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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 Eyes Displays for Ray-Ban Smart Glasses in Future Update

Meta is reportedly planning to integrate displays into its Ray-Ban smart glasses, a move that could redefine how users interact with wearable technology. According to a report by the Financial…

EPA Approves Pilot Project to Use Radioactive Byproduct in Florida Road

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has approved a test project for Mosaic Fertilizer, LLC to build a road using phosphogypsum, a radioactive material left over from making fertilizer. The road…

Netflix Sues Broadcom’s VMware Over Virtual Machine Patents

Netflix has filed a lawsuit against VMware, a subsidiary of Broadcom, claiming that the company has infringed on five of its patents related to virtual machine operations. The lawsuit, submitted…

WhatsApp Defeats NSO Group in Long-Running Pegasus Spyware Case

A federal judge has ruled that the Israeli spyware developer NSO Group violated hacking laws by exploiting WhatsApp to deploy its Pegasus spyware. The decision marks a significant milestone in…

Instagram Tests New Way to Surface Missed Story Highlights

Instagram is testing a new feature to help users catch up on missed content from friends, TechCrunch reports. The platform is displaying unseen Story Highlights from mutual followers at the…

Telegram Achieves Profitability as Revenue Hits $1 Billion in 2024

Telegram has reached profitability, according to founder Pavel Durov, who shared the milestone in a post on Monday. The popular messaging app achieved over $1 billion in total revenue for…

CFPB Sues Walmart Over Unauthorized Bank Accounts for Delivery Drivers

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has filed a lawsuit against Walmart and payroll service provider Branch Messenger, alleging they engaged in deceptive and abusive practices affecting gig workers. The…

Elon Musk’s xAI Raises $6 Billion

Elon Musk’s AI company, xAI, has secured another $6 billion in funding, bringing its total raised to $12 billion in just half a year. The latest investment round, confirmed in…

X Raises Premium+ Subscription Price to $22 Monthly

Elon Musk’s X, formerly known as Twitter, has announced a steep price hike for its Premium+ subscription, marking the most significant increase since Musk acquired the platform in 2022. The…

NASA’s Parker Solar Probe Prepares for Closest Sun Encounter on Christmas Eve

NASA’s Parker Solar Probe is about to set another historic milestone as it swoops closer to the sun than ever before, according to NASA’s blog. On December 24 at 6:53…

Google Responds to DOJ with Plan for Search Monopoly Fixes

Google has proposed alternative remedies to address its antitrust violations, responding to the U.S. Department of Justice’s (DOJ) push for drastic measures like selling Chrome and restricting its practices favoring…

Trump Shows Interest in Retaining TikTok in the US

President-elect Donald Trump hinted at the possibility of TikTok staying in the United States, despite a looming ban set to take effect next month, Reuters reports. Speaking to conservative supporters…

OpenAI Announces o3 Model Launching Next Year

OpenAI is set to introduce its next-generation AI model, o3, early next year, with safety researchers gaining access to the technology. The announcement, made during OpenAI’s “12 Days of OpenAI”…

Tesla Recalls Nearly 700,000 Vehicles Over Tire Pressure Warning Light Issue

Tesla has issued a recall affecting close to 700,000 vehicles due to a problem with the tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS). According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA),…

Apple Reportedly Developing Smart Doorbell with Face ID

Apple is exploring a smart doorbell equipped with Face ID technology, according to a report by Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman. The device, currently in early development, aims to recognize residents and…

Supreme Court Agrees to Review TikTok Ban Case

The Supreme Court has agreed to hear ByteDance and TikTok’s appeal of a law requiring the social media giant to divest from Chinese ownership or face a U.S. ban. Oral…

EPA Approves California’s Bold Plan to Phase Out Gas Cars

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has approved California’s plan to ban the sale of new gas- and diesel-powered cars by 2035. According to ABC News, the EPA granted California the…

YouTube Partners with CAA to Help Stars Manage AI Likeness

YouTube has announced a collaboration with Creative Artists Agency (CAA) to test technology that helps high-profile actors, athletes, and creators manage AI-generated content featuring their likeness. The platform is developing…

Five More Amazon Sites Join Growing Worker Strike Movement

Amazon workers at five additional facilities have authorized strike action, adding to the labor unrest at three other sites in New York City and Illinois. The International Brotherhood of Teamsters…

Rivian Adds YouTube, Google Cast, and SiriusXM to Its EVs

Rivian has expanded its in-car entertainment features, introducing YouTube, Google Cast, and SiriusXM to its lineup of electric vehicles (EVs). The updates, part of a recent software release, enhance the…