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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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Waze Drops Google Assistant on iPhones Due to Glitch, New Voice Tech on the Horizon

Google has been in the early stages of phasing out Google Assistant in favor of its soon-to-be-launched new AI-based system, Gemini. This transition marks the most significant shift we’ve seen…

Google Play Store Introduces New Measures to Combat Fraudulent Financial Apps

Google is taking significant steps to enhance the security of its Play Store, home to millions of apps and games. This is clearly Google’s response to increased scrutiny over its…

Support for TikTok Ban Declines Among Americans

A new poll indicates that Americans disapprove of the government’s planned ban on TikTok. Opposition to the ban is growing and with it, U.S. corporate interest in buying the app…

Google Acts Quickly to Patch Chrome Vulnerability Exploited in Russian Phishing Attacks

Google has announced an emergency patch to fix a critical vulnerability in its Chrome browser. Hackers used this vulnerability to distribute spyware across Russian users’ phones. This bug this CVE-2025-2783…

Signal App Security Flaw Exposed by Russian Hackers, Pentagon Reports

Russian hackers are reportedly infiltrating Signal group chats, taking advantage of a vulnerability within the messaging app’s “linked devices” feature, according to a Pentagon memo obtained by NPR. The memo,…

Tesla’s Cybertruck Faces Challenges Amid Multiple Recalls and Declining Sales

Even Tesla’s Cybertruck, the poster child of the electric vehicle revolution, has hit some serious bumps into its rollout lately. It was the company’s eighth Cybertruck recall since deliveries started…

Google Expands AI Mode Access to Free Users on Waitlist

In a shift toward wider accessibility, Google’s AI Mode feature is now available to free users who had previously applied and joined the waitlist. This move expands access to the…

Tesla Showroom in Austin Targeted by Incendiary Devices

On Monday morning, police started investigating the scene at the Tesla showroom in Austin, Texas. As they found several incendiary devices, their showroom quickly became the focus of their investigation.…

AST SpaceMobile Unveils New Satellite Prototype to Compete with Starlink

AST SpaceMobile, a competitor to SpaceX’s Starlink, has clarified its plans for the FM1 satellite, which is part of the company’s second-generation BlueBird series. The company submitted a request to…

AirPods Max Gets Lossless Audio and Ultra-Low Latency with New Update

Apple Music is rolling out a new, higher-quality listening experience with more than 100 million songs available in lossless audio. Apple today is releasing a major new update for its…

FuriosaAI Rejects Meta’s $800 Million Offer, Focuses on Chip Development

FuriosaAI, a South Korean startup founded in 2017, has recently made waves with its advancements. They had the chutzpah to reject an $800 million buyout offer from the tech leviathan…

Apple Could Revolutionize Apple Watch with Cameras and AI by 2027

Apple is reportedly considering integrating cameras and advanced AI features into its future Apple Watch models, marking a significant technological advancement for the device. Further, the company seems keen on…

Elon Musk Offers Million-Dollar Rewards for Voters at Wisconsin Talk

Elon Musk has announced that he will give a talk in Wisconsin this Sunday evening, with a unique condition: only individuals who have voted in the recent Supreme Court election…

X Restricts Content in Turkey Raising Questions on Free Speech

Elon Musk’s X platform has reportedly shut down several political opposition accounts in Turkey as the country experiences intense civil unrest. The unrest comes after Ekrem İmamoğlu, a key opposition…

Instagram Partners with U.S. Schools to Enhance Online Safety Measures

Instagram recently launched their new school partnership program to help improve the online safety of students in schools all around the United States. The creation of this new initiative will…

Discord Redesigns Overlay Feature for a More Streamlined Gaming Experience

On Tuesday, Discord announced a complete overhaul of its Overlay feature, designed to enhance the user experience for streamers on the platform. Previously, streamers could toggle the Overlay to use…

SpaceX Pushes for Roads and Beaches Control in Boca Chica under New Texas Legislation

SpaceX is on the brink of transforming its Starbase facility into a new city in Texas, pending an upcoming election that will decide the project’s fate. The aerospace giant seeks…

Meta Halts Targeting Ads to UK Woman After Legal Battle

Meta, the parent company of Facebook, just took a major step. They will cease and desist from using Tanya O’Carroll’s personal data for direct marketing purposes in the UK. Ms.…

ChatGPT Use Linked to Increased Feelings of Loneliness and Depression

ChatGPT, the popular AI chatbot created by OpenAI, is being used for fun, research, and learning. The unintentional, niche use case that’s developed is where users have emotional conversations with…

DoorDash Introduces Installment Payments for Food Deliveries

Swedish fintech company Klarna’s latest partnership is with DoorDash. Together, they are rolling out Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) options on food deliveries. This collaboration marks a significant step in…