TNB Tech Minute: Microsoft Faces Closer Antitrust Scrutiny in Germany
Plus, Fortnite maker Epic Games says it’s suing Google and Samsung over alleged app-store scheme. And DirectTV agrees to merge with rival Dish. Zoe Thomas hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3m Sep 30, 2024
3m
Defense-Tech Startups Look to Anyone but China for Parts
U.S. defense companies making weapons to counter China are also heavily dependent on the country for parts. WSJ technology and national security reporter Heather Somerville explains the challenges behind overhauling a China-dominated supply chain. Plus, Apple’s latest software updates include a new free password manager. WSJ personal tech columnist Nicole Nguyen tells us the pros and cons of Ap...
13m Sep 30, 2024
13m
TNB Tech Minute: Meta Fined $100 Million in Ireland Over Password Storage
Plus, U.K.’s antitrust watchdog spares Amazon from probe into the e-commerce giant’s investment into AI startup Anthropic. And, Fidelity limits how much certain customers can deposit through its mobile app following online check-fraud scheme. Julie Chang hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2m Sep 27, 2024
2m
Hackers Linked to China Breach U.S. Internet Providers
A hacking campaign linked to the Chinese government broke into U.S. internet-service providers in recent months, according to people familiar with the matter. It's the latest breach in a series of cyber attacks tied to Beijing. WSJ reporter Robert McMillan joins host Zoe Thomas to discuss the purpose of the campaign labeled “Salt Typhoon” and why U.S. officials are so worried. Plus, why did Goo...
13m Sep 27, 2024
13m
TNB Tech Minute: Justice Department Probes Super Micro Computer
Plus, claims that Facebook doesn’t polarize Americans come under new doubts. And medical-robotics startup Mendaera secures $73 million in new funding. Zoe Thomas hosts.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3m Sep 26, 2024
3m
The Man Leading Amazon’s AI Reboot
Rohit Prasad was one of the chief architects of Amazon’s Alexa. Now, he’s leading the company’s effort to catch up in the AI race. WSJ reporter Sebastian Herrera joins host Zoe Thomas to discuss how Amazon slipped behind rivals like OpenAI and Google and what Prasad’s team is doing to catch up. Plus, what can Elon Musk’s past interactions with regulators tell us about how he might approach lead...
13m Sep 26, 2024
13m
TNB Tech Minute: China-Linked Hackers Breach U.S. Internet Providers
Plus, OpenAI’s Chief Technology Officer resigns. And Google files a formal antitrust complaint in the EU against Microsoft over its cloud-computing business. Zoe Thomas hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2m Sep 25, 2024
2m
Why Meta’s Smart Ray-Ban Sunglasses Are Catching On
Meta is expected to unveil a new version of its Ray-Ban smart glasses at its annual developer conference today. The second generation of the glasses has been a surprise hit. WSJ reporter Meghan Bobrowsky tells Zoe Thomas what’s behind the demand for the glasses and what’s next for this market. Plus, cybersecurity professionals say they are struggling to find workers with the right artificial in...
12m Sep 25, 2024
12m
TNB Tech Minute: Star FTX Witness Gets Two Years in Prison
Plus, TikTok will shut down its music-streaming service. And Smartsheet will be taken private by private equity firms in an $8.4 billion deal. Zoe Thomas hosts.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2m Sep 24, 2024
2m
The Billionaire Whose Army Fuels the AI Boom
Scale AI’s army of gig workers is doing the grunt work that powers the modern artificial intelligence boom. Demand for the company's services has turned its young founder into a billionaire. WSJ reporter Berber Jin joins host Zoe Thomas to discuss the growth and challenges ahead for Scale AI. Plus, tech giants are scrambling to find ways to get clean power to fuel their AI ambitions. Sign up...
12m Sep 24, 2024
12m
TNB Tech Minute: Hundreds of Daily Flights Hit by GPS Spoofing
Plus, the Biden administration proposes a ban on Chinese and Russian parts in connected vehicles. And Siemens plans to carve out its electric vehicle charging unit. Zoe Thomas hosts.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3m Sep 23, 2024
3m
Did Amazon Just Kill Hybrid Work?
Amazon’s CEO set the tech sector abuzz when he told employees they would need to return to the office five days a week starting early next year. WSJ Deputy Bureau Chief, Careers and Workplace, Vanessa Fuhrmans tells host Zoe Thomas what’s behind the move and how workers and other CEOs are reacting. Plus, the battle to ban screens from schools now includes laptops and tablets. We’ll tell you why...
11m Sep 23, 2024
11m
TNB Tech Minute: Qualcomm Approaches Intel With Takeover Bid
Plus: Nokia says a German court ruled in its favor in a patent dispute with Amazon. And the Three Mile Island nuclear plant will reopen to help power Microsoft’s AI data centers. Zoe Thomas hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2m Sep 20, 2024
2m
Joannabot Answers Your Questions About the iPhone 16
After more than a decade reviewing iPhones, WSJ senior personal tech columnist Joanna Stern built an AI chatbot to handle questions about the latest models. She joins host Zoe Thomas to explain how the bot was built and ask it some questions about the iPhone 16. Plus, executives have a new power move, switching to dumbphones and fax machines. Sign up for the WSJ's free Technology newsletter....
13m Sep 20, 2024
13m
TNB Tech Minute: Meta Warns EU Its Rules May Squelch AI Boom
Plus, Disney plans to stop using Slack after a hack exposed company data. And companies behind social-media platforms lack adequate privacy controls, according to a new FTC report. Zoe Thomas hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2m Sep 19, 2024
2m
Why Lions Gate Entertainment Signed a Deal With an AI Startup
Lions Gate Entertainment, the company behind “The Hunger Games” and “John Wick,” has reached a deal with artificial intelligence startup Runway. WSJ deputy media editor Jessica Toonkel joins host Zoe Thomas to discuss the details and how it will impact TV and movies. Plus, Americans clicked social-media ads promising free cash. Instead, their health insurance changed. Sign up for the WSJ's f...
12m Sep 19, 2024
12m
TNB Tech Minute: T-Mobile Strikes Deal With OpenAI for Customer Data
Plus, Lions Gate Entertainment signs deal with AI startup to build custom tools for movie and TV production. And Google notches a win after a European court overturns a $1.7 billion antitrust fine. Danny Lewis hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2m Sep 18, 2024
2m
Instagram Is Tightening Controls on Teen Accounts
Instagram announced changes to teen accounts. The Meta-owned platform has been under pressure from parents and lawmakers to do more to protect young users. WSJ Family & Tech columnist Julie Jargon tells host Zoe Thomas about the changes. Plus, confused about Apple’s new AirPods lineup? We’ll tell you about the differences. Sign up for the WSJ's free Technology newsletter. Learn more about y...
12m Sep 18, 2024
12m
TNB Tech Minute: JPMorgan in Talks With Apple Over Credit Card
Plus, Instagram is restricting teen accounts. And Elon Musk vows legal action after FAA proposes fines against SpaceX. Zoe Thomas hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2m Sep 17, 2024
2m
Tesla’s Supercharger Rollouts Slow After Layoffs
Tesla let go of its entire Supercharger team this spring amid company-wide layoffs, according to people familiar with the events. WSJ reporter Becky Peterson joins host Zoe Thomas to explain what the electric vehicle maker is doing to get the rollout of new charging sites back on track. Plus, the amount of data needed to run artificial intelligence forces companies to rethink their cloud infras...
11m Sep 17, 2024
11m
TNB Tech Minute: Court Shows Skepticism on TikTok
Plus, Intel announced further separation of its chip-manufacturing and design operations. And Amazon tells workers to return to the office five days a week. Zoe Thomas hosts.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2m Sep 16, 2024
2m
Google’s Antitrust Uncertainty Starts to Rattle Investors
For years, Wall Street has brushed off concerns about government crackdowns on big tech players. But Google’s loss last month in the Justice Department’s antitrust case over search and the start of a second antitrust case connected to its ad-tech businesses is starting to unnerve investors. Dan Gallagher, a columnist for WSJ’s Heard on the Street, tells host Zoe Thomas about investors' concerns...
11m Sep 16, 2024
11m
TNB Tech Minute: Waymo Rides Coming to Uber in Austin and Atlanta
Plus, United Airlines says it's turning to Elon Musk’s Starlink for in-flight internet. And U.K. antitrust regulators raise concerns about Vodafone’s U.K. merger with Three. Zoe Thomas hosts.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3m Sep 13, 2024
3m
Why Criminals Use Telegram
The arrest of Telegram’s CEO Pavel Durov is bringing fresh attention to criminal activity on the app. According to law-enforcement officials and cybercrime researchers, Telegram has become the premier internet platform to buy everything from hacked data and weapons to illicit drugs and child sexual abuse material. WSJ reporter Angus Berwick joins host Zoe Thomas to discuss how Telegram became t...
10m Sep 13, 2024
10m
TNB Tech Minute: OpenAI in Talks to Get Investment From U.A.E. Fund
Plus, Amazon to boost pay for its delivery drivers following unionization threats. And Microsoft plans to layoff 650 workers from its gaming unit. Zoe Thomas hosts.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2m Sep 12, 2024
2m
How AI Is Helping ‘Fake Candidates’ Land Jobs
New artificial intelligence tools are helping job seekers tailor their résumés and pass hiring managers' assessment tests. To find qualified candidates in sea applicants, companies are adding new steps and more human interaction to the hiring process. WSJ reporter Katherine Bindley joins host Zoe Thomas to discuss. Plus, workers are strapping on virtual reality headsets as companies turn to VR ...
11m Sep 12, 2024
11m
TNB Tech Minute: AWS to Invest $10.5 Billion in U.K. on Cloud and AI
Plus, SpaceX astronauts set for first private spacewalk. And Truth Social’s parent company takes a hit to its stock price following the presidential debate. Zoe Thomas hosts.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2m Sep 11, 2024
2m
To Cozy Up With Elon Musk, This VC Has Invested Billions
To gain entry into Elon Musk’s orbit and ensure access to funding rounds for his companies, two investors have essentially committed their venture firm to serving Musk’s needs. WSJ reporter Berber Jin joins host Zoe Thomas to explain how the investing strategy has worked out for the pair and what it says about Silicon Valley more broadly. Plus, could Oracle’s late arrival in cloud computing be ...
13m Sep 11, 2024
13m
TNB Tech Minute: Apple Ordered to Pay $14 Billion Irish Tax Bill
Plus, EU upholds $2.7 billion antitrust fine against Google over search results. And Sony announces a beefed up version of PlayStation 5 for the holiday season. Zoe Thomas hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2m Sep 10, 2024
2m
Apple Makes AI the Star as It Unveils iPhone 16
Apple showed off artificial intelligence text editing and photo recognition tools, along with an improved Siri voice assistant for its iPhone 16. Will it be enough to spur sales of its flagship product? Brad Olson, a WSJ tech news editor, joins host Zoe Thomas to discuss that and the new features on Apple’s other products. Plus, how are companies and government agencies storing your body’s uniq...
11m Sep 10, 2024
11m
TNB Tech Minute: Oracle, Amazon’s New Cloud Partnership
Plus: Google faces another blockbuster antitrust case. Squarespace and Permira agree to boost the website development company’s buyout price. Apple unveils new AI iPhones. Danny Lewis hosts.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2m Sep 09, 2024
2m
Making Videogames Was the Dream. Mass Layoffs Are the Current Reality.
Mass layoffs in the videogame industry are making it hard for workers to find new roles, even those with decades of experience. WSJ reporter Sarah Needleman joins host Zoe Thomas to explain what’s behind the industry's downsizing and what that’s meant for people who thought they found their dream careers. Plus, in-flight Wi-Fi can be so slow, but new technology could soon make it much faster.  ...
12m Sep 09, 2024
12m
TNB Tech Minute: Google May Have Breached U.K. Competition Law
Plus, Telegram CEO hits back at French charges in first public comments since his arrest. And J.P. Morgan Chase is investigating possible check fraud spurred by TikTok videos. Zoe Thomas hosts.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2m Sep 06, 2024
2m
AI Image Tools Are Creating New Content-Moderation Problems
Images of Mickey Mouse smoking and SpongeBob in Nazi garb are among those generating debate about how—and whether—tech companies can control the output of artificial-intelligence image generators. WSJ reporter Meghan Bobrowsky joins host Zoe Thomas to discuss. Plus, can Apple’s latest iPhone reverse a smartphone sales slump for the company? Sign up for the WSJ's free Technology newsletter.  ...
12m Sep 06, 2024
12m
TNB Tech Minute: Nvidia Joins $160 Million Funding for Applied Digital
Plus, OpenAI co-founder’s new AI firm raises $1 billion. And Verizon is acquiring Frontier Communications in a $20 billion dollar deal. Zoe Thomas hosts.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2m Sep 05, 2024
2m
Why Apple Pushed Back on Part of a Child Safety Bill
Apple’s formidable lobbying machine helped keep the app stores out of a child safety bill. WSJ reporter Jeff Horwitz joins host Zoe Thomas to explain why the iPhone maker is gearing up for a battle against app makers and legislators over who should play a role in keeping kids safe online. Plus, the next wave of AI bots will be able to book your next trip, plan your next date and chat with each ...
11m Sep 05, 2024
11m
TNB Tech Minute: SpaceX Pulls Employees from Brazil
Plus, Lyft announces layoffs as it cuts down its scooters and bikes division. And Microsoft spared a formal antitrust investigation in the U.K. over ties to Inflection AI. Zoe Thomas hosts.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2m Sep 04, 2024
2m
Nvidia Is Expanding Its Role in the AI Craze
Nvidia has an estimated 80% of the market share for chips powering the artificial intelligence boom. Its CEO wants the company to become a one-stop shop for the data centers where AI tools are produced and deployed. WSJ reporter Asa Fitch joins host Zoe Thomas to explain why the company is broadening its focus.. Plus, a $1000 trash can could cut your kitchen stink and reduce landfill waste.  ...
11m Sep 04, 2024
11m
TNB Tech Minute: China-Backed Trolls Target U.S. Voters
Plus, BMW recalls 140,000 electric cars over potential for battery fires. And Nvidia stock sheds nearly $280 billion in market cap. Zoe Thomas hosts.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2m Sep 03, 2024
2m
This Israeli Army Unit Has Become an Incubator for Tech Startups
Silicon Valley investors are pouring money into companies founded by alumni of a specialized unit of the Israeli army called Unit 8200. WSJ reporter Miles Kruppa joins host Zoe Thomas to discuss how this elite unit became an incubator for tech startups. Plus, we’ll tell you why YouTube and its creators are going after the kind of accolades enjoyed by traditional TV stars.  Sign up for the WS...
11m Sep 03, 2024
11m
TNB Tech Minute: Dell Shares Surge on Strong AI-Server Demand
Plus, defense company RTX agrees to pay $200 million to settle export control violations. And Elon Musk’s Starlink says Brazil has frozen its finances. Zoe Thomas hosts.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2m Aug 30, 2024
2m
How Will Self-Driving Cars Make Ethical Decisions on the Road?
As carmakers work to get fully self-driving cars on the road, they have to think about the ethical dilemmas that the vehicles might face. While supporters say the tech will make driving safer, autonomous cars may still have to choose between hitting an animal or swerving into traffic. Brett Berk joins host Zoe Thomas to discuss how companies are grappling with these issues. And Gen Z-ers are su...
12m Aug 30, 2024
12m
TNB Tech Minute: Apple and Nvidia in Talks to Invest in OpenAI
Plus, SpaceX Falcon 9 launches paused after failed landing. And Huawei’s profit rises in the first half of the year as demand for its car business and smartphone sales grow. Zoe Thomas hosts.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2m Aug 29, 2024
2m
Could Hybrid Tech Help Greener Planes Take Off?
Planes are hard to fully electrify. Heavy batteries and range limitations pose severe problems. Hybrid versions that use electric batteries and traditional fuel could help make the sector greener while fully electric plans are being developed. Sean Captain joins host Zoe Thomas to discuss. Plus, a recent study found that less than 5% of climate policies in 41 countries actually worked to reduce...
12m Aug 29, 2024
12m
TNB Tech Minute: OpenAI in Talks for New Funding Round
Plus, Nvidia delivers strong quarterly growth and robust outlook. And CrowdStrike cuts its guidance in the wake of one of the worst cyber outages. Zoe Thomas hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2m Aug 28, 2024
2m
Elon Musk’s Thousands of Posts Reveal His Political Evolution
A Journal analysis of Elon Musk’s exchanges on X over the last 5 ½ years shows his metamorphosis from a CEO who mainly focused on his businesses to a vocal supporter of former President Donald Trump’s campaign. WSJ reporter Alexa Corse joins host Zoe Thomas to discuss. Plus, investors will be looking to Nvidia’s earnings to get a sense of how the artificial intelligence market is performing.  ...
10m Aug 28, 2024
10m
TNB Tech Minute: Walmart Offers Logistics Outside Its Own Website
Plus, Some Fortune 500 companies cite artificial intelligence regulation as a risk. And Mark Zuckerberg says White House was “wrong” to pressure Facebook on Covid content. Zoe Thomas hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2m Aug 27, 2024
2m
The Tech Investor Helping Tether Make Deals Outside of Crypto
Tether, the company behind a popular cryptocurrency by the same name, is flush with cash. It’s using that windfall to buy control of companies involved in artificial intelligence and neural implants with the help of an investor whose deal introductions have had mixed results. WSJ reporter Ben Foldy joins host Zoe Thomas to discuss. Plus, wearing high-tech ice packs is how more workers are stayi...
12m Aug 27, 2024
12m
TNB Tech Minute: Apple Expected to Unveil iPhone 16 at Sept. 9 Event
Plus, Canada is adding tariffs on Chinese-made electric vehicles. And IBM shuts down its China R&D operations. Zoe Thomas hosts.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2m Aug 26, 2024
2m
Companies Put Out ‘Deepfakes’ as AI Regulation Lags Behind
Regulation around deepfakes is still in its infancy, but companies are putting out more of them anyway. WSJ enterprise tech reporter Isabelle Bousquette joins host Julie Chang to discuss how some businesses are exploring ways to do so safely. Plus, the EU-China trade rift continues to grow, but what do EVs and cheese have to do with this? Sign up for the WSJ's free Technology newsletter. Le...
13m Aug 26, 2024
13m