TNB Tech Minute: Oracle’s Stock Price Has Doubled Over the Past Two Years
Plus: Ubisoft names two co-CEOs to lead its new Tencent-backed subsidiary. And, Estée Lauder’s new CEO makes fresh push to reach shoppers online. Julie Chang hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2m Jul 16, 2025
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TNB Tech Minute: ASML Shares Dip as Tariff Uncertainty Prompts Growth Warning
Plus: Nvidia’s CEO praises China’s technology after Trump allows the chip-maker to resume selling its chips to China. Alibaba-backed Chinese AI startup files for Hong Kong IPO. Ariana Aspuru hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2m Jul 16, 2025
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TNB Tech Minute: Trump Touts Billions in Investments to Create AI Hub in Pennsylvania
Plus: Apple strikes a $500 million deal to buy rare-earth magnets from U.S. supplier MP Materials. And, Tesla’s top North American sales executive leaves the company amid slump. Julie Chang hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2m Jul 15, 2025
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TNB Tech Minute: Nvidia Can Resume Sales of AI Chip to China
Plus: Ericsson earnings beat forecasts. And, Oracle pledges $3 billion for AI, cloud infrastructure in Germany and the Netherlands. Ariana Aspuru hosts.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2m Jul 15, 2025
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Fake Vocals and New Styles: AI’s Potential Influence on the Music Industry
The rise of artificial intelligence could reshape the music business just as it has sparked headlines and fear around the corporate world. Recording Academy CEO Harvey Mason Jr. joins host Patrick Coffee to discuss how the new technology will likely swamp listeners with millions of AI-generated songs, but could also help composers overcome writers’ block and craft better hooks. Sign up for t...
11m Jul 15, 2025
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TNB Tech Minute: Elon Musk Says Tesla Shareholders to Vote on Investing in xAI
Plus: Grayscale Investments has confidentially filed plans to go public. And, shares of semiconductor companies in Europe fell after President Trump said the U.S. would charge a 30% tariff on goods from the European Union effective Aug. 1. Julie Chang hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2m Jul 14, 2025
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TNB Tech Minute: Bitcoin Hits Record High of $120,000
Plus: Google will pay $2.4 billion in a deal to license the tech of a coding startup and hire some of its talent. SpaceX to invest $2 billion into Elon Musk’s xAI company. Ariana Aspuru hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2m Jul 14, 2025
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TNB Tech Minute: Pentagon Lifts Drone Restrictions, Shares of Defense Stocks Rise
Plus: Nintendo’s new Switch 2 videogame machine includes a rare-earth magnet primarily produced in China, highlighting the company’s vulnerability to potential Chinese supply-chain disruptions. And, Microsoft is set to continue capitalizing on the cloud and artificial intelligence opportunity ahead, according to analysts. Julie Chang hosts. Programming note: Starting this week, Tech News Bri...
2m Jul 11, 2025
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TNB Tech Minute: Volkswagen and Chinese Partner SAIC to Close Nanjing Plant
Plus: Autodesk looks to acquire rival software firm PTC, which analysts say should position the company better as artificial intelligence becomes more common in design. And, Bitcoin's bull run continues. Julie Chang hosts. Programming note: Starting this week, Tech News Briefing episodes will be released on Tuesdays and Fridays, and the TNB Tech Minute will be released twice on weekdays, in ...
2m Jul 11, 2025
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Volkswagen Will Bring Its Robotaxi Service to the U.S. with Help from Uber
Europe’s self-driving car industry has lagged behind the Chinese and American markets. German automaker Volkswagen may remedy that problem next year, when it will debut its robotaxi ride-pool service in the U.S. Plus: Big publishers may have a new way to take on the AI industry’s encroaching web scrapers. Patrick Coffee hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free Technology newsletter. Programming ...
14m Jul 11, 2025
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TNB Tech Minute: Canada Looks to Help Automakers Meet EV-Sales Mandate After U.S. Tariffs
Plus: Strong growth in artificial-intelligence servers are seen pushing the overall server market to $1 trillion. And, bitcoin hits a new all-time high. Julie Chang hosts. Programming note: Starting this week, Tech News Briefing episodes will be released on Tuesdays and Fridays, and the TNB Tech Minute will be released twice on weekdays, in the morning and afternoon. Learn more about your a...
2m Jul 10, 2025
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TNB Tech Minute: Trump Names Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy as Interim NASA Chief
Plus: The EU releases AI code of practice to guide companies on compliance. And, Tesla’s board sets Nov. 6 date for its annual meeting. Julie Chang hosts. Programming note: Starting this week, Tech News Briefing episodes will be released on Tuesdays and Fridays, and the TNB Tech Minute will be released twice on weekdays, in the morning and afternoon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit ...
2m Jul 10, 2025
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TNB Tech Minute: Linda Yaccarino Steps Down as CEO of X
Plus: Nvidia becomes the world’s first $4 trillion company. And, Duolingo appears to see weaker user trends in the U.S. Julie Chang hosts. Programming note: Starting this week, Tech News Briefing episodes will be released on Tuesdays and Fridays, and the TNB Tech Minute will be released twice on weekdays, in the morning and afternoon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adc...
2m Jul 09, 2025
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TNB Tech Minute: Elon Musk’s Grok Chatbot Publishes Series of Antisemitic Posts
Plus: Apple’s COO to step down. And, Meta Platforms buys a minority-stake in EssilorLuxottica, the maker of Ray-Ban glasses. Julie Chang hosts. Programming note: Starting this week, Tech News Briefing episodes will be released on Tuesdays and Fridays, and the TNB Tech Minute will be released twice on weekdays, in the morning and afternoon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.f...
3m Jul 09, 2025
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TNB Tech Minute: Trump’s Megabill May Give Boost to Chinese EV Makers
Plus: The megabill’s no tax on tips provision could bring in a 2.5% pay bump for Uber drivers. And Boldstart Ventures raises a $250 million AI fund. Julie Chang hosts. Programming note: Starting this week, Tech News Briefing episodes will be released on Tuesdays and Fridays, and the TNB Tech Minute will be released twice on weekdays, in the morning and afternoon. Learn more about your ad ch...
2m Jul 08, 2025
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Meta Hires Top Apple AI Researcher as Part of AI Recruitment Push
Plus: U.S. trade restrictions and AI chip delays cause Samsung's second-quarter operating profit to plunge. Amazon Prime Day is now extended to a full four days. Ariana Aspuru hosts.  Programming note: Starting this week, Tech News Briefing episodes will be released on Tuesdays and Fridays, and the TNB Tech Minute will be released twice on weekdays, in the morning and afternoon. Learn mor...
2m Jul 08, 2025
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Tesla Was China’s Favorite EV Brand. Now It’s Stuck Playing Catch-up
Tesla’s fortunes in China are looking bleaker as Elon Musk’s company loses market share to the same domestic EV brands it helped create. The WSJ’s Rafaelle Huang explains why Beijing’s relationship with Musk has grown colder. Plus, the WSJ’s Heather Haddon on why college students and city dwellers have mixed feelings about food delivery robots. Patrick Coffee hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's fre...
11m Jul 08, 2025
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TNB Tech Minute: Some FTX Customers in Limbo Over Foreign Crypto Crackdown
Plus: Artificial intelligence company CoreWeave to acquire Core Scientific in $9 billion deal. And, Tesla stock closes down after CEO Elon Musk says he’s creating a new political party. Julie Chang hosts. Programming note: Starting this week, Tech News Briefing episodes will be released on Tuesdays and Fridays, and the TNB Tech Minute will be released twice on weekdays, in the morning and af...
2m Jul 07, 2025
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TNB Tech Minute: Musk Says He’s Forming ‘America Party’
Plus: Oracle gives the U.S. government a discount on cloud services and software. LG Electronics expects its operating profit to halve amid higher tariffs. Ariana Aspuru hosts. Programming note: Starting this week, Tech News Briefing episodes will be released on Tuesdays and Fridays, and the TNB Tech Minute will be released twice on weekdays, in the morning and afternoon. Learn more about...
2m Jul 07, 2025
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TNB Tech Minute: Tech Winners and Losers From Trump’s Megabill
Plus: Airbus, Mistral and others request a delay in European AI regulation. And buyout firm Thoma Bravo snaps up restaurant-tech platform Olo. Katie Deighton hosts. Programming note: Starting next week, Tech News Briefing episodes will be released on Tuesdays and Fridays, and the TNB Tech Minute will be released twice on weekdays, in the morning and afternoon. Learn more about your ad choic...
2m Jul 03, 2025
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In the Global AI Race, China Is Gaining on the U.S.
Chinese generative AI companies are encroaching on U.S. companies’ dominance. The WSJ’s Liza Lin takes us through the strategies they’ve employed to catch up. And Electra CEO Marc Allen joins to argue how his startup’s small, hybrid-electric planes will make flying faster and quieter, and navigate the thorny issue of air traffic. Katie Deighton hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free Technology ne...
13m Jul 03, 2025
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TNB Tech Minute: Microsoft Cuts About 9,000 Jobs
Plus: Tesla’s vehicle sales plunged last quarter. And Alibaba turns to couponing to boost its delivery and shopping platforms. Katie Deighton hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2m Jul 02, 2025
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How a Tiny Himalayan Country Became a Bitcoin Mining Paradise
Wounded by the pandemic, Bhutan turned to the unlikely industry of bitcoin mining to expand its economy. The WSJ’s Shan Li takes us through how the plan is working. Plus: Tech leaders want their AI chatbots to offer more personality in the race to encourage usage. WSJ columnist Tim Higgins discusses how Elon Musk is rethinking xAI chatbot Grok. Katie Deighton hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's fre...
13m Jul 02, 2025
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TNB Tech Minute: AI Regulation Left to States After Senate Megabill Vote
Plus: The Elon Musk-Donald Trump feud reignites over Republicans’ tax-and-spending bill. And robots are about to outnumber humans in Amazon warehouses. Katie Deighton hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2m Jul 01, 2025
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How Hackers Crippled Iran’s Financial System
Iran’s already-precarious financial system was brought to its knees by Israel-aligned hackers. The WSJ’s Angus Berwick walks us through the cyberattack. Plus: Research suggests companies should pause before promoting the AI in their AI-powered products and services. Katie Deighton hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free Technology newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/a...
12m Jul 01, 2025
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TNB Tech Minute: Meta Announces ‘Superintelligence’ Division
Plus: Apple delays rolling out some features to European users. And Robinhood launches new crypto services. Katie Deighton hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2m Jun 30, 2025
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Why Corporate America Didn’t Hesitate to Go All-In on AI
Large companies have, in the past, been hesitant to leap onto every tech innovation and trend. But WSJ’s Steven Rosenbush says the artificial intelligence boom is different. Plus, Waymo is valued at $45 billion dollars, a far cry from Tesla’s $1-trillion valuation. WSJ Heard on the Street columnist Dan Gallagher writes that the launch of Elon Musk’s robotaxis actually shows why Google’s self-dr...
11m Jun 30, 2025
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TNB Tech Minute: Trump Halts Canada Trade Talks Over New Tax on American Tech Companies
Plus: Supreme Court upholds Texas law requiring age verification for adult content online. And, New York orders local governments to report cyberattacks within 72 hours. Victoria Craig hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2m Jun 27, 2025
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Nvidia’s Move Into Cloud Computing Is Making Things Awkward in Silicon Valley
Nvidia looms large over the world of artificial intelligence thanks to its supply of chips – a critical component of data centers that power AI models. WSJ Heard on the Street columnist Asa Fitch explains that the chip giant’s foray into cloud computing is starting to threaten industry stalwarts. Plus, millions of resumes never make it past bots screening data for potential job candidates. WSJ ...
12m Jun 27, 2025
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TNB Tech Minute: Apple Faces EU Deadline to Comply with App Store Concerns
Plus: A longtime Elon Musk aide exits Tesla. And, Mark Zuckerberg poaches three researchers from OpenAI to join Meta’s superintelligence efforts. Victoria Craig hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2m Jun 26, 2025
2m
Better Batteries Could Soon Come to a Phone Near You
A battery that lasts 50% longer, charges faster, and has a near-zero risk of fire…say it ain’t so! WSJ columnist and co-host of the Bold Names podcast, Christopher Mims, says it might actually come to market sooner rather than later thanks to one company’s advancements. Plus: Hackers are targeting the tech-support workers we’ve come to rely on. WSJ reporter Robert McMillan tells us about a newe...
11m Jun 26, 2025
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TNB Tech Minute: SpaceX Sends First Indian Astronaut to Space in 41 Years
Plus: A plan to let you bet on SpaceX. And the Genius Act could spell trouble for Tether in the U.S. Victoria Craig hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2m Jun 25, 2025
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Mark Zuckerberg Is Taking Control of AI Talent Hiring at Meta
The CEO of Meta has taken the recruitment reins as he tries to address an AI crisis at his company. WSJ technology reporter Meghan Bobrowsky explains that the chief executive is armed with $100-million pay packages to lure top talent. Plus, after years of work, robots are finally able to load and unload a truck. It might seem a basic task, but WSJ reporter Esther Fung tells us why it’s the holy...
10m Jun 25, 2025
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TNB Tech Minute: Amazon Expands Prime Services to Rural America
Plus: AI startup Abridge valued at $5.3-billion. And, the UK’s competition regulator sets out proposals to reign in Google search. Victoria Craig hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2m Jun 24, 2025
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Robotaxi Competition Revs Up as Tesla Hits the Road in Austin
Elon Musk’s Tesla has officially launched its self-driving taxi service in Texas. It’s taking on industry leader Waymo, but there are plenty of hurdles on the road to expansion for both companies. WSJ reporters Becky Peterson and Katherine Blunt give us a state-of-the-industry assessment. Victoria Craig hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free Technology newsletter. Learn more about your ad choice...
10m Jun 24, 2025
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TNB Tech Minute: Main Street Banks Could Get Opening to Join Stablecoin Market
Plus: German auto-parts company Continental pushes into semiconductors. And the world’s biggest digital camera releases its first photos of deep space. Victoria Craig hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2m Jun 23, 2025
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Kevin Rose and Alexis Ohanian on Rebooting Social Media in the Age of AI
Sometimes the past offers a glimpse of the future. At least that’s what a pair of business partners are hoping when it comes to launching their next-generation Internet forum, a reboot of early internet aggregator Digg. Kevin Rose, co-founder of Digg, and Alexis Ohanian, co-founder of Reddit, discuss their plans on stage with WSJ deputy tech and media editor Wilson Rothman at the WSJ’s Future o...
9m Jun 23, 2025
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TNB Tech Minute: Aflac Said a Cyberattack Might Have Caused the Theft of Personal Data
Plus: U.S. considers ending some export waivers for U.S. technology in China. And, the European Commission scrutinizes Elon Musk’s X after xAI’s acquisition. Victoria Craig hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1m Jun 20, 2025
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Silicon Valley Wants to Woo the Pope on Matters of AI
The tech revolution drove Pope Leo XIV’s decision to select his papal name, and gave the world a glimpse of his priorities leading the Catholic Church. WSJ reporter Margherita Stancati discusses the long-running dialogue between Silicon Valley and the Vatican. Plus, Oracle is lending a hand to small tech companies that want to do business with the U.S. government. WSJ CIO reporter Belle Lin bri...
12m Jun 20, 2025
12m
TNB Tech Minute: Waymo Sets Its Sights on NYC, With a Twist
Plus: More than $90 million is drained from Iran’s biggest crypto exchange. And, Texas Instruments to invest $60 billion in made-in-America production. Victoria Craig hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2m Jun 18, 2025
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What the Future Holds for Stablecoins After Senate Passes Genius Act
Senators gave the go ahead to legislation called the Genius Act, which seeks to regulate the stablecoin industry. But some say the new rules don’t go far enough. WSJ Heard on the Street columnist Telis Demos explains what it all means. Plus, the conflict between Israel and Iran could spread beyond the physical battlefield. We hear from WSJ reporter James Rundle about growing cybersecurity conce...
11m Jun 18, 2025
11m
TNB Tech Minute: Amazon’s CEO Says Workforce Will Shrink Thanks to AI
Plus: Robinhood unveils new features to woo traders. And Oracle unveils initiative to help small tech companies sell to the Pentagon. Victoria Craig hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2m Jun 17, 2025
2m
Is a Trump Smartphone Made in America Possible?
The Trump Organization took the wraps off a golden smartphone it says will be made in the U.S. and sell for just under $500. WSJ deputy tech and media editor Wilson Rothman walks us through the promised specs and why it isn’t possible to make it in America by August. Plus, Gulf states are spending billions of dollars to develop their own artificial-intelligence industries. WSJ Heard on the Stre...
10m Jun 17, 2025
10m
TNB Tech Minute: Amazon Invests Billions in Australian Data Centers
Plus: Southwest Airlines adds pilot alerts to increase runway safety. And, crypto tycoon Justin Sun takes Tron Group public via reverse merger. Victoria Craig hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2m Jun 16, 2025
2m
Inside the Effort to Reboot America’s Nuclear Energy Program
Since 2021, more than $2-billion of venture capital funds have been plowed into next-gen nuclear technology. WSJ tech and national security reporter Heather Somerville explains how AI growth, competition with China, and President Trump’s desire to dominate the field are ushering in a new era of American nuclear power. Plus, we all need a shoulder to cry on or an empathetic ear once in a while. ...
12m Jun 16, 2025
12m
TNB Tech Minute: Walmart, Amazon Consider Issuing Stablecoins
Plus: Congress weighs crackdown on mortgage lenders’ spam calls. And, Brookfield strikes deal to buy internet-service provider Hotwire. Victoria Craig hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2m Jun 13, 2025
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Elon Musk’s X to Brands: Advertise With Us or We’ll Sue
X launched a strong-arm campaign against advertisers to revive its ad-sales business. WSJ advertising editor Suzanne Vranica tells us about the unusual tactic. Plus, the "unsubscribe" button at the bottom of marketing emails may be an easy way to opt out. But writer Heidi Mitchell will tell you why you shouldn’t be so quick to click. Sign up for the WSJ's free Technology newsletter. Learn m...
11m Jun 13, 2025
11m
TNB Tech Minute: Micron to Invest Billions in U.S. Chip Manufacturing
Plus: BioNTech to buy CureVac to develop cancer treatments. And JetZero says it will start building its futuristic planes for commercial use. Victoria Craig hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2m Jun 12, 2025
2m
A French Startup Wants to End Europe’s Reliance on American AI Tools
Two-year old French startup Mistral wants to show that European AI can compete with American and Chinese companies that dominate the industry. WSJ tech reporter Sam Schechner reports from the Viva Technology conference in Paris. Plus, the United Nations estimates half of all people on Earth experience severe water scarcity at least one month of the year. WSJ tech columnist Christopher Mims tell...
12m Jun 12, 2025
12m
TNB Tech Minute: Tesla Delays Robotaxi Rollout
Plus: China puts limits on rare-earths export licenses. And Switch 2 becomes Nintendo’s fastest-selling console. Victoria Craig hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3m Jun 11, 2025
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