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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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Meta to Halt Political Ad Sales in the EU Starting October

Meta announced on Friday that it will cease selling and displaying political ads in the European Union starting this October. The decision follows the introduction of the EU’s Transparency and…

EU Regulator Approves Injectable HIV Drug That Could Prevent Transmission

The European Medicines Agency (EMA) has recommended approving a twice-yearly injectable medication designed to prevent HIV transmission. Scientists say this drug could be a game-changer in efforts to halt the…

Google Gemini Deletes User Code, Apologizes for ‘Complete and Catastrophic’ Failure

A GitHub user recently shared a concerning experience where Google Gemini’s coding agent hallucinated while performing a task, resulting in the deletion of multiple files. Anuraag Gupta, known as anuraag2601…

Google Introduces AI Feature for Virtual Clothing Try-Ons

Google announced on Thursday the launch of a new AI feature that lets users virtually try on clothing. Alongside this, the company introduced updated price alerts and previewed an upcoming…

Brave Browser to Disable Windows 11’s Controversial Recall Feature Soon

Microsoft’s Recall feature, which automatically takes screenshots of whatever you’re doing on your computer, has faced sharp criticism from privacy experts. Responding to these concerns, privacy-focused browser Brave announced it…

Amazon Venture Fund Supports Startup Developing Solution for Return Fraud

Amazon is turning to the startup world to tackle a persistent logistics challenge: fraudulent product returns. This scam, where shoppers request refunds but return empty packages or unrelated items instead…

YouTube’s Ad Revenue Climbs Toward Nearly $10 Billion

YouTube continues to lead the streaming market, reporting a 13% year-over-year increase in advertising revenue, according to Alphabet’s second-quarter earnings released Wednesday. The platform’s ad revenue reached $9.8 billion, up…

YouTube Shorts Introduces AI Tool for Image-to-Video Conversion and New Effects

YouTube announced on Wednesday that Shorts creators will soon have access to new generative AI features, including an image-to-video tool and fresh AI effects to enhance their videos. Turn Photos…

Instagram Introduces Enhanced Protections for Accounts Focused on Children

Meta announced new protections for Instagram accounts managed by adults that primarily showcase children. These accounts will be automatically placed under the platform’s strictest message settings to reduce unwanted contact,…

Ukraine’s Zelenskyy Vows New Anti-Corruption Plan After Protests

Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskiy pledged on Wednesday to unveil a rapid new strategy to combat corruption after signing a controversial law that limits the independence of anti-graft agencies. The move…

Meta Researchers Develop Gesture-Controlled Wristband to Interface with Computers

Meta researchers are creating a wristband that enables users to control computers through hand gestures. This includes actions like moving a cursor, opening apps, and sending messages by writing in…

Apple Launches New Warranty Plan Covering Three Products for $20 Monthly

Apple has expanded its warranty and support offerings by launching AppleCare One, a subscription plan designed to cover multiple Apple devices under a single umbrella. Starting at $19.99 per month,…

Apple Relaunches AI-Powered Notification Summaries for News Apps

Apple has reintroduced its AI-powered notification summaries for news apps in the fourth developer beta of iOS 26. This feature had been paused earlier this year after incidents where it…

Microsoft Reports Servers Hacked by Chinese Groups

Microsoft has revealed that Chinese “threat actors” have compromised several on-premises SharePoint servers used by businesses, exploiting security flaws in the software to steal sensitive data. Details of the Attack…

Tesla Tests Vulnerability of Its Robotaxis to Remote Hacking by ‘Malicious Actors’

Tesla has received permission from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to conduct testing aimed at evaluating the resilience of its robotaxis against potential cellular hacking threats. This marks a significant…

OpenAI Claims Gold Medal in Prestigious Math Competition Amid Controversy

OpenAI has revealed that its unreleased reasoning model earned a gold medal at the International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO), igniting debate in the competitive math community. AI Competes Alongside Top High…

YouTube Removes Thousands of Propaganda Channels Linked to China, Russia, and Others

Google announced on Monday that it had taken down nearly 11,000 YouTube channels and other accounts connected to state-sponsored propaganda campaigns in the second quarter of 2025. The majority of…

Chrome for iOS Simplifies Switching Between Work and Personal Google Accounts

Google announced Monday a new feature that allows iOS users to easily switch between work and personal Google accounts within the Chrome browser. Previously, switching accounts on iOS required users…

Tesla Rolls Out Extensive Discounts and Offers Across the U.S.

Tesla is pulling out all the stops to entice buyers in the U.S., offering a fresh set of incentives and discounts to move more vehicles before the federal electric vehicle…

UK Considers Dropping Plan for Backdoor Access to Encrypted Apple Data

The UK is facing intense pressure from US officials to abandon its efforts to create a backdoor into encrypted iCloud storage and backups, according to a report by the Financial…