Gadgets Cause New Worries for Parents at Sleepovers
Some parents are growing worried about what their children could be exposed to online late at night when over at a friend's house -- where the rules on internet access could be different from their own home. The Wall Street Journal's Julie Jargon explains how a childhood rite gets tricky in the digital age. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://megaphone.fm/adchoices
9m Oct 10, 2019
9m
Senate Faults Big Tech for Role in Russian Election Meddling
A Senate investigation of Russia's social-media influence criticized U.S. tech giants, with new attention on Google and YouTube, for helping spread misinformation during the 2016 presidential election -- and pushed them to better coordinate to prevent a repeat next year. The Wall Street Journal's Georgia Wells has more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://megaphone.fm/adchoices
8m Oct 09, 2019
8m
Bakkt's Lackluster Launch: What's Next For Bitcoin?
Amid a lackluster launch of bitcoin-futures platform Bakkt, the Wall Street Journal's Paul Vigna explains Wall Street's hesitation in embracing cryptocurrencies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://megaphone.fm/adchoices
10m Oct 08, 2019
10m
Disney Bans Netflix Ads as Streaming War Heats Up
As media giants continue to battle each other for streaming-subscribers, Disney bans advertising from Netflix across its entertainment TV network. The Wall Street Journal's Suzanne Vranica has more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://megaphone.fm/adchoices
11m Oct 07, 2019
11m
EU Deals Fresh Blow to Facebook
The European Union's top court gave judges in the bloc broader power to order the removal of Facebook posts, dealing a fresh blow to the U.S. tech giant as it faces growing regulatory headwinds on both sides of the Atlantic. The Wall Street Journals; Sam Schechner has more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://megaphone.fm/adchoices
9m Oct 04, 2019
9m
Facial Recognition: Tracking Your Travel Emotions
Travel companies are using facial recognition and other sophisticated tech to better predict how and why their customers shop the way they do. The Wall Street Journal's Scott McCartney has more on how the latest scientific data is changing the travel industry. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://megaphone.fm/adchoices
11m Oct 03, 2019
11m
UPS Gets the OK from the FAA for Drone Deliveries
United Parcel Service has received the first ever federal approval to begin organizing a fleet of unmanned aircraft to deliver health supplies and eventually consumer packages throughout the U.S. Wall Street Journal reporter Andy Pasztor explains. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://megaphone.fm/adchoices
9m Oct 02, 2019
9m
Hack Clubs: When Teens Try to Convince Parents They're Coding
When teenagers form "hack clubs," they learn that hacking doesn't always mean breaking into government servers or stealing bank data. But convincing teachers and parents of that isn't always easy. The Wall Street Journal's Julie Jargon has more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://megaphone.fm/adchoices
9m Oct 01, 2019
9m
Apple Movies to Hit Theaters Before Streaming on Apple TV+
Apple looks to make a splash in Hollywood by bringing feature-length films to theaters -- before releasing them on its streaming TV service. The Wall Street Journal's Tripp Mickle explains the streaming strategy behind Apple TV+. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://megaphone.fm/adchoices
7m Sep 30, 2019
7m
Instagram's Content Factories - More Ads, Less Originality?
Instagram's 1 billion monthly users has gave rise to an aggressive behind-the-scenes advertising economy. But is it threatening the site's originality and appeal? The Wall Street Journal's Georgia Wells has more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://megaphone.fm/adchoices
9m Sep 27, 2019
9m
Foot Locker Invests in Mobile Video Commerce Platform Ntwrk
Foot Locker has invested in Ntwrk, a video-based shopping app that works with celebrities and brands to sell limited-edition merchandise. The Wall Street Journal's Sahil Patel explains. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://megaphone.fm/adchoices
10m Sep 26, 2019
10m
Google Scores a Win Against EU Regulators in Court
This week, the European Court of Justice ruled that Google doesn't have to apply the EU's "right to be forgotten" to versions of its search engine accessed outside the bloc's border. The Wall Street Journal's Sam Schechner explains why this is a win for Google and free speech advocates -- and what it ultimately means for our privacy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://megaphone.fm/...
10m Sep 25, 2019
10m
How to Keep Your Mobile Banking Safe
As people increasingly embrace mobile banking, concerns about digital security have come to the forefront. While a lot safety measures depend on your bank, there are things customers can do. Wall Street Journal contributor Matthew Kassel has more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://megaphone.fm/adchoices
9m Sep 24, 2019
9m
Can Nintendo Sustain Sales With Switch Lite?
As it gears up for heightened competition from Sony and Microsoft, Nintendo has introduced the $200 Switch Lite. The Wall Street Journal's Bowdeya Tweh has more on how the videogame maker aims to attract casual gamers and expand its global presence. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://megaphone.fm/adchoices
9m Sep 23, 2019
9m
Zuckerberg Faces Tough Questions From Senators
With his company under a regulatory spotlight, Facebook's Mark Zuckerberg faced tough questions from lawmakers on Capitol Hill this week. The Wall Street Journal's Brent Kendall has more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://megaphone.fm/adchoices
8m Sep 20, 2019
8m
How Smart Cities Could Get Hacked
As cities across the globe use technology to connect their services and residents, they become more vulnerable to cyberattacks. The Wall Street Journal's James Rundle breaks down the the potential weak spots. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://megaphone.fm/adchoices
8m Sep 19, 2019
8m
Apple, Google, Amazon Help Keep Tabs of Your Kids
Apple, Google and Amazon are taking new steps to help parents monitor their kids online. The Wall Street Journal Julie Jargon has more on how the settings section of many common devices let parents do everything from block explicit content to set a fixed bedtime-all without paying extra or worrying about privacy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://megaphone.fm/adchoices
11m Sep 18, 2019
11m
After Backpage, U.S. Investigates Massage, Escort Websites
A year after U.S. authorities closed Backpage.com, the biggest player in the online sex-for-sale industry, investigators are now focused on three websites now dominant in the American market. The Wall Street Journal's Lalita Clozel has more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://megaphone.fm/adchoices
8m Sep 17, 2019
8m
Tech Backlash Hits Gig Economy. What's Next for Uber, Lyft?
After a decade of solid growth, are regulatory actions around globe threatening the gig economy? The Wall Street Journal's Alejandro Lazo explains why gig-based companies like Uber and Lyft are on the defensive. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://megaphone.fm/adchoices
9m Sep 16, 2019
9m
Regulators Order Google: Let Employees Speak
The National Labor Relations Board has ordered Google to let employees speak out on political and workplace issues -- as part of a settlement of complaints that it punishes those who do just that. The Wall Street Journal's Rob Copeland explains. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://megaphone.fm/adchoices
7m Sep 13, 2019
7m
Electric Cars Dominate Frankfurt Auto Show
European auto makers are plowing billions of dollars into new hybrid and plug-in electric models. But, with prices high and consumer demand lukewarm, the industry is calling on European governments for assistance. The Wall Street Journal's William Boston explains. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://megaphone.fm/adchoices
10m Sep 12, 2019
10m
Apple iPhone 2019 Event: A Recap
At Apple's annual showcase, the company revealed a trio of upgraded iPhones, including a lower-priced model, and detailed its plans to enter the increasingly competitive video-streaming market. But will turning the spotlight toward a younger cast of products help Apple's struggling growth? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://megaphone.fm/adchoices
7m Sep 11, 2019
7m
Attorneys General Kick Off Google Probe
A bipartisan group of 50 attorneys general representing almost every state officially kicked off an antitrust probe of Google, saying the search giant's dominance raises troubling concerns. The Wall Street Journal's Brent Kendall had more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://megaphone.fm/adchoices
8m Sep 10, 2019
8m
Apple Bets on Cameras at iPhone Event
Apple's iPhone is expected to remain the star of its annual publicity showcase this week, but will the company need to highlight a younger cast of products to galvanize growth? The Wall Street Journal's Tripp Mickle has more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://megaphone.fm/adchoices
7m Sep 09, 2019
7m
GM to Use Google Apps in Cars By 2021
General Motors is forming a closer partnership with Alphabet's Google, agreeing to build it's apps directly into touch-screen displays in vehicles. The Wall Street Journal's Mike Colias has more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://megaphone.fm/adchoices
9m Sep 06, 2019
9m
Facebook's New Challenge: Letting Users Take Their Own Data
This week, Facebook outlined new mandates to protect users' privacy and give them the right to take their data where they choose. The Wall Street Journal's Jeff Horwitz explains how it aims to reconcile the two. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://megaphone.fm/adchoices
8m Sep 05, 2019
8m
Apple AirPods: Love 'Em and Lose 'Em
Apple's AirPods are sold as a liberating, wire-free experience. But for some, they have become an emotional burden and pain in the wallet. The Wall Street Journal's Rachel Feintzeig has more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://megaphone.fm/adchoices
7m Sep 04, 2019
7m
How a Texas County Fought Off Ransomware
Around two dozen Texas communities' computer systems were recently targeted by hackers demanding money. Only Lubbock County successfully fought off the ransomware attack. We get the story from the Wall Street Journal's Talal Ansari. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://megaphone.fm/adchoices
8m Sep 03, 2019
8m
An Esports Tournament for Hackers?
Some experts think esports will soon include cybersecurity tournaments where videogamers compete to hack each other's systems. This might eventually help cybersecurity companies fill millions of vacant positions globally, according to Wall Street Journal Pro Cybersecurity reporter James Rundle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://megaphone.fm/adchoices
7m Aug 30, 2019
7m
Prices Skyrocket for Political Ads on Facebook
Political campaigns have encountered sticker shock when seeking to buy ads on Facebook's advertising platform. The Wall Street Journal's Emily Glazer says one reason prices have risen sharply is an ad-buying spree by Democratic presidential candidates. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://megaphone.fm/adchoices
9m Aug 29, 2019
9m
More Driver Complaints About Automatic Braking
As automatic breaking becomes more common in cars, more drivers are complaining the systems don't always work as intended. For instance, automatic braking sometimes activates when there's no risk. The Wall Street Journal's Ben Foldy has the story. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://megaphone.fm/adchoices
8m Aug 28, 2019
8m
Google's New Guidelines for Employees: No Politics!
Google has issued new guidelines that limit employee discussion of politics and other topics not related to work. Wall Street Journal reporter Sarah E. Needleman explains how it represents a major shift for a company. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://megaphone.fm/adchoices
6m Aug 27, 2019
6m
Samsung's 'The Frame' TV: Spotify of Art?
Samsung 's "The Frame" television aims to bring museum masterpieces into your living room. Will new digital subscriptions to classic artwork create the "Spotify of art?" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://megaphone.fm/adchoices
5m Aug 26, 2019
5m
Robocall Wars: Top Telecoms, State Enforcers Make New Pact
Thursday, large telecom companies and attorneys general from every state unveiled a new pact for combating robocalls. The Wall Street Journal's Ryan Tracy talks the latest move toward cutting off intrusive calls before they reach a your phone. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://megaphone.fm/adchoices
8m Aug 23, 2019
8m
Paying For Faster Internet? Here's a Reality Check
In the age of high-speed internet, streaming video is in high demand. But does paying for faster internet speeds truly make for a better streaming experience? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://megaphone.fm/adchoices
5m Aug 22, 2019
5m
Tesla Shifts Gears; Rents Solar Panels to Homeowners
To jump-start residential installations, Tesla is once again offering to rent solar panels to homeowners. The Wall Street Journal's Sarah E. Needleman has more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://megaphone.fm/adchoices
8m Aug 21, 2019
8m
Monterey Car Week 2019: Hi-Tech Meets High-End
From the Lotus Evija hypercar to the Acura Type S Concept, Monterey Car Week showcased the very latest in electric and autonomous vehicles. Will it be luxury concept cars that ultimately give us the clearest glimpse into the future? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://megaphone.fm/adchoices
6m Aug 20, 2019
6m
What Trade Talks Mean for Big Tech
Last week, shares of tech companies outperformed on the news that the Trump administration plans to remove items from the $300 billion of Chinese imports facing tariffs. But how much longer will smartphones, laptop computers and toys benefit from a reprieve? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://megaphone.fm/adchoices
6m Aug 19, 2019
6m
Is Facial-Recognition Technology a Threat?
Airlines and the TSA are starting to scan faces to get people through security and boarding faster, but does facial recognition at the airport come with unintended consequences? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://megaphone.fm/adchoices
5m Aug 16, 2019
5m
AI Boom Raises New Questions of Tech Expertise
Engineer.ai says it uses artificial intelligence to help automate app-development -- but staffers say it exaggerates these claims to attract customers and investors. The Wall Street Journal's Newley Purnell and Parmy Olson explain how startups have used the AI boom to inflate their tech expertise. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://megaphone.fm/adchoices
8m Aug 15, 2019
8m
What CBS-Viacom Deal Means for Streaming
Now that CBS and Viacom have agreed to merge, what will the new streaming landscape mean for rivals? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://megaphone.fm/adchoices
5m Aug 14, 2019
5m
FAA's Timeline for Return of MAX 737
When the Federal Aviation Administration lifts the grounding of the 737 MAX fleet, will carriers have to make their way through a maze of tech requirements before flying passengers? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://megaphone.fm/adchoices
6m Aug 13, 2019
6m
Can Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Help Struggling Market?
Will a larger battery, bigger screen size, and 5G help the Samsung Galaxy Note 10 attract customers in a struggling smartphone market? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://megaphone.fm/adchoices
6m Aug 12, 2019
6m
FBI and Facebook: At Odds Over Social-Media Monitoring?
To better monitor threats, the Federal Bureau of Investigation is soliciting proposals from outside vendors for a contract to pull public data from social media. But does the effort to be more aggressive set up a clash with Facebook's privacy policies? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://megaphone.fm/adchoices
6m Aug 09, 2019
6m
Hotel Apps (Finally) Get an Upgrade
Hotel chains are upgrading apps to check in customers, pre-order food, track shuttle vans and other services -- a move some say is long overdue. The Wall Street Journal's Scott McCartney has more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://megaphone.fm/adchoices
7m Aug 08, 2019
7m
8chan's Struggle to Stay Online in Wake of El Paso Shooting
Online forum 8chan, used by the suspect in the El Paso, is facing concerted efforts to block its return. The Wall Street Journal's Sarah E. Needleman has more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://megaphone.fm/adchoices
7m Aug 07, 2019
7m
Huawei's Phone Sales Surge in China Despite U.S. Ban
Huawei's domestic smartphone sales have surged despite the U.S. ban on tech sales to the company. Has an outraged Chinese fan base gone on a buying spree? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://megaphone.fm/adchoices
6m Aug 06, 2019
6m
Can New U.S. Cyber Alert Prevent Hacking of Small Planes?
As the Department of Homeland Security issues a new cyber alert for small planes, have modern flight systems become too vulnerable to hacking? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://megaphone.fm/adchoices
6m Aug 05, 2019
6m
FCC Votes to Crack Down on Overseas Robocalls
The FCC voted on extending a ban on faking caller information for malicious purposes-which currently applies only to calls originating in the U.S.-to calls coming from abroad. The Wall Street Journal's Sarah Krouse has more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://megaphone.fm/adchoices
7m Aug 02, 2019
7m
Senators Grill FAA Over Boeing Max Tech Risks
Members of the U.S. Senate grilled Federal Aviation Administration officials on Wednesday about the Lion Air crash of an Ethiopian Airlines Max in March. Was the FAA was too quick to approve Boeing's 737 Max airliner? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://megaphone.fm/adchoices
6m Aug 01, 2019
6m