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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 Faces Further Delays in EV Production, Shifts Focus to Hybrids

Ford has announced further delays in the production of its highly anticipated electric vehicles (EVs) affecting two key models: Instead, Ford plans to introduce hybrids across its U.S. lineup. The…

OpenAI GPT-4 Training Fueled by Over a Million Hours of YouTube Transcripts

Earlier this week, The Wall Street Journal reported on the AI industry’s growing concerns over the scarcity of valuable training data. Following up, The New York Times provided insights into…

Elon Musk’s xAI Targets $3 Billion Funding Round

Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence (AI) startup, xAI, is reportedly seeking a significant boost in funding, with talks underway to raise $3 billion. The funding round, potentially valuing the company at…

A Comprehensive Guide to Microblogging

Did you know that over 500 million tweets are sent out every day? Microblogging, the practice of sharing short and snappy posts, has revolutionized how we communicate online. From X…

Apple Opens Doors to Retro Game Emulators in App Store Update

Apple has announced changes to its App Store guidelines, notably including provisions that now allow for the distribution and operation of retro game emulators globally. This move, disclosed on a…

Meta to Apply AI Labels More Broadly Across Platforms

Meta has announced plans to expand its labeling of AI-generated content across its platforms, acknowledging that its previous policy was too narrow. This decision comes in response to the Oversight…

Snapchat Reevaluates “Solar System” Feature Amid Teen Anxiety Concerns

Snapchat has decided to disable its “Solar System” feature, a tool designed to showcase the closeness of friendships within the app by ranking friends based on interaction levels. This decision…

Musk Announces Tesla Robotaxi Debut

Elon Musk, Tesla’s CEO, recently announced that the Company will unveil its much-anticipated robotaxi on August 8. This statement comes amid swirling rumors and previous speculations about the company’s direction…

YouTube CEO Neal Mohan Clarifies Stance on AI Training with YouTube Content

YouTube CEO Neal Mohan has stated that utilizing YouTube videos to train OpenAI’s text-to-video generator, Sora, would constitute a violation of the platform’s terms of service. Mohan, speaking publicly on…

Apple Lay Off 600 Employees, Majorly from Apple Car Project

Apple has recently undergone a significant restructuring effort, resulting in the layoff of over 600 employees, primarily affecting those associated with the company’s Apple Car project and microLED Apple Watch…

Amazon Fresh Moves Away from Their Cashierless Checkout System

Amazon is dialing back on futuristic shopping technology in its grocery stores, moving away from its cashierless “Just Walk Out” (JWO) technology at its U.S. Amazon Fresh locations. Initially celebrated…

OpenAI Expands Custom Model Training Program

OpenAI is broadening its Custom Model program, aiming to aid enterprise clients in crafting bespoke generative AI models for specialized applications and domains. Launched last year at OpenAI’s inaugural developer…

ChatGPT Now Includes DALL-E Functionality For Image Editing

OpenAI’s DALL-E receives an upgrade, allowing users to refine their creations directly within ChatGPT. This update, part of DALL-E’s third-generation rollout, introduces image editing tools that are accessible on both…

Uber Eats Introduces Waymo Self-Driving Car Deliveries in Phoenix Metro Area

Uber Eats customers in the Phoenix metropolitan area may soon receive orders delivered by a Waymo self-driving car for the first time. This development marks the official launch of Uber’s…

Brave Rolls Out AI Assistant for iPhone and iPad Users

Brave, the privacy-focused browser, is launching its AI assistant, Leo, on iOS devices such as the iPhone and iPad. Leo, which was initially introduced for Android and desktop, offers a…

How to Reduce Shopping Cart Abandonment

Shopping cart abandonment, the act of online shoppers adding items to their carts but leaving the website before completing the purchase, is a major challenge for e-commerce businesses. It impacts…

X Warns Users of Potential Follower Loss as It Cleans Up Spammers and Bots

X is cautioning its users to brace themselves for potential decreases in their follower counts as the company gears up for another comprehensive sweep to purge spammers and bots from…

FDA Approves Prenosis Software as First AI Tool for Sepsis Diagnosis

Prenosis, a health technology company, revealed that their artificial intelligence-powered diagnostic tool for sepsis has gained approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Wednesday, April 3rd. Sepsis,…

OpenAI-Funded Ghost Autonomy Halts Operations

Ghost Autonomy, a promising startup in the field of autonomous driving technology, has officially ceased operations, as confirmed by TechCrunch. Founded with the ambition to revolutionize how vehicles navigate on…

Spotify Expands Audiobook Perk to Canada, Ireland, and New Zealand

Spotify has announced the extension of its free audiobooks offering to Canada, Ireland, and New Zealand on Tuesday, April 2nd. This expansion enables users in these regions to enjoy 15…