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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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Android 16 Brings Live Activities and Pro Video Features

Android enthusiasts received a fresh wave of excitement as Google unveiled the first public beta for Android 16 on Thursday. This latest iteration promises significant enhancements, particularly on the accessibility…

Google Unveils New App to Decode Doctor’s Handwriting at Annual India Event

Google has announced a new initiative to tackle the long-standing issue of deciphering handwritten doctor’s notes. This revelation came during the company’s annual “Google for India” event, which showcases a…

MrBeast’s Potential Role in TikTok U.S. Acquisition Spurs Industry Buzz

MrBeast, the renowned YouTube sensation and entrepreneur, is in the spotlight as he engages in discussions with multiple parties interested in acquiring TikTok’s U.S. operations. Among the potential suitors is…

Google Enhances Galaxy S25 Experience with New Features

Google is set to enhance the user experience of Samsung’s latest Galaxy S25 series phones by integrating a suite of new features. The tech giant announced several updates, including expanded…

Bedrock Energy Drives Innovation in Data Center Cooling with Geothermal Technology

Bedrock Energy, a pioneering startup, is making strides in the realm of geothermal energy by employing sophisticated data analysis techniques derived from the oil and gas sector. This innovative approach…

Mexico Braces for Deportees with New Tent Shelters in Juárez

The El Paso border is witnessing historically low levels of migrant arrivals, marked by a 63% drop in Border Patrol encounters. This significant decrease in the El Paso Sector comes…

Trump Revokes Biden AI Policies, Sets New Course for Innovation

President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Thursday aimed at reshaping the United States’ approach to artificial intelligence (AI). This new directive revokes existing government policies that Trump claims…

Nintendo Unveils New ‘Super Smash Bros.’ Game for Switch 2

Nintendo is gearing up for a major release that promises to be a game-changer for its fans. The gaming giant has confirmed the development of a new “Super Smash Bros.”…

Google Strengthens XR Ambitions with $250 Million HTC Acquisition

Google has announced its strategic acquisition of a segment of HTC’s extended reality (XR) business for $250 million. This move marks a significant step in Google’s efforts to enhance its…

Neko Health Secures $260 Million Funding, Eyes Global Expansion

Neko Health, a cutting-edge health technology startup co-founded by Spotify’s Daniel Ek, has successfully raised $260 million in a Series B funding round, which values the company at $1.8 billion…

Meta Faces Backlash for Forcing Users to Follow Trump’s Facebook Account

In a surprising turn of events, Facebook users discovered on January 20, 2025, that they were automatically following President Donald Trump‘s official Facebook account without their consent. Many of these…

Hindustan Unilever Bolsters Beauty Portfolio with $342M Minimalist Acquisition

Hindustan Unilever announced its agreement to acquire beauty startup Minimalist for approximately $342 million, marking a significant expansion in its premium beauty segment. The deal, set to close in the…

OpenAI, Oracle, and SoftBank Launch Massive AI Data Center Initiative

The Stargate Project, a joint venture between OpenAI, Oracle, and SoftBank, aims to establish a series of state-of-the-art data centers dedicated to advancing artificial intelligence in the United States. OpenAI…

Meta Unveils AI-Powered Oakley Smart Glasses for Athletes

Meta’s Reality Labs is expanding its lineup of AI smart glasses with a new pair of Oakley-branded spectacles targeted at athletes. This new development comes after the success of Meta’s…

Spotify Ventures into Education with New Audio Courses

Spotify, the renowned music streaming platform, is making strides to expand its services by venturing into the realm of educational audio courses. This innovative addition to its offerings, which currently…

Microsoft Unveils Enhanced Windows Search for Copilot+ PCs

Microsoft is introducing an enhanced version of Windows Search, aiming to revolutionize how users navigate their PCs. This feature is currently available to Windows 11 testers through a new preview…

Doug Gurr Steps In as Interim Chair of the UK’s Antitrust Body

The United Kingdom’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has appointed Doug Gurr, a former executive from Amazon, as its interim chairman. This appointment comes at a crucial time as the…

Instagram Shifts Strategy to Compete with TikTok Amid Controversial Changes

Instagram has undertaken a series of strategic changes to bolster its position against TikTok, implementing significant modifications to its platform and policies. In a bid to prioritize short-form video content…

Instagram’s “Democrat” Search Glitch Sparks Accusations of Political Bias Against Meta

Some social media users have accused Meta, the parent company of Instagram, of political bias following the discovery that searches for “Democrats” on the platform yield a “results hidden” message.…

Employer.com and MrBeast Lead All-Cash Bid to Acquire TikTok Amid Uncertainty

In a bold move to save TikTok, Employer.com, led by CEO Jessie Tinsley, has teamed up with renowned YouTuber MrBeast and other partners to submit an all-cash bid for the…