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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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Australia Ends Legal Battle to Have Violent Video Removed by X

Australia’s eSafety Commission has concluded its legal efforts to have a violent video depicting a clergyman’s stabbing removed from X (formerly Twitter). The incident, which occurred on April 15 in…

Google Invites Public to Help Save Coral Reefs with AI

Google has introduced an innovative AI tool, SurfPerch, designed to enhance our understanding of coral reef ecosystems and their health. Developed in collaboration with Google Research and DeepMind, SurfPerch analyzes…

Khosla Ventures Invests in AI-Powered Weather Balloon Startup Windborne

Windborne, a California-based startup, has secured a $15 million investment led by Khosla Ventures. This funding is aimed at enhancing the startup’s pioneering use of AI and weather balloons to…

Apple to Unveil New ‘Passwords’ App at WWDC Next Week

Apple is set to introduce a new application called Passwords at its upcoming Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC), according to Bloomberg. This standalone app will help users manage their login credentials…

Humane Issues Warning on Charging Case Due to Fire Hazard

This week has been tumultuous for the tech startup Humane, following its recent product launch debacle with the Ai Pin. Adding to its challenges, Humane has issued a precautionary warning…

Elon Musk Doesn’t Grasp EU’s Worries About X Disinformation, Says Official

EU Commissioner Vera Jourová has voiced significant concerns about Elon Musk’s grasp of European issues surrounding disinformation on X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter. Jurová’s comments come…

OpenAI, Google Deepmind Workers Urged to Improve Whistleblower Protections

A collective of current and former OpenAI employees from prominent AI companies such as OpenAI, Google DeepMind, and Anthropic issued an open letter, voicing concerns over the rapid advancement of…

Ikea Offers £13.15 Per Hour Job to Run Virtual Store on Roblox

Ikea is offering a unique job opportunity for Roblox enthusiasts in the UK and Ireland. The company is hiring 10 individuals to manage its virtual store on the Roblox platform,…

New York to Give Parents Greater Control Over Children’s Social Media

New York lawmakers are on the brink of approving a law aimed at increasing parental oversight over social media usage by teenagers. The forthcoming legislation, known as the Stop Addictive…

Musk Allegedly Shifts Nvidia Chips from Tesla to X

Elon Musk is ambitious about turning Tesla into a leader in AI and robotics, a vision that demands significant investment in Nvidia’s high-cost processors to enhance its infrastructure. During Tesla’s…

TikTok Hack Targets Paris Hilton, CNN, and Others Through Direct Message

A new exploit has emerged on TikTok, compromising the official accounts of Paris Hilton, CNN, and others, as reported by Forbes. This exploit spreads via direct message and doesn’t require…

True Fit Uses Generative AI to Help Shoppers Find Perfect Fit Online

For nearly two decades, True Fit has been a leader in AI-powered size-and-fit personalization, assisting thousands of retailers with its size recommendation solutions. Now, the company is taking a significant…

Max Raises Subscription Prices Again

Max, previously known as HBO Max, HBO Go, HBO, and other names, has raised its subscription prices. Famous for shows like The Sopranos and Game of Thrones, Max has increased…

Twitch Increases U.S. Subscription Prices for the First Time

Twitch is the latest to join the trend of raising subscription prices, following the footsteps of services like Spotify, Max, Peacock, Crunchyroll, and EA. The Amazon-owned platform announced on Tuesday,…

Meta Confirms Testing of Unskippable Ads on Instagram

Instagram is currently testing a new feature called “ad breaks,” which introduces unskippable ads within the app, a format familiar to users of the free version of YouTube. This feature,…

GM’s Cruise Resumes Robotaxi Testing in Dallas

GM’s Cruise is sending out a few self-driving taxis in Dallas this week to check and prove that their technology works well and to regain people’s confidence in it. Dallas…

New Rules at X: Adult Content Allowed with Conditions

X, formerly known as Twitter, has officially revised its platform rules to allow the posting of adult content, a decision that aligns with the informal practices previously observed within its…

Microsoft Announces Layoffs Affecting HoloLens and Azure Teams

Microsoft has announced a new series of layoffs, impacting approximately 1,000 employees across several innovative teams, including those involved in the HoloLens 2 and Azure cloud projects. This decision follows…

Snowflake Denies Vulnerabilities After Ticketmaster and Santander Data Exposed

Ticketmaster has been severely impacted by a cyber-attack, which has led to potential exposure of personal data belonging to 560 million customers. This alarming security breach was initially detected on…

OpenAI Rolls Out ChatGPT Edu Tailored for University Campuses

OpenAI has launched ChatGPT Edu, a specialized version of ChatGPT tailored for the academic sector, aiming to facilitate the broader deployment of AI technology in universities. Announced on Thursday, May…