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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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ChatGPT Search Sees Rapid Growth in Europe According to OpenAI Report

OpenAI’s ChatGPT search feature is experiencing significant growth across Europe, with user engagement metrics revealing a sharp increase in monthly active recipients. With this new feature, the AI chatbot can…

Amazon Joins Big Tech in Reassessing AI Spending Strategy

Amazon.com Inc. CEO Andy Jassy walks on stage in New York City, NY. He mostly stuck to his script of proudly detailing the company’s recent advances in artificial intelligence. The…

Meta’s AI to Proactively Identify and Secure Teen Accounts

Today, we applaud Meta for taking this big step to increase safety for their younger users. For example, Instagram and TikTok have recently implemented tougher restrictions on accounts owned by…

Politeness Might Be Costly for OpenAI Users

ChatGPT, the generative AI chatbot developed by OpenAI, continues to capture attention for its ability to understand and respond to human language. ChatGPT—like most AI chatbots—is meant to sound conversational…

Bluesky May Launch Blue Check Verification in the Near Future

Bluesky, the decentralized alternative to Twitter, is preparing to introduce significant changes to its verification process. Look for that announcement, which may be coming as early as this Monday. This…

Tesla Accused of Odometer Fraud to Avoid Repair Payouts Under Warranty

Tesla is defending itself against a different California class-action lawsuit right now. The charges allege that the corporation has been systematically rolling back odometers to steer clear of paying costly…

Users Express Discomfort Over ChatGPT’s Unprompted Use of First Names

ChatGPT recently began greeting users by their first names. Nonetheless, this behavior has raised plenty of eyebrows and prompted extensive discussions among its user base. Everyone is rightfully confused and…

Meta Disables Apple Intelligence Features on Facebook, Instagram, and Threads

Meta has finally implemented Apple Intelligence features on a system-level basis due to guidance within its iOS applications, such as Messenger, Facebook, Instagram, and Threads. This ruling is a major…

Pope Francis, First Pontiff from the Americas, Passes Away at 88

Pope Francis, the Argentine Jesuit who became the first Roman Catholic pope from the Americas, passed away on Wednesday at the age of 88, according to an announcement by the…

Discord Implements ID and Facial Scans for Age Verification Tests

Discord testing age verification system in Australia and UK. This approach has included ID and facial scans. This action is a welcome development as the platform continues to come under…

OpenAI’s Stargate Project Aims for Global Expansion

The Stargate project was intended to leverage international efforts to strengthen the United States’ own AI infrastructure. Now, it’s getting ready to take that model worldwide. Funded with an eye-popping…

Johnson & Johnson Faces $400 Million in Tariff Costs, Mainly Due to China

Health care giant Johnson & Johnson is anticipating approximately $400 million in tariff-related costs this year. The primary impact is expected to hit the company’s medical technology unit, which manufactures…

Hermès to Raise U.S. Prices for Iconic Bags and Scarves Due to Trump Tariffs

French luxury group Hermès announced that it will raise prices in the U.S. starting in May, aiming to counteract the impact of President Donald Trump’s tariffs on its products. The…

SpaceX Gears Up for Launch of New Starlink Router

SpaceX is preparing to launch a new version of its Starlink Wi-Fi router, potentially designed for an updated high-performance dish or another upcoming product in the Starlink lineup. The company…

Kia Unveils Affordable EV Sedan with the Debut of the EV4

Kia unveiled its much-anticipated 2026 EV4 sedan at the New York International Auto Show on Wednesday. This is the company’s first global electric sedan, targeting customers looking for an affordable…

Mark Zuckerberg Contemplated Deleting All Facebook Friends to Revitalize Platform

The radical plan that Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg had been pursuing. Instead, he suggested erasing all Facebook friends for customers, an idea that would radically change the social network’s social…

OpenAI Mulls Launching Social Network to Compete with Musk’s X

OpenAI is hoping to do the same as it recently asserted its lead in the tech race. It closed the largest private tech funding round ever, raising $40 billion and…

Ottawa Offers Tariff Exemption to Automakers Continuing Production in Canada

In a decisive response to U.S. tariffs imposed on automobile imports, the Canadian government has announced plans to support local businesses affected by these financial measures. On April 3, President…

Apple Reveals Plans to Enhance AI Models Using Private User Data Analysis

Apple is investing heavily to enhance its own artificial intelligence (AI) models, working with an AI development framework that prioritizes user privacy and on-device user data analysis. The tech giant…

Waymo and Uber Set to Launch Robotaxi Service in Atlanta This Summer

And soon, Waymo and Uber will be introducing a completely new type of robottaxi service into Atlanta this summer. Now with this new service, Uber customers can instantly hail driverless…