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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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Tech Giants Rally to Restore Carbon Market Credibility

In 2023, an investigation uncovered troubling irregularities in the carbon offset market, implicating Verra, a nonprofit organization that certified carbon credits. The investigation revealed that Verra had sold tens of…

KFC to Relocate U.S. Headquarters from Kentucky to Texas

KFC, a prominent name in the fast-food industry, has announced plans to move its U.S. headquarters from Louisville, Kentucky, to Plano, Texas. This significant relocation will unfold over the next…

Thousands Take to NYC Streets to Oppose Musk’s DOGE Initiative

More than 10,000 protesters assembled in New York City on Presidents’ Day, voicing their opposition to the Trump administration’s initiative known as DOGE, led by tech magnate Elon Musk. This…

Open Source LLMs Set to Strengthen Europe’s Digital Sovereignty

The OpenEuroLLM project is set to transform the landscape of artificial intelligence in Europe by developing a series of foundation models aimed at achieving transparent AI. Jan Hajič, a computational…

OpenAI Restructuring to Strengthen Non-Profit Board’s Voting Power

OpenAI is considering a strategic move to fortify its non-profit board with special voting rights, aiming to thwart future hostile takeover attempts. The decision comes in the wake of a…

Facebook Limits Live Video Storage to 30 Days

Facebook has announced a significant change to its live video storage policy, effective Wednesday. The social media giant will now store live videos on its platform for only 30 days,…

Cargojet Leverages Global Tariffs for Strategic Growth

Cargojet Inc., a leading cargo airline, is strategically positioned to capitalize on the evolving landscape of international trade, as it continues to expand its operations amidst global tariff tensions. The…

Bluesky Unveils New Update Featuring “Followers Only” Reply Option

Bluesky, a rival social media platform to X, has announced a fresh update to its app, introducing new features aimed at enhancing user experience. As of now, users who update…

Coca-Cola Ventures into Prebiotic Market with Simply Pop Launch

Coca-Cola has unveiled its latest endeavor, Simply Pop, a prebiotic soda brand set to rival popular health-conscious competitors Olipop and Poppi. The new line, devoid of added sugar and composed…

DeepSeek Faces Global Scrutiny Over Data Sharing Allegations

DeepSeek, an AI-powered application, has come under intense scrutiny following revelations about its data collection practices. A recent review of DeepSeek’s Android app raised concerns regarding how it handles user…

Musk and Altman Clash Over OpenAI

Elon Musk’s ambitious $97.4 billion bid to acquire all assets of OpenAI has been officially rejected by the company’s board of directors. The offer, which Musk claims aims to return…

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…