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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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Iran Claims Internet Shutdown Aimed at Preventing Cyberattacks

Earlier this week, almost everyone in Iran lost internet access in what was described as a “near-total national internet blackout.” At first, it was unclear who ordered the shutdown or…

Trump Confirms Additional Delay to TikTok Ban or Sale Deadline

President Donald Trump has announced a further 90-day extension to the deadline for TikTok’s sale in the United States. The move delays enforcement of a law passed last year that…

Perplexity Comet Launches AI-Powered Browsing for Select Windows PCs

Perplexity has started rolling out an early version of its AI-powered browser, Comet, to a select group of Windows PC users. The launch remains limited to early testers who have…

Apple Reportedly Developing Redesigned iPhone for 20th Anniversary

Apple is planning a significant overhaul of the iPhone’s design, but don’t expect this major change with next year’s release. According to prominent analyst Mark Gurman, the radical redesign will…

Samsung Seeks to Close Gap with Chinese Rivals in Thin Foldable Phones as Apple Prepares to Enter Market

Samsung plans to unveil a thinner version of its flagship foldable smartphone, with a launch likely scheduled for next month. This move aims to keep pace with Chinese rivals, particularly…

Microsoft Reportedly Set to Lay Off Thousands Next Month

Microsoft is preparing to cut thousands of jobs in the coming weeks, according to sources familiar with the plans reported by Bloomberg. The announcement is expected early next month, coinciding…

Meta Tried to Acquire Ilya Sutskever’s $32 Billion AI Startup, Now Plans to Hire Its CEO

After Meta’s $14.3 billion investment in Scale AI last week, which included hiring founder Alexandr Wang, the company’s aggressive AI talent push has expanded to include Daniel Gross, CEO of…

Google’s AI Mode Search Tool Adds Voice Interaction

Google is transforming its AI Mode into a voice-enabled search assistant that allows users to have natural, back-and-forth conversations. On Wednesday, Google unveiled Search Live voice, a new feature that…

VPN Usage in Iran Surges 700% Amid Internet Restrictions

Following recent Israeli airstrikes, Iran imposed internet restrictions last week to control digital access amid rising tensions. Despite these efforts, Iranians are finding ways to stay connected using VPNs. VPN…

Facebook to Introduce Passkey Support on Android and iOS Soon

Facebook announced on Wednesday that it is rolling out support for passkeys on both iOS and Android devices. This new login method strengthens account security by requiring physical access to…

OpenAI’s $200M DoD Contract May Put Pressure on Partner Microsoft

OpenAI announced Monday that the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) has awarded it a contract valued up to $200 million to develop prototype systems that leverage its advanced AI models…

Google’s Gemini Struggles and Panics During Pokémon Gameplay

As AI companies compete to lead the industry, they’re also engaging in unexpected arenas—like classic Pokémon video games. Google DeepMind and Anthropic are both exploring how their latest AI models…

Microsoft Hints at Next-Gen Xbox With More Open Store Access

Microsoft has announced a renewed, multi-year partnership with AMD to develop chips for a broad range of devices, including the next generation of Xbox consoles. This collaboration builds on AMD’s…

DHL Express to Halt Operations Nationwide Due to Strike and Lockout

DHL Express Canada is set to suspend operations across the country this week amid an ongoing strike and lockout involving 2,100 truck drivers and other workers. The company announced it…

Reddit Launches AI Tools to Help Advertisers Engage with Real Community Conversations

Reddit has introduced two new AI-powered tools designed to help advertisers better understand and engage with real conversations and cultural trends on its platform. Announced at the Cannes Lions International…

Meta to Launch Smart Glasses with Oakley and Prada, Expanding Luxottica Partnership

Meta and EssilorLuxottica are preparing to launch AI-powered smart glasses under the Oakley and Prada brands, building on the success Meta achieved with its second-generation Ray-Ban Meta glasses released in…

The ‘OpenAI Files’ Advocate for Oversight in the Race Toward AGI

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has stated that humanity is only a few years away from creating artificial general intelligence (AGI), a technology that could automate most human labor. Such a…

Reddit Stock Surges Following Launch of New AI Advertising Tools

Reddit’s shares climbed 6% after the social media company introduced two new artificial intelligence-driven advertising features aimed at helping brands better engage with the platform’s communities. Unveiled Monday during the…

Honda Enters Cargo Delivery Micromobility Market

Strolling through bustling cities like New York or Amsterdam, you might spot small four-wheeled electric cargo carriers zipping through bike lanes. These battery-assisted vehicles, known as e-quads, are gaining traction…

Google to Expand AI-Driven Fraud Detection and Security in India

Google has launched its Safety Charter in India to enhance its AI-led efforts to detect fraud and combat scams across the country. India is Google’s largest market outside the United…