the upcoming release of Barbie Project Friendship, an adventure game celebrating the 65th anniversary of Barbie. The game, available from October 25th,…