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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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AT&T and AST SpaceMobile Set to Launch Satellites for Remote Cell Coverage

AT&T is advancing its mobile services by partnering with AST SpaceMobile to launch satellites that will enable cell service even in the most remote areas. This strategic move will transform…

Sony Music Issues Warning to Over 700 Tech Companies for Unauthorized AI Training

Sony Music Group has issued letters warning over 700 technology companies and music streaming services to safeguard its intellectual property. The warnings caution against the unauthorized use of Sony’s vast…

Ubisoft Cancels Free-to-Play Division Heartland

Ubisoft has officially halted the development of “The Division Heartland,” a previously announced free-to-play title in its popular survival-action shooter series. Initially slated for release in late 2021 or 2022,…

Instagram Co-founder Mike Krieger Takes New Role at AI Firm Anthropic

Instagram co-founder Mike Krieger has been appointed as the chief product officer of Anthropic, as announced on Wednesday, May 15th. Mike Krieger, previously the chief technology officer at Meta-owned Instagram,…

TikTok Creators Sue U.S. Government to Prevent App Ban

A coalition of TikTok influencers has initiated a lawsuit against the U.S. government, challenging a legislative move that could force the sale of the app’s parent company, ByteDance, effectively banning…

Apple Introduces Eye-Tracking in iPhones and iPads

Apple has announced the introduction of eye-tracking capabilities to recent iPhone and iPad models, enhancing accessibility features across its devices. This update arrives just in time for Global Accessibility Awareness…

Intuitive Machines Aims to Assist NASA in Retrieving Mars Samples

Intuitive Machines is aiming to leverage its lunar technology for NASA’s Mars Sample Return (MSR) mission. The company, having achieved a historic milestone by being the first private entity to…

Tesla Sued Over Air Pollution Claims at Fremont Factory

Tesla faces legal challenges over environmental concerns at its Fremont, California factory, as the Environmental Democracy Project has filed a lawsuit alleging Tesla’s non-compliance with the Clean Air Act. This…

Meta Faces EU Probe Over Child Safety and Behavioral Addictions

The European Commission has officially launched a rigorous investigation into Meta Platforms Inc. to assess potential violations of the Digital Services Act (DSA). This investigation targets the social media giant’s…

OpenAI Forms Partnership with Reddit to Access User Data for AI Training

OpenAI has announced a strategic partnership with Reddit, gaining access to a real-time feed of Reddit’s content, including posts and replies. This collaboration is aimed at enhancing OpenAI’s conversational AI,…

OpenAI’s Leadership Shakeup Intensifies as Jan Leike Resigns

OpenAI faces a leadership crisis marked by the exit of key safety-focused members. This trend began with Leopold Aschenbrenner’s departure due to alleged information leaks, followed by Daniel Kokotajlo and…

Uber Launches Shuttle Service, New Caregiver Features, and More at Go-Get Event

Uber has unveiled a series of new features and services at its annual Go-Get showcase in New York City, aimed at enhancing user convenience and expanding its market presence in…

How to Start a Successful Online Business

Did you know that the number of online shoppers in the United States stood at 268 million in 2022 and is expected to climb to nearly 285 million by 2025?…

Musk Reverses Course, Rehires Supercharger Team to Expand EV Charging Stations

Tesla has recently reinstated the hiring process for its Supercharger team, which CEO Elon Musk unexpectedly laid off two weeks ago, despite the 500-strong team’s role in managing the extensive…

Instagram Expands Its Creator Marketplace to 10 Additional Countries

Instagram is broadening the scope of its creator marketplace, now reaching 10 additional countries, enhancing the platform for brands and creators to collaborate effectively. Initially rolled out in the U.S.…

Neuralink’s Wire Troubles Known Before Human Trials Began

Neuralink, Elon Musk’s brain-computer interface company, has faced issues with the retraction of tiny, delicate wires in its devices, a problem known to the company for several years from prior…

Google to Take Action if OpenAI Misused YouTube for AI Development

Alphabet’s CEO Sundar Pichai has openly stated that Google will take necessary actions if it is proven that OpenAI used YouTube content improperly for training its AI models. Google’s Stance…

OpenAI Co-Founder Ilya Sutskever Announces Departure from the Company

Ilya Sutskever, a co-founder and the chief scientist of OpenAI, has announced his departure from the company to pursue a personally meaningful project. This decision comes during a time of…

Sony Appoints New Co-CEOs to Lead PlayStation

Sony has unveiled a significant leadership transformation within its PlayStation division, appointing Hermen Hulst and Hideaki Nishino as co-CEOs, a move set to take effect from June 1st. This change…

Google I/O Recap: New AI Updates, Search Features, and More

Google’s annual I/O developer conference, held this Tuesday, marked a significant advancement in its artificial intelligence portfolio, with a series of new products and updates centered on AI technologies. The…