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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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OpenAI’s Restructuring Plan and What It Means for Its Corporate Future

As many readers know, OpenAI is currently embroiled in a closely watched, high-profile lawsuit with Elon Musk. He charges the nonprofit organization with straying from its initial nonprofit charter—to create…

GTA VI Trailer 2 Reveals New Characters, Locations, and Exciting Details

The long awaited Grand Theft Auto VI (GTA VI) is now scheduled for release May 26, 2026. Originally scheduled for later this year, the delay aims “to deliver at the…

Spotify Introduces New Feature to Track Podcast Episode Listens

Spotify has rolled out a new feature that lets users see a revolutionary new podcast metric called “plays.” On Tuesday, they revealed a groundbreaking improvement. It gives listeners the opportunity…

Nvidia CEO Says Being Locked Out of China AI Market Would Be Tremendous Loss

Jensen Huang, the CEO of Nvidia, emphasized the significance of the Chinese market for the future of artificial intelligence (AI) during an interview at ServiceNow’s Knowledge 2025 conference in Las…

Reddit to Tighten Verification to Combat AI-Generated Bots

Just yesterday, Reddit announced that it will be strengthening its user verification process. This follows an alarming recent example of AI-generated accounts that replicated human behavior. Reddit’s core mission has…

DoorDash to Acquire Deliveroo for $3.9 Billion in Global Expansion

British rival and fellow food delivery giant Deliveroo got its own surprise takeover offer on Friday from American rival DoorDash. This historic agreement is worth $3.9 billion. This strategic partnership…

Anthropic Launches Program to Advance Scientific Research

Anthropic has made its AI for Science program official. This program is designed to support researchers who are competing to produce groundbreaking scientific discoveries. This effort focuses specifically on use…

End of an Era as Microsoft Announces Shutdown of Skype

Microsoft has now publicly laid to rest Skype, their once-trumpeted acquisitions of the persistent online phone call and instant messaging service. This closure will happen in May of 2025. The…

Tesla Sales Drop Across Europe Despite Surge in April EV Sales

Tesla’s new car sales in Spain dropped by 36% in April, reaching just 571 vehicles year-over-year, according to Reuters. This slump coincides with rising sales of electric vehicles made by…

Residents of SpaceX’s Starbase Vote to Incorporate as a City

In early December, Elon Musk tweeted out that SpaceX is moving its headquarters. The new headquarters will be at the company’s Starbase facility in Boca Chica, Texas, relocating from El…

Putin Hopes Nuclear Weapons Won’t Be Needed in Ukraine Invasion

Vladimir Putin has just begun his 25th year in power, extending his reign as the longest-serving Kremlin leader since Josef Stalin. His coming never-ending tenure started out when Boris Yeltsin…

Pinterest Updates Visual Search with New AI-Powered Features

Pinterest is enhancing its visual search functionality with a set of new features designed to make image-based searches more precise and accessible. On Monday, the company revealed that it’s rolling…

China’s Xpeng Hits Milestone with Over 30,000 Vehicle Deliveries for Sixth Straight Month

Just the month before, in April, Xpeng Motors set a new precedent by delivering 35,045 vehicles. It’s their sixth month in a row of over 30,000 deliveries. This new milestone…

Reddit’s AI Strategy Targets Google Users, Not Just Community Scrollers

One of the most interesting examples comes from Reddit, which has rolled out its AI-powered feature Answers to international markets such as Australia, the U.K., Canada, and India. This strategic…

Apple to Change iPhone Launch Schedule Starting in 2026, Report Claims

Every year, in the first half of September, we expect to see new iPhones. Apart from the occasional out-of-schedule release of a budget model — such as the iPhone 16e…

Amazon CEO Jassy Expresses Optimism Despite Tariff Uncertainty

Amazon CEO Andy Jassy reassured investors on the company’s first-quarter earnings call on Thursday, expressing optimism that the retail giant could emerge from the current tariff environment stronger than before.…

Starlink Removes Waitlist in the US, But Check for ‘Demand Surcharge’ in Your Area

Here’s the deal — The waitlist for SpaceX’s Starlink residential internet service in the contiguous United States has just been removed. Instead, this decision emphasizes the growing number of operational…

Google Reportedly Displays Ads in Chats with Some Third-Party AI Chatbots

Google’s AdSense network has reportedly started showing ads within chats with certain third-party AI chatbots, according to a Bloomberg report. This feature began rolling out earlier this year after testing…

Meta Warns European Users of ‘Worse’ Experience Due to Regulatory Changes

Meta Platforms Inc. has received a significant warning regarding its business practices in Europe, following a recent decision by the European Commission. In short, the tech giant needs to adhere…

WhatsApp surpasses 3 billion monthly users

WhatsApp now has over 3 billion active users each month, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced during the company’s Q1 earnings call on Wednesday. The messaging app, founded in 2009 and…