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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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Ford Halts F-150 Lightning Production as EV Demand Drops

Ford is halting production of its F-150 Lightning electric pickup truck, responding to a tough combination of slowing demand, mounting competition, and ongoing financial losses in its EV division. The…

Google Says AI Now Writes 25% of Its Code

Google’s embrace of artificial intelligence isn’t a theoretical experiment; it’s transforming the tech giant’s core operations. CEO Sundar Pichai disclosed during Alphabet’s third-quarter earnings call that AI now generates more…

EU Cracks Down on Temu Over Potential DSA Violations

The European Commission has launched a formal investigation into Temu, a fast-growing online marketplace known for its low-cost offerings. Announced Thursday, the investigation will determine whether Temu has violated the…

Google Maps Gets Smarter with Gemini AI Integration

Google is rolling out a suite of new AI-powered features in Google Maps, all powered by its generative AI model, Gemini. The updates, announced on Thursday, aim to enhance user…

ChatGPT Search Brings Web Answers Inside the Chat

OpenAI has officially launched ChatGPT Search, a feature that combines AI-powered chatbot responses with real-time web search capabilities. ChatGPT Search represents an upgrade from the SearchGPT prototype announced earlier this…

Elon Musk’s xAI Supercomputer Set to Hit 200,000 Nvidia GPUs

Elon Musk’s xAI is charging forward with a supercomputer expansion in Memphis, Tennessee, adding 100,000 Nvidia GPUs to the facility’s existing 100,000, doubling its power in one of the most…

LinkedIn Unveils AI Hiring Assistant for Recruiters

LinkedIn, the professional networking platform owned by Microsoft, is launching Hiring Assistant, its first AI-driven agent tailored specifically for the recruitment sector. Targeting one of LinkedIn’s most lucrative user segments,…

Amazon Ending Kindle Vella After Three Years

Amazon is pulling the plug on Kindle Vella, its experiment with episodic storytelling, after lackluster results since the platform launched in 2021. The company confirmed that Kindle Vella will officially…

Sony Closes Firewalk Studios After Concord’s Launch Struggles

Sony Interactive Entertainment has just closed the doors on Firewalk Studios and axed its latest team shooter, Concord, only two weeks post-launch. The $40 game faced fierce competition in a…

Rufus, Amazon’s AI Shopping Assistant, Finally Lands in Europe

Amazon’s AI-powered shopping chatbot, Rufus, is officially making its way across Europe. After launching stateside in February and landing in the U.K. last month, Rufus is now available in beta…

Brazil Sues Meta, TikTok, and Kwai for Failing to Protect Minors

Brazil’s Collective Defense Institute (IDC) has launched two lawsuits against the Brazilian branches of Meta, TikTok, and the short-form video app Kwai, accusing them of failing to implement protections to…

GitHub’s Copilot Now Supports Models from OpenAI, Google, and Anthropic

GitHub has unveiled a multi-model approach for its Copilot tool, now allowing developers to switch between AI models from Anthropic, Google, and OpenAI. This major shift provides more flexibility for…

Google Expands AI Overviews to Over 100 Countries

Google is pushing its AI Overviews, a feature delivering quick-hit summaries at the top of search results, to more than 100 countries, aiming to reach over 1 billion users monthly.…

Grok’s New Update Lets X Users Ask Questions About Images

Elon Musk’s AI-focused venture, xAI, has upgraded its chatbot Grok with image-recognition capabilities, allowing users to upload images and receive interpretive responses from the AI. The update, announced Monday by…

Reddit Stock Hits $100 Milestone with Impressive Q3 Results

Reddit shares surged 22% in extended trading on Tuesday, reaching the $100 mark for the first time. This significant jump follows the company’s announcement of third-quarter results that exceeded analyst…

UK Man Sentenced to 18 Years for AI-Generated Child Abuse Images

A 27-year-old man from Bolton, UK, was sentenced to 18 years in prison for producing AI-generated child sexual abuse images, in what has been described as a landmark case, The…

Netflix Launches ‘Moments’ to Make Scene-Sharing Easier Than Ever

Netflix has introduced a new feature called “Moments” on its iOS app, enabling users to save, share, and rewatch favorite scenes from shows and movies with ease. The feature lets…

Microsoft Points to Google in Alleged Lobbying Against Its Cloud Services

Microsoft has leveled a serious accusation at Google, alleging the search giant is funding a covert campaign aimed at discrediting Microsoft’s cloud services in the European Union and the United…

Apple Intelligence Coming to EU iPhones and iPads in April 2025

After months of regulatory delays, Apple announced its AI suite, Apple Intelligence, will reach iPhone and iPad users in the European Union in April 2025. Previously limited to English in…

Apple Intelligence Debuts with New AI Features on iOS 18.1

Apple’s latest software update for iOS 18.1, iPadOS 18.1, and macOS Sequoia 15.1 introduces Apple Intelligence, a suite of AI-driven tools, marking a significant shift in how users interact with…