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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’s New AI Model Aims to Decode Dolphin Communication

To further explore the unique world of dolphin communication, Google has released DolphinGemma, a cutting-edge AI model. Working alongside the Wild Dolphin Project (WDP), we designed DolphinGemma to improve our…

AI-Powered Data Centers Set to Drive Half of U.S. Electricity Demand Growth

Data centers have the potential to play a huge role in shaping the future of electricity demand across the United States. By 2030, they’re projected to account for almost half…

Toronto Condo Market Faces Slow Recovery While Other Canadian Cities See Growth

Don’t expect the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) condo market to make a quick comeback. Meanwhile, non-stop conditions in the rest of the region still continue, as other major Canadian cities…

Mark Zuckerberg Stands by Meta in Social Media Monopoly Trial

In a highly anticipated antitrust trial, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg took the stand to defend his company against accusations that it unlawfully established a social media monopoly through its acquisitions…

Mark Zuckerberg Testifies in Pivotal Antitrust Trial

Ever since Meta Platforms Inc. announced that it’s going back to training AI, this press release has been meta-hyped. What unique approaches are they taking. Just last month, the company…

OpenAI Introduces GPT-4.1 AI Models for Enhanced Coding

Recently announced OpenAI’s new family of AI models, the GPT-4.1, which represents a substantial improvement in coding and instruction-following abilities. This newest version features a context window of up to…

The xAI–X merger looks promising for those backing Musk’s empire

xAI, the recent AI startup founded by Elon Musk, just made a splashy one. It recently finished its acquisition of X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter, in…

Landmark antitrust case may compel Zuckerberg to divest Instagram

The high-profile antitrust trial against Meta kicked off this week in Washington, with the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) accusing the company of unlawful business practices that hinder competition. The…

Verified ID may be required for access to future OpenAI AI models

OpenAI only recently declared its new Verified Organization status. This initiative is intended to improve security for its products overall, as well as to provide developers with access to more…

Apple Developing Vision Pro Model with Mac Connectivity

Apple plans to launch a cheaper, more consumer-friendly Vision Pro headset, sources say. This new model addresses almost all the grievances of the current device. Along with a price tag…

Trump Makes UFC Appearance, Exchanging Oval Office for The Octagon

Dana White, the CEO of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), has cemented his position as a vital player in the world of mixed martial arts. His ties to Donald Trump,…

OpenAI to Retire GPT-4 AI Model from ChatGPT

OpenAI recently revealed plans to retire its proprietary GPT-4 AI model from the ChatGPT platform effective April 30, 2024. Released more than two years ago, its most advanced sibling, GPT-4,…

Judge Blocks Trump Administration’s Move to End Humanitarian Parole for People from Four Countries

That’s exactly what happened, until a recent ruling by US District Judge Indira Talwani that temporarily blocks the Trump administration from terminating the humanitarian parole program. This program is literally…

The True Cost of a ‘Made in the USA’ iPhone

Apple CEO Tim Cook has recently underscored major obstacles in moving iPhone production to the U.S. During discussions about U.S. manufacturing, he pointed out that a lack of tooling engineers…

Microsoft Signs Major Carbon Removal Deal with Paper Mill Project

CO280, an innovative project developer, aims to deploy carbon capture at pulp and paper mills. They have now landed a historic $20 million deal with Microsoft to take carbon removal…

Nintendo Is Said to Have Over 1 Million Switch 2 Consoles Stockpiled in the US

Of the rest of Nintendo’s incoming Switch 2 units, the company is now heavily focusing on the United States. The deal has led the company to prepare for its widely…

WhatsApp Unveils New Features for Chats, Calls, and Channels

WhatsApp has rolled out a host of new updates designed to enhance the messaging and calling experience for users, keeping the app competitive against rivals like Telegram and Discord. New…

Amazon CEO Andy Jassy Foresees Lower AI Costs Over Time Despite Aggressive Investments

Amazon CEO Andy Jassy just released his first annual shareholder letter. In it, he outlines the company’s latest initiatives and priorities heading into the new fiscal and calendar year. In…

Instagram Tests ‘Locked’ Reels That Require Secret Codes for Viewing

Here’s what to expect as Instagram starts experimenting with a new feature that could take the engagement process in a radically different direction. The Design account recently introduced everyone to…

OpenAI Launches Program to Create Domain-Specific AI Benchmarks

OpenAI recently kicked off the OpenAI Pioneers Program. This joint effort seeks to develop tailored assessments for cutting-edge artificial intelligence models. This new initiative aims to establish business-centric benchmarks that…