Can Amazon's Whole Foods Deal Get Us to Buy Fresh Food Online?
While Amazon may be the player most likely to persuade Americans to buy fresh food online, it must first solve the "last mile" logistics puzzle. The Wall Street Journal's Julie Jargon has the details.
6m Jun 19, 2017
6m
Lack of Broadband Access Hurts Rural America
The Wall Street Journal's Jennifer Levitz says high costs are preventing far-flung U.S. communities from getting speedy broadband Internet access. Jennifer visited a rural Missouri county and tells us how it's been impacted by slow Internet service.
8m Jun 19, 2017
8m
14 Bosses at Uber? Good Luck with That
Uber CEO Travis Kalanick is taking a leave of absence at the company, leaving the decision-making to a group of 14 senior executives. Wall Street Journal reporter Kelsey Gee has talked to experts who say that a company run by committee is not an ideal situation.
6m Jun 16, 2017
6m
BMW To Use IBM Cloud for Connected Driver Services
The Wall Street Journal's Chester Dawson says the IBM/BMW deal would provide car owners with customized services based on real-time vehicle performance.
8m Jun 15, 2017
8m
Facebook Tools Help Target High-Spenders
The Wall Street Journal's Lara O'Reilly says Facebook is launching new algorithms to help advertisers direct their ads to people most likely to buy their products.
5m Jun 14, 2017
5m
Typing Directly From the Brain
Look ma, no hands! Facebook is working on developing technology that would help us type and text directly with our minds, not our fingers. The Wall Street Journal's Christopher Mims talks about Facebook's plan for telepathic typing.
6m Jun 13, 2017
6m
Uber in Talks to 'Acqui-Hire' Valet Startup Luxe
While Uber wrestles with a string of controversies, the ride-hailing company is in advanced talks to acquire much of the engineering team from struggling car-parking service, Luxe Valet. The Wall Street Journal's Greg Bensinger has the details.
5m Jun 12, 2017
5m
Google Maps Gets Virtual With New Mapping Tech
Having taken shots of many of the world's streets using cameras on vehicles, Google is moving to more difficult locations. The Wall Street Journal's Mike Cherney talks the latest virtual enhancements to its "Street View" feature as well as its future in mapping technology.
6m Jun 09, 2017
6m
Can Apple's Siri Get Its Mojo Back?
With its voice assistant Siri, Apple finds itself playing catch-up in a product category it invented. The Wall Street Journal's Tripp Mickle talks whether it can find its way back as a leader in voice tech innovation.
6m Jun 09, 2017
6m
Bringng the Power of Alexa to the Office
Amazon has teamed up with Crestron, global provider of technology solutions, to bring Alexa into the work place and hopefully get employees to work more productively. Dan Jackson, who leads Crestron's enterprise technology business, has the details.
6m Jun 08, 2017
6m
Apple's Next Big Bet? Augmented Reality
The Wall Street Journal's Tripp Mickle talks how augmented reality may be Apple's next frontier and where its new ARKit platform stands against new innovation from Facebook, Alphabet and Snap.
5m Jun 08, 2017
5m
Uber Fires Over 20 Workers Amid Harassment Investigation
Uber has fired more than 20 workers as a result of an investigation into claims it has an aggressive, male-dominated workplace that permits sexual harassment and sexism. The Wall Street Journal's Greg Bensinger has the details.
6m Jun 07, 2017
6m
Can Apple's Latest iPad Pro Finally Replace Your Laptop?
The Wall Street Journal's Wilson Rothman discusses how, with iOS 11, the new iPad Pro could be Apple's best chance at turning the iPad into a laptop replacement.
5m Jun 07, 2017
5m
Tech Companies Grapple With Online Terrorist Propaganda
In wake of the London attacks, the Wall Street Journal's Jack Nicas discusses the criticism Silicon Valley is facing for not cracking down enough on terrorists who successfully use the internet to communicate with and recruit followers.
7m Jun 06, 2017
7m
Can Working Remotely Ever Be Stopped?
The Wall Street Journal's Christopher Mims talks how the trend of Americans working from home continues to be on the rise as the tools to accomplish remote work become increasingly powerful.
7m Jun 06, 2017
7m
Apple WWDC 2017: A HomePod Speaker, New iPad Pro and More
The Wall Street Journal's Brian Fitzgerald and Wilson Rothman break down the top takeaways from the first day of Apple's annual Worldwide Developers Conference including an updated iOS, a new iPad Pro, and the unveiling of its smart speaker, HomePod.
8m Jun 05, 2017
8m
Google's New Ad Blocking Tool Aims to Filter Annoying Ads
Google is set to roll out a new ad-blocking tool expected to prevent all ads from appearing on websites that are deemed to provide a bad advertising experience for users. The Wall Street Journal's Jack Marshall has the details.
7m Jun 05, 2017
7m
A Tech Guide to Your Online Privacy: Part 2
Wrapping up the Wall Street Journal's comprehensive guide to online privacy, personal tech columnist Geoffrey Fowler talks the concept of pseudonyms, as well how to further obscure your online presence.
6m Jun 02, 2017
6m
A Tech Guide to Your Online Privacy: Part 1
In the first part of the Wall Street Journal's comprehensive guide to online privacy, personal tech columnist Geoffrey Fowler breaks down how to share as little data as possible, as well as how to efficiently block your browser.
7m Jun 02, 2017
7m
The Best Outdoor Solar Lights for Your Garden or Patio
Looking to install outdoor lighting -- without the elaborate and costly installation? The Wall Street Journal's Michael Hsu offers a guide to outdoor solar lights for your garden or patio.
5m Jun 01, 2017
5m
The Big Business of a Digital Doctor's Office
The Wall Street Journal's Rolfe Winkler talks the growing business of digitizing the doctor's office with a look at Outcome Health, a company specializing in digital posters and pamphlets in doctor's waiting rooms.
6m Jun 01, 2017
6m
Uber Fires Its Top Driverless-Car Exec. Now What?
Now that Uber has fired its top driverless-car executive Anthony Levandowski, the Wall Street Journal's Jack Nicas talks where the company's bid to contain a spiraling legal battle with Google parent Alphabet goes from here.
6m May 31, 2017
6m
How Apple Became Nintendo Switch's Biggest Opponent
The Wall Street Journal's Sarah E. Needleman and Brian Fitzgerald explain how Nintendo has been pitted against companies like Apple as tech giants are gobbling up the same parts Nintendo needs to make its hit Switch machine.
8m May 31, 2017
8m
Instagram CEO Systrom on Why 'Stories' is Not a Copycat
The Wall Street Journal's Deepa Seetharaman has Instagram CEO Kevin Systrom's take everything from the app's next set of challenges, to its relationship with Facebook and the constant competition with Snap.
8m May 30, 2017
8m
Wall Street's Message to CEOs? The Future Is Tech
On the heels of Ford's recent CEO restructuring, the Wall Street Journal's Christopher Mims talks how investors and boards are hunting for corporate leaders who can move quickly to fend off upstarts and place big bets on disruptive tech.
8m May 30, 2017
8m
Mark Zuckerberg's Harvard Speech Sheds Light on Tech's Future
The Wall Street Journal's Brian Fitzgerald discusses how Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg's Harvard commencement speech sheds light on how dropping out to launch a startup has gained allure in the tech industry.
6m May 29, 2017
6m
Can Microsoft Take On Twitch at Videogame Live-Streaming?
With Mixer, Microsoft is joining Facebook in making a late entry into a hot market dominated by Amazon and Alphabet. The Wall Street Journal Sarah E. Needleman has the details.
6m May 26, 2017
6m
Tech Forces Retail to Go Digital at Breakneck Speed
The Wall Street Journal's Khadeeja Safdar discusses the speed at which technology is changing the retail industry, and how companies like J.Crew are digitally shifting their focus for a more accessible image.
7m May 26, 2017
7m
Why Your Data Is Way More Exposed Than You Ever Realized
The Wall Street Journal's Geoffrey Fowler breaks down just how much of your personal information is out there -- and how you can avoid making yourself a data-target.
9m May 25, 2017
9m
Uber Refunds New York City Drivers Millions of Dollars
Uber revealed that it mistakenly underpaid its New York City drivers for years, an error that could cost it millions of dollars. The Wall Street Journal's Greg Bensinger talks where this leaves the company's contentious relationship with its 1.5 million drivers.
6m May 25, 2017
6m
Modern Cyber War: Where Spies Become Targets, Too
The Wall Street Journal's Robert McMillan discusses the newest cybersecurity dangers as details emerge about how the hacking group critical in the WannaCry attack has been releasing alleged National Security Agency secrets for the past eight months.
8m May 24, 2017
8m
Can a New Surface Pro Revive Sales For Microsoft?
After revenue for the entire Surface line of computers sank 26% last month, the Wall Street Journal's Brian Fitzgerald talks whether a new Surface Pro tablet-laptop can revive the product line and give Microsoft the boost it needs.
8m May 24, 2017
8m
Fintech Gets Futuristic With a Female Focus and AI
As women remain an underserved market in financial services, a new fintech app that uses artificial intelligence and psychology aims to change that. MarketWatch reporter Maria LaMagna has the details.
7m May 23, 2017
7m
Cyberthreats Turn IT Staff Into Cyber-Crime Fighters
As IT security becomes one of the fastest-growing categories in tech, the Wall Street Journal's Christopher Mims discusses how the rise of cyberthreats have transformed IT jobs into professions that treat cybersecurity as a top priority.
9m May 23, 2017
9m
Amazon Goes Bananas (1.7 Million Worth)
Amazon has upended the produce market in Seattle after setting up fruit stands around its headquarters and giving out more than 1.7 million free bananas. The Wall Street Journal's Laura Stevens talks how the response has been split.
6m May 22, 2017
6m
How to Make Chatting on Your Smartphone More Comfortable
Tired of hunching your shoulder to allow for hands-free talking? There's an easy way to attach a phone rest to your iPhone or Android smartphone. The Wall Street Journal's Michael Hsu breaks it down.
6m May 22, 2017
6m
IBM Calls Remote Employees Back to the Office
IBM is giving thousands of its remote workers in the U.S. a choice: Abandon your home workspaces and relocate to a regional office-or leave the company. The Wall Street Journal's John Simons has the details.
6m May 19, 2017
6m
Can Esports Help Facebook Conquer Video?
In an esports deal with ESL, Facebook is shifting its strategy to deliver more-polished programming to the company's nearly two billion monthly users. The Wall Street Journal's Sarah E. Needleman has the latest.
6m May 19, 2017
6m
Microsoft to Heat Up Cloud-Computing Arms Race Abroad
With Microsoft planning to extend its cloud business into Africa with two big data centers there next year, the Wall Street Journal's Jay Greene talks where the cloud-computing arms race goes from here.
7m May 18, 2017
7m
Casper Launches in Target as E-Commerce Takes a Turn
In a new deal with Target, mattress seller Casper is the latest online retailer to turn to physical stores. The Wall Street Journal's Eliot Brown explains why web-retail startups are increasingly looking for growth in brick-and-mortar.
7m May 18, 2017
7m
Can the Return of Biz Stone Help Fix Twitter?
With Twitter co-founder Biz Stone rejoining the micro-messaging company to focus on its culture, the Wall Street Journal's Georgia Wells talks whether he can revive morale amid executive departures and slumping growth.
6m May 17, 2017
6m
The WannaCry Hackers' Next Hurdle? Turning Bitcoin Into Cash
While the hackers behind the WannaCry cyberattack succeeded in extracting some ransom payments, converting that bitcoin into cash could prove to be a tougher task. The Wall Street Journal's Paul Vigna breaks down.
8m May 17, 2017
8m
Lyft and Alphabet's Waymo Team Up. Another Blow to Uber?
Lyft and Alphabet's Waymo have announced that they would work together to develop autonomous-vehicle technology, dealing another potential blow to rival Uber's ambitions. The Wall Street Journal's Jack Nicas has the latest.
7m May 16, 2017
7m
Apple Headquarters Signals Tech's Splashy New Era
The Wall Street Journal's Tripp Mickle talks Apple's latest innovation, Apple Park, and why it's the leading example of the tech industry's newfound love for splashy architecture.
7m May 16, 2017
7m
WannaCry Virus: What You Need to Know About Ransomware
As businesses deal with the fallout from the WannaCry virus, a cyberattack that hit 200,000 victims in 150 countries, WSJ Pro's cybersecurity writer Kate Fazzini talks about how ransomware is on the rise, and what businesses can do to protect themselves.
8m May 15, 2017
8m
Make Your iPhone Footage Cinematic: A How-To Guide
Michael Hsu, Gear & Gadgets editor for the Wall Street Journal's Off Duty section, offers key tips in his comprehensive guide to making your iPhone footage more cinematic.
6m May 15, 2017
6m
Amazon's Next Big Bet? Furniture
As furniture becomes one of the fastest-growing segments of U.S. online retail, Amazon aims to make a major push into its marketplace. The Wall Street Journal's Laura Stevens has the latest.
6m May 12, 2017
6m
The New Hulu: The Future of Watching TV?
The Wall Street Journal's Geoffrey Fowler talks how the new Hulu app with Live TV looks nothing like most cable systems -- and why it may offer a first glimpse on what the future of TV watching is like.
8m May 12, 2017
8m
Amazon's New Echo Show: A Closer Look
New details on the highly anticipated Echo Show smart speaker from Amazon shed light on the video technology involved within the 7-inch touchscreen, as well as a motion detector camera. The Wall Street Journal's Laura Stevens has the latest.
7m May 11, 2017
7m
Could Self-Driving Cars End Uber?
The Wall Street Journal's Christopher Mims discusses Uber's greatest existential threat -- the disappearance of car-owning drivers caused by the rise of autonomous vehicles.
8m May 11, 2017
8m