Will ‘Instant Delivery’ Eventually Become Profitable?
At The Wall Street Journal’s Future of Everything Festival this week, Gopuff co-CEO Rafael Ilishayev spoke with WSJ tech columnist Christopher Mims about the challenges of ultra-fast delivery and whether robots and drones could help. Zoe Thomas hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12m May 18, 2022
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Buffalo Shooter Live-Streamed Attack; How Platforms Reacted
A mass shooting in Buffalo, N.Y., on Saturday left 10 people dead and 3 others wounded. Nearly all the victims were Black, and authorities are investigating it as a racially motivated hate crime. The attack was broadcast live on the streaming service Twitch, before the service took it down less than two minutes later. WSJ reporter Georgia Wells joins host Zoe Thomas to discuss how social media ...
15m May 17, 2022
15m
Tech Industry Warns Remote Work Could Hurt U.S. Competitiveness
A lobbying group for the tech sector warns that remote work may mean highly skilled jobs are headed out of the U.S. Host Zoe Thomas is joined by Jennifer Young, CEO of the Technology Councils of North America, to discuss the solution the industry would like to see, and WSJ reporter Julie Bykowicz to talk about how the message is being received in Washington. Learn more about your ad choices. V...
15m May 16, 2022
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Why Bitcoin, TerraUSD and Other Cryptos Are Plunging
The values of the most popular cryptocurrencies, and even some stablecoins, have been nosediving, leading regulators to speak out about the lack of oversight in digital currencies. WSJ markets reporter Caitlin Ostroff joins host Zoe Thomas to discuss what is behind the drop and what to expect next. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
14m May 13, 2022
14m
Cyber Leaders on the Biggest Threats and How to Defend Against Them
How are cyber leaders from the U.S. and U.K. tackling hacking and ransomware risks as the war in Ukraine continues? At The Wall Street Journal’s recent CEO Council Summit, WSJ Deputy Chief News Editor Gráinne McCarthy spoke with Lindy Cameron, head of the U.K.’s National Cyber Security Center, and Anne Neuberger, U.S. deputy national security adviser on cyber and emerging tech. Zoe Thomas hosts...
14m May 12, 2022
14m
SoftBank’s $100 Billion Bet on the Tech Boom Falls Behind
Hailed by its leader as "a goose that lays golden eggs,” SoftBank's Vision Fund launched in 2017 with the goal of funding a whole generation of future tech giants. But five years into its experiment in what was once seen as a bold and visionary investment style, the fund has fallen into an embarrassing position lagging behind the wider market. Reporter Eliot Brown joins host Zoe Thomas to discu...
14m May 11, 2022
14m
Inside TikTok’s Stressful and Secretive Work Culture
TikTok has been adding users and growing rapidly. But employees say that growth is fueling an atmosphere of anxiety, stress and relentless pressure. WSJ reporter Georgia Wells joins host Zoe Thomas to discuss the work culture at TikTok and what the company says it is doing to address it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
13m May 10, 2022
13m
Can Social Media Be Fixed? New Platforms Aim To Change How We Connect
Former employees from Facebook and WhatsApp are among those developing new social media platforms aimed at improving online discourse. WSJ reporter Deepa Seetharaman joins host Zoe Thomas to discuss the different approaches those platforms are taking and how they hope to fix social media. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
13m May 09, 2022
13m
Facebook Caused Havoc to Influence Australian Law, Whistleblowers Say
Testimony from whistleblowers and internal documents from Facebook reveal that the company deliberately caused havoc in the leadup to the passing of a law in Australia that forces digital platforms to pay for news content. WSJ reporter Keach Hagey joins host Zoe Thomas to discuss what happened. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
14m May 06, 2022
14m
Smart Buildings Promise Happier Workplaces But Could Pose Cyber Risks
Smart office buildings offer ways to reduce energy use, protect the health of employees and make going to work more pleasant. But once a building is essentially turned into a giant computer, what are the risks for personal privacy and cybersecurity? WSJ real-estate reporter Konrad Putzier joins host Zoe Thomas to discuss the vulnerabilities created by these high-tech buildings. Learn more abou...
14m May 05, 2022
14m
Why Meta’s E-Commerce Plans Have Stumbled
Facebook parent Meta hopes e-commerce will help the company offset revenue it lost after Apple started letting users share less of their data with app makers. But its e-commerce push has struggled with operational challenges and the departure of some senior leadership figures. WSJ social-media business reporter Salvador Rodriguez joins host Zoe Thomas to discuss. Learn more about your ad choic...
14m May 04, 2022
14m
Grindr Users’ Data Could Be Purchased Through Ad Networks
The Wall Street Journal reports exclusively that the precise movements of millions of users of the gay-dating app Grindr were collected from a digital advertising network and made available for sale for years, before the company cut off the data it shares with advertising partners. WSJ reporter Byron Tau joins host Zoe Thomas to discuss the latest news and what it tells us about the wider risks...
12m May 03, 2022
12m
Open-Source Data Shows Possible War Crimes. Can It Be Used in Court?
Technology and social media have made it easy for everyday people in Ukraine to post images of potential war crimes. But that doesn’t mean the videos and pictures will be admissible in potential trials. WSJ reporter Ian Lovett joins host Zoe Thomas to discuss the technology that is being used to verify the images’ authenticity. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
15m May 02, 2022
15m
Why Autocorrect Sometimes Gets It Wrong
Autocorrect is a staple of our digital lives. But the software sometimes picks the wrong word or even inserts grammatical errors. WSJ Senior Personal Tech Columnist Joanna Stern joins host Zoe Thomas to discuss what she learned when she dug into how the iPhone’s autocorrect system works (or doesn’t). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
15m Apr 29, 2022
15m
Crypto Startups Keep Getting Hacked. Investors Keep Bailing Them Out.
Despite hackers pulling off massive heists and robbing crypto startups and their users of record amounts of money, investors in those companies seem unfazed. WSJ Pro Cybersecurity reporter David Uberti joins host Zoe Thomas to discuss why their faith hasn’t wavered and how they plan to keep others on the platforms. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
14m Apr 28, 2022
14m
What Will Musk’s Twitter Acquisition Mean for Its Users and Employees?
The news that Elon Musk is buying Twitter has been met with joy from some and anger from others. But what will the deal mean for the platform's millions of users and its thousands of staff? WSJ social-media reporter Salvador Rodriguez joins host Zoe Thomas to discuss the changes that could be on the horizon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
14m Apr 27, 2022
14m
How Crypto Thieves Are Scoring Bigger Hauls
Hackers are stealing record amounts of cryptocurrency this year, even though the number of attacks is on pace to match last year. WSJ crypto reporter Paul Vigna joins host Zoe Thomas to discuss why the heists are getting bigger and what attacks like the one targeting the algorithmic stablecoin project Beanstalk mean for the future of the crypto sector. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit m...
14m Apr 26, 2022
14m
How BeReal Is Winning Over Gen Z With Authenticity
A social-media app with no filters and limits on how often you can post is gaining popularity with young users. BeReal aims to appeal to people who are overwhelmed by other social platforms. WSJ personal-tech reporter Dalvin Brown and personal-tech reporting assistant Cordilia James join host Zoe Thomas to discuss what the app is like and whether it could have staying power. Learn more about y...
13m Apr 25, 2022
13m
Sheryl Sandberg Pressured Daily Mail to Drop Story About Bobby Kotick
Exclusive reporting by The Wall Street Journal reveals Meta Chief Operating Officer Sheryl Sandberg was part of an effort to push the U.K.’s Daily Mail to shelve a potentially damaging story about her then-boyfriend, Activision CEO Bobby Kotick, in 2016 and 2019. WSJ West Coast Bureau Chief Ben Fritz joins host Zoe Thomas with the details. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/a...
12m Apr 22, 2022
12m
Russia Pushes Its Homegrown Social-Media Alternatives
As part of its effort to control the narrative about the war in Ukraine, Russia is pushing its citizens to use locally developed social-media platforms. These apps adhere to Kremlin censorshi p while promising the same features as the Western versions that have been blocked there. WSJ tech reporter Sarah Needleman joins host Zoe Thomas to discuss Moscow’s efforts and how the homegrown alternati...
12m Apr 21, 2022
12m
How Ukraine’s ‘Internet Army’ Is Pressuring Western Firms
Ukraine has recruited volunteers to mount social-media pressure campaigns aimed at getting Western companies like McDonald’s and Johnson & Johnson to pull out of Russia. WSJ reporter Patience Haggin joins host Zoe Thomas to discuss the campaign’s tactics and how successful they have been. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
13m Apr 20, 2022
13m
Are Stablecoins Backed by Algorithms All That Stable?
Cryptocurrencies known as stablecoins are meant to give investors some reassurance of value in an otherwise volatile market. But critics say a more recent breed of stablecoins backed by financial engineering rather than real-world assets, known as algorithmic stablecoins, are creating risks for investors even as they grow in popularity. WSJ markets reporter Alexander Osipovich joins host Zoe Th...
15m Apr 19, 2022
15m
Tech and the War in Ukraine: Your Questions Answered
Since Russia invaded Ukraine, technology has played a key role on and off the battlefield. WSJ tech reporter Sam Schechner joins host Zoe Thomas to answer listeners' questions about how tech is being used in and around the conflict. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
13m Apr 18, 2022
13m
Will Twitter Accept Elon Musk’s Takeover Offer?
In just two weeks, Elon Musk has gone from Twitter user to shareholder to prospective board member to corporate raider. The billionaire has submitted an offer to buy the social-media platform that he loves to use and loves to criticize. WSJ tech reporter Tim Higgins joins host Zoe Thomas to discuss the latest twists in the saga. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
13m Apr 15, 2022
13m
Digital Ad Market Faces Challenges After Record Year
Last year was a record setter for the digital advertising sector. But the industry is facing changes around privacy and the way marketers place ads. Wall Street Journal CMO Today reporter Megan Graham joins host Zoe Thomas to discuss the state of the digital ad market, and where it is headed next. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
13m Apr 14, 2022
13m
Cyberwar in Ukraine Could Be Entering a New Phase
Experts expected hacking to be a key weapon Russia used in its war against Ukraine, but until now Russians’ persistent cyber strikes have had a modest impact. That could be changing as Moscow pivots its strategy. WSJ cybersecurity and intelligence reporter Dustin Volz joins host Zoe Thomas to discuss why a full-scale cyberwar may be emerging. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.f...
15m Apr 13, 2022
15m
What Elon Musk’s Latest About-Face Means for Twitter
Elon Musk has changed his mind about joining Twitter’s board. So what are his plans now? And what will it mean for the social-media company going forward? WSJ Heard on the Street columnist Laura Forman joins host Zoe Thomas to discuss the fight that may be brewing between Twitter and its biggest investor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
15m Apr 12, 2022
15m
How Is TikTok Changing Children’s Brains?
Social media allows us to consume lots of short-form content, but how does that endless feed affect young children? WSJ Family and Tech Columnist Julie Jargon joins host Zoe Thomas to discuss what researchers are finding out about how young social-media users are being impacted. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
16m Apr 11, 2022
16m
Covert Code Gathered Data on Millions of Android Users
Data-harvesting software from a company with links to U.S. national-security contractors was found on dozens of apps in the Google Play Store. Google banned the apps containing that code. But how did it get there in the first place? WSJ reporter Byron Tau joins host Zoe Thomas to discuss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
15m Apr 08, 2022
15m
What Does Elon Musk Have Planned for Twitter?
Elon Musk has been an outspoken critic of some of Twitter’s policies. Now that he is joining the company’s board, what changes will he try to implement? And what will that mean for users and shareholders? WSJ tech reporter Sarah Needleman and Heard on the Street columnist Laura Forman joined host Zoe Thomas for a recent Ask WSJ event to discuss Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone...
15m Apr 07, 2022
15m
Amazon Plays Catchup in Satellite Internet
Amazon is pushing forward with plans to enter the broadband satellite market. But the e-commerce giant is running behind SpaceX, the market leader. WSJ aerospace reporter Doug Cameron joins host Zoe Thomas to discuss why Amazon is moving into the market and the challenges it will have to overcome. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
14m Apr 06, 2022
14m
Elon Musk Goes From Twitter User to Twitter Shareholder
The world’s richest man, Tesla CEO Elon Musk, has purchased a 9% stake in Twitter, making him the company’s largest shareholder. What does that mean for Twitter and Mr. Musk, who had suggested he would start his own social-media platform? WSJ tech reporter Sarah Needleman joins host Zoe Thomas to discuss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12m Apr 05, 2022
12m
Apps Make Getting ADHD Drugs Easy. Some Say Too Easy.
Digital-health startups such as Cerebral and Done Health seized on looser pandemic rules for prescribing ADHD drugs like Adderall. Some workers say they felt pressure to provide the medications. WSJ biotechnology reporter Joseph Walker joins host Zoe Thomas to discuss how the standard startup playbook is going over in mental-health services and why some healthcare providers are raising concerns...
15m Apr 01, 2022
15m
Driverless Cars Finally Start Losing the Drivers
Waymo plans to set its fully autonomous vehicles loose on the streets of San Francisco. It marks the first time the company’s driverless cars will operate in a major city without a human behind the wheel. So where does that place Waymo among its competitors? Tech reporter Meghan Bobrowsky joins host Zoe Thomas for an update on the self-driving industry. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit ...
15m Mar 31, 2022
15m
QR Codes Attract Scanners… and Scammers
The pandemic made using QR codes ubiquitous, but does our unquestioning willingness to scan them put us at risk of scams? Authorities think so. WSJ contributor Heidi Mitchell joins host Zoe Thomas to discuss why officials are raising concerns and what you can do to protect yourself. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
14m Mar 30, 2022
14m
Pro-Russia Hacking Group’s Inner Workings Exposed by Leaker
A trove of leaked documents has revealed the inner workings of a ransomware group with ties to Russia. What role did politics and national pride play in the leak? WSJ cybersecurity reporter Robert McMillan joins host Zoe Thomas to unpack what the data dump shows about the group’s goals and the challenges of running an international hacking ring. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphon...
13m Mar 29, 2022
13m
Tech Pushes for Supply Chains to Be Less Global and More Local
The pandemic, trade wars and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine have shown how fragile the global supply chain can be. Now tech companies are looking to upend that system. WSJ tech columnist Christopher Mims joins host Zoe Thomas to discuss so-called “supply webs” and why they can be difficult to set up. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
15m Mar 28, 2022
15m
Uber Teams With NYC Cabbies as Old Foes Become Friends
Ride-hailing once threatened to disrupt the taxi industry. But now Uber has reached a deal with New York City’s taxi alliance to list yellow cabs on its app. WSJ tech reporter Preetika Rana joins host Zoe Thomas to discuss why these former foes are now friends and what it will mean for drivers and passengers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
14m Mar 25, 2022
14m
An End to Passwords? Big Tech Says an Alternative Is Near.
A tech alliance whose members include Apple, Google and Microsoft says it is readying a system that could let users ditch their online passwords. But how safe and easy to use is it? Reporter Katie Deighton from the WSJ’s CMO Today joins host Zoe Thomas to discuss what it will take to finally kill off passwords. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
15m Mar 24, 2022
15m
Banks’ Use of A.I. Raises Risk of Cyberattacks by Russia, Experts Say
The U.S. has warned critical businesses to be prepared for cyberattacks from Russia. But experts say the growing use of artificial intelligence is raising the risks, particularly for financial institutions. WSJ Risk & Compliance Journal reporter Richard Vanderford joins host Zoe Thomas to explain why banks' reliance on A.I. could make them a bigger target. Learn more about your ad choices. Vis...
12m Mar 23, 2022
12m
How War in Ukraine Is Interrupting Space Missions
For decades, governments around the world have worked together to explore space and build a greater understanding of the universe. But Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and the subsequent sanctions placed on it by the U.S. and its allies are disrupting that cooperation. WSJ science reporter Aylin Woodward joins host Zoe Thomas to discuss the projects that are being delayed and what their postponemen...
13m Mar 22, 2022
13m
Telegram Thrives Even as Russia Drops Digital Iron Curtain
Russia has been taking steps to block news and social media amid its war in Ukraine. But the app Telegram has remained a place where both sides can still post freely in Russia. WSJ tech reporter Sam Schechner joins host Zoe Thomas to discuss why. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
14m Mar 21, 2022
14m
Introducing ‘As We Work’
“As We Work” is a new podcast from the Wall Street Journal about the changing workplace and what you need to know to navigate it. Every week, we’ll speak with experts, Journal reporters, and you about how our jobs intersect with everything else. In season one, we break down how our relationship to work has evolved in the wake of the pandemic and other social phenomena. Hosted by Tess Vigeland. ...
29m Mar 19, 2022
29m
Investors Want Green Startups to Deliver on Promises
Clean-technology startups received billions of dollars in funding last year, but investors want to make sure they are delivering on the sustainability technologies they promised. WSJ climate finance reporter Amrith Ramkumar joins host Zoe Thomas to discuss how companies are trying to live up to expectations and whether all that money is enough to kick off a green revolution. Learn more about y...
13m Mar 18, 2022
13m
Could Play-to-Earn Games Change How Online Ownership Works?
Play-to-earn videogames are allowing gamers to make money by owning and selling NFTs. Some see this as the future of the digital economy, others as a way to take the fun out of gaming. WSJ tech reporter Sarah Needleman joins host Zoe Thomas to discuss the trend and how it is changing ideas about ownership online. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12m Mar 17, 2022
12m
Private 5G Networks Power China’s Industrial Sites
China’s ambitious 5G plans are helping fuel the use of high-speed networks by private businesses there, allowing them to rely more heavily on automation. WSJ Asia tech reporter Dan Strumpf joins host Zoe Thomas to discuss the impact of these networks and why China is ahead in the race for 5G. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
13m Mar 16, 2022
13m
Women Celebrities Take On Male-Dominated Crypto World
Reese Witherspoon, Paris Hilton and Gwyneth Paltrow are among the celebrities pushing to see more women in the crypto space. But what kind of advice and education are they offering, and should their fans take this kind of promotion at face value? WSJ reporter Ellen Gamerman joins host Zoe Thomas to discuss the ways these stars are trying to change the male-dominated crypto industry. Learn more...
12m Mar 15, 2022
12m
Amazon’s Lobbying Strategy Wins It Few Friends in Washington
Amazon is facing scrutiny from lawmakers and regulators in Washington, D.C. But its efforts to deal with Capitol Hill often have fallen short or been seen as hostile. The WSJ’s Amazon reporter Dana Mattioli joins host Zoe Thomas to discuss how the company is approaching its multifront battle with Washington. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
15m Mar 14, 2022
15m
TikTok’s New Moderation Challenge: Ukraine War Videos
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has led to an influx of war-related videos on TikTok. WSJ Asia tech reporter Liza Lin joins host Zoe Thomas to discuss how TikTok is dealing with the moderation challenges brought on by this kind of content. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
15m Mar 11, 2022
15m
Chinese Tech Companies Consider Opportunities as the West Drops Russia
As western tech companies pull out of Russia in the wake of its invasion of Ukraine, Chinese firms are weighing up the opportunity to expand in that market. WSJ Asia tech reporter Dan Strumpf joins host Zoe Thomas to discuss the potential opportunities and pitfalls that Chinese tech companies could face. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
14m Mar 10, 2022
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