Coronavirus Tests Apple's Dependence on China
Quarantines, tariffs and slumping sales are raising fresh questions about Apple's China-heavy manufacturing strategy. Reporter Tripp Mickle joins us to explain. Kateri Jochum hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11m Mar 03, 2020
11m
With Coronavirus, A.I. May Have Met Its Match
As the coronavirus continues to spread, people are calling on the makers of AI powered chatbots to add symptoms of the virus to their algorithms. Our tech reporter Parmy Olson joins us to explain why that's harder than it seems. Kateri Jochum hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10m Mar 02, 2020
10m
Google Plots Course to the Cloud
Google has been making changes to try and deliver growth in its cloud computing business - where it currently has only four percent of the total market. Reporter Aaron Tilley joins us to explain. Kateri Jochum hosts. Amanda Lewellyn is our producer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12m Feb 28, 2020
12m
Governments Increasingly Shut Down the Internet
The UN considers access to the internet to be a human right. But last year, governments around the world shut off the internet with more frequency than ever before. Our reporter Feliz Solomon joins us to explain why - and how - they're doing it. Kateri Jochum hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
13m Feb 27, 2020
13m
Tech Companies Use AI to Stop Predators Online
Kids spend more time online than ever - making it much harder to protect them from predators on the internet. Our Family and Tech Columnist Julie Jargon explains how some companies are turning to artificial intelligence to try and put a stop to predatory behavior. Kateri Jochum hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11m Feb 26, 2020
11m
Amazon Opens Cashierless "Go" Supermarket
The e-commerce giant is opening a new grocery store in Seattle. It'll have everything you normally see in a supermarket - except for cashiers. Amazon's also trying to license its cashier-free technology to its competitors. Our reporter Sebastian Herrera joins us to explain. Kateri Jochum hosts. News Corp, owner of The Wall Street Journal, has a commercial agreement to supply news through Faceb...
11m Feb 25, 2020
11m
Food-Delivery Companies Look To Mergers and Acquisitions
Competition in the food-delivery market is heating up. Some of the biggest players have considered joining forces in order to stay afloat. Tech reporter Preetika Rana joins us to explain. Kateri Jochum hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11m Feb 24, 2020
11m
Google Resists Handing Over Documents in Probe by States
A coalition of states and territories is looking into potential antitrust concerns at Google. But the search giant is pushing back. The WSJ reports exclusively that Google is pushing back against requests from the attorneys general. Our John McKinnon joins us to explain. Kateri Jochum hosts. Amanda Lewellyn is our producer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9m Feb 21, 2020
9m
Why Political Texts Are Blowing Up Your Phone
Texts from political groups could reach in the billions this election season. Our reporter Emily Glazer joins us to explain how those communications skirt federal rules requiring consent. Kateri Jochum hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12m Feb 20, 2020
12m
China Turns to Health-Rating Apps to Control Coronavirus
The Chinese government is teaming up with tech giants like Alibaba and Tencent to develop apps that classify people based on factors like health conditions and travel history. Reporter Liza Lin joins us from Singapore to explain. Kateri Jochum hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11m Feb 19, 2020
11m
Facebook Delivers Long-Awaited Data to Outside Researchers
After a longer wait than expected, Facebook has turned over a trove of information that could hold answers about how the platform impacts society. Our tech reporter Jeff Horwitz joins us to explain. Kateri Jochum hosts. News Corp, owner of The Wall Street Journal, has a commercial agreement to supply news through Facebook. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8m Feb 18, 2020
8m
How Oracle is Lobbying Against Amazon and Google
In Washington, lobbying has historically pit consumer groups against big companies. Now, some of the biggest fights are between companies. And one company has emerged as a major player: Oracle. Our reporter James Grimaldi joins us to explain. Kateri Jochum hosts. Our producer is Amanda Lewellyn. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12m Feb 14, 2020
12m
5G Rollout Hits a Speed Bump
Companies - and countries - have been racing to build 5G networks But recently, it looks like they've been hitting the brakes. Our tech reporter Asa Fitch joins us to explain what's going on. Kateri Jochum hosts. News Corp, owner of The Wall Street Journal, has a commercial agreement to supply news through Facebook. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
13m Feb 13, 2020
13m
Samsung Galaxy S20: Crazy Cameras and 5G in Every Phone
Samsung made a leap from the Galaxy S10 - all the way to S20. Our personal tech columnist Joanna Stern tested out the phone, and she explains whether all the new features really warrant the jump. Kateri Jochum hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
13m Feb 12, 2020
13m
Big Tech Dominates ESG Funds
Environmental, social and corporate governance funds-also known as ESG funds-paint themselves as sustainable investments, focused on causes like green energy. But often, they're full of big tech companies like Microsoft, Apple, and Amazon. Our reporter Akane Otani joins us to explain why that is. Kateri Jochum hosts. Dow Jones & Co., publisher of The Wall Street Journal, has a commercial agre...
13m Feb 11, 2020
13m
A Throwback Way to Hire Tech Workers: Apprenticeships
There's a shortage of tech workers. So recruiters are turning to an older way of getting entry-level employees in the door: apprenticeships. Reporter Agam Shah joins us to explain. Kateri Jochum hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8m Feb 10, 2020
8m
How China's Using Its Surveillance Tech to Track Coronavirus
China is tapping into its network of security cameras, facial recognition technology and social media monitoring to try and curb the spread of coronavirus. Reporter Liza Lin joins us from Singapore to explain the challenges of trying to harness big data quickly when lives are on the line. Kateri Jochum hosts. Dow Jones & Co - publisher of the Wall Street Journal - has a commercial agreement t...
16m Feb 07, 2020
16m
Dept. of Justice Probe into Google Zeroes in on Ad Tech
The DOJ has been investigating Google for suspected antitrust behavior. Now, it looks like the company's advertising technology business is emerging as a major focus of the investigation. Reporter Keach Hagey joins us to explain. Kateri Jochum hosts. Dow Jones & Co - publisher of the Wall Street Journal - has a content partnership with Gimlet Media, a unit of Spotify. It also has a commercial...
14m Feb 06, 2020
14m
The App That Brought Iowa to a Standstill
The results of the Democratic caucuses in Iowa were delayed by none other than a malfunctioning app. Social media and politics reporter Deepa Seetharaman explains what happened, and what it could mean for the rest of the 2020 election season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
15m Feb 05, 2020
15m
Alphabet Posts Weak Earnings but Unveils YouTube, Cloud Results
The parent company of Google is the latest tech giant to post fourth-quarter earnings. Tech Editor Bowdeya Tweh joins us to break down what we learned. Kateri Jochum hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
14m Feb 04, 2020
14m
World Athletics Won't Ban Nike Vaporfly Shoes
Nike Vaporflys are the shoe of choice for many of the world's elite runners, including several record holders. Although some say the shoe gives athletes an unfair advantage, World Athletics - the sport's governing body - decided not to ban them. Senior video journalist Alex Hotz joins us to explain. Kateri Jochum hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12m Feb 03, 2020
12m
Amazon Reports Stable Profits Despite Higher Costs
Amazon has been stepping up its game when it comes to same-day and one-day shipping. But did it pay off? Reporter Sebastian Herrera joins us to explain what the numbers tell us. Kateri Jochum hosts. Tech News Briefing is produced by Amanda Lewellyn. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11m Jan 31, 2020
11m
Google Eyes San Jose For a New Campus
Google is looking to set up another campus in San Jose. Reporter Rob Copeland joins us to explain what that could mean for the city... and why some are pushing back against the search giant. Kateri Jochum hosts. Dow Jones & Co., publisher of The Wall Street Journal, has a commercial agreement to supply news through Apple services. And WSJ owner News Corp has a commercial agreement to supply n...
13m Jan 30, 2020
13m
Apple Posts Record Earnings on Strong iPhone, App Sales
Last year, Apple looked to be headed for a slump. Instead, Apple's share price more than doubled. Now, it's reported its fourth-quarter earnings - and reporter Tripp Mickle joins us to explain the takeaways. Kateri Jochum hosts. Dow Jones & Co., publisher of The Wall Street Journal, has a commercial agreement to supply news through Apple services. And WSJ owner News Corp has a commercial agre...
12m Jan 29, 2020
12m
Tech Giants' New Call to Lawmakers: 'Regulate Us'
Big tech companies have long bucked government attempts to regulate them. But now, they're changing their tune. WSJ reporter Sebastian Herrera joins us from San Francisco to explain why tech leaders are now saying they're all for more rules. Kateri Jochum hosts. Dow Jones & Co., publisher of The Wall Street Journal, has a commercial agreement to supply news through Apple services. And WSJ own...
11m Jan 28, 2020
11m
AB InBev Taps Machine Learning to Fight Corruption
Rooting out corruption has long been a human process. Meaning: it's long been a process prone to human error. Reporter Dylan Tokar joins us to explain how one company is tapping machine learning to try and change that. Kateri Jochum hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11m Jan 27, 2020
11m
Eyeing E-Commerce Players, US Pledges Crackdown On Counterfeits
The Wall Street Journal reports exclusively that the Department of Homeland Security is planning new action to curb counterfeits - especially on e-commerce platforms like Amazon and Alibaba. Reporter Will Mauldin joins us to explain. Kateri Jochum hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10m Jan 24, 2020
10m
CBS Bets Big on 'Star Trek: Picard' to Boost Streaming Business
CBS' is planning to boldly go where no streaming service has gone before: into the "Star Trek" universe. In an increasingly crowded place, the streaming service is hoping the content will be their secret weapon in the streaming wars. Reporter Joe Flint joins us to explain. Kateri Jochum hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11m Jan 23, 2020
11m
Uber Tests Allowing California Drivers to Set Fares
Facing new regulatory hurdles in California, Uber is rolling out a new feature that would allow drivers to set their own rates for rides. Tech and transportation reporter Preetika Rana explains what's going on - and how it could impact Uber, its drivers, and its riders. Kateri Jochum hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12m Jan 22, 2020
12m
Is Peloton a Fitness Fad or a Tech Company?
It seems like every company is trying to brand itself as a tech company. Including: the stationary bike company Peloton. Columnist John Stoll joins us to talk about how the expanded definition of "tech company" is changing the fitness sector. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
13m Jan 21, 2020
13m
Bezos Pledges New $1 Billion India Investment Amid Pushback
Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos is on the charm offensive in India, despite pushback from lawmakers there. Reporter Newley Purnell joins us to explain why Bezos is so interested in making sure his company can grow in India. Kateri Jochum hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10m Jan 17, 2020
10m
Microsoft Patches Severe Windows Flaw Detected by NSA
After the National Security Agency found the flaw, Microsoft released a patch to fix a problem with its Windows operating system. Reporter Bob McMillan joins us to explain how the news shines a different light on the debate over national security vs. data privacy. Kateri Jochum hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12m Jan 16, 2020
12m
Despite a US-China Trade Truce, Tech Tensions Rise
The US and China are set to sign phase one of a trade deal today. But on the tech side of things, tensions are still running high. Senior editor Bob Davis will join us to explain the difference between tech and trade. Kateri Jochum hosts. Dow Jones & Co., publisher of The Wall Street Journal, has a commercial agreement to supply news through Apple services. WSJ owner News Corp has a commercia...
11m Jan 15, 2020
11m
Away Chief Steph Korey Reverses Resignation
After an explosive report from The Verge detailing a "toxic" workplace at Away, Co-founder and CEO Steph Korey resigned. But now, just a few weeks later, she's reversing course. Columnist John Stoll joins us to explain what's going on and how the news could affect other tech leaders. Kateri Jochum hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12m Jan 14, 2020
12m
New Tactics Get Around Big Tech's Ad-Fraud Defenses
Fraudsters are using readily-available technology to boost site and ad traffic, bolster search results and pad reviews. Reporter Parmy Olson joins to explain how they're getting around big tech's defenses. Kateri Jochum hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10m Jan 13, 2020
10m
Co-Parenting Sites Skip Right to the Baby Carriage
A new kind of online service matches people who want to have children - but don't necessarily want romance along with it. Reporter Julie Jargon will join us to explain. Kateri Jochum hosts. News Corp, owner of The Wall Street Journal, has a commercial agreement to supply news through Facebook. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9m Jan 10, 2020
9m
The Best of CES 2020
CES is all about the tech world's first answers to tomorrow's questions. Our Personal Tech team visited the trade show in Las Vegas, and editor Wilson Rothman joins us to tell us what they saw. Kateri Jochum hosts. Dow Jones & Co, publisher of the Wall Street Journal, has a content partnership with Gimlet Media, which is a unit of Spotify. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/...
13m Jan 09, 2020
13m
Facebook Bans Deepfakes
The social-media giant is working to combat misleading content that's been altered with artificial intelligence tools. WSJ Reporter Betsy Morris joins us to explain. Kateri Jochum hosts. News Corp, owner of The Wall Street Journal, has a commercial agreement to supply news through Facebook. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8m Jan 08, 2020
8m
Politics Elbows Its Way Onto TikTok
In the last year, the social media site TikTok has exploded as a go-to place for short-form videos. It's mostly home to lighthearted content, like cute animals making funny sounds or videos with the latest dance moves. But reporter Emily Glazer joins us to explain how politics is starting to seep onto the platform - and why it matters. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adch...
11m Jan 07, 2020
11m
Police Tracked a Terror Suspect - Until His Phone Went Dark After a Fa
Faced with strong encryption, European law-enforcement agencies turned to an Israeli spyware company to track a terror suspect on WhatsApp. Reporter Valentina Pop joins us to explain how a warning message stopped their investigation in its tracks. News Corp, owner of The Wall Street Journal, has a commercial agreement to supply news through Facebook. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit mega...
9m Jan 06, 2020
9m
Google AI Beats Doctors at Breast Cancer Detection - Sometimes
More tech companies are entering into healthcare. WSJ Reporter Brianna Abbott joins us to explain how Google's health research unit is using artificial intelligence to detect breast cancer. Kateri Jochum hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10m Jan 03, 2020
10m
Our Personal Tech Team's 2020 Predictions
Every year, the WSJ's Personal Tech team uses their tech-spertise to make predictions about the year ahead. We sat down with editor Wilson Rothman and columnist Joanna Stern to hear what they forecast for 2020. Kateri Jochum hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11m Jan 02, 2020
11m
The Times Square New Year's Eve Ball: Behind the Scenes
Waterford Crystal's Tom Brennan explains the technology behind the famous ball in Times Square, including how it descends at midnight on New Year's Eve. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7m Dec 31, 2019
7m
What Our Personal Tech Team Got Right About 2019
Every year, our Personal Tech team makes predictions about the year ahead. But before they publish their lookahead to 2020, we sit down with editor Wilson Rothman and columnist Joanna Stern to revisit their 2019 predictions. Kateri Jochum hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10m Dec 30, 2019
10m
Decade in Review: Tech and the Corner Office
As the 2010s wind down, we're taking a look back at the tech that's shaped the decade. Today: how tech has changed the job description for CEOs. Our Charlie Turner sits down with reporter John Jurgensen to discuss. Kateri Jochum hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
14m Dec 27, 2019
14m
Decade in Review: Smartphones
It's the end of the decade. So we're looking back at the tech that shaped the 2010s. Our Personal Tech columnist Joanna Stern challenged herself to spend 24 hours using only tech from 2010. She talks to us about her trip to Hell - Michigan, that is. Kateri Jochum hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12m Dec 26, 2019
12m
Decade in Review: Streaming
It's the end of the decade, and we know it. So we're looking back at the tech that's shaped the 2010s. Today, our Charlie Turner sits down with reporter John Jurgensen to talk about how streaming has changed the way we consume entertainment. Kateri Jochum hosts. Note: we won't be on the air tomorrow, but we'll be back in your podcast feed on Thursday. From all of us at the WSJ, happy holidays. ...
10m Dec 24, 2019
10m
Decade in Review: Big Tech
In the final days of the 2010s, we're looking back at the tech that's shaped the decade. Today, our Charlie Turner sits down with reporter Rolfe Winkler to discuss how Facebook, Apple, Amazon, Netflix, and Google - the so-called FAANG companies - have left their mark. Kateri Jochum hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9m Dec 23, 2019
9m
Why You Still Can't Have a Decent Conversation with Alexa
If you've ever used a voice assistant, you've probably also been disappointed by a voice assistant. Personal Tech editor Wilson Rothman joins us to explain why that is. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
13m Dec 20, 2019
13m
Rule Change Could Extend Tech Firms' Reach Into Banking
Tech firms have been partnering with banks to extend their reach into the banking industry. The Wall Street Journal's Telis Demos says a planned FDIC rule change on deposits could help tech companies advance even further, spurring more partnerships. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8m Dec 19, 2019
8m