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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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‘Sextortion’ Scams Leverage Apple’s Message Platform to Build Trust With Teens
Criminals are exploiting the trust that young iPhone users have in the device’s built-in message platform to make relentless demands for money. WSJ family and tech columnist Julie Jargon reports on the tragic results of those scams, and what parents need to know. Plus: Artificial intelligence companies have been the leading backers of technologies like solar energy and battery storage. Now, WSJ...
12m Jun 11, 2025
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TNB Tech Minute: Huawei Founder Downplays Impact of U.S. Export Controls
Plus: Uber and Wayve announce self-driving car trials on London’s public roads. And, U.S. agencies tracked Elon Musk’s foreign visitors. Victoria Craig hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3m Jun 10, 2025
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Apple’s WWDC: The AI Comeback Investors Are Hoping For?
Apple hyped its latest software updates at day one of its Worldwide Developers Conference in California. But WSJ personal tech columnist Nicole Nguyen says the announcements didn’t quite deliver on lofty expectations for AI upgrades. Plus, phishing scams are nothing new, but packaging them up as a subscription-based DIY hacking kit is. WSJ cybersecurity reporter Angus Loten tells us why it’s no...
12m Jun 10, 2025
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TNB Tech Minute: Apple’s WWDC Event Fails to Excite Investors
Plus: Warner Bros. Discovery splits into two companies, separating HBO Max from its cable channels. And Qualcomm reaches a $2.4 billion deal for UK-listed Alphawave IP. Victoria Craig hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2m Jun 09, 2025
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Apple’s WWDC Clouded by Worries Over AI, Tariffs, and Legal Battles
Worries about tariffs, legal battles, and the future of artificial intelligence have weighed on Apple’s stock price so far this year. WSJ Heard of the Street columnist Dan Gallagher explains what investors are looking for this week from the tech giant’s developers conference. Plus: WSJ commodities reporter Ryan Dezember takes us to America’s South to find out why the sheen is coming off the pro...
10m Jun 09, 2025
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TNB Tech Minute: Musk, Trump, and Tesla Investors Take a Pause After Public Feud
Plus: President Trump plans to extend the TikTok deadline for a third time as he puts China trade talks back on the books. And the Winklevoss twins crypto exchange, Gemini, files to go public. Victoria Craig hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2m Jun 06, 2025
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AI is Becoming More ‘Cheers’ and Less ‘50 First Dates’
The passive relationship between humans and technology is moving into a new, more personalized era. WSJ Pro’s enterprise technology bureau chief, Steven Rosenbush, explains the more “Cheers”-like approach to human-machine interaction. Plus, a conversation between WSJ reporter Keach Hagey and OpenAI COO Brad Lightcap at the WSJ Future of Everything event. Sign up for the WSJ's free Technology...
13m Jun 06, 2025
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TNB Tech Minute: Tesla Shares Plunge After Trump Threatens to Cut Subsidies
Plus: Senate Republicans try to shield NASA programs slated for funding cuts. And Circle shares pop post-IPO. Victoria Craig hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3m Jun 05, 2025
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Way More Waymos Are Coming Near You
Google’s driverless unit, Waymo, recently hit 10 million rides. WSJ Science of Success columnist Ben Cohen says this marks a critical inflection point for robotaxis as they go from novel to normal. Plus, from the WSJ’s Future of Everything event stage, the CEO of Match Group explains how he hopes to respark younger generations’ love with dating apps. Julie Chang hosts. Further listening: Co...
13m Jun 05, 2025
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TNB Tech Minute: Reddit Sues Anthropic, Alleging Unauthorized Data Use
Plus, Meta courts Disney, A24 and other Hollywood studios for exclusive content to be featured on its upcoming VR headset. And cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike says it's cooperating with federal authorities over last year’s outage that delayed thousands of flights. Julie Chang hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2m Jun 04, 2025
2m
In Silicon Valley, Psychedelics Aren’t Just for Recreational Use Anymore
The secret to unlocking your deepest desires and professional abilities might not lie exclusively in deep thinking and considered contemplation. WSJ reporter Angel Au-Yeung writes that in California’s Bay Area - home to Silicon Valley - more professionals are turning to psychedelics to aid in that process. Plus: WSJ tech columnist Christopher Mims explores the wild world of tech development and...
14m Jun 04, 2025
14m
TNB Tech Minute: Meta Turns to Nuclear Power to Fuel AI Ambitions
Plus: TSMC sees limited impact of Trump’s tariffs. And, Victoria’s Secret delays earnings release due to an information-security incident. Victoria Craig hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2m Jun 03, 2025
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Are EVs the Future of GM?
The CEO of General Motors says the automaker remains committed to an all-electric-vehicle future. That’s despite the company lobbying Congress to repeal California's emissions rules and backpedaling on plans to build out an EV motor plant. Mary Barra spoke at the WSJ’s Future of Everything event last week. Plus, even non-coders can make apps thanks to generative artificial intelligence tools. W...
13m Jun 03, 2025
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TNB Tech Minute: Meta to Automate Ad Creation and Targeting With AI
Plus, Germany’s antitrust regulator flags Amazon’s pricing mechanism. And the fight for AI agent customers heats up as cloud-based data-warehousing company Snowflake agrees to buy database startup Crunchy Data. Julie Chang hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3m Jun 02, 2025
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Post-DOGE, Elon Musk Faces Challenges at Tesla and SpaceX
It’s tech billionaire Elon Musk’s first official week following his stint in the Trump administration. WSJ columnist Tim Higgins and WSJ reporter Becky Peterson assess the record of the Department of Government Efficiency that Musk created and look ahead to the challenges he faces as he returns focus to his companies, including Tesla and SpaceX. Victoria Craig hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's fr...
14m Jun 02, 2025
14m
TNB Tech Minute: Closing Arguments in Landmark Google Antitrust Case
Plus: Chinese tech stocks falter on pessimism over U.S.-China trade progress. And Ray-Ban maker pushes into medical AI with Optegra deal. Victoria Craig hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2m May 30, 2025
2m
Remote Work Is Convenient for Employees…and North Korean Scammers
Jobs that allow employees to work from home have allowed for more flexibility. But in the quest to achieve a better work-life balance, we’ve helped open the door for hackers looking to capitalize on America’s workforce. Bob McMillan covers computer security, hackers, and privacy for the Wall Street Journal. He joins host Victoria Craig to discuss how laptop farms have allowed North Korean scamm...
12m May 30, 2025
12m
TNB Tech Minute: Lawmakers Accuse Nvidia of Being Too Close to China
Plus: Meta teams up with former VR chief for high-tech military headsets. And United Airlines CEO encourages travelers to book flights at Newark. Victoria Craig hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2m May 29, 2025
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AI Scribes Can Boost Your Doctor’s Productivity and Reduce Burnout Rates
Artificial intelligence that listens and summarizes your conversations can be deployed during doctor’s appointments. But WSJ contributor Laura Landro explains why some experts say it’s only the beginning of how it can be used across medicine. Plus: Tens of millions of Americans lack access to broadband Internet connectivity. WSJ reporter Patience Haggin tells us that’s pushing some states to co...
11m May 29, 2025
11m
TNB Tech Minute: Nvidia’s Business Is Booming Despite Tariffs
Plus: GM’s CEO Mary Barra still sees an all-EV future. And Telegram looks to raise $1.5 million in a new bond offering. Victoria Craig hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2m May 28, 2025
2m
How Self-Driving Truck Startup TuSimple Siphoned Trade Secrets to China
TuSimple shared with Beijing data on its best-in-class autonomous driving system. WSJ reporter Heather Somerville explains how it became an example of Washington’s shortcomings in keeping critical technology in the U.S. Plus: Rental-data company RealPage is clashing with state and local governments over its algorithmic pricing systems for apartments. WSJ reporter Rebecca Picciotto tells us why ...
12m May 28, 2025
12m
TNB Tech Minute: Salesforce Boosts AI Chops With $8 Billion Informatica Buy
Plus: Tesla’s EU sales halved in April. And President Trump’s media company plans to raise $2.5 billion to buy bitcoin. Victoria Craig hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2m May 27, 2025
2m
Why the Next Generation of Robots Might Be Soft and Squishy
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang says we’re in the era of “sovereign AI.” We explain what that means and what it tells us about Nvidia’s future, with WSJ Heard on the Street columnist Dan Gallagher. Plus, the next generation of robots may not be humanoid, but rather, inspired by animals such as turtles and worms. WSJ enterprise tech reporter Isabelle Bousquette visited an MIT lab rethinking robot design...
13m May 27, 2025
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TNB Tech Minute: Trump Threatens New Tariffs on iPhones
Plus, Apple CEO Tim Cook calls on Texas Gov. Greg Abbott to stop an online child-safety bill. And the U.S. Senate votes to end California’s EV mandate. Julie Chang hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2m May 23, 2025
2m
Why Austin Is Falling Out of Favor for Tech Workers
Austin, Texas became a tech-hub darling about five years ago. But WSJ CIO Journal reporter Isabelle Bousquette reports on exclusive data that show the city is losing talent now to their coastal counterparts San Francisco and New York. Then, sifting through streaming platforms can be an overwhelming experience for viewers. But bundles and tiered subscription offerings have helped the entertainme...
12m May 23, 2025
12m
TNB Tech Minute: OpenAI Partners With U.A.E on Massive AI Data Center
Plus: Strava reaches $2.2-billion valuation. And Hinge Health makes its NYSE debut. Victoria Craig hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2m May 22, 2025
2m
OpenAI Taps Former Apple Design Guru to Usher in Next Gen Devices
When you find out that sensitive personal information is being bought and sold on the dark web, what should you do? WSJ personal tech columnist Nicole Nguyen explains how to know it’s happened and what you can do to protect yourself afterward.Then, OpenAI’s co-founder Sam Altman is joining forces with Apple’s chief architect of the iPhone to create what they hope will take artificial intelligen...
11m May 22, 2025
11m
TNB Tech Minute: Nvidia CEO Calls Controls on AI Chip Exports a ‘Failure’
Plus: An outage on the Bloomberg terminal that disrupted some government-bond trading has been resolved. And, a planned OpenAI data center gets a fresh injection of funding. Victoria Craig hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2m May 21, 2025
2m
Google’s New Translation Service Puts Your Voice in Another Language
Google rolls out a new real-time translation service for its Meets video platform. WSJ personal tech columnist Nicole Nguyen tries it out and tells us how accurate it is. Then, we chat with WSJ European economics reporter Tom Fairless about why American dominance in the global tech industry is a problem for European prosperity.  Sign up for the WSJ's free Technology newsletter.  Learn more ...
10m May 21, 2025
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