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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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Amazon Shuts Down California Drone Delivery

Amazon has announced the discontinuation of its Prime Air drone delivery service in Lockeford, California, one of its early U.S. testing grounds for drone delivery. Meanwhile, Amazon is preparing to…

EU Initiates Investigation into TikTok Lite, Highlighting Addiction Concerns

The European Union has initiated a second formal investigation into TikTok on Monday, April 22nd, focusing on the recently introduced TikTok Lite app. The probe addresses concerns that the app,…

Zipline’s Drones Reach 1 Million Deliveries, Plans Expansion into Food Service

Zipline, an autonomous delivery drone startup, has achieved a significant milestone by completing 1 million deliveries to customers. This achievement highlights the company’s extensive operational scale, having logged over 70…

Unlock These Powerful Digital Marketing Strategies for Beginners

The digital age has transformed how businesses connect with their customers. In this dynamic environment, navigating the ever-expanding world of digital marketing can feel overwhelming. But fret not! This comprehensive…

U.S. House Approves Bill to Ban or Sell TikTok

The U.S. House of Representatives has passed a revised bill that could potentially lead to the ban of TikTok or necessitate its sale by ByteDance, the app’s Chinese parent company.…

Tesla Issues Recall for 3,878 Cybertrucks Due to Defective Accelerator Pedal

Tesla has initiated a voluntary recall of 3,878 Cybertruck vehicles following a “trapped pedal” issue that gained attention through a TikTok video posted by a vehicle owner. The issue, first…

Uber and Nvidia-backed Serve Robotics Hits Public Market with $40M IPO

Serve Robotics, the sidewalk robot delivery company backed by Uber and Nvidia, made its public market debut on Thursday, 18th April, trading on the Nasdaq under the ticker “SERV” with…

LinkedIn Experimenting Premium Company Page Subscription with AI-Assisted Content Creation

LinkedIn has initiated a test phase for a new service targeting small and medium businesses, introducing the Premium Company Page subscription aimed at enhancing their visibility and engagement on the…

Malwarebytes Strengthens Consumer Privacy with New Digital Tools

Malwarebytes has recently launched a new version of its Digital Footprint Portal tool, which is designed to help users identify and address potential security risks related to their personal data.…

Generative AI’s Potential in Healthcare Questioned

Generative AI, a rapidly advancing technology capable of generating and analyzing diverse data formats such as images, texts, and videos, is progressively making inroads into the healthcare sector. This technological…

X Offer Incentives for Brands to Join Verified Organizations

This week, X (formerly Twitter) introduced a promotional campaign aimed at incentivizing brands to enroll in its Verified Organizations service by offering ad credits equivalent to the subscription cost. Brands…

TikTok Commences Trial Version of TikTok Notes in Canada and Australia

TikTok has launched a new app called TikTok Notes, positioning itself as a direct competitor to Instagram. This app, now available for download via the Google Play Store and Apple…

Kickstarter Adds “Late Pledges” to Boost Post-Campaign Fundraising

Kickstarter has introduced a new feature, “late pledges,” which enables crowdfunding campaigns to continue collecting funds even after their official conclusion. This innovation, announced on Wednesday, April 17th, allows backers…

Hinge Health, A Virtual Physical Therapy Provider, Reduces Its Workforce By 10%

Virtual physical therapy provider Hinge Health has recently laid off approximately 10% of its workforce, according to exclusive information obtained by TechCrunch. The Decision Behind the Layoffs The nine-year-old company,…

Meta Launches Llama 3, Asserting Its Position Among the Premier Open Models Available

Meta has unveiled the Llama 3 family of generative AI models, marking a significant advancement in their open AI model offerings. The release includes two models, the Llama 3 8B…

The Role of UX/UI Design in Digital Marketing

The role of UI/UX in digital marketing is pivotal for engaging users and driving conversions. A seamless user interface (UI) combined with a captivating user experience (UX) and website design…

TikTok Tests AI Avatars for Advertising

TikTok is reportedly developing a new AI feature that could potentially change the advertising landscape on its platform by introducing virtual influencers capable of reading advertiser-generated scripts. This move could…

Apex Legends Tournament Disruption Ends with Security Patch

A hacker, known by the alias Destroyer2009, recently declared the end of a significant exploit in the popular battle royale game Apex Legends, which had caused considerable disruption during an…

Waymo Adds Atlanta to Its Growing List of Robotaxi Test Cities

Waymo, the autonomous vehicle division of Alphabet, has initiated robotaxi testing in Atlanta, reflecting its ongoing expansion into new urban territories for its autonomous vehicle operations. This move into Atlanta…

EDPB Calls for Meta to Offer Real Privacy Choices for EU Users

The European Data Protection Board (EDPB) has released new guidance that significantly impacts advertising technology companies like Meta, suggesting a shift in how consent mechanisms are handled within the EU.…