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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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Duolingo Declares It Will Never Open a San Francisco Office

Duolingo, the widely used language learning application, has stated definitively that it will never open an office in San Francisco. The company is headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, a city not…

PepsiCo Beats Earnings Forecasts Thanks to Strong International Sales

PepsiCo reported quarterly earnings and revenue on Thursday that surpassed analysts’ expectations, a positive result driven primarily by international growth which managed to offset yet another quarter of declining sales…

Trump Administration Issues Loan Forgiveness Notices Amid Government Shutdown

Despite the ongoing government shutdown, the U.S. Department of Education has begun sending out notices to student loan borrowers informing them that their debt will soon be canceled. Multiple notices…

India Trials AI Chatbot E-Commerce Using ChatGPT, Gemini, and Claude

India has launched a national pilot project that allows consumers to shop and pay directly through AI chatbots, with OpenAI’s ChatGPT leading the initial rollout. Integrations with Google’s Gemini and…

China Imposes Stricter Export Controls on Key Rare Earth Materials

China has tightened its export controls on rare earths and other materials critical for advanced technology manufacturing as trade negotiations continue with the U.S. Beijing processes roughly 90% of the…

TAG Heuer’s New Luxury Smartwatch Drops Wear OS for iPhone Compatibility

Ten years after launching its first connected smartwatch, TAG Heuer has introduced its latest variant, the Connected Calibre E5, featuring a major change: it is now designed to work seamlessly…

Google Brings Search Live to India, Expands AI Mode Language Support

Google announced on Wednesday that it is bringing its AI-powered conversational search feature, Search Live, to India, launching in both English and Hindi. Simultaneously, the company is expanding its AI…

Google Expands Virtual Try-On Tool to More Countries, Adds Shoe Fitting Feature

Google announced on Wednesday that its artificial intelligence feature, which previously allowed users to virtually try on clothes, is expanding access to Australia, Canada, and Japan. The technology giant also…

James Comey’s Trial Scheduled for Jan. 5 After Trump-Backed Charges

Former FBI Director James Comey pleaded not guilty on Wednesday morning to federal criminal charges that President Donald Trump had publicly sought. Judge Michael Nachmanoff set Comey’s trial to begin…

Michael Dell Warns AI Data Center Boom Will Eventually Hit a Limit

Dell Technologies CEO Michael Dell stated on Tuesday that while the current demand for computing power is “tremendous,” the production of artificial intelligence data centers will eventually reach a saturation…

Tesla Stock Drops After Cheaper Models Fail to Impress

Tesla has unveiled cheaper “Standard” versions of two of its most popular cars in the U.S. in an attempt to boost sales following the expiration of a key federal EV…

EU Steel Tariff Increase Risks ‘Biggest Crisis’ for UK Industry

The European Union has announced plans to substantially increase tariffs on imported steel, a move that the UK’s steel industry has called “perhaps the biggest crisis” it has ever encountered.…

Anthropic and IBM Form Strategic AI Partnership

The technology giant IBM is collaborating with AI research laboratory Anthropic to integrate advanced artificial intelligence into its enterprise software offerings. Claude Integration and Support IBM, based in Armonk, New…

Neuralink User Controls Robot Arm Using Brain Implant

A patient with a Neuralink brain chip is now successfully controlling a robot arm using only his mind. On Monday, Nick Wray posted a video online demonstrating the capability by…

Gold Hits Record $4,000 an Ounce for the First Time

Gold prices reached an unprecedented $4,000 per ounce on Tuesday as global investors sought a safe haven against a combination of a weaker dollar, geopolitical volatility, economic uncertainty, and stubborn…

The Real Impact of Trump Sending Troops Into US Cities

The long-standing taboo against deploying American troops on domestic streets has been challenged by President Donald Trump’s persistent actions. His attempts to send National Guard reservists into Portland, Oregon, and…

Elon Musk Says ‘Grokipedia’ Will Launch Later This Month

Elon Musk’s planned alternative to Wikipedia is slated to arrive within the next two weeks. The CEO of Tesla and SpaceX announced the upcoming launch on X, stating, “Version 0.1…

ChatGPT App Update Lets Users Connect With Spotify, Canva, Figma, and More

OpenAI has introduced a major new feature that allows users to interact more effectively with external applications directly through ChatGPT’s latest integration. This enhancement features popular platforms such as Spotify,…

Government Reports Drop in Temporary Worker Applications as Fines Rise

New government data reveals that the Canadian government ordered companies to pay nearly $5 million in fines during the last fiscal year for failing to comply with the regulations of…

Instagram Updates Map Feature to Clarify When You’re Sharing Location

Instagram announced on Monday that it is updating its Map feature to provide users with greater clarity regarding whether they are actively sharing their location. The social network also announced…