Amazon HQ2's Big Boon to Cities
Since Amazon announced New York City and Virginia as the home of its newest headquarters, officials have boasted big benefits to local residents. The Wall Street Journal's Katie Honan talks what it means for the thousands of students with tech degrees each year in New York.
7m Dec 27, 2018
7m
Fortnite: An Unwinnable Battle at Home?
Fortnite, the last-man-standing videogame, has pushed aside other pastimes and hobbies and transformed family dynamics. The Wall Street Journal looks at how the game is not only reshaping how young people spend their time, but how they communicate.
6m Dec 26, 2018
6m
Will Tech Sector Finally See Growth in Wages?
Harley Lippman, CEO of tech staffing company Genesis10, explains why the tech industry has yet to see gains in hourly wages that have reached the broader labor market.
9m Dec 24, 2018
9m
Uber Resumes Robot Car Tests in Pittsburgh After Hiatus
Eight months after pulling its self-driving cars off the road following a fatal accident, Uber is putting the vehicles back into service. The Wall Street Journal's Greg Bensinger talks where this leaves the company in the autonomous car race.
8m Dec 21, 2018
8m
Musk's 'Boring' Tunnel to Save Your 'Soul' From Traffic
In front of hundreds of supporters, tech entrepreneur Elon Musk showcased his grand vision for alleviating city traffic with a network of tunnels that can transport electric cars underground and shuttle them at high speeds. The Wall Street Journal's Tim Higgins has more.
10m Dec 20, 2018
10m
Apple's Sales Go Flat in World's Largest Untapped Market
Global smartphone sales are flattening, which is why big tech companies are looking to India and its millions of consumers for growth. For Apple, that's easier said than done. The Wall Street Journal's Tripp Mickle explains.
9m Dec 19, 2018
9m
Amazon's New Changes Target Unprofitable Items
In an effort to sharpen is's bottom line, Amazon is making key for changes in product packaging and is pushing big brands to change how they use its site. The Wall Street Journal's Laura Stevens explains.
7m Dec 18, 2018
7m
Will Consumers Embrace a Fake Influencer?
Lil Miquela is an online star with a big Instagram following. She's also fake, a computer-generated influencer. The Wall Street Journal's Yoree Koh says CGIs are a test of the power of social media celebrity.
8m Dec 17, 2018
8m
Netflix, Hulu to Place Bets on Your Audience Experience
With providers like Netflix, Hulu and Amazon, and more creative risks, network leaders are placing bets on how audience experience will evolve. Stinson Carter explains.
10m Dec 14, 2018
10m
Hackers Nab Your Data in a Few Minutes for a Few Bucks
Data thieves' tactics are getting more ingenious and more intrusive, as Marriott's Starwood database breach adds to a string of large-scale corporate data intrusions. The Wall Street Journal's Robert McMillan has more.
9m Dec 13, 2018
9m
Google CEO in Washington Hot Seat
Google CEO Sundar Pichai was thrust into the political spotlight when he testified at his first Congressional hearing on Tuesday. The Wall Street Journal's Douglas MacMillan has more on the range of topics, including Google's handling of user data.
10m Dec 12, 2018
10m
Apple Hit With Sales Ban on Older iPhones in China
A Chinese court ruled that Apple infringed on two Qualcomm patents related to photo editing and swiping on a touch-screen device. The Wall Street Journal's Tripp Mickle has more.
7m Dec 11, 2018
7m
White House Summit With Big Tech Tackles AI, Job Losses
White House gathered top Silicon Valley executives for a discussion on how to equip U.S. workers with skills necessary to retain jobs in the age of artificial intelligence. The Wall Street Journal's Douglas MacMillan has more.
9m Dec 10, 2018
9m
Booking a Hotel? Airbnb, Expedia Push Experiences Too
Companies like Airbnb, TripAdvisor and Expedia are looking to organize the roughly 80% of activities done by travelers that are now booked offline. The Wall Street Journal's Aisha Al-Muslim has more.
8m Dec 07, 2018
8m
Trump Hits Amazon, Online Retailers With Proposed USPS Changes
A Treasury-led task force is proposing that the U.S. Postal Service charge more for certain package deliveries -- going after Amazon and other online retailers that President Trump has said benefit at the post office's expense. The Wall Street Journal's John D. McKinnon has more.
7m Dec 06, 2018
7m
Musk's SpaceX Latest Rocket Launch Marks New Milestones
The latest successful rocket launch by Elon Musk's SpaceX marked new milestones for the company's drive to ease access for commercial satellites into orbit. The Wall Street Journal's Andy Pasztor has the details.
9m Dec 05, 2018
9m
Amazon Tests Cashierless Tech for Bigger Stores
Amazon is testing its cashierless checkout technology for bigger stores, a strategy that could further challenge brick-and-mortar retailers if successful. The Wall Street Journal's Laura Stevens has more.
7m Dec 04, 2018
7m
Can AT&T's New Streaming Service Take On Netflix?
AT&T, trying to reassure investors it can capitalize on its big acquisition of Time Warner, plans to offer three versions of a new streaming video service next year that will feature original movies and television series from Warner Bros., Turner and HBO. The Wall Street Journal's Drew FitzGerald has more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9m Dec 03, 2018
9m
Emails Show Facebook Considered Charging for Data Access
Internal emails show Facebook thought about charging companies for access to user data several years ago -- a step that would have marked a dramatic shift from its policy of not selling that information. The Wall Street Journal's Deepa Seetharaman has the details. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10m Nov 30, 2018
10m
New Amazon Software Analyzes Patient Medical Records
Amazon.com has begun selling to doctors and hospitals new software that analyzes patients' medical records. We have more on Amazon's latest move into healthcare from the Wall Street Journal's Melanie Evans.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8m Nov 29, 2018
8m
Amazon Gains Ground in Advertising
Amazon is becoming a bigger player in advertising, rising to the number three spot in the U.S. digital ad market, after Google parent Alphabet, and Facebook. The Wall Street Journal's Laura Stevens has more on what that means for the industry and competitors.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8m Nov 28, 2018
8m
What to Do When Your Smart TV Loses Its Smarts
For many consumers, their smart TV's capabilities are being outpaced by new and more advanced programming platforms and services. Wall Street Journal personal technology columnist David Pierce explains how to ensure your smart TV stays at the head of the class. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10m Nov 27, 2018
10m
Forget Cyber Monday. Now It's Mobile Monday
OpenX's Dallas Lawrence examines the shift in consumers seeking out holiday shopping deals from Black Friday to the Monday after Thanksgiving. He also details how shopping has become a mobile-based activity and which segment of the population will be shopping mostly for themselves.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8m Nov 26, 2018
8m
Black Friday Shopping? Tips for Deals, Perks ...and Bitcoin
Coupons haven't gone away, but the path to discounts is through shoppers' mobile phones or computers this holiday season. The Wall Street Journal's Sarah Nassauer talks key tips for Black Friday shopping. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8m Nov 23, 2018
8m
Under the Tree: WSJ's Favorite Holiday Tech Gifts
Whether it's a coffee travel mug with sensors or new noise-cancelling headphones, there's a tech gift for everyone this holiday season. The Wall Street Journal's Wilson Rothman on some of the tech gadgets recommended by the Journal's personal tech columnists.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11m Nov 21, 2018
11m
Cord-Cutters Chip Away at Traditional TV Outlook
With more than 1 million consumers canceling their cable-TV or satellite subscriptions in the past quarter, the Wall Street Journal's Drew FitzGerald talks how cord-cutters continue to chip away at providers' dominance of the living room. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9m Nov 20, 2018
9m
PCs: A Recent Bright Spot for Tech
Many think personal computers are a fading business. But it turns out PCs have been a recent bright spot for tech. The Wall Street Journal's Dan Gallagher explains. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9m Nov 19, 2018
9m
What the Amazon HQ2 Cities Could Learn from Seattle
Amazon's arrival in Long Island City and Northern Virginia will no doubt transform the two communities. That's if Amazon's presence in Seattle is any guide, says the Wall Street Journal's Jay Greene.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8m Nov 16, 2018
8m
Amazon, Google Battle for High-Tech Talent
As both Amazon.com and Google boost their presences in New York, the battle to lure high-tech talent will be intense. The Wall Street Journal's Eric Morath says each company will looking to attract software developers and engineers with different skills.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8m Nov 15, 2018
8m
WSJ Tech D.Live: Instagram, Billboards ..and Kevin Hart!
Tech News Briefing Special Edition: At the WSJ D.Live Tech Conference, Instagram's co-founder talked about the evolution of social media. Brex's CEO touted the benefits of billboard advertising. And Kevin Hart discussed political correctness in comedy .. and, the Rock!Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11m Nov 14, 2018
11m
Americans Worry About Living in Poverty in Old Age
A new Wells Fargo retirement study shows that as life expectancy increases, 40% of U.S. workers are worried about not having enough money in retirement past age 85. Wells Fargo Asset Management's Fredrik Axsater has tips for making smart decisions in planning for retirement.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10m Nov 14, 2018
10m
Amazon H2Q Sparks Long Island City Real Estate Boom
News that Amazon.com would locate half of its new headquarters in Long Island City, N.Y. sparked a real estate-buying frenzy in the area. Josh Barbanel of the Wall Street Journal has the story.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9m Nov 14, 2018
9m
WSJ Tech D.Live: How Should Tech Firms Be Regulated?
Tech News Briefing Special Edition: With term firms under growing scrutiny, how much regulation should they face? Participants offered suggestions at the Wall Street Journal's Tech D.Live conference. Plus, L.A. Clippers owner Steve Ballmer with some management insights.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7m Nov 13, 2018
7m
Banks Partner with the DMV to Fight Identity Fraud
Major banks are partnering with state Departments of Motor Vehicles to combat identity fraud. It comes as more people are opening accounts online. The Wall Street Journal's Telis Demos explains.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10m Nov 13, 2018
10m
The Next Gaming Frontier: Streaming?
By making game consoles unnecessary, streaming could dramatically broaden the videogame market. The Wall Street Journal's Sarah E. Needleman talks what it will take to get there. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8m Nov 12, 2018
8m
Google Addresses Harassment Claims With New Policy
Google said it would end its requirement for employee sexual-harassment claims to be handled in private arbitration, one week after thousands of workers walked out of offices in a global protest. The Wall Street Journal's Douglas MacMillan has more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7m Nov 09, 2018
7m
Amazon, Google Smart Speakers Still Can't Call 911?
Amazon Echo and Google Home devices can play music, share the weather and dial up friends -- yet most still can't call 911. The Wall Street Journal's Sarah Krouse has more on the regulatory and technical reasons why smart devices can't make emergency calls. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9m Nov 08, 2018
9m
Amazon's HQ2 Split: Too Many Jobs, Not Enough Talent
Amazon's decision to split its new headquarters exposes a secret known to many companies: It is tough to find top tech talent. The Wall Street Journal's Lauren Weber has more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7m Nov 07, 2018
7m
Is U.S. Ready for Cyberattacks on Election Day?
To prevent Russian meddling on Election Day, officials have hired technology experts, established training for poll workers, and in some cases purchased new voting equipment. The Wall Street Journal's Dustin Volz has more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7m Nov 06, 2018
7m
Election 2018: Buy Facebook Ads or Risk Losing?
Campaign spending on Facebook isn't just up since the last midterm election-it's exploding. The Wall Street Journal's Christopher Mims has more on how politicians are sinking money into Facebook advertising. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8m Nov 05, 2018
8m
Apple Reports Record Results but Weak Revenue Outlook
Apple reported another quarter of record revenue and profit, but its shares fell in after-hours trading following the company's lackluster sales guidance for the key holiday quarter. Rob Enderle of the Enderle Group has more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6m Nov 02, 2018
6m
Global Tech Backlash Heats Up for Google, Facebook
All over the world, citizens, bureaucrats and politicians are pushing back against the power of big tech companies. The Wall Street Journal's Christopher Mims has the latest. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9m Nov 01, 2018
9m
Apple's (Pricier) New MacBook Air, iPad Pro
Apple unveiled two more-expensive versions of its Mac personal computers and a redesigned iPad, as it aims to reinvigorate lackluster sales of PCs and tablets with higher-priced devices. The Wall Street Journal's David Pierce has more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9m Oct 31, 2018
9m
Apple Event Preview: Unveiling Latest iPads, Macs
The latest versions of Apple's iPad and Mac are expected to be revealed on Tuesday. The Wall Street Journal's Tripp Mickle talks whether they will be enough to reinvigorate its tablet and PC businesses. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7m Oct 30, 2018
7m
Billionaire Afiniti CEO Says AI Needs More Humans
Despite leading what may be the first pure-play AI company to IPO, Zia Chishti, chairman and CEO of AI company Afiniti, is an AI cynic. He explains why the tech needs more human interaction. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10m Oct 29, 2018
10m
Twitter Loses Users Again As It Purges Fake Accounts
In its continuing drive to purge fake accounts, Twitter said it lost more users than forecast. Twitter also expects more user declines ahead. The Wall Street Journal's Sarah E. Needleman said Twitter boosted quarterly revenue and swung to a profit.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5m Oct 26, 2018
5m
Tesla Stock Soars With Surprise Earning Quarter
Tesla surprised Wall Street with its latest earnings report, posting a profit for the second time in its history, mostly thanks to the Model 3. The Enderle Group's Rob Enderle breaks it down. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7m Oct 25, 2018
7m
Amazon HQ2 Search Sparks Real-Estate Speculation
Investors say focus on the finalists for Amazon's second headquarters is a way to bet on places with a growing pool of tech talent. The Wall Street Journal's Keiko Morris has more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8m Oct 24, 2018
8m
Google, Amazon and Microsoft Try Hardware This Fall
Google, Amazon and Microsoft are making lots of new devices, but only Apple is making much money from gadgets lately. The Wall Street Journal's Dan Gallagher talks how big tech keeps trying its hand at new hardware. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8m Oct 23, 2018
8m
Facebook Aims to Fix Image With Help From the U.K.
Facebook has hired Britain's former deputy prime minister, Nick Clegg, as its top policy and communications executive -- giving a Silicon Valley outsider the task of mending the social network's image. The Wall Street Journal's Deepa Seetharaman has more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9m Oct 22, 2018
9m