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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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YouTube CEO Neal Mohan Clarifies Stance on AI Training with YouTube Content

YouTube CEO Neal Mohan has stated that utilizing YouTube videos to train OpenAI’s text-to-video generator, Sora, would constitute a violation of the platform’s terms of service. Mohan, speaking publicly on…

Apple Lay Off 600 Employees, Majorly from Apple Car Project

Apple has recently undergone a significant restructuring effort, resulting in the layoff of over 600 employees, primarily affecting those associated with the company’s Apple Car project and microLED Apple Watch…

Amazon Fresh Moves Away from Their Cashierless Checkout System

Amazon is dialing back on futuristic shopping technology in its grocery stores, moving away from its cashierless “Just Walk Out” (JWO) technology at its U.S. Amazon Fresh locations. Initially celebrated…

OpenAI Expands Custom Model Training Program

OpenAI is broadening its Custom Model program, aiming to aid enterprise clients in crafting bespoke generative AI models for specialized applications and domains. Launched last year at OpenAI’s inaugural developer…

ChatGPT Now Includes DALL-E Functionality For Image Editing

OpenAI’s DALL-E receives an upgrade, allowing users to refine their creations directly within ChatGPT. This update, part of DALL-E’s third-generation rollout, introduces image editing tools that are accessible on both…

Uber Eats Introduces Waymo Self-Driving Car Deliveries in Phoenix Metro Area

Uber Eats customers in the Phoenix metropolitan area may soon receive orders delivered by a Waymo self-driving car for the first time. This development marks the official launch of Uber’s…

Brave Rolls Out AI Assistant for iPhone and iPad Users

Brave, the privacy-focused browser, is launching its AI assistant, Leo, on iOS devices such as the iPhone and iPad. Leo, which was initially introduced for Android and desktop, offers a…

How to Reduce Shopping Cart Abandonment

Shopping cart abandonment, the act of online shoppers adding items to their carts but leaving the website before completing the purchase, is a major challenge for e-commerce businesses. It impacts…

X Warns Users of Potential Follower Loss as It Cleans Up Spammers and Bots

X is cautioning its users to brace themselves for potential decreases in their follower counts as the company gears up for another comprehensive sweep to purge spammers and bots from…

FDA Approves Prenosis Software as First AI Tool for Sepsis Diagnosis

Prenosis, a health technology company, revealed that their artificial intelligence-powered diagnostic tool for sepsis has gained approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Wednesday, April 3rd. Sepsis,…

OpenAI-Funded Ghost Autonomy Halts Operations

Ghost Autonomy, a promising startup in the field of autonomous driving technology, has officially ceased operations, as confirmed by TechCrunch. Founded with the ambition to revolutionize how vehicles navigate on…

Spotify Expands Audiobook Perk to Canada, Ireland, and New Zealand

Spotify has announced the extension of its free audiobooks offering to Canada, Ireland, and New Zealand on Tuesday, April 2nd. This expansion enables users in these regions to enjoy 15…

Top Digital Marketing Trends to Watch in 2024

Online advertising trends have evolved significantly over the years, shaping the digital marketing landscape. From the early days of banner ads to the current era of influencer marketing and AI-driven…

Open Source Foundations Unite to Align on EU’s Cyber Resilience Act

Seven leading open source foundations have announced a collaboration to establish unified specifications and standards in response to the European Union’s recently adopted Cyber Resilience Act (CRA). This regulation, set…

U.S. Charges 7 Individuals in 14-Year Cyber Espionage Case

Seven hackers with ties to the Chinese government have been accused of conspiring to commit computer fraud and wire fraud as part of a broader scheme that has impacted thousands…

Apple Is Exploring Home Robots After Abandoning EV Project

Apple is reportedly delving into the realm of personal home robotics, following the discontinuation of its ambitious electric vehicle initiative. This new direction comes as the tech behemoth aims to…

Billie Eilish, Nicki Minaj, and Others Rally Against AI Misuse

Two hundred musicians have united to voice their concerns over the emerging use of artificial intelligence (AI) in music production. In a compelling open letter, the group—which includes such notable…

Altman Transfers Control of OpenAI Startup Fund

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has transferred control of the OpenAI Startup Fund to Ian Hathaway. This decision, detailed in reports from both TechCrunch and Reuters, resolves a unique and potentially…

YouTube Launches Members Only Shorts: Exclusive Content for Subscribers

YouTube has introduced an innovative feature designed to enrich the experience for both creators and their paying subscribers: Members Only Shorts. This update allows creators to offer exclusive short-form videos…

Meta Refutes Claims of Netflix Accessing Private Messages

Meta has denied claims that it granted Netflix access to users’ private Facebook messages. This issue came to light after Elon Musk, the owner of X (formerly Twitter), highlighted several…