Driverless: Waymo and the Robotaxi Race—Waymo Takes the Lead
Fifteen years ago, Google made a big bet that future cars will drive themselves. Now, billions of dollars later, that bet may finally be paying off. Waymo, Alphabet's driverless car company, has hit the accelerator in recent years as its technology has evolved, and its rivals have stumbled. On episode one of our special series on the growing driverless car industry, host Danny Lewis explores th...
21m Dec 08, 2024
21m
Bold Names: The CEO Who Says Cheaper AI Could Actually Mean More Jobs
Cloud storage used to be a sleepy part of the computing world but, with artificial intelligence becoming cheaper than ever, the companies collecting and protecting that data are now a hot investment. That includes cloud storage company Box, which has seen its stock climb nearly 40% this year. Its customers include most of the Fortune 500, including movie studios, automakers, consumer electroni...
28m Dec 07, 2024
28m
TNB Tech Minute: Nvidia Partner Can’t Build Data Centers Fast Enough for New Chips
Plus, a federal appeals court upheld a law requiring TikTok to shed its Chinese ownership or be banned. And the Teamsters gave Amazon a deadline to set dates to negotiate union contracts for its drivers and warehouse workers. Danny Lewis hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2m Dec 06, 2024
2m
Why Things Could Get Worse for EV Startups
Rising costs, supply-chain issues and cooling consumer demand were hammering electric-vehicle startups even before the November election. WSJ reporter Amrith Ramkumar explains how President-elect Donald Trump’s return to the White House could squeeze them even more. Plus, the data centers required for training and operating artificial intelligence models need huge amounts of electricity and wat...
12m Dec 06, 2024
12m
TNB Tech Minute: NASA’s Return to the Moon Faces Fresh Delays
Plus, Intel adds chip industry veterans to its board. And the Vietnamese government orders Temu to suspend sales in the country. Danny Lewis hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2m Dec 05, 2024
2m
OpenAI Is Getting Into the Business of War
The maker of ChatGPT once spurned the defense industry. Now, OpenAI has signed a deal with drone maker Anduril to use its technology in some of its systems. What does this mean for the AI company, and for Silicon Valley’s efforts to forge closer relationships with the Pentagon? WSJ reporter Deepa Seetharaman explains. Plus, why are weather apps inconsistent with forecasts? We’ll find out how to...
12m Dec 05, 2024
12m
TNB Tech Minute: Chinese Hacking Campaign Hits Dozens of Countries
Plus, OpenAI partners with defense-tech startup Anduril to include its technology in anti-drone systems. And OpenAI and Anthropic have opened offices in Switzerland to pursue employee talent. Danny Lewis hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2m Dec 04, 2024
2m
Elon Musk’s AI Startup Is Valued at $50 Billion. How Does It Plan to Make Money?
Since Elon Musk started xAI last year, the company has been racing to catch up with competitors like Chat GPT-maker OpenAI, Anthropic, Meta Platforms and Alphabet. But can xAI stand on its own as a business? WSJ’s Meghan Bobrowsky explains. Plus, new federal rules are aimed at making passwords easier to remember and more secure. We look at what that means for your logins, and how emojis factor ...
11m Dec 04, 2024
11m
TNB Tech Minute: Amazon Announces New Supercomputer for AI Development
Plus, Microsoft faces a $1.27 billion antitrust lawsuit in the United Kingdom. And China responds to U.S. trade restrictions with a ban on exports of key raw materials. Danny Lewis hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3m Dec 03, 2024
3m
China’s Efforts to Poach Top Tech Engineers Have the West on Edge
After years of Western governments making it more difficult for China to access sensitive technologies like semiconductors and artificial intelligence, Chinese companies are now bombarding tech talent with job offers. Can Western governments do anything to restrict recruitment and hold on to trade secrets? WSJ’s China tech reporter and editor Liza Lin explains this new front in the battle for t...
13m Dec 03, 2024
13m
TNB Tech Minute: Intel CEO Abruptly Retires Amid Company Struggles
Plus, the Biden administration issues new rules on transferring chips to China. And Super Micro Computer says a final review of its accounting showed no evidence of fraud or misconduct by its board or management. Danny Lewis hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2m Dec 02, 2024
2m
Can AI Help Fix Boring Software?
Figma is a collaboration-software company that helps designers and product developers work together to build software products. And the company is looking to incorporate artificial intelligence into every step of the development process. At WSJ Tech Live in October, Figma co-founder and CEO Dylan Field joined WSJ global tech editor Jason Dean for a chat about collaboration in the AI-era. We pla...
14m Dec 02, 2024
14m
Bold Names: Why Elon Musk’s Battery Guy Is Betting Big on Recycling
JB Straubel was Elon Musk’s battery guy. Now he’s trying to turn what some see as trash into power for the electric vehicle revolution. Straubel was there at the earliest days of Tesla, and in his 15 years with the electric vehicle company, he played an integral role: he developed the battery pack used in the first Tesla vehicle, was the company’s Chief Technology Officer, and now sits on the b...
27m Nov 30, 2024
27m
The Role of AI in Hollywood
Can Hollywood work with artificial intelligence? And if so, under what terms? Stability AI CEO Prem Akkaraju and actor Joseph Gordon-Levitt went head-to-head last month at WSJ Tech Live discussing that and more. They were joined by WSJ senior personal tech columnist Joanna Stern. We play you highlights of that conversation. Julie Chang hosts. Subscribers can watch the full talk here. Sign...
14m Nov 29, 2024
14m
TNB Tech Minute: SoftBank Doubles Down on OpenAI Investment
Plus, crypto advocates land legal win after a federal appeals court rejects the Treasury Department’s sanctions on Tornado Cash. And, Shopify looks to court bigger clients. Julie Chang hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2m Nov 27, 2024
2m
Tesla Racks Up Pollution Violations
Tesla’s Gigafactory in Austin, Texas ran afoul of environmental overseers, with toxins spewed into the air and a dead deer found in a pond, according to Wall Street Journal reporting. WSJ reporter Susan Pulliam joins host Belle Lin to discuss her findings, including how the Journal uncovered the story and how far back alleged environmental problems at Tesla’s plants go. Sign up for the WSJ's...
11m Nov 27, 2024
11m
TNB Tech Minute: Intel Gets $7.9 Billion Award for U.S. Chip Production
Plus, Google proposes more changes to its search results in Europe. And Best Buy says President-elect Donald Trump’s new proposed tariffs will raise prices for customers. Danny Lewis hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2m Nov 26, 2024
2m
Apple CEO Tim Cook’s Playbook to Working With Donald Trump
Apple CEO Tim Cook has done something that has eluded many other corporate leaders: He’s cracked the code on working with President-elect Donald Trump. What’s his playbook? And will others follow suit? WSJ reporter Chip Cutter joins host Julie Chang for a look at how some corporate executives could work with the new administration. Plus, artificial intelligence could help bring down the cost of...
12m Nov 26, 2024
12m
TNB Tech Minute: Starbucks Wrestles With Ransomware Attack
Plus, prospective Bitcoin investors are instead buying shares in a software company that owns tens of billions of the cryptocurrency’s tokens. And Chinese tech company Bilibili beat quarterly expectations thanks to a new videogame release. Danny Lewis hosts.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2m Nov 25, 2024
2m
The Killer Robots Filling Ukrainian Skies
Ukraine’s drone suppliers are ramping up production of computer-guided drones to aid in its fight against Russia. WSJ Ukraine bureau chief James Marson joins host Belle Lin to talk about how these killer robots differ from other drones on the battlefield today. Plus, why the “smart” home of tomorrow has some people wishing for the “dumb” home of yesteryear. Sign up for the WSJ's free Technol...
13m Nov 25, 2024
13m
Bold Names: Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff and the AI ‘Fantasy Land’
Marc Benioff is one of the most outspoken names in tech. The billionaire co-founder of customer relationship software company Salesforce has been pivoting the company’s focus to artificial intelligence agents to help its clients manage customer service and other needs. But he has some strong opinions about how others are promoting AI, from how Microsoft is marketing its Copilot feature to compa...
23m Nov 23, 2024
23m
TNB Tech Minute: Amazon Invests an Additional $4 Billion in Anthropic
Plus, Polymarket blocks users in France from placing new bets. And the U.K.’s competition watchdog recommends investigating Apple and Google’s mobile ecosystems. Belle Lin hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3m Nov 22, 2024
3m
The 19 Best Tech Gifts of 2024, According to Our Team
The Wall Street Journal’s Personal Tech team rounded up their favorite stuff to wear, help them get fit and more. WSJ personal tech columnist Nicole Nguyen and personal tech news editor Shara Tibken join host Belle Lin to discuss their picks for the year. Plus, the gene-editing tool Crispr comes for tomatoes to make them sweeter. Sign up for the WSJ's free Technology newsletter. Learn more ...
12m Nov 22, 2024
12m
How Your Junk Is Finding New Life Powering the Electric Era
In remote Quebec, the mining giant Glencore is turning America’s electronic trash back into treasure. WSJ reporter Ryan Dezember joins host Belle Lin to talk about how recycled copper could help meet the demands of the energy transition and data boom. Plus, a look at a new Transportation Security Administration program that allows travelers to use their faces for identity verification at airpor...
13m Nov 21, 2024
13m
TNB Tech Minute: Nvidia’s Sales Soar as AI Keeps Booming
Plus, Elon Musk’s xAI startup is valued at $50 billion. And the U.S. military selects a little-known Utah supplier for its drone program. Belle Lin hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3m Nov 20, 2024
3m
The AI-Powered Hollywood Studio
A new entertainment studio called Promise will incorporate generative artificial-intelligence tools into various stages of production for movies and shows. WSJ deputy media editor Jessica Toonkel joins host Belle Lin to talk about how the studio will make AI-powered entertainment and what it means for the industry. Plus, what to expect from chip giant Nvidia’s earnings today. Sign up for the...
11m Nov 20, 2024
11m
TNB Tech Minute: Google’s $2 Billion Anthropic Investment Cleared by U.K.
Plus, it’s not just data centers—networking capabilities need upgrades for AI too. And how AI is playing a role in preparing for earnings day. Belle Lin hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2m Nov 19, 2024
2m
What Trump’s Second Term Could Mean for the Top U.S. Cyber Agency
Some Republican lawmakers and policy agenda Project 2025 have criticized the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency for overreach. WSJ reporter James Rundle joins host Belle Lin to talk about how President-elect Trump’s second term might shape the cyber agency, from more robust abilities for it to detect and respond to cyber threats, to drastic budget cuts.Plus, why some techies are t...
12m Nov 19, 2024
12m
TNB Tech Minute: AI Investments Are Booming, But VC Profits Hit a Historic Low
Plus, Trump picks Brendan Carr as FCC Chair. And Roblox adds parental controls. Belle Lin hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2m Nov 18, 2024
2m
Behind Big Tech’s Effort to Kill an Online Kid Safety Bill
One of the most significant expansions of online protection for children in decades is currently languishing in the House, without a clear path to passage. WSJ reporter Georgia Wells joins host James Rundle to discuss what happened to the Kids Online Safety Act, and how intense lobbying from tech giants including Meta Platforms and Alphabet’s Google contributed to its struggles. Plus, we previe...
12m Nov 18, 2024
12m
Bold Names: Why This Tesla Pioneer Says the Cheap EV Market 'Sucks'
Tesla, and its CEO Elon Musk, are the big names in electric vehicles, but a lot of competitors are nipping at their heels, including one led by a former top Tesla engineer. Peter Rawlinson is the CEO of Lucid, a billion-dollar auto startup he says has better technology than its rivals. The company recently completed a $1.75 billion stock offering, and has backing from Saudi Arabia’s Public Inve...
26m Nov 16, 2024
26m
TNB Tech Minute: Elon Musk Sues OpenAI Again
Plus, General Motors lays off 1,000 workers. And Samsung plans a massive share buyback program. James Rundle hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2m Nov 15, 2024
2m
Why a State Department Office Battling Disinformation Abroad Is Facing Closure
As U.S. officials warn that disinformation from Russia, China and Iran is reaching unprecedented levels, a key office in the State Department designed to counter these operations may shut its doors this year. WSJ’s national security correspondent, Michael Gordon, joins host James Rundle to talk about why the Global Engagement Center, which works with U.S. intelligence agencies to counter propag...
13m Nov 15, 2024
13m
TNB Tech Minute: Meta Fined $843 Million by European Union
Plus, a consumer protection group sues Apple. And Cisco posts lower revenue and profit, but results beat analyst estimates. James Rundle hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2m Nov 14, 2024
2m
The Gamers Piloting Drones on Ukraine’s Front Lines
The use of drones is transforming how the war in Ukraine is being fought. Squadrons of pilots, mostly young men, are deploying skills and reflexes learned from videogames to attack Russian troops and inflicting casualties, while acting like military startups in the field. WSJ’s Ukraine bureau chief, James Marson, joins host James Rundle to discuss how this new crop of nontraditional soldiers ar...
13m Nov 14, 2024
13m
TNB Tech Minute: Elon Musk’s X Hires First CFO in Two Years
Plus, Amazon launches sub-$20 section. And chip maker AMD lays off over 1,000 workers. James Rundle hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2m Nov 13, 2024
2m
AI Powers Three Mile Island’s Nuclear Plant Back to Life
Big tech companies are striking deals to bring more nuclear power online to meet the energy demands of AI while curbing surging carbon emissions tied to data centers. Now, one provider of nuclear power is looking to bring Pennsylvania’s Three Mile Island plant back to life, after closing it just five years ago. WSJ reporter Jennifer Hiller joins host James Rundle to explain what’s happening in ...
12m Nov 13, 2024
12m
TNB Tech Minute: Meta Plans to Offer Less Personal Ads in Europe
Plus, 23andMe lays off 40% of its staff. And SoftBank returns to profit. James Rundle hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2m Nov 12, 2024
2m
Crypto’s High Hopes for the Trump White House
Cryptocurrency companies have had to get used to heavy regulation over the past four years. With President-elect Donald Trump’s return to the White House, they’re hoping for relief – and they’ve spent big to make sure they get it. WSJ reporter Vicky Huang joins host James Rundle to explain what the crypto industry expects from Washington over the next four years. Plus, artificial intelligence i...
11m Nov 12, 2024
11m
TNB Tech Minute: Google News Czar Resigns as Friction With Publishers Continues
Plus, Tencent builds another Indonesian data center. And FTX’s estate sues Binance for $1.8 billion. James Rundle hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2m Nov 11, 2024
2m
How AI Is Threatening an Online Education Giant
Online education company Chegg used to be the go-to source for students who wanted help with their homework. Now that those students are turning to OpenAI’s ChatGPT for help, Chegg’s business is taking a hit. WSJ tech reporter Miles Kruppa joins host Cordilia James has more on the company’s efforts to adapt and survive. Plus, how Elon Musk could apply his usual business tactics to a possible ro...
13m Nov 11, 2024
13m
Introducing: Bold Names
Every day, Wall Street Journal reporters talk with the most powerful, influential and interesting people. Now, we’re bringing some of those conversations directly to you. Introducing Bold Names, a new interview series where we hear directly from the leaders behind bold name companies. Hosted by WSJ columnists Tim Higgins and Christopher Mims. The first episode drops Saturday, November 16. Lear...
2m Nov 09, 2024
2m
TNB Tech Minute: Musk Makes Appearance on Ukrainian President’s Call to Trump
Plus, President-elect Donald Trump says he won’t sell some of his stake in the parent company of Truth Social. And Amazon is testing new formats for its grocery business. Danny Lewis hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2m Nov 08, 2024
2m
How Microsoft’s CFO Calls the Shots on AI Spending
Microsoft chief financial officer Amy Hood is responsible for approving deals that have made Microsoft the most acquisitive company in the tech industry. WSJ tech reporter Tom Dotan tells host Cordilia James how Hood is steering the company’s massive spending on artificial intelligence. Plus, how to spot fake reviews from real ones while shopping online. Sign up for the WSJ's free Technology...
12m Nov 08, 2024
12m
TNB Tech Minute: U.S. Agency Warns Employees Amid China Hack
Plus, U.S. Cellular to sell a portion of its spectrum licenses to AT&T in a billion dollar deal. And Rivian says it’s on track to report its first ever gross profit by year’s end. Cordilia James hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2m Nov 07, 2024
2m
What a Trump Presidency Means for Elon Musk
Elon Musk spent more than $100 million to get Donald Trump back to the White House. WSJ reporter Emily Glazer tells host Cordilia James what Trump’s presidency could mean for Musk and the future of his businesses. Plus, quick steps you can take to secure your most important accounts. Sign up for the WSJ's free Technology newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adcho...
13m Nov 07, 2024
13m
TNB Tech Minute: Schneider Electric Investigating Cyberattack
Plus, Teledyne strikes a deal to buy units of AEA Investors-backed Excelitas Technologies for $710 million. And the tech sector faces new headwinds and tailwinds after Donald Trump’s victory. Cordilia James hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3m Nov 06, 2024
3m
Why Chinese EV Makers Are Expanding in Latin America
Brazil is the biggest overseas market for Chinese automaker BYD. Other Chinese companies are also moving to the country. WSJ Brazil correspondent Samantha Pearson tells host Cordilia James why the shift to the Latin American market is just the beginning of a global expansion that could give BYD an edge over manufacturers in the West. Plus, SpaceX is looking to advance its reusable rocket tech, ...
13m Nov 06, 2024
13m
TNB Tech Minute: Perplexity to Triple Valuation to $9 Billion
Plus, some of the world’s most-guarded semiconductor tech is found in Huawei's new AI chips. And Palantir shares soar after sales growth beats expectations. Cordilia James hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2m Nov 05, 2024
2m
Why Election Day Could Be a ‘Super Bowl’ for Hackers
It’s game-time for cybercriminals looking to disrupt the election with delays and disinformation, according to security experts. WSJ tech reporter Belle Lin explains the efforts in place to thwart attacks during and after Election Day. Plus, why U.S. chip toolmakers are replacing China in the semiconductor supply chain. Cordilia James hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free Technology newsletter. ...
12m Nov 05, 2024
12m