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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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Adobe Announces Major AI Updates Across Photoshop, Illustrator, and More at Max Conference

Adobe has unveiled its new Firefly Video Model at the Adobe Max conference, signaling a deeper integration of generative AI into its suite of creative tools. This model, designed for…

Sebastian Bubeck Departs Microsoft to Join OpenAI

Sebastian Bubeck, a prominent figure in Microsoft’s artificial intelligence research, has left the company to join OpenAI, marking a major shift in the AI research landscape. This departure was first…

The New York Times Demands Perplexity AI Stop Using Its Content

The New York Times has escalated its legal battles with generative AI companies, this time targeting Perplexity AI, an Amazon-backed startup, for allegedly using its content without permission. According to…

Threads Now Shows When Users Are Active Online

Meta is rolling out a new “activity status” feature on Threads that will let users see when others are online. This new function is intended to enhance real-time engagement on…

New iPad Mini Returns After Three Years, Featuring A17 Pro and Apple Pencil Support

Apple has introduced the seventh-generation iPad mini, marking the first update to its smallest tablet in over three years. The new model is powered by the A17 Pro chip, which…

Casio Confirms Ransomware Attack and Data Breach

Casio has confirmed that a recent ransomware attack led to a significant data breach, compromising personal and confidential information. On October 5, unauthorized access to Casio’s network resulted in system…

Nvidia Nears Apple’s Value After Record-Setting Stock Rise

Nvidia, the renowned AI chipmaker, achieved a record stock close on Monday, with its shares reaching $138.07, fueled by investor confidence in the company’s continued dominance in AI technology. The…

Google Secures Nuclear Power from Kairos for AI Data Center Needs

Google has finalized a deal with nuclear startup Kairos Power to supply its AI data centers with electricity from seven small modular nuclear reactors (SMRs). The agreement is set to…

Musk’s Legal Fight Against OpenAI Weakens as OpenAI Attempts to Dismiss Case

Elon Musk’s lawsuit against OpenAI is struggling, though there’s still a sliver of hope. Musk alleges that OpenAI’s transformation from a nonprofit, which he helped found, into a corporation goes…

Internet Archive Wayback Machine Returns in Read-Only State After Major Data Breach

The Internet Archive’s Wayback Machine has returned online after last week’s distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks, but it remains in a read-only state for now. The platform, known for…

Renault’s Hybrid Strategy Pays Off Amid EV Struggles

Renault’s focus on low-cost hybrid technology is helping the French automaker gain a foothold in Europe’s growing hybrid market as the company navigates the challenging shift towards electric vehicles (EVs),…

Boeing Plans 10 Percent Workforce Reduction Affecting 17,000 Employees

Boeing is planning to reduce its workforce by approximately 10%, which equates to around 17,000 jobs, according to an email sent to employees by President and CEO Kelly Ortberg, Reuters…

Major Pokémon Leak Reveals Early Designs and Future Game Plans

Pokémon developer Game Freak has confirmed that it suffered a data breach in August, exposing sensitive internal materials and personal information of employees. The company stated that hackers accessed one…

SpaceX Completes Starship Fifth Test Flight with Mid-Air Booster Capture

SpaceX has achieved a significant milestone in its mission to make space travel more sustainable with its latest Starship test flight. On Sunday morning, SpaceX successfully launched the Super Heavy…

Uber Lets Riders Share Hearing and Vision Needs with Drivers

This fall, Uber will roll out new self-identification features designed for riders who are deaf, hard of hearing, blind, or have low vision. These options aim to reduce potential misunderstandings…

Venmo Introduces Scheduled Payments and Requests

Venmo has introduced a new feature allowing users to schedule payments and requests, which can be set up as one-time events or recurring transactions. This long-awaited feature lets users automate…

Ticketmaster Leads the Way with Apple Wallet’s New iOS 18 Features

Ticketmaster is the first ticketing company to adopt the new, enhanced Apple Wallet features introduced with iOS 18. The update allows event tickets in the Apple Wallet app to display…

GM Drops Ultium for Alternative Battery Technologies

General Motors (GM) is moving away from its standardized Ultium battery system, opting for a more varied approach with different battery cell chemistries and formats. This change diverges from GM’s…

Porsche Issues Recall for Over 27,000 Taycan EVs Due to Battery Short Circuit Risk

Porsche has issued a recall affecting more than 27,000 of its Taycan electric vehicles due to the risk of a short circuit in one of the battery’s cell block modules.…

DeepMind and University of Washington Researchers Win 2024 Nobel Prize in Chemistry

DeepMind researchers Demis Hassabis and John Jumper, alongside University of Washington professor David Baker, have won the 2024 Nobel Prize in Chemistry for their significant contributions to understanding the structure…