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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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Agility Robotics’ Digit Starts First Official Job at Spanx Factory

Agility Robotics’ humanoid robot, Digit, has begun its first official job at a Spanx factory in Connecticut. This deployment follows a multi-year agreement with GXO Logistics Inc., the world’s largest…

Users Can Now Try iOS 18 and More as Apple Releases Public Betas

Apple has launched public betas for iOS 18, macOS Sequoia, iPadOS 18, watchOS 11, and tvOS 18, providing users early access to the upcoming features across its devices. The iOS…

Court Leak Shows Valve’s $400 Million Payout to Small Workforce

Valve’s internal financial and staffing details have emerged from an ongoing court case, revealing that the company has paid over $400 million to fewer than 400 employees. This leak highlights…

Significant Moon Cave Discovery Could Shelter Future Astronauts

Researchers have uncovered a significant underground cave on the moon, accessible from the surface, which may prove pivotal for future lunar explorations and habitation. This discovery, reported in the journal…

Tesla Pushes Robotaxi Unveiling to October

Tesla has postponed the highly anticipated unveiling of its “robotaxi” design from August 8 to October, according to Bloomberg News. The delay is attributed to the need for additional time…

European Commission Finds X’s Blue Checkmarks Misleading

The European Union has announced that the blue checkmarks on Elon Musk’s platform, X, violate the bloc’s social media laws. These checkmarks, which cost $8 for verification, are seen as…

Fisker’s Ocean SUV Fire Sale Faces Major Objection

Fisker’s plan to sell its unsold Ocean SUVs to American Lease faces a significant obstacle as the U.S. Trustee’s office opposes the deal. This sale, crucial for keeping Fisker’s bankruptcy…

Google Translate May Soon Be Integrated into WhatsApp

WhatsApp is set to enhance its messaging platform with two new features, according to recent beta updates. The app is working on integrating Google Translate and rolling out a transcription…

Elon Musk Endorses Donald Trump After Rally Incident in Pennsylvania

Elon Musk, CEO of X (formerly Twitter), has publicly endorsed former President Donald Trump following a shooting incident at a Trump campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. Musk posted his endorsement…

Whistleblowers Urge SEC to Probe OpenAI’s NDAs

Whistleblowers have called for an SEC investigation into OpenAI’s NDAs, alleging that the agreements impose illegal restrictions on employees’ ability to communicate with government regulators. The complaint, initially filed in…

Meta Lifts Restrictions on Trump’s Social Media Accounts Ahead of 2024 Election

Meta has announced that it will no longer impose heightened suspension penalties on former President Donald Trump’s Facebook and Instagram accounts. This decision, effective immediately, aims to ensure all presidential…

Google Reportedly Eyeing Largest Acquisition with Wiz for $23 Billion

Google is reportedly in advanced negotiations to acquire the cybersecurity startup Wiz for $23 billion, marking the tech giant’s largest acquisition to date. The Wall Street Journal reported on Sunday,…

Australia to Enact Anti-Scam Law Targeting Internet Giants by Year-End

Australia will introduce a law by the end of the year mandating internet companies to proactively prevent scams or face substantial fines, according to the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission…

YouTube Rolls Out New Tools for Shorts Creators

Amid growing competition with TikTok and Reels, YouTube unveiled a series of new features on Thursday, July 11, aimed at enhancing its short-form video platform, YouTube Shorts. In a video…

Apple Promotes Apple Watch for Kids Amid Smartphone Restrictions in Schools

Apple has launched a new marketing campaign promoting the Apple Watch as an ideal device for kids, aiming to help parents stay connected with their children. The campaign introduces the…

WhatsApp Business Adjusts Rates to Curb Marketing Spam

WhatsApp Business is implementing new per-conversation rates aimed at reducing marketing spam. The updated pricing structure decreases rates for utility messages and increases rates for marketing messages. Meta, the parent…

Meta to Expand VR Access to Younger Users with Parental Controls

On Wednesday, July 10, Meta has announced that users aged 10 to 12 will soon be able to interact with others in virtual reality (VR) with their parents’ approval. This…

Apple Vision Pro Hits Shelves in Five New Regions

Apple’s Vision Pro, the company’s mixed reality headset, is now available in more countries outside the United States. Starting Friday, June 12, customers in Australia, Canada, France, Germany, and the…

Microsoft Ends Its Role as Observer on OpenAI Board

Microsoft announced that it is relinquishing its observer seat on the OpenAI board due to increasing regulatory scrutiny of generative artificial intelligence in Europe and the U.S. This decision follows…

Apple Issues Spyware Attack Warning to iPhone Users in 98 Countries

Apple has issued a new round of threat notifications to iPhone users across 98 countries, warning them of potential mercenary spyware attacks. This is the second such alert campaign from…