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
13m
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
2m
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
13m
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
3m
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
2m
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
13m
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
10m
TNB Tech Minute: Musk to Cut Back on Political Spending
Plus: Tesla’s CFO is the highest paid in modern recordkeeping. Meanwhile, Honda plans to scale back its electric-vehicle investment. And Google unveils new “AI Mode” search to take on AI chatbots. Victoria Craig hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2m May 20, 2025
2m
AI Spurs Battles Over Authenticity in Classrooms and Space in West Virginia
Students and teachers are harnessing the power of artificial intelligence to outsmart each other. WSJ family and tech columnist Julie Jargon explains how one group is using AI to expose cheating while the other is leveraging it to prove they didn’t. Then we head to two neighboring West Virginia towns where residents are pushing back on a plan to build one of the world’s biggest data centers. WS...
11m May 20, 2025
11m
TNB Tech Minute: Nvidia to Bolster Taiwan Partnerships
Plus: China’s Xiaomi plans $7 billion investment in chip design. And 23andMe will live on after $256 million Regeneron buyout. Victoria Craig hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2m May 19, 2025
2m
Electricity Powers New Frontier in Cancer Treatment
Long used to power implantable devices like pacemakers, electricity is now gaining traction as a possible treatment for diseases such as cancer. WSJ health reporter Brianna Abbott tells us how clinical trials are showing early promise. Plus: Meta is contending with an ‘epidemic of scams’ on its platforms as criminals flood Instagram and Facebook. WSJ tech reporter Jeff Horwitz explains how the ...
11m May 19, 2025
11m
This Company Has a Plan to Beat Neuralink at the Brain-Computer Interface Game
Bonus episode: Today we’re bringing you the latest episode of Bold Names, which presents conversations with the leaders of the bold-named companies featured in the pages of The Wall Street Journal. On this episode, hosts Tim Higgins and Christopher Mims speak to Michael Mager, co-founder and CEO of the brain-computer interface company Precision Neuroscience, whose technology aims to give patien...
35m May 18, 2025
35m
TNB Tech Minute: Nvidia to Keep China Foothold With Shanghai Center
Plus: OpenAI launches new coding agent, Codex. Epic Games’ and Apple’s long-running feud continues with dispute over ‘Fortnite’ update. And Microsoft proposes Teams changes to avoid EU fines. Victoria Craig hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2m May 16, 2025
2m
A Year of Regret for Early Adopters of Apple’s Vision Pro Headset
Sore necks, dirty looks, and a lighter wallet. The early buyers of Apple’s Vision Pro headsets tell WSJ’s Joseph Pisani why they regret being a first adopter of a once-promising device. Then, WSJ tech and crypto-policy reporter Amrith Ramkumar has an exclusive look at a letter Democratic Senators wrote to ask for answers about the Trump administration’s interactions with Binance founder Changpe...
13m May 16, 2025
13m
TNB Tech Minute: Meta Delays Rollout of ‘Behemoth’ AI Model
Plus: The Trump Administration says the EU’s digital services rules are a threat to basic rights and U.S. business. And, Coinbase says tens of thousands of users might have been affected by cybercriminal theft. Victoria Craig hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3m May 15, 2025
3m
Apple Embraces Brain-Implant Technology to Control Devices
Apple wants to make iPhones more accessible to people with disabilities. Digital-health reporter Rolfe Winkler takes us into the world of brain computer interfaces. Plus, reporter Amrith Ramkumar talks about the revocation of the AI Diffusion Rule and how companies are reacting. Victoria Craig hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free Technology newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit m...
13m May 15, 2025
13m
TNB Tech Minute: China Convicts Former Chip Boss
Plus: Temu resumes shipping direct-from-China products. And HBO Max is back. Victoria Craig hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2m May 14, 2025
2m
Airbnb’s CEO Is Pivoting to ‘Founder Mode’
Airbnb has come a long way since it launched in 2008. Now, founder and chief executive Brian Chesky is tapping into a new ethos to shuttle the company into its next phase. WSJ’s Ben Cohen has that exclusive conversation. Plus, WSJ Africa correspondent Caroline Kimeu joins us with another exclusive on how Netflix and Meta are among the list of companies that could lose carbon credits after a cou...
13m May 14, 2025
13m
TNB Tech Minute: Softbank Posts First Annual Profit in Four Years
Plus: Microsoft slashes jobs as it streamlines management ranks. And ESPN takes the wraps off a new streaming service. Victoria Craig hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2m May 13, 2025
2m
AI Is No Substitute for the Human Brain
The underlying architecture of AI models can simulate intelligence by memorizing endless lists of rules. But our tech columnist Christopher Mims says “thinking” is way more complicated than that. Plus, personal tech columnist Nicole Nguyen answers your questions on chatbot privacy. Victoria Craig hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free Technology newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visi...
13m May 13, 2025
13m
TNB Tech Minute: Tech Stocks Soar After Temporary Tariff Rollback
Plus: Apple weighs raising prices on new iPhones. And the valuation of AI startup Perplexity surges to $14 billion. Victoria Craig hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2m May 12, 2025
2m
The Little Known Chip Lab Behind Amazon’s Success
Annapurna Labs is not a household name, but its chips play a major role in Amazon Web Services and the company’s broader AI strategy. WSJ Science of Success columnist Ben Cohen explains. Plus, Apple is facing an existential crisis: Should it keep focusing on hardware or pour its energy into improving its software, namely Siri? WSJ senior personal tech columnist Joanna Stern describes what the t...
12m May 12, 2025
12m
TNB Tech Minute: Newark Airport Suffers Tech Outage, Again
Plus, Google faces a potential $3.3 billion antitrust lawsuit in Italy. And Panasonic plans to cut 10,000 jobs globally. Julie Chang hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2m May 09, 2025
2m
AI Changes the SEO Game for Marketers
Generative AI chatbots have changed the way people search online, making SEO tactics less effective. WSJ’s CMO Today reporter Patrick Coffee explains how marketers are changing up their work. Plus, UnitedHealth Group says it has over 1,000 uses for AI. Enterprise tech reporter Isabelle Bousquette says that includes processing insurance claims, and the company is treading carefully. Julie Chang ...
12m May 09, 2025
12m
TNB Tech Minute: Coinbase Moves Into Crypto Options With Deribit Deal
Plus: China’s largest chip maker, SMIC, reports jump in profit. And Paramount and Warner Brothers Discovery see their financial results boosted by streaming. Julie Chang hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2m May 08, 2025
2m
How Food App Yuka Is Changing What Shoppers Buy
The mobile app Yuka tells users how healthy food products are, and it’s even led some manufacturers to swap out ingredients in their products. But how reliable is it really? WSJ reporter Jesse Newman discusses. Plus, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg envisions a future in which our friends and therapists will be largely made up of AI agents. Reporter Meghan Bobrowsky talks about how realistic that may b...
13m May 08, 2025
13m
TNB Tech Minute: U.S. to Rescind AI Chip Export Rule
Plus: Uber swings to a profit. And Cisco announces a new quantum chip and lab facility. Julie Chang hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2m May 07, 2025
2m
Trump’s Trade War With China Highlights Tech Vulnerabilities on Both Sides
Electric motors usually feature rare-earths metals to run. But WSJ tech columnist Christopher Mims writes about a new start up that excludes them, which could begin to help end the American auto industry’s reliance on China. Then, Chinese automakers are also reliant on US imports for critical chips to power their cars. WSJ deputy Beijing bureau chief Yoko Kubota explores how the trade war has s...
12m May 07, 2025
12m
TNB Tech Minute: AI Replaces Hundreds of Human Workers at IBM
Plus: DoorDash acquires Deliveroo for nearly $4 billion. And, the Department of Justice recommends Google sell two parts of its ad businesses to remedy antitrust concerns. Victoria Craig hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3m May 06, 2025
3m
To Starbase and Beyond: SpaceX Gets a Town of Its Own
For a few years, a section of land in southeast Texas has been dubbed Starbase. It's where SpaceX houses rocket production sites, launch facilities and employee housing. WSJ reporter Micah Maidenberg tells us what a weekend vote to greenlight the town’s official incorporation means for the future of SpaceX. Then: We’ll take you to Dubai, where Token2049 drew crypto industry celebrities and thei...
13m May 06, 2025
13m
TNB Tech Minute: OpenAI Scraps For-Profit Plans
Plus: The European Union is looking to lure AI experts and scientists to its shores. And a C-suite shakeup at European satellite-systems company Eutelsat. Victoria Craig hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3m May 05, 2025
3m
AI Listening Devices: Handy Helpers or Legal Minefields?
Would you strap a device on your wrist that listens to your every word every day so it can send you relevant reminders and summarize your conversations? WSJ senior personal tech columnist Joanna Stern did just that and shares her insights about the usefulness of such devices and the legal questions around their use. Plus: We get an update on the courtroom showdown between Meta and the Federal T...
14m May 05, 2025
14m
TNB Tech Minute: Temu Stops Shipping to U.S.
Plus: Ireland’s privacy watchdog fines TikTok over China surveillance risks. And Grand Theft Auto VI’s release is delayed until next year, sending shares of Take-Two Interactive lower. Victoria Craig hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2m May 02, 2025
2m
Fewer Perks, More Work. Tech Jobs Aren’t What They Used to Be
America’s tech industry has long been the envy of office workers everywhere thanks to its freewheeling, freebie-doling culture. But that’s starting to change. WSJ CIO Journal reporter Isabelle Bousquette explores how trends in tech are moving so fast that job titles are not only becoming more opaque and confusing, they’re going out of fashion faster than ever. Then, WSJ tech reporter Katherine ...
11m May 02, 2025
11m
TNB Tech Minute: Apple, Amazon Beat Sales Forecasts
Apple and Amazon post quarterly revenue results that beat Wall Street expectations. Plus: A WSJ exclusive story reveals Tesla’s board began searching for a successor to CEO Elon Musk. Victoria Craig hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3m May 01, 2025
3m
Could Microsoft Lose Out as the U.S. Tussles With Brussels?
Microsoft wants to grow its presence in the European Union, but the bloc worries that trade tensions with the U.S. could cause trouble down the line. WSJ reporter Edith Hancock reports from Brussels. Plus: Strain at Microsoft doesn’t end with geopolitics. A rift has been growing between its boss, Satya Nadella, and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman. WSJ reporter Keach Hagey has the inside scoop about what’...
13m May 01, 2025
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