Google Finds Russia-Backed Ads on Platform
New details have surfaced about the Russian-linked entities that bought politically motivated ads on Google's platform. The Wall Street Journal's Jack Nicas has the latest on what the search giant revealed to congressional investigators. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6m Oct 11, 2017
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Amazon's Second HQ: Bad News for Seattle?
Amazon's move to establish a second corporate headquarters could be bad news for longtime home Seattle, which has benefited enormously from the company's rapid growth. The Wall Street Journal's Peter Grant has more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4m Oct 10, 2017
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Smart Vision: Chip Makers Add 'Brains' Alongside Cameras' Eyes
From lettuce production to augmented reality, tech companies are finding new uses for machines that can interpret and act on what they see. The Wall Street Journal's Ted Greenwald has the latest on computer vision technology. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6m Oct 09, 2017
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Google Doubles Down With New Phones and Speakers
At an event this week at the SFJAZZ Center, Google said it's betting a new Pixel smartphone and home speaker will help crack the competitive market for consumer-tech devices. The Wall Street Journal's Jack Nicas has the details.
5m Oct 06, 2017
5m
The Motiv Ring: Track Your Fitness ... With One Finger
The Wall Street Journal's Geoffrey Fowler reviews the Motiv Ring, a wearable tech device that aims to blend in while it collects heart-rate data from your finger for round-the-clock monitoring.
7m Oct 05, 2017
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Tesla Misses Model 3 Production Goals. What Now?
Tesla badly missed its goal of building 1,500 Model 3 cars in the third quarter, the first sign that the production ramp-up for the new sedan isn't going as smoothly as planned. The Wall Street Journal's Tim Higgins talks what happens now.
7m Oct 04, 2017
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Why Apple Rival Samsung Wants the iPhone X to Win
Upon Samsung standing to make billions supplying screens and chips for Apple's iPhone X, the Wall Street Journal's Tripp Mickle discusses the longtime love-hate dynamic between the phone giants.
6m Oct 03, 2017
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Humans on Mars by 2024? Elon Musk Says Yes
Tech entrepreneur Elon Musk has unveiled plans to build the most powerful rocket ever and use it to launch a giant spacecraft to Mars -- potentially in less than a decade. The Wall Street Journal's Andy Pasztor talks his most aggressive expression yet for space exploration.
5m Oct 02, 2017
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Amazon's New Echos Bring Alexa Everywhere
This fall, Amazon is introducing a half-dozen new products to persuade families to put its virtual assistant Alexa in a lot more places throughout the home. The Wall Street Journal's Geoffrey Fowler has the details.
8m Sep 29, 2017
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What Can Stop Big Tech? The $3 Trillion Question
As governments often target big technology companies seen as too dominant in their respective spaces, the Wall Street Journal's Dan Gallagher explains how too much power could impact the top five tech companies in the world.
6m Sep 28, 2017
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White House Coding Education Wins Support From Silicon Valley
With support from Silicon Valley and business leaders, President Donald Trump is boosting computer science training and coding in U.S. classrooms. The Wall Street Journal's Douglas MacMillan has the details.
6m Sep 27, 2017
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Microsoft Takes on IBM With 'Dynamics 365 AI Solutions'
Microsoft plans to unveil its first product in a new line of software aimed at taking on IBM's Watson and other services in the growing market to apply artificial intelligence to everyday business needs. The Wall Street Journal's Ted Greenwald has the details.
8m Sep 26, 2017
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Amazon Putting Whole Foods on Fast Track to Convention?
Whole Foods will change the way companies can sell and market their products in its stores beginning next year -- one of the biggest moves yet in its push to operate more like a traditional market. The Wall Street Journal's Heather Haddon has the latest.
5m Sep 25, 2017
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Ready For Apple Watch Series 3? There's Just One (Big) Problem
With the new Apple Watch Series 3 with LTE on sale in stores Friday, Apple faces key issues with cell connectivity in its newest smartwatch. The Wall Street Journal's Tripp Mickle talks about the concern this raises about the device's most significant feature.
6m Sep 22, 2017
6m
Why You Need to Turn 'Two-Factor Authentication' On
With "two-factor authentication" emerging as necessary added measure in our everyday cyber-lives, the Wall Street Journal's Personal Tech editor Wilson Rothman explains the importance of the extra security -- and its limitations.
7m Sep 21, 2017
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iPhone 8 Review: Worth the Upgrade?
With no shortage of iPhone options to choose from this fall, the Wall Street Journal's Geoffrey Fowler talks why the iPhone 8 is the best model... to avoid.
7m Sep 20, 2017
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Companies Go Old School to Fight New Cyber Threats
As cybersecurity threats become more volatile, companies are returning to tape as a medium for storing data as hackers get smarter about penetrating defenses. The Wall Street Journal's Rob Sloan has the latest.
6m Sep 19, 2017
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High Tech's Chillier Relationship With Washington
The high-tech industry enjoyed a cozy relationship with Washington under Barack Obama's presidency. But the Wall Street Journal's Byron Tau says that's changed under the Trump administration, with tougher legislation and new scrutiny of companies including Facebook.
6m Sep 18, 2017
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Emmy Awards Pit Streaming Series Against Broadcast TV
'The Crown,' 'This Is Us' and 'Westworld' all will vie Sunday for Emmy awards. An open field and a rivalry between streaming series and broadcast TV have injected suspense into the ceremony. The Wall Street Journal's John Jurgensen has the details.
6m Sep 15, 2017
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Cyber Extortion is the New Hacker Weapon
With cyber extortion, hackers try to steal corporate secrets that they then threaten to make public if victims don't pay. The Wall Street Journal's Robert McMillan says such attacks have been made on companies ranging from small medical clinics to HBO.
7m Sep 14, 2017
7m
Google's Self-Driving Guru
John Krafcik is the head of Google's autonomous vehicle unit, Waymo. The Wall Street Journal's Tim Higgins says a big part of Krafcik's job is to be a bridge between Silicon Valley and the more traditional auto industry.
9m Sep 13, 2017
9m
Does Apple's New iPhone Equal $1 Trillion?
Apple's market value has soared this year in anticipation of the new iPhone expected to be unveiled Tuesday. The Wall Street Journal's Dan Gallagher on whether the new phone can help Apple reach a market cap of one trillion dollars.
5m Sep 12, 2017
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Facebook's Billion-Dollar Video Push
Facebook is reportedly willing to spend up to one billion dollars through next year on original video content. The Wall Street Journal's Deepa Seetharaman says it's Facebook's biggest investment yet in video.
6m Sep 11, 2017
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Amazon's New HQ: Coming Soon to a City Near You?
Amazon has officially started its search for a second headquarters city in North America,with plans to employ up to 50,000 workers and spend up to $5 billion dollars. The Wall Street Journal's Laura Stevens has the details.
5m Sep 08, 2017
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Apple (Finally) Opens Up Thanks to Artificial Intelligence
As tech companies seek to woo A.I. talent in a discipline known for its openness, the battle for artificial-intelligence expertise is forcing Apple to grapple with its famous penchant for secrecy. The Wall Street Journal's Tripp Mickle talks what happens now.
5m Sep 07, 2017
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Verizon Offers New Rewards -- With a Catch
A new Verizon rewards program, Verizon Up, is providing credits that subscribers can use for concert tickets, movie premieres and phone upgrades -- as long as they provide access to their web-browsing history. The Wall Street Journal's Ryan Knutson has the details.
8m Sep 06, 2017
8m
Apple's iPhone 8 Event: The Final Countdown
With Apple holding its annual product launch next week at its new headquarters, the tech giant formally sets the stage for the unveiling of the iPhone 8. The Wall Street Journal's Tripp Mickle previews what to expect.
5m Sep 05, 2017
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Amazon Seeks Man Power to Keep Alexa in Lead
As rivals Google and Apple work to improve their own digital products, Amazon is set to add a team of engineers to build new features for its virtual assistant, Alexa. The Wall Street Journal's Laura Stevens has the details.
5m Sep 04, 2017
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Amazon's Alexa to Join Forces With Microsoft's Cortana
Microsoft and Amazon have announced plans to allow their voice-enabled digital assistants -- Cortana and Alexa -- to work together later this year. The Wall Street Journal's Laura Stevens has the details.
4m Sep 01, 2017
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Google Tells EU How Search Results Will Change
Following orders to treat rival comparison-shopping services equally in its rankings, Alphabet's Google has officially sketched out how it plans to stop tipping the scales in its favor. The Wall Street Journal's Natalia Drozdiak talks what happens next.
6m Aug 31, 2017
6m
Apple Spars With Hollywood Ahead of Apple TV Rollout
As Apple scrambles to strike deals with Hollywood studios to offer 4K definition films on the new Apple TV, the Wall Street Journal's Tripp Mickle talks what's at stake for the streaming video device ahead of its latest rollout.
5m Aug 30, 2017
5m
Ask Not for Whom the Doorbell Tolls. They Won't Answer It.
Some smartphone-carrying millennials and Gen Zers are so used to texting upon arrival that the sound of a ringing doorbell freaks them out. The Wall Street Journal's Christopher Mims has the details.
5m Aug 29, 2017
5m
Amazon's Whole Foods Price-Cuts Reignites Retail War
Amazon will begin slashing prices on grocery staples at Whole Foods starting Monday, the first changes the online retailer plans for its $13.7 billion acquisition. The Wall Street Journal's Laura Stevens has the latest.
6m Aug 28, 2017
6m
Samsung's Recall Shapes Galaxy Note 8
Rather than cautiously go on the defensive, Samsung made a specific approach not to hold back with the new Galaxy Note 8. The Wall Street Journal's Brian Fitzgerald talks how last year's epic Note 7 recall helped shape the new device.
7m Aug 25, 2017
7m
Electronic Arts, NFL Bet on Casual Esports Gamers
Electronic Arts and the National Football League are teaming up to create an annual videogame tournament aimed at a new kind of esports competitor -- the player sitting at home on the couch. The Wall Street Journal's Sarah E. Needleman has the details.
7m Aug 24, 2017
7m
Facial Recognition Tech: Unlocking All Devices With Your Face
As facial-recognition tech moves to mobile devices, the Wall Street Journal's Christopher Mims explains how using our faces to unlock devices could soon become routine -- not just in smartphones, but also in smart-home speakers, doorbells and locks.
6m Aug 23, 2017
6m
HTC, Facebook Slash Prices. Can VR Go Mainstream Now?
With HTC dropping the price of its Vive virtual-reality headset by $200, weeks after Facebook made a similar price cut for its Oculus Rift, Heard on the Street's Dan Gallagher talks whether a lower cost is enough to attract more VR users.
5m Aug 22, 2017
5m
Ford Shifting Gears in Self-Driving Tech?
Ford's new CEO says the auto maker is poised to rethink how customers are going to want to use self-driving vehicle technology. The Wall Street Journal's Tim Higgins has the details.
7m Aug 21, 2017
7m
How Facebook Ended Internal Forum Amid Cultural Struggles
With a new report detailing how Facebook had to shut down an internal discussion group amid accusations of racist and sexist comments last year, the Wall Street Journal's Deepa Seetharaman talks Silicon Valley's ongoing struggle with cultural diversity.
7m Aug 18, 2017
7m
Apple Goes Hollywood With $1 Billion War Chest
With Apple setting a budget of roughly $1 billion to procure and produce original content over the next year, the Wall Street Journal's Tripp Mickle talks its game plan for making a splash in Hollywood.
5m Aug 17, 2017
5m
Amazon Refunds Glasses Ahead of 'Great American Eclipse'
As demand increases ahead of "Great American Eclipse," Amazon has taken a stand to remove special viewers with unconfirmed safety standards. The Wall Street Journal's Laura Stevens has the details.
6m Aug 16, 2017
6m
How Facebook Gets Inside Peek at Rivals
The Wall Street Journal's Deepa Seetharaman explains how Facebook uses a data-security app called Onavo to peek at its competition's user habits, and how it's been crucial to helping scope out new product categories.
7m Aug 15, 2017
7m
Facebook's 'Watch' Courts Video Makers
The Wall Street Journal's Alexandra Bruell breaks down what to expect from Facebook's new "Watch" video platform, and how the social media giant plans to court digital video makers for content.
6m Aug 14, 2017
6m
Amazon and Whole Foods: Culture Clash in the Making?
Now that Amazon has moved to acquire Whole Foods for $13.7 billion, the e-commerce giant needs to figure out how deeply it should integrate with the grocery chain. The Wall Street Journal's Laura Stevens has more.
6m Aug 11, 2017
6m
Will Netflix Feel the Heat When Disney Cuts Cord?
With Disney set to launch its own subscription streaming service -- officially pulling all future movies from Netflix -- the Wall Street Journal's Erich Schwartzel talks how cable and streaming providers are feeling the heat.
7m Aug 10, 2017
7m
The End of Typing: 'Next Billion' Users Lead the Way
Tech companies like Alphabet and Apple are rethinking products amid a new wave of newcomers who avoid text and use voice activation and images to communicate instead. The Wall Street Journal's Eric Bellman talks how this emerging user base could create new winners and losers in tech.
8m Aug 09, 2017
8m
Mobile-Game Makers: Virtually Tapping on Your Shoulder
Mobile-game makers frequently use common tactics that ping players, baiting them back in with rewards and special contests. The Wall Street Journal's Sarah E. Needleman explains why it's a strategy that's working.
6m Aug 08, 2017
6m
Can Next Apple Watch Break Us Free From Our iPhone?
Apple plans to introduce a smartwatch this year with cellular network capability, marking the first step in liberating the device and possibly consumers from their iPhone dependency. The Wall Street Journal's Tripp Mickle has the details.
6m Aug 07, 2017
6m
Why Tesla's Cash Could Burn in Production 'Hell'
Tesla's version of production "hell" could mean the Silicon Valley car maker will run low on cash later this year as it starts on an ambitious plan to build its first automobile for mainstream consumers. The Wall Street Journal's Tim Higgins has more.
6m Aug 07, 2017
6m
Google Co-Founder Enlisted Engineer For His Flying Car
The latest in the legal fight between Uber and Alphabet over driverless-car trade secrets reveals Google co-founder Larry Page's flying-car startup enlisted star Google engineer Anthony Levandowski. The Wall Street's Jack Nicas has the details.
7m Aug 04, 2017
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