Google Heeds Phony Copyright Claims, Hides News
Like other tech giants, Google is required to remove content that violates copyright laws. But we report exclusively that Google has removed thousands of items that are perfectly lawful - all because of phony claims. Our reporter Andrea Fuller joins to tell us about her team's investigation. And: have a work-from-home tech question for Senior Personal Tech Columnist Joanna Stern, or want to sha...
14m May 18, 2020
14m
A.I. Cameras to Monitor Social Distancing in the Office
As parts of the world begin to reopen, some employers are using artificial intelligence to monitor social distancing at work. Our reporter Parmy Olson will explain. Plus: our Senior Personal Tech Columnist Joanna Stern joins us with her tech tips of the week: a "rearview mirror", and everything you need to know about VPNs. Want to get in touch with Joanna to share your own experience? Leave her...
14m May 15, 2020
14m
Chinese, Iranian Hackers Targeting U.S. Coronavirus Researchers
U.S. officials say hackers have been targeting the universities and pharmaceutical companies working on treatments and vaccines for the coronavirus. Our reporter Gordon Lubold joins us to explain. And: have a work-from-home tech question for Senior Personal Tech Columnist Joanna Stern, or want to share your own experience? Leave her a message at ‪(314) 635-0388‬ or email her at joanna.stern@wsj...
13m May 14, 2020
13m
States Turn to Amazon, Others to Update I.T.
Millions of people have tried to file for unemployment - or just get in touch with their government - since the pandemic began. Because of outdated I.T. systems, they've found themselves on the phone for hours, or on a website that kept crashing. Our reporter Sarah Chaney says some states are turning to big tech companies for solutions. And: have a work-from-home tech question for Senior Person...
9m May 13, 2020
9m
Tesla Defies Local Orders, Restarts Production
Tesla CEO Elon Musk announced on Monday that Tesla is restarting production - in spite of local shutdown orders. This comes just days after Tesla filed a lawsuit against the county to allow them to reopen. And: have a work-from-home tech question for Senior Personal Tech Columnist Joanna Stern, or want to share your own experience? Leave her a message at ‪(314) 635-0388‬ or email her at joanna....
15m May 12, 2020
15m
Trump Administration, Chipmakers Push for Self-Sufficiency
Semiconductor chips power just about everything that's electric, but a majority of them are made in Asia. Our reporter Asa Fitch joins us to explain how the Trump Administration is pushing to reduce U.S. dependence on foreign chipmakers. And: have a work-from-home tech question for Senior Personal Tech Columnist Joanna Stern, or want to share your own experience? Leave her a message at ‪(314) 6...
11m May 11, 2020
11m
Automate Your Emails and Digitize Your To-Do Lists
It's Friday, which means our Senior Personal Tech Columnist Joanna Stern is back with her work-from-home tech tips of the week. Today: how to save yourself from typing the same phrases over and over - and taking your to-do lists to go. Have a work-from-home tech question for Joanna, or want to share your own experience? Leave her a message at ‪(314) 635-0388‬ or email her at joanna.stern@wsj.co...
10m May 08, 2020
10m
Lyft Earnings Show the Pandemic's Impact on the Gig Economy
Lyft reported its earnings on Wednesday, and Uber will report today. The rideshare companies' earnings are expected to provide a first look at the economic toll the pandemic has taken on the gig economy. Our reporter Tim Higgins will explain. And: have a work-from-home tech question for Senior Personal Tech Columnist Joanna Stern, or want to share your own experience? Leave her a message at ‪(3...
13m May 07, 2020
13m
Our Guide to Grocery Delivery Services
Going to the grocery story is now more tedious - and dangerous - than ever before, and many people are opting to stay home and have their carts delivered. Drop-off slots are now coveted, and the services themselves can be tricky to navigate. Our Personal Tech Columnist Nicole Nguyen joins us with her guide to getting your groceries delivered. And: have a work-from-home tech question for Senior ...
12m May 06, 2020
12m
L.C.D Turns 50 in the Year of Screens
It's been 50 years since liquid crystal displays were first invented - and their history underscores the importance of publicly-funded research and development. Our Keywords Columnist Chris Mims joins us to explain. And: have a work-from-home tech question for Senior Personal Tech Columnist Joanna Stern, or want to share your own experience? Leave her a message at ‪(314) 635-0388‬ or email her ...
15m May 05, 2020
15m
A Month In, How's Quibi Doing?
Quibi is the latest entrant in the streaming wars, offering quick, highly-produced videos for all your in-between moments. But a month in, the service - led veteran executives and with investments from nearly every major player in Hollywood - will be able to break into the market. Our reporter Benjamin Mullin joins us to explain. And: have a work-from-home tech question for Senior Personal Tech...
9m May 04, 2020
9m
Joanna Stern's Tech Tips of the Week
Our Senior Personal Tech Columnist Joanna Stern is back. This time, we're discussing the merits of a stand for your phone and how to fix that stuttering video feed. Have a work-from-home tech question for Joanna, or want to share your own experience? Leave her a message at ‪(314) 635-0388‬ or email her at joanna.stern@wsj.com. You may be featured on one of our podcasts. Kateri Jochum hosts. Ama...
9m May 01, 2020
9m
Facebook Reports Earnings Amid Push to Refresh
Facebook's first quarter earnings come as the company tries to reposition itself after years of scandals and controversy. Our reporter Deepa Seetharaman joins us to explain how founder, chairman, and CEO Mark Zuckerberg is leading the charge. And: have a work-from-home tech question for Senior Personal Tech Columnist Joanna Stern, or want to share your own experience? Leave her a message at ‪(3...
16m Apr 30, 2020
16m
Airbnb's Broad Ripple Effect
People all over the world have cancelled travel plans because of the pandemic, and Airbnb hosts have taken more than a billion-dollar hit. Our reporter Tripp Mickle joins us to explain why their losses have an outsized impact. And: have a work-from-home tech question for Senior Personal Tech Columnist Joanna Stern, or want to share your own experience? Leave her a message at ‪(314) 635-0388‬ or...
11m Apr 29, 2020
11m
How to Combat That Ballooning Screen Time Report
As we spend more time at home, you might be relying more on screens to keep your kids (or yourself) occupied. Our Family Tech Columnist Julie Jargon will tell us how to fight it - and whether it's necessarily a bad thing in the first place. And: have a work-from-home tech question for Senior Personal Tech Columnist Joanna Stern, or want to share your own experience? Leave her a message at ‪(314...
11m Apr 28, 2020
11m
Delivery Robots Could Keep Workers Safer
During a pandemic, delivering food and supplies is more dangerous than ever. Our tech columnist Christopher Mims joins to tell us about the robots stepping up in their place. And: have a work-from-home tech question for Senior Personal Tech Columnist Joanna Stern, or want to share your own experience? Leave her a message at ‪(314) 635-0388‬ or email her at joanna.stern@wsj.com. You may be featu...
14m Apr 27, 2020
14m
Amazon Used Data from Sellers to Launch Competitive Products
As a retailer, Amazon sells brand name products as well as some of its own products. But it's also a marketplace, meaning it allows third parties to sell goods on their site, too. We report exclusively that Amazon employees have been using data from those third-party sellers to develop their own, Amazon-brand products. It's a practice Amazon has publicly denied for years. Our Amazon reporter Da...
15m Apr 24, 2020
15m
Coronavirus Generates Push for Broadband Infrastructure Upgrade
With the majority of the country abiding by stay-at-home orders, many people are trying to find ways to shift their lives online. But the digital divide is getting in the way. And reigniting debate over how to bridge the gap between who can access the internet - and who can't. Our tech policy reporter Ryan Tracy will join us to explain. And: have a work-from-home tech question for Senior Person...
13m Apr 23, 2020
13m
On Facebook, Coronavirus Misinformation Shared By 'Superspreaders'
A watchdog has found that misinformation about the coronavirus has been spreading online through so-called "superspreaders". Our reporter Lukas I. Alpert will join us to explain. And: have a work-from-home tech question for Senior Personal Tech Columnist Joanna Stern, or want to share your own experience? Leave her a message at ‪(314) 635-0388‬ or email her at joanna.stern@wsj.com. You may be f...
9m Apr 22, 2020
9m
What to Look for in Netflix's Earnings Report
Netflix is posting its first-quarter earnings today. Investors are expecting the results to be an indicator of whether big tech companies will be able to bounce back after disruptions due to the pandemic. Our markets reporter Caitlin McCabe will join us to explain. And: have a work-from-home tech question for Senior Personal Tech Columnist Joanna Stern, or want to share your own experience? Lea...
8m Apr 21, 2020
8m
How A.I. is Filling in Coronavirus Testing Gaps
Without data, governments are struggling to figure out how to plan for the future. Now, some are working with A-I to try and fill in the gaps. Our Digital Science Editor Daniela Hernandez explains. And: have a work-from-home tech question for Senior Personal Tech Columnist Joanna Stern, or want to share your own experience? Leave her a message at ‪(314) 635-0388‬ or email her at joanna.stern@ws...
11m Apr 20, 2020
11m
How to Zoomify Your Hangout and Other WFH Tech Tips
Thursday was our team's 5-week anniversary of working from home. But we're still running into tech troubles. We're willing to bet you are, too. So we brought Senior Personal Tech Columnist Joanna Stern back to share her best WFH tips, from putting virtual backgrounds on your Google Hangout calls to recreating vending-machine conversations via Slack. Have a question for Joanna, or want to share ...
12m Apr 17, 2020
12m
Apple Launches New iPhone SE
Apple has unveiled a new, low-cost model of its signature product - via press release. Our reporter Tripp Mickle breaks down what you should know. Have a work-from-home tech question for Senior Personal Tech Columnist Joanna Stern, or want to share your own experience? Leave her a message at ‪(314) 635-0388‬ or email her at joanna.stern@wsj.com. You may be featured on one of our podcasts. Kater...
9m Apr 16, 2020
9m
Public-Sector Tech Struggles to Handle Traffic in Pandemic
As millions of people across the country attempt to access public services online, state and local I.T. databases are being put to the test. Our reporter Angus Loten explains how they're faring. Have a work-from-home tech question for Senior Personal Tech Columnist Joanna Stern, or want to share your own experience? Leave her a message at ‪(314) 635-0388‬ or email her at joanna.stern@wsj.com. Y...
12m Apr 15, 2020
12m
Big Tech is Still Hiring
While most businesses around the world are slashing their expenses, including payroll, some of the U.S.'s biggest tech companies are hiring. Our reporter Chip Cutter will join us to explain why that is. Have a work-from-home tech question for Senior Personal Tech Columnist Joanna Stern, or want to share your own experience? Leave her a message at ‪(314) 635-0388‬ or email her at joanna.stern@ws...
6m Apr 14, 2020
6m
Health Professionals Begin 3-D Printing Supplies
While test kits and masks are in short supply, researchers have come up with a stopgap solution: 3-D printing them. Our reporter Sara Castellanos will join us to explain. Have a work-from-home tech question for Senior Personal Tech Columnist Joanna Stern, or want to share your own experience? Leave her a message at ‪(314) 635-0388‬ or email her at joanna.stern@wsj.com. You may be featured on on...
7m Apr 13, 2020
7m
How to Shop Online During the Pandemic
With Amazon prioritizing shipment of essential products, your coffee maker or jigsaw puzzle could take weeks to arrive. Our Personal Tech Columnist Nicole Nguyen joins us with her tips on how to get your jigsaw puzzles and coffeemakers in a timely fashion. Plus, Senior Personal Tech Columnist Joanna Stern is back with her own Zoom tips of the day. Have a question for Joanna, or want to share yo...
12m Apr 10, 2020
12m
Quibi Launches New Mobile Streaming Service
There is - yet another - new streaming service in town. Our reporter Benjamin Mullin joins us to tell us about Quibi, which launched earlier this week. Plus, Senior Personal Tech Columnist Joanna Stern stops by with her work-from-home tech tip of the day. Have a question for Joanna, or want to share your own experience? Leave her a message at ‪(314) 635-0388‬ or email her at joanna.stern@wsj.co...
12m Apr 09, 2020
12m
The Robots Cleaning Where Humans Can't
Some hospitals are turning to technology to disinfect rooms during the pandemic, protecting health workers and cleaning staff from coming into unnecessary contact with the coronavirus. Our tech columnist Christopher Mims tells us about some of this "clean tech". Plus, Senior Personal Tech Columnist Joanna Stern stops by with her work-from-home tech tip of the day. Have a question for Joanna, or...
14m Apr 08, 2020
14m
Washington State OKs Facial Recognition Law Backed by Microsoft
Governor Jay Inslee signed regulations around facial recognition policy into Washington state law. It's expected to be a blueprint for laws all over the U.S. Our reporter Ryan Tracy joins us to tell us what it says - and how Microsoft lobbied for it. Plus, Senior Personal Tech Columnist Joanna Stern stops by with her work-from-home tech tip of the day. Have a question for Joanna, or want to sha...
13m Apr 07, 2020
13m
Google Offers Location Data to Health Officials Fighting Pandemic
Google has announced a new initiative to help governments use location data to figure out if social distancing policies are working. Our reporter Rob Copeland joins us to tell us about the initiative - and some of the pushback. Plus, Senior Personal Tech Columnist Joanna Stern stops by with her work-from-home tech tip of the day. Have a question for Joanna, or want to share your own experience?...
13m Apr 06, 2020
13m
Tech News Briefing's Guide to Zoom
If you're about to join your next Zoom meeting, this episode of Tech News Briefing is for you. Our new Personal Tech Columnist Nicole Nguyen joins us to explain what Zoom bombing is, how to avoid it, and how to protect your privacy while you're video-conferencing. Plus, Senior Personal Tech Columnist Joanna Stern is back with her own Zoom tips of the day. Have a question for Joanna, or want to ...
12m Apr 03, 2020
12m
Restaurants Rethink Delivery During Coronavirus Lockdowns
Food-delivery companies can take up to 30 percent in commissions from orders on their platforms. For smaller restaurants restricted to takeout-only because of the coronavirus, that's cutting into their already-narrow margins. Our reporter Preetika Rana joins us to explain how the industry is reacting. Plus, Senior Personal Tech Columnist Joanna Stern stops by with her work-from-home tech tip of...
16m Apr 02, 2020
16m
Doctors Use Tele-ICU Tech for Coronavirus Patients
To deal with a shortage of beds and staff, some hospitals are turning to video-conferencing tools to care for patients. Our tech columnist Chris Mims joins us to explain. Plus, Senior Personal Tech Columnist Joanna Stern stops by with her work-from-home tech tip of the day. Have a question for Joanna, or want to share your own experience? Leave her a message at ‪(314) 635-0388‬ or email her at ...
12m Apr 01, 2020
12m
The Cybersecurity Fallout from Coronavirus
As millions of Americans transitioned to working from home, the strain on computer networks created vulnerabilities that hackers can exploit. Our cybersecurity reporter David Uberti joins us to explain how they are doing it - and how you can protect yourself. Plus, Senior Personal Tech Columnist Joanna Stern joins us with her work-from-home tech tip of the day. Have a question for Joanna, or wa...
14m Mar 31, 2020
14m
MIT Researchers Launch Tech-Based Contact Tracing
To stop the spread of the coronavirus, researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology are now trying to use location-tracking technology to stop the spread of the coronavirus. Our reporter Doug Belkin joins us to explain what they're working on - and what challenges they'll face. Plus, Senior Personal Tech Columnist Joanna Stern stops by with her work-from-home tech tip of the day. Ha...
16m Mar 30, 2020
16m
Your Favorite Celebrity is Going Live on Instagram
As the coronavirus pandemic forces cancellations of concerts and other performances, celebrities are turning to livestreams to connect with fans. Reporter John Jurgensen joins us to explain. Plus, Senior Personal Tech Columnist Joanna Stern joins us with her work-from-home tech tip of the day. Have a question for Joanna, or want to share your own experience? Leave her a message at ‪(314) 635-03...
15m Mar 27, 2020
15m
Silicon Valley Tries Disrupting Coronavirus Response
At tech companies, moving fast and breaking things is the name of the game. Responding to the coronavirus is no exception. Our reporter Asa Fitch joins us to tell us more. Plus, Senior Personal Tech Columnist Joanna Stern stops by with her work-from-home tech tip of the day. Have a question for Joanna? Leave her a message at ‪(314) 635-0388‬ or email her at joanna.stern@wsj.com. You may be feat...
13m Mar 26, 2020
13m
Digital Payments Soar Amid Coronavirus Restrictions
As more communities are shut down due to the pandemic, consumers are turning to online retailers to shop. But can digital payment companies handle the extra traffic? Our reporter Angus Loten joins us to explain. Plus, Senior Personal Tech Columnist Joanna Stern stops by with her work-from-home tech tip of the day. Have a question for Joanna, or want to share your own experience? Leave her a mes...
15m Mar 25, 2020
15m
Apps, Websites and Games for Stir-Crazy Families
If your family is tired of being cooped up inside - don't worry. Our Family and Tech Columnist Julie Jargon joins us with a roundup of some of the best apps, websites and games to keep them busy. Plus, Senior Personal Tech Columnist Joanna Stern stops by with her work-from-home tech tip of the day. Have a question for Joanna, or want to share your own experience? Leave her a message at ‪(314) 6...
15m Mar 24, 2020
15m
How to Avoid Coronavirus Misinformation Online
Misleading information about the coronavirus has been spreading through texts and emails, and on the internet, and it can be hard to know what's true and what's not. Our new personal tech columnist Nicole Nguyen will join us with her tips. Plus, Senior Personal Tech Columnist Joanna Stern joins us with her work-from-home tech tip of the day. Have a question for Joanna, or want to share your own...
10m Mar 23, 2020
10m
Dating in the Age of Social Distancing
Guidelines to keep 6 to 10 feet away from others will help flatten the curve - but it's also making in-person dating pretty difficult. Our reporter Georgia Wells joins us to tell us about some of the tech people are using to keep searching for The One. Plus, Senior Personal Tech Columnist Joanna Stern joins us with her work-from-home tech tip of the day. Have a question for Joanna, or want to s...
13m Mar 20, 2020
13m
To Track Covid-19, U.S. Governments Weigh Surveillance Tools
We've reported on the tech that countries in Asia used to track the coronavirus: fever-detecting goggles, disinfecting drones, and location-tracking tools. Now, the U.S. is considering takes its own steps to use surveillance tech to stop the spread of the virus. Reporter Bob McMillan joins us to explain. Plus, Personal Tech Columnist Joanna Stern joins us with her work-from-home tech tip of the...
17m Mar 19, 2020
17m
During Coronavirus, Can Food Delivery - Well, Deliver?
Ordering in might be part of your "social distancing" routine. So it might seem like the Uber Eats, GrubHubs, and Seamlesses of the world would be big winners in the cities shut down by coronavirus. But our reporter Preetika Rana joins us to explain why that's not necessarily the case. Plus, Personal Tech Columnist Joanna Stern joins us with her tech tip of the day. Have a question for Joanna, ...
12m Mar 18, 2020
12m
Working From Home: Coronavirus Edition
Silicon Valley's major tech companies were the first U.S. employers to take their operations online because of the coronavirus. As the rest of the country prepares to follow their lead, our reporter Rob Copeland joins us to explain how they did it - and how we can avoid their mistakes. And: Senior Personal Tech Columnist Joanna Stern gives her best work-from-home tech tips. Have a question for ...
15m Mar 17, 2020
15m
New Federal Rules Ease Access to Your Health Data
The federal government has introduced new rules that will make it easier for tech companies to access health data. Reporter Melanie Evans joins us to explain. Plus, tech columnist Christopher Mims shares tips for coping with the work-from-home blues. Kateri Jochum hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10m Mar 16, 2020
10m
Countries Use Tech to Fight Coronavirus
In China, South Korea, Australia, and other countries in the South Pacific, some countries have turned to technology to track the coronavirus. Our Korea Bureau Chief Tim Martin joins us to tell us about the fever-detecting goggles and disinfecting drones they're using. Kateri Jochum hosts. Amanda Lewellyn is our producer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10m Mar 13, 2020
10m
The Technology Powering the 2020 Census
The census starts today, and for the first time, respondents will have the option to respond online. Wall Street Journal news editor Janet Adamy tells us about the technology the Census Bureau will be using - and some of the concerns that watchdogs have raised. Kateri Jochum hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12m Mar 12, 2020
12m
Tech Companies Working to Head Off Facial Recognition Bans
There have been calls for more regulation of facial recognition software, from both privacy advocates and the tech companies themselves. Reporter Ryan Tracy joins us to explain what exactly they're calling for. Kateri Jochum hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12m Mar 11, 2020
12m
Coronavirus Closures Spotlight Tech Disparities in Schools
Schools across the country are closing their doors due to concerns over the coronavirus. Our Family and Tech Columnist Julie Jargon will join us to explain why transitioning to remote learning environments is much harder than it sounds. Kateri Jochum hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10m Mar 10, 2020
10m