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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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Rivian Secures $6.6 Billion Loan to Revitalize Georgia Factory Plans

Rivian Automotive has announced a significant financial development as it seeks to advance its manufacturing capabilities. The company secured a conditional commitment for a $6.6 billion loan from the U.S.…

Anthropic Launches Open-Source Tool to Simplify AI Connections to Data Sources

Anthropic has introduced a new open-source tool called the Model Context Protocol (MCP), designed to streamline how AI systems connect with datasets. The tool offers a universal method for integrating…

Google Faces £7 Billion UK Class Action Over Alleged Search Monopoly

Google will face a £7 billion ($8.8 billion) class action lawsuit in the UK over accusations that it misused its search dominance to harm consumers. The UK’s Competition Appeal Tribunal…

Tesla Building Teleoperations Team For Robotaxi Service

Tesla is making strides in the development of its teleoperations system, aiming to enhance its upcoming robotaxi service. The company is actively hiring a software engineer who will play a…

Threads Users Could Soon Set Their Own Default Feed

Threads is testing a feature that lets users pick their default feed. Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced the update, which will allow users to choose between the algorithmic “For You,”…

Amazon Workers Plan Global Black Friday Strikes and Protests

Amazon employees in over 20 countries are gearing up for coordinated protests and strikes on Black Friday, marking one of the busiest shopping days of the year. The action, organized…

Neuralink Begins Testing Brain Chip to Control Robotic Arms

Neuralink, Elon Musk’s brain-tech company, is starting a new trial to see if its brain chip can control robotic arms. The study, called “CONVOY,” will use the company’s N1 implant…

Tim Cook’s Trump Approach Becomes a Guide for CEOs

Apple CEO Tim Cook achieved what many corporate leaders struggled to accomplish: he forged a personal connection with Donald Trump during his presidency. This unique relationship, cultivated through direct engagement…

Tesla and Rivian Near Resolution in Trade Secrets Lawsuit

Tesla and Rivian are moving toward resolving a long-standing legal dispute over allegations of employee poaching and trade secret theft. Tesla, which initiated the lawsuit in 2020, recently informed a…

Apple Revisits the Idea of an Apple-Branded TV

Apple is once again toying with the idea of manufacturing its own television set, according to reports from Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman. While the company has long considered entering the TV…

Microsoft Halts Windows 11 Update After Ubisoft Game Crashes

Microsoft has confirmed that its Windows 11 version 24H2 update is causing problems for some Ubisoft games, including crashes and black screens. In response, the company has halted the update’s…

YouTube Shorts Expands Dream Screen with AI Video Backgrounds

YouTube has upgraded its Dream Screen feature for Shorts, introducing AI-generated video backgrounds. Announced Thursday, the update enables creators to transform text prompts into animated video settings, leveraging Google DeepMind’s…

Threads Makes Big Changes to Prioritize Accounts You Follow

Meta’s Threads is finally doing what users have been asking for—showing them more of what they actually want to see. Instagram head Adam Mosseri announced that Threads’ algorithm is being…

WhatsApp Launches Voice Message Transcripts

WhatsApp has introduced a new feature that allows users to transcribe voice messages into text, a convenience for those in noisy environments or situations where listening isn’t an option. Announced…

Amazon Launches Echo Show 21 Smart Display

Amazon has unveiled the Echo Show 21, its largest and most advanced smart display yet, equipped with a suite of new features aimed at improving both entertainment and functionality. Sporting…

Comcast to Spin Off Rotten Tomatoes, Fandango, and Cable Networks Into a New Public Company

Comcast is restructuring its portfolio by spinning off a group of NBCUniversal’s cable networks and digital assets into a new independent, publicly traded company. The move, announced Wednesday, includes channels…

American Airlines Tackles Line Cutting with New Boarding Tech

American Airlines has introduced a new solution to stop boarding line cutters, and it comes with a distinct sound. As reported by CNBC, the airline’s latest system emits a two-tone…

Meta Brings HD Video Calls, AI Backgrounds, and More to Messenger

Meta has rolled out an update for Messenger, introducing HD video calls, AI-generated backgrounds, and enhanced messaging options. These new features aim to elevate the app’s video and audio calling…

Toyota Develops Self-Pressurizer to Boost Cold Hydrogen Vehicle Efficiency

Toyota has unveiled a novel innovation for liquid hydrogen vehicles aimed at enhancing efficiency and minimizing fuel loss. The new system, showcased during the Super Taikyu Series 2024 race, incorporates…

OpenAI Wants to Teach Teachers About AI, But Not Everyone Is On Board

OpenAI wants teachers to get comfortable with AI. The company has partnered with Common Sense Media to launch a free online course designed to help K-12 educators understand and integrate…