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Tech News Briefing

Tech News Briefing

Hear about the top tech stories of the day. Includes news and features, plus a rundown on tech stocks on the move. The Wall Street Journal Podcast Page

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13:09

WeWork Founder Looks For Next Chapter in Web3

Tech News Briefing ·

2022/06/08

Web3, built on blockchain technology, is seen by some as the future of the internet. In fact, some investors are so positive about the idea they are willing to overlook past mistakes by tech founders to get in on the ground floor. WSJ tech columnist Christopher Mims joins host Zoe Thomas to discuss why the founder of WeWork, Adam Neumann, is betting on a Web3 business for his next venture, and what it says about the future of crypto. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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10:54

Ransomware Groups Break Up Into Smaller Cells to...

Tech News Briefing ·

2022/06/07

Hacking groups with ties to Russia are changing their approach to cyber attacks amid an increase in sanctions and pressure from U.S. law enforcement. WSJ Pro Cybersecurity reporter David Uberti joins host Zoe Thomas to discuss why the change in strategy is making it hard for hacking victims and Washington to say who is behind the attacks and how to stop them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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12:34

What’s Behind Sheryl Sandberg’s Departure From...

Tech News Briefing ·

2022/06/06

After 14 years of helping build Meta into an advertising powerhouse, Sheryl Sandberg is leaving the company. As chief operating officer and the number-two executive at the company formerly known as Facebook, she also took heat for missteps on the social-media platform, including its role in election interference. So what’s behind her decision to leave and what will it mean for the company? WSJ reporter Emily Glazer joins host Zoe Thomas to discuss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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19:11

Space Cleanup: What Will It Take to Clear Out Space...

Tech News Briefing ·

2022/06/03

It’s no secret that the area just outside Earth’s atmosphere is filling up with dangerous space junk. Tech is under development to clean up all that debris, from satellites to spot where it is to magnet-wielding junk collectors. But how does the industry hope to develop when there are few rules in place to stop the creation of even more space junk? On the final episode of Tech News Briefing’s special series about the developing space economy, host Zoe Thomas looks at the nascent effort to stop space

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15:24

Space Rules: Who’s in Charge in Space?

Tech News Briefing ·

2022/06/02

Outer space is like international waters, where rules are set by treaty and enforcement can be complicated. With a growing number of private companies and space-faring countries sending up missions, who decides, for example, who is responsible for space collisions or if a contract for moon dirt is legal? On the third episode of Tech News Briefing’s special series about the developing space economy, host Zoe Thomas dives into space law and what governments and businesses are doing to try and shape

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16:21

Space Manufacturing: Building an Economy Beyond Earth

Tech News Briefing ·

2022/06/01

Private space companies have big plans, from setting up space hotels and factories to powering missions to distant planets. But to do those things, they first will need to figure out how to build in space to avoid the cost, difficulty and limitations of shipping parts up to space from Earth. On this episode of Tech News Briefing’s special series about the developing space economy, host Zoe Thomas explores the hurdles to building in space and the technologies being developed to overcome them.

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17:08

Now Hiring: Industry Jobs for the New Space Age

Tech News Briefing ·

2022/05/31

The modern space race has taken off, thanks in large part to the growing role played by private companies. As businesses send up more missions, build their own space stations and even think about mining the moon, they will need to find and train new types of workers. On the first episode of Tech News Briefing’s special series about the developing space economy, host Zoe Thomas looks at space jobs that go beyond astronauts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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2:44

What’s Next for the Space Economy?

Tech News Briefing ·

2022/05/30

A new era of human activity in space is taking shape, one increasingly defined by private companies rather than government agencies. This week on a special series of Tech News Briefing, we’ll examine some of the thorny questions raised by the privatization of the space industry: How will it get built? What technical hurdles stand in the way? And who gets a say in what its future looks like? Zoe Thomas hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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10:45

Could the Next School Shooting Be Prevented With Tech?

Tech News Briefing ·

2022/05/27

Software that detects warning signs of violence could help teachers, principals and counselors identify possible school shooters before they act. But the technology comes with limitations and raises questions about students’ privacy. WSJ family and tech columnist Julie Jargon joins host Zoe Thomas to discuss where this software is being used and how effective it can be. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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12:33

Amazon Grows Beyond E-commerce With Consumer Tech

Tech News Briefing ·

2022/05/26

Amazon wants its gadgets, such as home-assistance robots and Kindle readers, to connect people to the world around them. The company’s senior vice president of devices and services, David Limp, spoke with WSJ Senior Personal Tech Columnist Joanna Stern about how the company hopes to do that and whether antitrust concerns could derail those plans. Zoe Thomas hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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11:31

Health Tech Beyond the Pandemic

Tech News Briefing ·

2022/05/25

The use of technology in healthcare boomed during the pandemic and led to record investment in health startups. At The Wall Street Journal’s Future of Everything Festival, WSJ reporter Chip Cutter spoke with Zus Health CEO Jonathan Bush about what's next for the sector. Zoe Thomas hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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12:51

Twitter Employees Pay ‘Chaos Tax’ for Musk’s Takeover...

Tech News Briefing ·

2022/05/24

Elon Musk’s plans to buy Twitter are creating chaos and uncertainty inside the company, according to staff. Employees say they don't know what their jobs will look like, and some say it is taking a financial toll on them. WSJ tech reporter Deepa Seetharaman joins host Zoe Thomas to discuss what this could mean for Twitter and its workers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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11:48

Tech Startups Cut Spending As Investors Pull Back

Tech News Briefing ·

2022/05/23

After a 13-year financing bonanza that saw hundreds of companies reach billion-dollar-plus valuations, the fun may be over for tech startups. WSJ reporter Heather Somerville joins host Zoe Thomas to discuss why investors are closing their wallets and what startups are doing to stay afloat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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14:10

Crypto CEO on Volatility, Ownership and Regulation

Tech News Briefing ·

2022/05/20

Cryptocurrency values have been plummeting recently, raising questions about investors’ safety and regulations. At The Wall Street Journal’s Future of Everything Festival, WSJ crypto editor Jenna Telesca spoke with Binance.US CEO Brian Shroder about how the crypto exchange is tackling these issues. Zoe Thomas hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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12:47

Where Is Augmented-Reality Tech Headed Next?

Tech News Briefing ·

2022/05/19

Augmented-reality headsets are already being used in some workplaces. What will it take for them to be more widely adopted? At The Wall Street Journal's Future of Everything Festival, Senior Personal Tech Columnist Joanna Stern spoke with senior executives from Magic Leap, a company pushing to make AR an everyday reality in our lives, about the challenges it faces. Zoe Thomas hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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11:35

Will ‘Instant Delivery’ Eventually Become Profitable?

Tech News Briefing ·

2022/05/18

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

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14:55

Buffalo Shooter Live-Streamed Attack; How Platforms...

Tech News Briefing ·

2022/05/17

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 has been used in these sorts of attacks and how the platforms are responding. Learn more about your ad

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14:37

Tech Industry Warns Remote Work Could Hurt U.S....

Tech News Briefing ·

2022/05/16

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. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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