Apps, Websites and Games for Stir-Crazy Families
If your family is tired of being cooped up inside - don't worry. Our Family and Tech Columnist Julie Jargon joins us with a roundup of some of the best apps, websites and games to keep them busy. Plus, Senior Personal Tech Columnist Joanna Stern stops by with her work-from-home tech tip of the day. Have a question for Joanna, or want to share your own experience? Leave her a message at ‪(314) 6...
15m Mar 24, 2020
15m
How to Avoid Coronavirus Misinformation Online
Misleading information about the coronavirus has been spreading through texts and emails, and on the internet, and it can be hard to know what's true and what's not. Our new personal tech columnist Nicole Nguyen will join us with her tips. Plus, Senior Personal Tech Columnist Joanna Stern joins us with her work-from-home tech tip of the day. Have a question for Joanna, or want to share your own...
10m Mar 23, 2020
10m
Dating in the Age of Social Distancing
Guidelines to keep 6 to 10 feet away from others will help flatten the curve - but it's also making in-person dating pretty difficult. Our reporter Georgia Wells joins us to tell us about some of the tech people are using to keep searching for The One. Plus, Senior Personal Tech Columnist Joanna Stern joins us with her work-from-home tech tip of the day. Have a question for Joanna, or want to s...
13m Mar 20, 2020
13m
To Track Covid-19, U.S. Governments Weigh Surveillance Tools
We've reported on the tech that countries in Asia used to track the coronavirus: fever-detecting goggles, disinfecting drones, and location-tracking tools. Now, the U.S. is considering takes its own steps to use surveillance tech to stop the spread of the virus. Reporter Bob McMillan joins us to explain. Plus, Personal Tech Columnist Joanna Stern joins us with her work-from-home tech tip of the...
17m Mar 19, 2020
17m
During Coronavirus, Can Food Delivery - Well, Deliver?
Ordering in might be part of your "social distancing" routine. So it might seem like the Uber Eats, GrubHubs, and Seamlesses of the world would be big winners in the cities shut down by coronavirus. But our reporter Preetika Rana joins us to explain why that's not necessarily the case. Plus, Personal Tech Columnist Joanna Stern joins us with her tech tip of the day. Have a question for Joanna, ...
12m Mar 18, 2020
12m
Working From Home: Coronavirus Edition
Silicon Valley's major tech companies were the first U.S. employers to take their operations online because of the coronavirus. As the rest of the country prepares to follow their lead, our reporter Rob Copeland joins us to explain how they did it - and how we can avoid their mistakes. And: Senior Personal Tech Columnist Joanna Stern gives her best work-from-home tech tips. Have a question for ...
15m Mar 17, 2020
15m
New Federal Rules Ease Access to Your Health Data
The federal government has introduced new rules that will make it easier for tech companies to access health data. Reporter Melanie Evans joins us to explain. Plus, tech columnist Christopher Mims shares tips for coping with the work-from-home blues. Kateri Jochum hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10m Mar 16, 2020
10m
Countries Use Tech to Fight Coronavirus
In China, South Korea, Australia, and other countries in the South Pacific, some countries have turned to technology to track the coronavirus. Our Korea Bureau Chief Tim Martin joins us to tell us about the fever-detecting goggles and disinfecting drones they're using. Kateri Jochum hosts. Amanda Lewellyn is our producer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10m Mar 13, 2020
10m
The Technology Powering the 2020 Census
The census starts today, and for the first time, respondents will have the option to respond online. Wall Street Journal news editor Janet Adamy tells us about the technology the Census Bureau will be using - and some of the concerns that watchdogs have raised. Kateri Jochum hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12m Mar 12, 2020
12m
Tech Companies Working to Head Off Facial Recognition Bans
There have been calls for more regulation of facial recognition software, from both privacy advocates and the tech companies themselves. Reporter Ryan Tracy joins us to explain what exactly they're calling for. Kateri Jochum hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12m Mar 11, 2020
12m
Coronavirus Closures Spotlight Tech Disparities in Schools
Schools across the country are closing their doors due to concerns over the coronavirus. Our Family and Tech Columnist Julie Jargon will join us to explain why transitioning to remote learning environments is much harder than it sounds. Kateri Jochum hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10m Mar 10, 2020
10m
In the Battle for Tech Talent, Coastal Cities Are Winning
In the US, tech-industry talent has long been clustered in a handful of cities on the coasts. Our reporter Shayndi Raice joins us to explain how some companies are trying to change that - and whether it's working. Kateri Jochum hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9m Mar 09, 2020
9m
Amazon Works to Remove Price Gouging
As fears of the coronavirus grow, prices of basic products like hand sanitizer are skyrocketing. Our reporter Sharon Terlep joins us to explain. Plus, technology researcher Alexandra Samuel shares tips on how not to annoy your coworkers while you're WFH. Kateri Jochum hosts. Amanda Lewellyn is our producer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10m Mar 06, 2020
10m
Lawmakers Push for Info on Google's 'Project Nightingale'
In November, The Wall Street Journal uncovered Google's 'Project Nightingale', the company's secret partnership with healthcare giant Ascension. Now, months later, Google has been evading senators' requests for more information about the project. Our reporter Rob Copeland explains where things stand. Plus, Personal Tech columnist Joanna Stern shares tech tips for listeners working from home dur...
12m Mar 05, 2020
12m
Coronavirus Misinformation Circulating Online
False information about the coronavirus has been circulating online, despite big tech companies' attempts to stamp it out. Our reporter Sebastian Herrera joins us to explain. Kateri Jochum hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10m Mar 04, 2020
10m
Coronavirus Tests Apple's Dependence on China
Quarantines, tariffs and slumping sales are raising fresh questions about Apple's China-heavy manufacturing strategy. Reporter Tripp Mickle joins us to explain. Kateri Jochum hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11m Mar 03, 2020
11m
With Coronavirus, A.I. May Have Met Its Match
As the coronavirus continues to spread, people are calling on the makers of AI powered chatbots to add symptoms of the virus to their algorithms. Our tech reporter Parmy Olson joins us to explain why that's harder than it seems. Kateri Jochum hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10m Mar 02, 2020
10m
Google Plots Course to the Cloud
Google has been making changes to try and deliver growth in its cloud computing business - where it currently has only four percent of the total market. Reporter Aaron Tilley joins us to explain. Kateri Jochum hosts. Amanda Lewellyn is our producer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12m Feb 28, 2020
12m
Governments Increasingly Shut Down the Internet
The UN considers access to the internet to be a human right. But last year, governments around the world shut off the internet with more frequency than ever before. Our reporter Feliz Solomon joins us to explain why - and how - they're doing it. Kateri Jochum hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
13m Feb 27, 2020
13m
Tech Companies Use AI to Stop Predators Online
Kids spend more time online than ever - making it much harder to protect them from predators on the internet. Our Family and Tech Columnist Julie Jargon explains how some companies are turning to artificial intelligence to try and put a stop to predatory behavior. Kateri Jochum hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11m Feb 26, 2020
11m
Amazon Opens Cashierless "Go" Supermarket
The e-commerce giant is opening a new grocery store in Seattle. It'll have everything you normally see in a supermarket - except for cashiers. Amazon's also trying to license its cashier-free technology to its competitors. Our reporter Sebastian Herrera joins us to explain. Kateri Jochum hosts. News Corp, owner of The Wall Street Journal, has a commercial agreement to supply news through Faceb...
11m Feb 25, 2020
11m
Food-Delivery Companies Look To Mergers and Acquisitions
Competition in the food-delivery market is heating up. Some of the biggest players have considered joining forces in order to stay afloat. Tech reporter Preetika Rana joins us to explain. Kateri Jochum hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11m Feb 24, 2020
11m
Google Resists Handing Over Documents in Probe by States
A coalition of states and territories is looking into potential antitrust concerns at Google. But the search giant is pushing back. The WSJ reports exclusively that Google is pushing back against requests from the attorneys general. Our John McKinnon joins us to explain. Kateri Jochum hosts. Amanda Lewellyn is our producer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9m Feb 21, 2020
9m
Why Political Texts Are Blowing Up Your Phone
Texts from political groups could reach in the billions this election season. Our reporter Emily Glazer joins us to explain how those communications skirt federal rules requiring consent. Kateri Jochum hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12m Feb 20, 2020
12m
China Turns to Health-Rating Apps to Control Coronavirus
The Chinese government is teaming up with tech giants like Alibaba and Tencent to develop apps that classify people based on factors like health conditions and travel history. Reporter Liza Lin joins us from Singapore to explain. Kateri Jochum hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11m Feb 19, 2020
11m
Facebook Delivers Long-Awaited Data to Outside Researchers
After a longer wait than expected, Facebook has turned over a trove of information that could hold answers about how the platform impacts society. Our tech reporter Jeff Horwitz joins us to explain. Kateri Jochum hosts. News Corp, owner of The Wall Street Journal, has a commercial agreement to supply news through Facebook. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8m Feb 18, 2020
8m
How Oracle is Lobbying Against Amazon and Google
In Washington, lobbying has historically pit consumer groups against big companies. Now, some of the biggest fights are between companies. And one company has emerged as a major player: Oracle. Our reporter James Grimaldi joins us to explain. Kateri Jochum hosts. Our producer is Amanda Lewellyn. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12m Feb 14, 2020
12m
5G Rollout Hits a Speed Bump
Companies - and countries - have been racing to build 5G networks But recently, it looks like they've been hitting the brakes. Our tech reporter Asa Fitch joins us to explain what's going on. Kateri Jochum hosts. News Corp, owner of The Wall Street Journal, has a commercial agreement to supply news through Facebook. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
13m Feb 13, 2020
13m
Samsung Galaxy S20: Crazy Cameras and 5G in Every Phone
Samsung made a leap from the Galaxy S10 - all the way to S20. Our personal tech columnist Joanna Stern tested out the phone, and she explains whether all the new features really warrant the jump. Kateri Jochum hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
13m Feb 12, 2020
13m
Big Tech Dominates ESG Funds
Environmental, social and corporate governance funds-also known as ESG funds-paint themselves as sustainable investments, focused on causes like green energy. But often, they're full of big tech companies like Microsoft, Apple, and Amazon. Our reporter Akane Otani joins us to explain why that is. Kateri Jochum hosts. Dow Jones & Co., publisher of The Wall Street Journal, has a commercial agre...
13m Feb 11, 2020
13m
A Throwback Way to Hire Tech Workers: Apprenticeships
There's a shortage of tech workers. So recruiters are turning to an older way of getting entry-level employees in the door: apprenticeships. Reporter Agam Shah joins us to explain. Kateri Jochum hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8m Feb 10, 2020
8m
How China's Using Its Surveillance Tech to Track Coronavirus
China is tapping into its network of security cameras, facial recognition technology and social media monitoring to try and curb the spread of coronavirus. Reporter Liza Lin joins us from Singapore to explain the challenges of trying to harness big data quickly when lives are on the line. Kateri Jochum hosts. Dow Jones & Co - publisher of the Wall Street Journal - has a commercial agreement t...
16m Feb 07, 2020
16m
Dept. of Justice Probe into Google Zeroes in on Ad Tech
The DOJ has been investigating Google for suspected antitrust behavior. Now, it looks like the company's advertising technology business is emerging as a major focus of the investigation. Reporter Keach Hagey joins us to explain. Kateri Jochum hosts. Dow Jones & Co - publisher of the Wall Street Journal - has a content partnership with Gimlet Media, a unit of Spotify. It also has a commercial...
14m Feb 06, 2020
14m
The App That Brought Iowa to a Standstill
The results of the Democratic caucuses in Iowa were delayed by none other than a malfunctioning app. Social media and politics reporter Deepa Seetharaman explains what happened, and what it could mean for the rest of the 2020 election season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
15m Feb 05, 2020
15m
Alphabet Posts Weak Earnings but Unveils YouTube, Cloud Results
The parent company of Google is the latest tech giant to post fourth-quarter earnings. Tech Editor Bowdeya Tweh joins us to break down what we learned. Kateri Jochum hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
14m Feb 04, 2020
14m
World Athletics Won't Ban Nike Vaporfly Shoes
Nike Vaporflys are the shoe of choice for many of the world's elite runners, including several record holders. Although some say the shoe gives athletes an unfair advantage, World Athletics - the sport's governing body - decided not to ban them. Senior video journalist Alex Hotz joins us to explain. Kateri Jochum hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12m Feb 03, 2020
12m
Amazon Reports Stable Profits Despite Higher Costs
Amazon has been stepping up its game when it comes to same-day and one-day shipping. But did it pay off? Reporter Sebastian Herrera joins us to explain what the numbers tell us. Kateri Jochum hosts. Tech News Briefing is produced by Amanda Lewellyn. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11m Jan 31, 2020
11m
Google Eyes San Jose For a New Campus
Google is looking to set up another campus in San Jose. Reporter Rob Copeland joins us to explain what that could mean for the city... and why some are pushing back against the search giant. Kateri Jochum hosts. Dow Jones & Co., publisher of The Wall Street Journal, has a commercial agreement to supply news through Apple services. And WSJ owner News Corp has a commercial agreement to supply n...
13m Jan 30, 2020
13m
Apple Posts Record Earnings on Strong iPhone, App Sales
Last year, Apple looked to be headed for a slump. Instead, Apple's share price more than doubled. Now, it's reported its fourth-quarter earnings - and reporter Tripp Mickle joins us to explain the takeaways. Kateri Jochum hosts. Dow Jones & Co., publisher of The Wall Street Journal, has a commercial agreement to supply news through Apple services. And WSJ owner News Corp has a commercial agre...
12m Jan 29, 2020
12m
Tech Giants' New Call to Lawmakers: 'Regulate Us'
Big tech companies have long bucked government attempts to regulate them. But now, they're changing their tune. WSJ reporter Sebastian Herrera joins us from San Francisco to explain why tech leaders are now saying they're all for more rules. Kateri Jochum hosts. Dow Jones & Co., publisher of The Wall Street Journal, has a commercial agreement to supply news through Apple services. And WSJ own...
11m Jan 28, 2020
11m
AB InBev Taps Machine Learning to Fight Corruption
Rooting out corruption has long been a human process. Meaning: it's long been a process prone to human error. Reporter Dylan Tokar joins us to explain how one company is tapping machine learning to try and change that. Kateri Jochum hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11m Jan 27, 2020
11m
Eyeing E-Commerce Players, US Pledges Crackdown On Counterfeits
The Wall Street Journal reports exclusively that the Department of Homeland Security is planning new action to curb counterfeits - especially on e-commerce platforms like Amazon and Alibaba. Reporter Will Mauldin joins us to explain. Kateri Jochum hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10m Jan 24, 2020
10m
CBS Bets Big on 'Star Trek: Picard' to Boost Streaming Business
CBS' is planning to boldly go where no streaming service has gone before: into the "Star Trek" universe. In an increasingly crowded place, the streaming service is hoping the content will be their secret weapon in the streaming wars. Reporter Joe Flint joins us to explain. Kateri Jochum hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11m Jan 23, 2020
11m
Uber Tests Allowing California Drivers to Set Fares
Facing new regulatory hurdles in California, Uber is rolling out a new feature that would allow drivers to set their own rates for rides. Tech and transportation reporter Preetika Rana explains what's going on - and how it could impact Uber, its drivers, and its riders. Kateri Jochum hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12m Jan 22, 2020
12m
Is Peloton a Fitness Fad or a Tech Company?
It seems like every company is trying to brand itself as a tech company. Including: the stationary bike company Peloton. Columnist John Stoll joins us to talk about how the expanded definition of "tech company" is changing the fitness sector. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
13m Jan 21, 2020
13m
Bezos Pledges New $1 Billion India Investment Amid Pushback
Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos is on the charm offensive in India, despite pushback from lawmakers there. Reporter Newley Purnell joins us to explain why Bezos is so interested in making sure his company can grow in India. Kateri Jochum hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10m Jan 17, 2020
10m
Microsoft Patches Severe Windows Flaw Detected by NSA
After the National Security Agency found the flaw, Microsoft released a patch to fix a problem with its Windows operating system. Reporter Bob McMillan joins us to explain how the news shines a different light on the debate over national security vs. data privacy. Kateri Jochum hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12m Jan 16, 2020
12m
Despite a US-China Trade Truce, Tech Tensions Rise
The US and China are set to sign phase one of a trade deal today. But on the tech side of things, tensions are still running high. Senior editor Bob Davis will join us to explain the difference between tech and trade. Kateri Jochum hosts. Dow Jones & Co., publisher of The Wall Street Journal, has a commercial agreement to supply news through Apple services. WSJ owner News Corp has a commercia...
11m Jan 15, 2020
11m
Away Chief Steph Korey Reverses Resignation
After an explosive report from The Verge detailing a "toxic" workplace at Away, Co-founder and CEO Steph Korey resigned. But now, just a few weeks later, she's reversing course. Columnist John Stoll joins us to explain what's going on and how the news could affect other tech leaders. Kateri Jochum hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12m Jan 14, 2020
12m
New Tactics Get Around Big Tech's Ad-Fraud Defenses
Fraudsters are using readily-available technology to boost site and ad traffic, bolster search results and pad reviews. Reporter Parmy Olson joins to explain how they're getting around big tech's defenses. Kateri Jochum hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10m Jan 13, 2020
10m