Hacked Crypto Platforms Try New Strategy for Recovering Stolen Funds
The targets of crypto hacks are making an offer to the thieves: Keep some and give back the rest. The strategy is raising concerns among ethical hackers and authorities trying to catch cybercriminals. But what impact is it having? WSJ Pro Cybersecurity reporter David Uberti joins host Zoe Thomas to discuss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12m Aug 02, 2022
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Microsoft Rallies Rivals to Crimp Amazon’s Government Cloud Dominance
Microsoft is rallying support from other cloud providers to take aim at Amazon’s dominance in government cloud contracts. It wants Alphabet’s Google, Oracle and others to press Washington into adopting a multicloud approach, and spread contracts across providers. WSJ reporter Aaron Tilley joins host Zoe Thomas to discuss Microsoft’s reasoning and how Amazon is reacting. Learn more about your a...
11m Aug 01, 2022
11m
Facing Competition, Instagram and Facebook Revamp Hits Snags
Facebook parent Meta has been revamping its platforms to make them more competitive with rivals like TikTok, and to keep advertisers. But users are expressing dissatisfaction with the changes on Facebook and Instagram, and advertising revenue is slipping amid rising inflation. WSJ reporter Salvador Rodriguez joins host Zoe Thomas to discuss how Meta, and CEO Mark Zuckerberg, are handling the he...
13m Jul 29, 2022
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Early-Stage Startups Face Investment Slowdown
For years, competition and cheap money led venture-capital firms to invest heavily in early-stage startups. But now, as VCs tighten their belts amid economic worries, some of those startups are facing a slowdown in funding and may have to show a clear path to profits. WSJ reporter Berber Jin joins host Zoe Thomas to discuss what’s behind the shift in Silicon Valley and what these young companie...
12m Jul 28, 2022
12m
Tesla Looks to Open Its Charging Network to Competitors
Tesla is looking to take advantage of state and federal money aimed at expanding the nation's network of electric vehicle chargers, according to regulatory filings. The move would mean Tesla would need to open up its supercharging network to competitors. WSJ reporter Jennifer Hiller joins host Zoe Thomas to discuss what this move could mean for the landscape and demand for EVs. Learn more abou...
13m Jul 27, 2022
13m
New SIM Cards Could Make Your Phone Slimmer and More Flexible
U.S. cell phone carriers have long required SIM cards to let you use devices on their networks. Now, the traditional plastic SIM cards are being phased out in favor of embedded versions called eSIMs. The change could make switching carriers easier, and open up new possibilities for how phones are designed. WSJ personal tech reporter Dalvin Brown joins host Zoe Thomas to discuss the change and w...
12m Jul 26, 2022
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To Disrupt Hacking, U.S. Officials Turn to New Techniques
U.S. officials say they were able to disrupt a ransomware campaign from North Korean state sponsored hackers that targeted hospitals - and were even able to claw back some of the ransom that had already been paid in cryptocurrency. WSJ reporter Dustin Volz joins host Zoe Thomas to discuss the strategy U.S. law enforcement used and why they say the new approach could better protect Americans. L...
13m Jul 25, 2022
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Amazon Makes Bigger Push Into Healthcare by Buying One Medical
Amazon is making a renewed push into the healthcare space with a $3.9 billion deal to buy the company behind One Medical. Purchasing the operator of primary care clinics across the country could strengthen the e-commerce giant's footprint in the medical sector, but Amazon has stumbled in this space before. WSJ reporter Sebastian Herrera joins host Zoe Thomas to discuss the deal and why Amazon i...
13m Jul 22, 2022
13m
DoorDash, Uber Eats, GrubHub Change Tactics as Growth Slows
After years of rapid expansion, and a big boost from people staying home during the pandemic, food delivery giants in the U.S., like DoorDash and Uber Eats, are seeing their growth slow. WSJ reporter Preetika Rana joins host Zoe Thomas to discuss how food delivery companies are adapting as they confront high inflation and a potential economic downturn. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit m...
12m Jul 21, 2022
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Major Cyber Bug Poses ‘Endemic’ Risk, Despite Patch
A flaw discovered in a widely used piece of software, called Log4J, poses an “endemic” risk, according to a new government panel. In its inaugural report, the Cyber Safety Review Board said that, despite an available patch, the flaw in the software could expose computer systems to hackers for years to come. WSJ reporter Dustin Volz joins host Zoe Thomas to discuss why the risk remains and the g...
13m Jul 20, 2022
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Christie’s Bets on Future of Art and Tech as Crypto Market Stumbles
Christie's, the world’s largest auction house, has announced a new venture capital arm to invest in tech that helps art collectors. The move comes at a time when more people are questioning the value of art connected to the blockchain, like nonfungible tokens - NFTs. WSJ reporter Kelly Crow joins host Zoe Thomas to discuss why Christie’s is making this move now and what it means for the marriag...
13m Jul 19, 2022
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How to Keep Your Phone From Sharing Too Much Personal Data
We have a lot of personal information on our phones. And many apps may be collecting more information than you realize, all of which could be used by advertisers, law enforcement or hackers. WSJ personal tech columnist Nicole Nguyen joins host Zoe Thomas to discuss how to keep all that personal data safe. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11m Jul 18, 2022
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Ukrainian Tech Bosses on the Sector’s Future
Ukraine’s tech sector was growing rapidly before Russia invaded earlier this year. How has Russia’s invasion changed the outlook? Two tech CEOs with Ukrainian workforces join host Zoe Thomas to discuss how they are coping and what they think the future of the sector could be after the fighting ends. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
18m Jul 15, 2022
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Crypto Downturn Spells Trouble for Web3 Startups
Businesses that staked their value on digital tokens and the future of Web3 technology are struggling with the downturn in crypto. WSJ startups and venture-capital reporter Berber Jin joins host Zoe Thomas to discuss how investors are re-evaluating their faith in startups that promised to be the future of the internet. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
13m Jul 14, 2022
13m
SpaceX Battles Dish Over 5G Airwaves
SpaceX is lobbying telecom regulators not to approve an expansion of the airwaves used for 5G frequencies, saying the change would interfere with its Starlink internet satellites. But TV operator Dish wants the frequency expansion pushed through. WSJ telecoms reporter Drew FitzGerald joins host Zoe Thomas to discuss the companies’ arguments and the impact the FCC’s decision could have on consum...
13m Jul 13, 2022
13m
Google Offers to Change Ad Business to Head Off Antitrust Suit
Google has offered to make changes to its digital ad business in an effort to head off a possible antitrust lawsuit, according to people familiar with the matter. But will global regulators and critics think the concessions are enough? WSJ tech reporter Sam Schechner joins host Zoe Thomas to discuss what Google is offering and what the changes could mean for the digital ad market. Learn more a...
12m Jul 12, 2022
12m
Musk Wants Out of Twitter Deal; What Comes Next?
Elon Musk says he wants out of his $44 billion deal to buy Twitter. But after months of back and forth, it won't be so easy for him to walk away. WSJ social-media reporter Deepa Seetharaman joins host Zoe Thomas to discuss what the change of heart could cost the billionaire and Twitter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11m Jul 11, 2022
11m
As Crypto Market Falters, Investors Find Few Protections
For years, the crypto industry has argued against regulation. Now turbulence in the market is exposing just how unprotected crypto investors are. WSJ financial-regulation reporter Andrew Ackerman joins host Zoe Thomas to discuss what the upheaval means for crypto holders and whether it will spur regulators to action. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
14m Jul 08, 2022
14m
How the Biggest Cloud Players Got Even Bigger
Amazon, Google and Microsoft cemented their place as the most dominant players in cloud computing during the pandemic. WSJ enterprise-tech reporter Aaron Tilley joins host Zoe Thomas to discuss what their growth means for smaller rivals, customers and regulatory concerns. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
14m Jul 07, 2022
14m
EU Lawmakers Pass Landmark Tech Rules
Legislators in the European Union have approved two sweeping digital regulations aimed at tech companies and online businesses. The laws are the most far-reaching efforts by Western countries to rein in big tech in a generation. WSJ tech reporter Sam Schechner joins host Julie Chang to explain the new rules and how companies are assessing them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone...
13m Jul 06, 2022
13m
AI’s Perception Gap Masks Its Shortfalls
A recent incident involving a now-suspended Google engineer has sparked debate about artificial intelligence and whether it could become sentient. WSJ reporter Karen Hao joins host Julie Chang to discuss where this tech really stands, and why a perception gap around AI can have real-life consequences. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12m Jul 05, 2022
12m
Introducing: Hack Me If You Can
Wall Street Journal reporter Robert McMillan has spent years trying to find a Russian hacker who would tell him their story. And then, he met Dmitry Smilyanets, the man who managed one of the most notorious hacking teams to come out of Russia.Dmitry’s story is the story of how a generation of hackers grew up in Russia. It follows the dramatic game of cat and mouse that America plays trying to c...
40m Jul 02, 2022
40m
Will Twitter’s Data Dump Push Elon Musk Deal Forward?
Elon Musk says he put his $40 billion acquisition of Twitter on hold over bots on the platform, and he demanded to see the social-media company’s data on fake or spam accounts. In recent weeks, Twitter complied, sending over a massive data dump. Now the billionaire and his team need to sort through it. WSJ tech reporter Sarah Needleman joins host Julie Chang to explain why that won’t be easy. ...
11m Jul 01, 2022
11m
Celsius Said It Was Low Risk; Documents Show the Opposite
Celsius, one of the largest crypto lenders, has been under pressure. And people active in the sector have been keeping a watchful eye. The lending giant promoted itself as lower risk but higher reward than traditional banks. But investor documents from last year show Celsius was actually built on risk. WSJ reporter Eliot Brown joins host Julie Chang to discuss the latest insights into Celsius’ ...
12m Jun 30, 2022
12m
After Roe v. Wade Ruling, Period-Tracker Apps Look to Anonymize Data
Apps that track menstrual cycles or fertility collect a trove of sensitive data about users. Since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade last Friday, striking down the constitutional right to an abortion, some of those app companies are moving to change how they handle that data. On today’s show, WSJ personal tech columnist Nicole Nguyen joins host Julie Chang to discuss how that data is col...
12m Jun 29, 2022
12m
Do Kwon Tries Again After $40 Billion Crypto Crash
Algorithmic stablecoin TerraUSD was supposed to maintain its value at $1 with the help of its sister-crypto, Luna. But TerraUSD’s price collapsed to pennies in May, while Luna plunged by more than 99%, wiping out around $40 billion in value. Their creator Do Kwon has been attempting a comeback by relaunching Luna. WSJ markets reporter Alexander Osipovich joins host Julie Chang to explain the co...
13m Jun 28, 2022
13m
VR Tech to Combat Social Isolation Among Seniors
To tackle social isolation among seniors, some caregivers have turned to virtual reality. One company developing that technology is Rendever. At The Wall Street Journal's recent Future of Everything Festival, personal tech columnist Nicole Nguyen spoke with Rendever’s co-founder and CEO about where this tech stands today and how it can be leveraged to transform the day-to-day lives of residents...
13m Jun 27, 2022
13m
Why Amazon’s CEO Is Working to Undo A Bezos-Led Overexpansion
Andy Jassy took over as Amazon CEO nearly a year ago. Since then the company’s stock price has fallen, online shopping demand has shrunk and the e-commerce giant has been left with excess warehouse space. As a result, Jassy has been forced to reverse course on some initiatives started by founder Jeff Bezos. WSJ reporter Dana Mattioli joins host Zoe Thomas to discuss how Jassy handled his first ...
13m Jun 24, 2022
13m
Why Many Rural Americans Are Still Waiting For Fast Internet
The federal government has set aside billions of dollars aimed at improving internet speeds for rural Americans. But, despite multiple government programs designed to fix the problem, many in those communities are still waiting for faster speeds. WSJ reporter Ryan Tracy joins host Zoe Thomas to discuss how communities are being impacted by slow internet. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...
13m Jun 23, 2022
13m
Crypto Volatility: Your Questions Answers
Crypto has been on a wild ride lately, experiencing huge dips and volatility impacting investors and companies, and catching the eye of regulators. WSJ crypto reporter Paul Vigna joins host Zoe Thomas to answer your questions about how the market is supposed to work, how the government is responding and what the future could hold for the cryptocurrency space. Learn more about your ad choices. ...
13m Jun 22, 2022
13m
How YouTube Shorts Became TikTok’s Biggest Rival
Short-form videos have become the latest big battleground for social-media platforms. TikTok is the most popular, but hot on its heels is Google’s rival service YouTube Shorts. WSJ reporter Salvador Rodriguez joins host Zoe Thomas to discuss how YouTube Shorts grew in popularity so quickly and the surprising audiences it is attracting. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adcho...
12m Jun 21, 2022
12m
Musk Tells Twitter Employees His Plans for the Company
In a town hall meeting with rank-and-file Twitter employees, Elon Musk fielded questions on free speech, his plans for company leadership and returning to the office. WSJ tech reporter Deepa Seetharaman joins host Zoe Thomas to discuss what was learned at the meeting and what it means for the future of the billionaire’s $44 billion takeover bid. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphon...
13m Jun 17, 2022
13m
Tesla Tops List of Suspected Driver-Assistance-Tech Crashes
U.S. traffic safety regulators have released a first-ever survey of crashes suspected of involving advanced driver-assistance technology. At the top of the list with the most crashes is Tesla. WSJ autos reporter Ryan Felton joins host Zoe Thomas to discuss the limitations of the new data and what it could mean for developments in autonomous driving. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit mega...
13m Jun 16, 2022
13m
Microsoft Shuts Down Internet Explorer After 27 Years
The web browser that introduced many people to the internet is being retired on Wednesday. WSJ reporter Alyssa Lukpat joins host Zoe Thomas to discuss why Microsoft decided to shut down Internet Explorer and the impact the browser had on the online world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11m Jun 15, 2022
11m
Suspended Google Engineer Says AI Chatbot Is Sentient
A software engineer at Google claims the company has developed an artificial intelligence chatbot that is sentient. Google has dismissed the claims, and suspended the engineer. What made the employee believe this system has gained consciousness and deserves the same rights as humans? WSJ reporter Patrick Thomas joins host Zoe Thomas to discuss what’s behind the assertion and what it means for A...
12m Jun 14, 2022
12m
Meta Investigates Sandberg’s Use of Facebook Corporate Resources
Lawyers for Facebook’s parent company Meta are investigating the extent to which outgoing Chief Operating Officer Sheryl Sandberg used corporate resources for her personal projects. It hasn’t been uncommon for the company to pay for personal or security expenses for Sandberg, so what are investigators looking for now? WSJ reporter Deepa Seetharaman joins host Zoe Thomas to discuss the investiga...
12m Jun 13, 2022
12m
A Facebook User’s Oculus Odyssey to Reach Customer Service
Many social media users who have problems with their accounts quickly learn there is no one to call, write to, or chat with to fix the issues. Some Facebook users, in particular, have gone to extreme lengths to reach a customer service representative to get help, including spending hundreds of dollars on devices. WSJ reporter Kirsten Grind joins host Zoe Thomas to explain why social media giant...
14m Jun 10, 2022
14m
Carbon Removal Tech Gets Billions In Funding. Can It Deliver?
Investors and businesses, including big tech, are pouring money into the nascent carbon removal industry. The technology holds the promise of reducing the impacts of climate change. WSJ reporter Amrith Ramkumar joins host Zoe Thomas to discuss what’s behind the billions in financing and whether this emerging tech sector is likely to deliver on investors' hopes. Learn more about your ad choices...
13m Jun 09, 2022
13m
WeWork Founder Looks For Next Chapter in Web3
Web3, built on blockchain technology, is seen by some as the future of the internet. In fact, some investors are so positive about the idea they are willing to overlook past mistakes by tech founders to get in on the ground floor. WSJ tech columnist Christopher Mims joins host Zoe Thomas to discuss why the founder of WeWork, Adam Neumann, is betting on a Web3 business for his next venture, and ...
13m Jun 08, 2022
13m
Ransomware Groups Break Up Into Smaller Cells to Skirt Sanctions
Hacking groups with ties to Russia are changing their approach to cyber attacks amid an increase in sanctions and pressure from U.S. law enforcement. WSJ Pro Cybersecurity reporter David Uberti joins host Zoe Thomas to discuss why the change in strategy is making it hard for hacking victims and Washington to say who is behind the attacks and how to stop them. Learn more about your ad choices. ...
11m Jun 07, 2022
11m
What’s Behind Sheryl Sandberg’s Departure From Facebook Parent Meta?
After 14 years of helping build Meta into an advertising powerhouse, Sheryl Sandberg is leaving the company. As chief operating officer and the number-two executive at the company formerly known as Facebook, she also took heat for missteps on the social-media platform, including its role in election interference. So what’s behind her decision to leave and what will it mean for the company? WSJ ...
13m Jun 06, 2022
13m
Space Cleanup: What Will It Take to Clear Out Space Junk From Orbit?
It’s no secret that the area just outside Earth’s atmosphere is filling up with dangerous space junk. Tech is under development to clean up all that debris, from satellites to spot where it is to magnet-wielding junk collectors. But how does the industry hope to develop when there are few rules in place to stop the creation of even more space junk? On the final episode of Tech News Briefing’s s...
19m Jun 03, 2022
19m
Space Rules: Who’s in Charge in Space?
Outer space is like international waters, where rules are set by treaty and enforcement can be complicated. With a growing number of private companies and space-faring countries sending up missions, who decides, for example, who is responsible for space collisions or if a contract for moon dirt is legal? On the third episode of Tech News Briefing’s special series about the developing space econ...
15m Jun 02, 2022
15m
Space Manufacturing: Building an Economy Beyond Earth
Private space companies have big plans, from setting up space hotels and factories to powering missions to distant planets. But to do those things, they first will need to figure out how to build in space to avoid the cost, difficulty and limitations of shipping parts up to space from Earth. On this episode of Tech News Briefing’s special series about the developing space economy, host Zoe Thom...
16m Jun 01, 2022
16m
Now Hiring: Industry Jobs for the New Space Age
The modern space race has taken off, thanks in large part to the growing role played by private companies. As businesses send up more missions, build their own space stations and even think about mining the moon, they will need to find and train new types of workers. On the first episode of Tech News Briefing’s special series about the developing space economy, host Zoe Thomas looks at space jo...
17m May 31, 2022
17m
What’s Next for the Space Economy?
A new era of human activity in space is taking shape, one increasingly defined by private companies rather than government agencies. This week on a special series of Tech News Briefing, we’ll examine some of the thorny questions raised by the privatization of the space industry: How will it get built? What technical hurdles stand in the way? And who gets a say in what its future looks like? Zoe...
3m May 30, 2022
3m
Could the Next School Shooting Be Prevented With Tech?
Software that detects warning signs of violence could help teachers, principals and counselors identify possible school shooters before they act. But the technology comes with limitations and raises questions about students’ privacy. WSJ family and tech columnist Julie Jargon joins host Zoe Thomas to discuss where this software is being used and how effective it can be. Learn more about your a...
11m May 27, 2022
11m
Amazon Grows Beyond E-commerce With Consumer Tech
Amazon wants its gadgets, such as home-assistance robots and Kindle readers, to connect people to the world around them. The company’s senior vice president of devices and services, David Limp, spoke with WSJ Senior Personal Tech Columnist Joanna Stern about how the company hopes to do that and whether antitrust concerns could derail those plans. Zoe Thomas hosts. Learn more about your ad choi...
13m May 26, 2022
13m
Health Tech Beyond the Pandemic
The use of technology in healthcare boomed during the pandemic and led to record investment in health startups. At The Wall Street Journal’s Future of Everything Festival, WSJ reporter Chip Cutter spoke with Zus Health CEO Jonathan Bush about what's next for the sector. Zoe Thomas hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12m May 25, 2022
12m
Twitter Employees Pay ‘Chaos Tax’ for Musk’s Takeover Plan
Elon Musk’s plans to buy Twitter are creating chaos and uncertainty inside the company, according to staff. Employees say they don't know what their jobs will look like, and some say it is taking a financial toll on them. WSJ tech reporter Deepa Seetharaman joins host Zoe Thomas to discuss what this could mean for Twitter and its workers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/ad...
13m May 24, 2022
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