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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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Mark Zuckerberg’s AI Ad Tool Could Spell Trouble for Social Media

In a recent discussion, Mark Zuckerberg outlined his vision for the future of advertising at Meta, emphasizing how artificial intelligence (AI) could reshape the industry. He was so sure in…

Disney Unveils Plans for Theme Park and Resort in Abu Dhabi

Well, this week, Disney made the news of the year with plans to build a new theme park resort in Abu Dhabi. This represents a huge creative expansion of their…

Uber CEO Defends Employee Benefits Changes as a Necessary Risk

Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi made waves last week when he announced a new flex-office policy. Now, employees will be required to work in the office at least three days a…

IBM CEO urges Trump administration to boost federal AI R&D funding

On AI specifically, IBM’s CEO Arvind Krishna has made headlines with a hard line. He’s pushing the Trump Administration to increase federal research and development funding for artificial intelligence and…

Elon Musk Pushes Forward With Lawsuit Against OpenAI

It’s no surprise then, that Elon Musk recently filed a lawsuit against OpenAI. He alleges that the organization failed to follow their agreement when it adopted a for-profit model last…

Tesla Faces Significant Sales Decline in Germany as BYD Gains Traction

This was especially true for Tesla’s sales in Germany which took a dramatic plunge in April 2025 as the company sold a measly 885 vehicles [autoevolution.com]. This number equates to…

AST SpaceMobile Plans to Launch 243 Giant Satellites by 2028

AST SpaceMobile makes more than its debut AST SpaceMobile today announced the successful deployment of its first second-generation BlueBird satellite, called FM1. This exciting milestone is another positive step towards…

California Judge Paves the Way for Book Purchases in the Kindle App

Thanks to the fallout from the Epic Games v. Apple ruling on April 30, Kindle users on iPhones and iPads can once again purchase books directly through the app. A…

Microsoft Tests Copilot AI to Automatically Adjust Windows 11 Settings

Microsoft has announced a revolutionary new feature that’s sure to improve usability across the board in their upcoming Windows 11 operating system. The company introduced this breakthrough in a demonstration…

Amazon developing AI-powered code generator tool

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is reportedly working on a new AI-powered code generation tool, codenamed “Kiro,” according to an exclusive report from Business Insider, which cited internal company documents. Kiro…

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…