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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’s iOS 19 Update to Focus on User-Friendliness and AI Integration

Apple is reportedly gearing up for a redesign of its iOS 19, focusing on enhancing speed, user-friendliness, and simplicity. While this update is not expected to radically deviate from its…

Trump’s Economic Advisor Talks Tariff Uncertainty and Market Reactions

On Monday, National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett acknowledged continued economic uncertainty due to the U.S. administration’s shifting tariff agenda. Speaking on CNBC’s “Squawk Box,” Hassett confirmed that more confusion…

Trump Pushes to Cut Back Voice of America’s Operations

US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order aimed at scaling back the operations of the federally funded news organization Voice of America (VOA). The order comes as Trump…

Elon Musk’s xAI Acquires Hotshot to Enhance AI Video Generation Portfolio

Elon Musk’s AI company, xAI, has acquired Hotshot, a startup known for its AI-powered video generation tools, similar to OpenAI’s Sora. The acquisition was announced by Hotshot’s CEO and co-founder,…

Starlink Turns to Trump for Help Breaking Through Global Trade Hurdles

SpaceX is asking the Trump administration to help dismantle trade barriers that could stymie the global growth of its Starlink satellite internet service. The company expressed concerns about the increasing…

Roblox Introduces Open Source AI Model for 3D Objects

Roblox has introduced its generative AI model, Cube, enabling creators to design 3D objects through simple text prompts. Announced Monday, Cube allows for seamless 3D mesh creation, letting developers generate…

Google’s Find My Device App Now Lets You Track Your Contacts’ Live Locations

Google has rolled out a new feature in the Find My Device app, allowing users to see the live location of those who share their location with them. As reported…

Meta’s Legal Fight Against ‘Careless People’ Memoir Draws More Attention

Meta has taken legal action against former employee Sarah Wynn-Williams and her memoir Careless People: A Cautionary Tale of Power, Greed, and Lost Idealism, which provides a sharp critique of…

Amazon Echo Removes ‘Do Not Send Voice Recordings’ Feature Starting March 28

Starting March 28, Amazon Echo users will no longer be able to process their Alexa voice recordings locally. Instead, these recordings—except for certain Alexa features like wake word detection—will be…

Musk Announces First Mission to Mars Set for Next Year

SpaceX successfully launched its Falcon 9 rocket, carrying a crew to the International Space Station (ISS) as part of a mission to bring two astronauts back home. This event marks…

Xbox’s New AI Companion for Mobile Users Enhances Gaming Experience

Ahead of the Game Developers Conference (GDC), Xbox unveiled its latest experiment: an AI-powered gaming assistant known as “Copilot for Gaming.” This voice-activated assistant, built with Microsoft’s AI technology, aims…

Meta Blocks Former Director from Promoting Critical Memoir

Meta has successfully obtained an emergency ruling in the United States to temporarily halt Sarah Wynn-Williams, a former director, from promoting or further distributing her memoir. This ruling, which restricts…

Google Advocates for Looser Copyright and Export Regulations in AI Proposal

Google has made a strong appeal to the U.S. government to establish federal legislation on artificial intelligence (AI) that would promote innovation while ensuring privacy and security. The tech giant…

Amazon Continues Hosting Stalkerware Data Weeks After Breach Alert

Amazon is under scrutiny for its response to a data breach involving stalkerware applications Cocospy, Spyic, and Spyzie. These operations have been found to upload and store photos exfiltrated from…

US Tariffs Could Be Devastating for Irish Whiskey Industry

In a significant escalation of trade tensions between the United States and the European Union, the EU announced on Wednesday the introduction of 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum imported…

OpenAI Unveils New Tools to Help Businesses Develop AI Agents

OpenAI is set to revolutionize the integration of artificial intelligence in business operations with the release of its open-source toolkit, the Agents SDK. This innovative development offers developers free tools…

North Korean Hackers Sneak Spyware onto Android App Store

KoSpy, a spyware application, has been revealed to possess extensive capabilities, posing a significant threat to Android smartphone users. This malicious software can both record audio and take pictures using…

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,…

Greenland Faces Choice Between Independence, Denmark, and U.S. Influence in Election

Greenland heads to the polls on Tuesday in a significant parliamentary election, with the ongoing debate over the island’s potential independence from Denmark playing a central role. Adding to the…

Google Introduces AI Calendar Feature for Gmail Users

Google has announced the rollout of a new AI-powered feature for Gmail users, designed to enhance calendar management. This new feature, available on both desktop and mobile devices, allows users…