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WSJ Tech News Briefing podcast

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WSJ Tech News Briefing

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  The Wall Street Journal  

Tech News Briefing is your guide to what people in tech are talking about. Every weekday, we’ll bring you breaking tech news and scoops from the pros at the Wall Street Journal, insight into new innovations and policy debates, tips from our personal tech team, and exclusive interviews with movers and shakers in the industry.

Tech News Briefing is your guide to what people in tech are talking about. Every weekday, we’ll bring you breaking tech news and scoops from the pros at the Wall Street Journal, insight into new innovations and policy debates, tips from our personal tech team, and exclusive interviews with movers and shakers in the industry.

 

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#20

TNB Tech Minute: U.S. Regulator Sues Three Major Banks Over Zelle Fraud

Plus, EU regulators clear Nvidia’s merger with Run:ai. And Italy’s privacy regulator fines OpenAI $15.5 million. Danny Lewis hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [megaphone.fm/adchoices] (https://megaphone.fm/adchoices) ... Read more

Yesterday

02 MINS

02:47

Yesterday

#19

Are Meta’s Ray-Ban Smart Glasses the Future of Face Computers?

Mixed-reality devices like Apple’s Vision Pro and the Meta Quest 3 make the pitch that the future of computing is in devices that bring the user into the internet. But WSJ senior personal tech columnist Joanna Stern says that the real future of this technology is in more streamlined devices like [Meta’s Ray-Ban Smart Glasses] (https://www.wsj.com/tech/personal-tech/meta-orion-smart-glasses-tested-2eec7bef?mod=WSJ_TNBPOD) . Plus, Oreo-maker [Mondelez] (https://www.wsj.com/articles/oreo-owner-mondelez-taps-ai-to-tweak-its-classic-snacks-6fa4c4cd?mod=WSJ_TNBPOD) is using artificial intelligence tools to create new recipes. We explain how and what that means for the grocery store snack aisle. Danny Lewis hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free [Technology newsletter] (https://www.wsj.com/newsletters/technology?mod=WSJ_TNBPOD) . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [megaphone.fm/adchoices] (https://megaphone.fm/adchoices) ... Read more

Yesterday

13 MINS

13:53

Yesterday

#18

TNB Tech Minute: Thousands of Amazon Workers Strike

Plus, Apple says its rivals may try to abuse European regulations to gain access to key iPhone software tools. And the FAA temporarily bans civilian drone flights in some parts of New Jersey. Danny Lewis hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [megaphone.fm/adchoices] (https://megaphone.fm/adchoices) ... Read more

19 Dec 2024

02 MINS

02:39

19 Dec 2024

#17

Why Legacy Media Companies Are Turning to TikTok

[Legacy media companies] (https://www.wsj.com/business/media/tiktok-young-news-publishers-936aa320?mod=WSJ_TNBPOD) like Fox News and NBC are experimenting with TikTok to reach new audiences despite the platform’s potential ban in the U.S. WSJ reporter Isabella Simonetti explains why. Plus, Apple iPhones include [Lockdown Mode] (https://www.wsj.com/tech/cybersecurity/iphone-lockdown-mode-e1901a85?mod=WSJ_TNBPOD) , a tool that could help protect users from cybersecurity threats. We explain how the tool works and how it could help you. Sign up for the WSJ's free [Technology newsletter] (https://www.wsj.com/newsletters/technology?mod=WSJ_TNBPOD) . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [megaphone.fm/adchoices] (https://megaphone.fm/adchoices) ... Read more

19 Dec 2024

11 MINS

11:33

19 Dec 2024

#16

TNB Tech Minute: U.S. Supreme Court Will Consider TikTok Ban

Plus, cloud startup Vultr raises $333 million for AI chips. And the Netherlands privacy regulator fines Netflix $4.8 million. Danny Lewis hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [megaphone.fm/adchoices] (https://megaphone.fm/adchoices) ... Read more

18 Dec 2024

02 MINS

02:42

18 Dec 2024

#15

How Anthropic Pushes AI to Its Limits in the Name of Safety

In order to guard against bad actors using its artificial intelligence models to take over computers or use them to create bioweapons, startup [Anthropic] (https://www.wsj.com/tech/ai/ai-safety-testing-red-team-anthropic-1b31b21b?mod=WSJ_TNBPOD) has a team of researchers push its chatbots to their limits. WSJ tech reporter Sam Schechner explains how Anthropic’s Frontier Red Team aims to make AI safer by asking it to do dangerous things. Plus, [Chicago] (https://www.wsj.com/articles/chicago-wants-to-build-the-silicon-valley-of-quantum-computing-8da25981?mod=WSJ_TNBPOD) is trying to become the Silicon Valley of quantum computing with a new tech hub on the city’s South Side. Danny Lewis hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free [Technology newsletter] (https://www.wsj.com/newsletters/technology?mod=WSJ_TNBPOD) . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [megaphone.fm/adchoices] (https://megaphone.fm/adchoices) ... Read more

18 Dec 2024

13 MINS

13:31

18 Dec 2024

#14

TNB Tech Minute: Nvidia Announces New, Cheaper AI Computer

Plus, Grubhub agrees to pay $25 million over charges it inflated delivery costs and other deceptive practices. And the European Union is investigating TikTok over alleged Russian interference in the Romanian presidential election. Danny Lewis hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [megaphone.fm/adchoices] (https://megaphone.fm/adchoices) ... Read more

17 Dec 2024

02 MINS

02:52

17 Dec 2024

#13

Why Musk Doesn’t Have Access to SpaceX’s Biggest Government Secrets

As SpaceX [deepened its ties] (https://www.wsj.com/tech/musk-spacex-security-clearance-secrets-b9774346?mod=WSJ_TNBPOD) with national-security agencies in recent years, the company’s lawyers advised senior executives not to seek a higher security clearance for Elon Musk, the rocket company's founder and CEO, according to people familiar with the matter. WSJ investigations reporter Joe Palazzolo joins Tech News Briefing to explain why and what this means now that Musk has been tapped by President-elect Donald Trump to co-lead the new Department of Government Efficiency. Plus, internet plans now come with “ [nutrition labels] (https://www.wsj.com/business/telecom/internet-broadband-plan-labels-793cc460?mod=WSJ_TNBPOD) ” that disclose prices and speeds. But consumers can’t find them or understand them. Julie Chang hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free [Technology newsletter] (https://www.wsj.com/newsletters/technology?mod=WSJ_TNBPOD) . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [megaphone.fm/adchoices] (https://megaphone.fm/adchoices) ... Read more

17 Dec 2024

13 MINS

13:45

17 Dec 2024

#12

TNB Tech Minute: SoftBank Plans to Invest $100 Billion in U.S. Projects

Plus, TikTok asks the Supreme Court to delay enforcement of a law forcing its sale or banning the social-media app in the U.S. And state officials are pushing the federal government for answers about mysterious drone sightings. Danny Lewis hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [megaphone.fm/adchoices] (https://megaphone.fm/adchoices) ... Read more

16 Dec 2024

02 MINS

02:36

16 Dec 2024

#11

Meet David Sacks, Trump’s AI and Crypto Czar

[Tech investor] (https://www.wsj.com/tech/david-sacks-ai-crypto-czar-trump-4e07603c?mod=WSJ_TNBPOD) David Sacks made his money through early bets on Uber and other startups, and has built his reputation as a conservative provocateur. WSJ reporter Rolfe Winkler joins host Belle Lin to talk about how Sacks could influence White House tech policy. Plus, why Google’s [quantum boost] (https://www.wsj.com/tech/googles-quantum-boost-doesnt-really-compute-599ee256?mod=WSJ_TNBPOD) doesn’t seem to compute. Sign up for the WSJ's free [Technology newsletter] (https://www.wsj.com/newsletters/technology?mod=WSJ_TNBPOD) . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [megaphone.fm/adchoices] (https://megaphone.fm/adchoices) ... Read more

16 Dec 2024

12 MINS

12:24

16 Dec 2024

#10

Driverless: Waymo and the Robotaxi Race—Under the Hood

Waymo, the self-driving car startup owned by Google parent Alphabet, may be the front-runner in the race to lead the driverless car industry, but it’s got competition. Elon Musk’s Tesla and Amazon’s Zoox are also building out robotaxi technology and services to get riders in self-driving cars. On the second episode of our special series on the growing driverless car industry, host Danny Lewis looks at these companies’ efforts to catch up and where Waymo’s success could take it and its tech into the future. What do you think about the show? Let us know on [Apple Podcasts] (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wsjs-the-future-of-everything/id1234320525) or [Spotify] (https://open.spotify.com/show/2KICk2MxwEn9csPnvDQt6Q) , or email us: [FOEPodcast@wsj.com] (mailto:FOEPodcast@wsj.com)   Sign up for the WSJ's free [The Future of Everything newsletter] (https://www.wsj.com/newsletters/the-future-of-everything?mod=WSJ_FOEPOD) .  Further reading: [General Motors Scraps Cruise Robotaxi Program] (https://www.wsj.com/business/autos/general-motors-scraps-cruise-robotaxi-program-ea3298a8?mod=WSJ_FOEPOD)   [Musk Shows Off Driverless Robotaxi to Be Priced Under $30,000] (https://www.wsj.com/business/autos/elon-musk-tesla-robotaxi-acfc5e3b?mod=WSJ_FOEPOD)   [Waymo, Uber, Lyft Are Biggest Winners From Tesla’s Robotaxi Flop] (https://www.wsj.com/business/autos/waymo-uber-lyft-are-biggest-winners-from-teslas-robotaxi-flop-c464b8fd?mod=WSJ_FOEPOD)    [Elon Musk Plays a Familiar Song: Robot Cars Are Coming] (https://www.wsj.com/business/autos/elon-musk-tesla-robotaxi-cybercab-event-52cddfb2?mod=WSJ_FOEPOD)    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [megaphone.fm/adchoices] (https://megaphone.fm/adchoices) ... Read more

15 Dec 2024

23 MINS

23:52

15 Dec 2024

#9

TNB Tech Minute: U.S. Prepares New AI Chip Restrictions to Limit China’s Access

Plus, messages show that Elon Musk wanted to make OpenAI a for-profit company he controlled. And Amazon union members vote to authorize strikes at two New York warehouses. Belle Lin hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [megaphone.fm/adchoices] (https://megaphone.fm/adchoices) ... Read more

13 Dec 2024

03 MINS

03:24

13 Dec 2024

#8

Why AI’s Next Leap Forward Is ‘Long Thinking’

A new generation of artificial intelligence models will [take its time] (https://www.wsj.com/articles/get-ready-for-long-thinking-ais-next-leap-forward-2024e63c?mod=WSJ_TNBPOD) to reason, providing more reliable answers to increasingly complex questions. WSJ bureau chief and columnist Steven Rosenbush joins host Belle Lin to talk about why ‘long thinking’ could be part of the long game for AI. Plus, what General Motors’s decision to scrap its [Cruise] (https://www.wsj.com/business/autos/general-motors-scraps-cruise-robotaxi-program-ea3298a8?mod=WSJ_TNBPOD) robotaxi program means for Waymo, the robotaxi company owned by Google parent Alphabet. WSJ’s Danny Lewis looked into it as part of a special podcast series “ [Driverless: Waymo and the Robototaxi Race] (https://www.wsj.com/podcasts/tech-news-briefing/driverless-waymo-and-the-robotaxi-racewaymo-takes-the-lead/10A6AC3B-0E34-4235-A87A-B6ED8E809F2C?mod=WSJ_TNBPOD) .” Sign up for the WSJ's free [Technology newsletter] (https://www.wsj.com/newsletters/technology?mod=WSJ_TNBPOD) . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [megaphone.fm/adchoices] (https://megaphone.fm/adchoices) ... Read more

13 Dec 2024

14 MINS

14:19

13 Dec 2024

#7

TNB Tech Minute: Starboard Value Takes Stake in Bitcoin-Mining Company

Plus, Australia plans tech-platform charge to shore up local news media. And YouTube raises the price for its TV streaming service. Belle Lin hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [megaphone.fm/adchoices] (https://megaphone.fm/adchoices) ... Read more

12 Dec 2024

03 MINS

03:15

12 Dec 2024

#6

Meet the Latest AI Darling: Reddit

Social-media company Reddit [profits] (https://www.wsj.com/tech/ai/reddit-ai-partnerships-investors-59eef0fe?mod=WSJ_TNBPOD) from feeding artificial-intelligence companies’ insatiable appetite for conversational text. WSJ reporter Sarah Needleman joins host Belle Lin to talk about why Reddit’s posts are so valuable and interesting to AI companies. Plus, why Amazon’s new [robotic warehouse] (https://www.wsj.com/articles/amazons-new-robotic-warehouse-will-rely-heavily-on-human-workers-f95e06b6?mod=WSJ_TNBPOD) still relies heavily on humans. Sign up for the WSJ's free [Technology newsletter] (https://www.wsj.com/newsletters/technology?mod=WSJ_TNBPOD) . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [megaphone.fm/adchoices] (https://megaphone.fm/adchoices) ... Read more

12 Dec 2024

12 MINS

12:41

12 Dec 2024

#5

TNB Tech Minute: Google Launches AI That Generates Text, Pictures and Audio

Plus, the Supreme Court declines to rule on an Nvidia investor case. And Japanese crypto exchange Coincheck rallies on its first day of trading. Belle Lin hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [megaphone.fm/adchoices] (https://megaphone.fm/adchoices) ... Read more

11 Dec 2024

03 MINS

03:12

11 Dec 2024

#4

Younger People Aren’t Googling As Much. That’s Bad for Google.

It’s not just demographics weighing on the tech and search giant—Google’s core search and advertising business is [under siege] (https://www.wsj.com/tech/googling-is-for-old-people-thats-a-problem-for-google-5188a6ed?mod=WSJ_TNBPOD) . WSJ tech columnist Christopher Mims joins host Belle Lin to talk about the various pressures that threaten Google’s dominance. Plus, why the [coolest job in tech] (https://www.wsj.com/articles/why-the-coolest-job-in-tech-might-actually-be-in-a-bank-274330c5?mod=tech_lead_pos1?mod=WSJ_TNBPOD) might actually be in a bank. Sign up for the WSJ's free [Technology newsletter] (https://www.wsj.com/newsletters/technology?mod=WSJ_TNBPOD) . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [megaphone.fm/adchoices] (https://megaphone.fm/adchoices) ... Read more

11 Dec 2024

12 MINS

12:57

11 Dec 2024

#3

TNB Tech Minute: General Motors Scraps Cruise Robotaxi Program

Plus, the European Union looks into Google ads targeting teens. And Games Workshop Group reaches an agreement with Amazon Content Services for its popular Warhammer game. Belle Lin hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [megaphone.fm/adchoices] (https://megaphone.fm/adchoices) ... Read more

10 Dec 2024

03 MINS

03:08

10 Dec 2024

#2

The Small AI-Chip Maker That’s Now More Valuable Than Intel

Marvell’s role in helping tech titans create their own data center chips has boosted its revenue and valuation, but you may not have heard of the company. WSJ columnist [Dan Gallagher] (https://www.wsj.com/news/author/dan-gallagher) joins host Belle Lin to talk about how the tiny chip maker’s market capitalization [briefly catapulted above $100 billion] (https://www.wsj.com/tech/marvell-ai-chip-manufacturing-faa89cb6?mod=WSJ_TNBPOD) . Plus, a look at [Robinhood’s hot new tech bet] (https://www.wsj.com/finance/investing/robinhoods-hot-new-tech-bet-the-desktop-computer-3d687876?mod=WSJ_TNBPOD) : the desktop computer. Sign up for the WSJ's free [Technology newsletter] (https://www.wsj.com/newsletters/technology?mod=WSJ_TNBPOD) . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [megaphone.fm/adchoices] (https://megaphone.fm/adchoices) ... Read more

10 Dec 2024

12 MINS

12:01

10 Dec 2024

#1

TNB Tech Minute: Nvidia Facing China Antitrust Probe

Plus, OpenAI releases its long-awaited video tool Sora. And German arms producer Rheinmetall and the U.S.-based drone-software company Auterion say they will develop software for a range of military drones. Belle Lin hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [megaphone.fm/adchoices] (https://megaphone.fm/adchoices) ... Read more

09 Dec 2024

03 MINS

03:24

09 Dec 2024