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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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Huawei Ventures Globally with Revolutionary Trifold Smartphone Launch

Huawei has boldly stepped onto the global stage with the launch of its trifold smartphone, the Mate XT, marking the tech giant’s strategic push beyond its home turf of China.…

xAI Unveils Grok 3 as Its Latest Flagship AI Model

xAI’s much-anticipated AI model, Grok 3, has taken the artificial intelligence landscape by storm, surpassing its rival GPT-4o in several critical benchmarks. Released recently, Grok 3 outperformed in AIME and…

UK Unveils Ambitious Plan to Revitalize Steel Industry Amid Global Challenges

The UK government has introduced a comprehensive “Plan for Steel” designed to bolster the country’s struggling steel industry. This strategic initiative aims to reduce production costs and promote the use…

Uber Takes Legal Action Against DoorDash Over Alleged Anti-Competitive Practices

Uber has initiated legal proceedings against DoorDash, claiming that the leading food delivery service in the U.S. employs tactics that stifle competition. The lawsuit, filed in the Superior Court of…

xAI Seeks $10 Billion to Boost AI Innovations

xAI, Elon Musk‘s artificial intelligence company, is in discussions to raise a massive $10 billion in a new funding round. This ambitious endeavor aims to value the company at an…

Startups Defy Economic Headwinds with Breakthrough Funding

Latent Labs, an AI biotech startup, has emerged from stealth mode with a remarkable $50 million funding boost. Founded by a former research scientist at DeepMind, the startup exemplifies how…

Igloo Recalls Over a Million Coolers Amid Safety Concerns

Igloo is initiating a massive recall of over 1.1 million coolers across the United States, Mexico, and Canada. This action follows reports of a hazardous handle that has led to…

DeepSeek AI’s Lack of Safeguards Raises Significant Concerns

DeepSeek, a Chinese AI startup, is under scrutiny for its generative artificial intelligence technology, which reportedly operates without any form of safeguards. Unlike its Western counterparts such as OpenAI, Google,…

Reddit to Roll Out Paywalls and Paid Features by 2025

Reddit, a cornerstone of online community discussions since 2005, is set to transform its business model with the introduction of paywalls and additional features by 2025. CEO Steve Huffman announced…

Google Unfazed by DeepSeek’s AI Ambitions Amid Security Concerns

Google’s head of artificial intelligence, Demis Hassabis, expressed confidence in the company’s standing against China’s DeepSeek, dismissing claims of the competitor’s cost-efficiency in AI development. Despite DeepSeek’s rapid rise in…

Uber CEO Advocates for Tesla Robotaxi Integration

Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi suggests a potential collaboration between Uber and Tesla in the burgeoning field of autonomous vehicles. He emphasizes that economic laws are universal, affecting Tesla as much…

Blue Origin Cuts Workforce to Focus on New Glenn Rocket Launches

Blue Origin, the rocket company owned by Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, is set to lay off nearly 1,400 employees, representing about 10% of its workforce. This decision marks a strategic…

Valve Removes ‘PirateFi’ from Steam Amid Malware Concerns

Valve Corporation has taken decisive action this week by removing the game “PirateFi” from its popular gaming platform, Steam, due to concerns over malware. Players who downloaded the game are…

Apptronik Secures $350 Million to Revolutionize Humanoid Robotics

Apptronik, a Texas-based robotics developer founded in 2016, has announced a substantial $350 million Series A funding round. The round includes participation from Google and is co-led by B Capital…

Telegram Upgrades Sticker Search and Video Features

Telegram, the popular messaging application, has made significant strides in updating its platform, introducing improved sticker search and video consumption features. The company, which became profitable last year, removed 15…

Android 16 Beta 2 Unveils Enhanced Photography and Health Features

Google has announced the rollout of the second beta version of Android 16, marking another step towards its Q2 release. Initially introduced in November with a developer preview, Android 16…

Instagram Experiments with a Private ‘Dislike’ Button for Comments

Instagram is testing a new feature that introduces a ‘dislike’ button, allowing users to privately express disapproval of comments. The test aims to enhance the quality of discussions on the…

OpenAI Shifts Focus from DEI to Dynamic Teams Amidst Growing Backlash

OpenAI has recently altered its approach to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) by distancing itself from explicit DEI language. This shift comes as the company replaces its diversity commitment webpage…

Controversy Erupts Over Elon Musk’s Team Accessing Federal Employee Data

A federal judge has blocked the team known as DOGE, led by Elon Musk, from accessing federal employee data, sparking a heated controversy. This decision comes after the Electronic Frontier…

Musk Threatens to Withdraw $97.4 Billion Bid as OpenAI Inches Toward Profit

Elon Musk has threatened to withdraw his substantial $97.4 billion bid for OpenAI’s non-profit arm if the company continues its transition into a for-profit entity, as outlined in a recent…