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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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Google Lands $10B+ Cloud Deal With Meta for Six Years

Meta has agreed to spend more than $10 billion on Google Cloud services over the next six years, according to people familiar with the matter. The deal, kept confidential but…

Delta, United Face Lawsuit Over Selling Window Seats Without Windows

Delta Air Lines and United Airlines are facing lawsuits from passengers who say they were charged extra for window seats, only to end up next to blank walls. The complaints…

Microsoft Probes Reports of Missing SSDs After Windows 11 Update

It took a few days, but Microsoft has confirmed it is investigating complaints that the latest Windows 11 security update is causing SSD drives to disappear from some PCs. “We’re…

Elon Musk’s X Nears $500M Severance Lawsuit Settlement

More than two years after Elon Musk’s takeover of Twitter, some former employees may finally see severance payments. Musk’s X is moving toward a tentative settlement of a class action…

Apple TV+ Raises Prices Again, Third Hike in Three Years

Apple announced Thursday that its Apple TV+ subscription will rise to $12.99 per month in the U.S. and other markets. The new price takes effect immediately for new users after…

Jollibee Says Fraudsters Behind Raffle Controversy in Philippines

The Philippines’ fast-food giant Jollibee confirmed that its online raffle had been compromised by fraudsters, following customer complaints and a brief inquiry by the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI).…

Labubu Projected to Earn $1 Billion in 2025

Pop Mart, the Chinese company behind Labubu, revealed its financial results for the first half of 2025, showing just how massive the demand has become for the quirky plush monster.…

Trump Administration Broadens ‘Good Moral Character’ Rules for U.S. Citizenship

The Trump administration is expanding the scope of the “good moral character” requirement for immigrants applying for U.S. citizenship. A new memo from U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) instructs…

Meta to Expand Energy Supply With 100MW of U.S. Solar

Meta has entered into a $100 million agreement with solar developer Silicon Ranch to build a 100-megawatt solar farm in South Carolina. The project will power Meta’s upcoming $800 million…

U.S. Gamers Face PS5 Price Hike as Sony Confirms Increase

Starting August 21, Sony is raising the price of all PlayStation 5 models in the United States. Each version of the console will cost $50 more, making the standard PS5…

Intel Reportedly in Talks With Major Investors for Discounted Equity Raise

Intel is exploring additional equity investments from major backers at discounted rates, according to people familiar with the matter. The move comes just days after the company secured a $2…

Trump Has Collected Over $100M in Bonds Since Taking Office

U.S. President Donald Trump has reported a sweeping series of investments in municipal and corporate bonds worth at least $100 million since taking office in January. The details were disclosed…

Tesla Launches Model YL 6-Seater in China

Tesla has officially introduced the Model YL, a six-seater version of its popular SUV, but for now, the release is exclusive to China. The Model YL stretches to 4,976 millimeters…

Meta Restructures Its AI Team Yet Again

Meta has officially reorganized its artificial intelligence division following earlier reports of a major shake-up. The changes were confirmed this week in an internal memo, days after speculation began. The…

Spotify Adds Custom Playlist Transitions Feature

Spotify is introducing a feature that lets subscribers create more polished and personalized playlists. The custom transitions option allows listeners to automatically add transitions between tracks or fine-tune them using…

Google Settles Children’s YouTube Data Lawsuit for $30 Million

Google has agreed to pay $30 million to settle a class action lawsuit that accused the company of violating children’s privacy rights on YouTube. The case centered on allegations that…

Meta Expands AI Translations Worldwide for Creators, Starting With English and Spanish

Meta announced on Tuesday that it is launching an AI-powered voice translation feature across Facebook and Instagram worldwide. The tool, available in every market where Meta AI is supported, lets…

Overnight Russian Strikes Show Putin Rejects Peace, Ukraine Says

Russia attacked the central Ukrainian city of Kremenchuk overnight, according to Mayor Vitalii Maletskyi, who called the strike proof that Russian President Vladimir Putin does not want peace. The assault…

Android Now Lets You Delete Sent Texts

Everyone has experienced that moment of regret after sending a text — whether it went to the wrong person or just shouldn’t have been sent at all. Now, Android users…

Intel Secures $2 Billion Investment From SoftBank

Intel and SoftBank announced on Monday that the Japanese conglomerate will invest $2 billion in the U.S. chipmaker. SoftBank is purchasing Intel’s common stock at $23 per share, just below…