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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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Permia Takes Squarespace Private in a $6.9 Billion Deal

Squarespace, the renowned website builder and hosting company, has entered a new phase in its corporate journey with a $6.9 billion acquisition by UK-based private equity firm Permira, transitioning from…

How to Launch a Successful B2B Affiliate Marketing Program

Looking to elevate your B2B affiliate marketing game? Learn how to build a successful B2B affiliate marketing program that stands out in the crowded digital landscape. In this guide, we’ll…

Apple and Google Unite Against Bluetooth Tracking Misuse

Apple and Google have jointly developed a new standard to alert users about potential unwanted tracking through Bluetooth devices. This collaboration introduces an alert system that will notify iPhone and…

OpenAI Unveils GPT-4o and Desktop ChatGPT

OpenAI unveiled its newest advancements on Monday with the launch of GPT-4o and a desktop version of its widely utilized chatbot, ChatGPT. This development includes an enriched user interface designed…

Alora Baby Innovates Baby Gear with Sustainable Manufacturing Approach

Alora Baby is spearheading an initiative to redefine the lifecycle of baby gear, aiming to transform it from a single-use expectation to a sustainable, circular economy model. The startup is…

British Baby Girl Regains Hearing Through Gene Therapy

In a groundbreaking medical breakthrough, 18-month-old Opal Sandy from the UK has become the first person globally to regain hearing through gene therapy. Born deaf due to a rare genetic…

Short vs Long-Form Content: Which One to Choose?

Did you know that according to Global WebIndex, 62.3% of the world’s population uses social media, and the average daily usage is 2 hours and 23 minutes. In this age…

Waymo Robotaxis Hits 50,000 Paid Trips Per Week

Waymo has facilitated over 50,000 paid rides weekly through its Waymo One service, operational in Phoenix, San Francisco, and Los Angeles, as announced on X (formerly known as Twitter). The…

FDA Recalls Faulty iOS App Linked to Insulin Pump Malfunctions

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a Class 1 recall for an iOS application designed to manage an insulin pump, following reports of injuries linked to software…

Apple’s New Payment Option Sees Low Adoption Among Developers

Apple’s recent initiative allowing App Store developers to use external payment methods has seen minimal uptake. As revealed in a legal hearing on Friday, only 38 developers have chosen to…

Maryland Apple Store Workers Vote to Authorize Strike

Workers at an Apple retail store in Towson, Maryland, members of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers, have voted to authorize a strike. In 2022, the Towson store…

Hungryroot Uses AI to Tackle Food Waste in the US

Hungryroot, a startup based in New York, is addressing food waste significantly with artificial intelligence. Nine years old, the company optimizes grocery deliveries by ensuring customers receive only what they…

OpenAI Explores NSFW Content Boundaries but Firmly Excludes Pornography

OpenAI has recently updated its guidelines concerning the generation of Not Safe For Work (NSFW) content via its platforms, such as ChatGPT and its API. While the company has opened…

Match Group Sees Growth for Hinge as Tinder Declines

Match Group, the parent company of popular dating apps Tinder and Hinge, reported a contrasting performance between the two platforms in its first-quarter earnings release. Tinder’s paying user base has…

Disney Plus and Hulu to Feature Targeted Ads Through Walmart Data

Walmart has entered into a strategic partnership with Disney to leverage shopper data for targeted advertising on Disney’s streaming platforms, Disney Plus and Hulu, as reported by Adweek. This collaboration,…

New TikTok Update Labels AI-Generated Content Automatically

On Thursday, May 9th, TikTok has initiated a significant update to its platform by beginning to automatically label videos and images that are created with artificial intelligence. This new feature…

OpenAI Is Reported Developing Search Feature for ChatGPT

OpenAI is reportedly developing a search feature for ChatGPT, aiming to position the chatbot as a potential competitor to Google Search. Bloomberg reports that the feature is in progress and…

USPTO Data Breach Exposes Thousands of Private Addresses Again

The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has disclosed a second occurrence of a data leak involving the private addresses of approximately 14,000 trademark applicants. This recent exposure comes after…

Apple Apologizes for iPad Pro Ad Destroying Pianos and Guitars

Apple has issued an apology for an advertising video for the new iPad Pro, which drew significant backlash for depicting the destruction of musical instruments with a hydraulic press. The…

Dorsey Reflects on Bluesky’s Departure from Its Original Vision

Jack Dorsey, the former CEO of Twitter, has expressed significant reservations about Bluesky, a social media platform he initially helped develop. Dorsey detailed his reasons for leaving Bluesky during a…