Tech News Briefing

11:44

DoorDash, Uber Eats, GrubHub Change Tactics as Growth...

Tech News Briefing ·

2022/07/21

After years of rapid expansion, and a big boost from people staying home during the pandemic, food delivery giants in the U.S., like DoorDash and Uber Eats, are seeing their growth slow. WSJ reporter Preetika Rana joins host Zoe Thomas to discuss how food delivery companies are adapting as they confront high inflation and a potential economic downturn. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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13:25

Major Cyber Bug Poses ‘Endemic’ Risk, Despite Patch

Tech News Briefing ·

2022/07/20

A flaw discovered in a widely used piece of software, called Log4J, poses an “endemic” risk, according to a new government panel. In its inaugural report, the Cyber Safety Review Board said that, despite an available patch, the flaw in the software could expose computer systems to hackers for years to come. WSJ reporter Dustin Volz joins host Zoe Thomas to discuss why the risk remains and the goals of the new board behind the warning. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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12:45

Christie’s Bets on Future of Art and Tech as Crypto...

Tech News Briefing ·

2022/07/19

Christie's, the world’s largest auction house, has announced a new venture capital arm to invest in tech that helps art collectors. The move comes at a time when more people are questioning the value of art connected to the blockchain, like nonfungible tokens - NFTs. WSJ reporter Kelly Crow joins host Zoe Thomas to discuss why Christie’s is making this move now and what it means for the marriage of art and tech. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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11:18

How to Keep Your Phone From Sharing Too Much Personal...

Tech News Briefing ·

2022/07/18

We have a lot of personal information on our phones. And many apps may be collecting more information than you realize, all of which could be used by advertisers, law enforcement or hackers. WSJ personal tech columnist Nicole Nguyen joins host Zoe Thomas to discuss how to keep all that personal data safe. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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17:45

Ukrainian Tech Bosses on the Sector’s Future

Tech News Briefing ·

2022/07/15

Ukraine’s tech sector was growing rapidly before Russia invaded earlier this year. How has Russia’s invasion changed the outlook? Two tech CEOs with Ukrainian workforces join host Zoe Thomas to discuss how they are coping and what they think the future of the sector could be after the fighting ends. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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13:24

Crypto Downturn Spells Trouble for Web3 Startups

Tech News Briefing ·

2022/07/14

Businesses that staked their value on digital tokens and the future of Web3 technology are struggling with the downturn in crypto. WSJ startups and venture-capital reporter Berber Jin joins host Zoe Thomas to discuss how investors are re-evaluating their faith in startups that promised to be the future of the internet. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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12:42

SpaceX Battles Dish Over 5G Airwaves

Tech News Briefing ·

2022/07/13

SpaceX is lobbying telecom regulators not to approve an expansion of the airwaves used for 5G frequencies, saying the change would interfere with its Starlink internet satellites. But TV operator Dish wants the frequency expansion pushed through. WSJ telecoms reporter Drew FitzGerald joins host Zoe Thomas to discuss the companies’ arguments and the impact the FCC’s decision could have on consumers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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11:58

Google Offers to Change Ad Business to Head Off...

Tech News Briefing ·

2022/07/12

Google has offered to make changes to its digital ad business in an effort to head off a possible antitrust lawsuit, according to people familiar with the matter. But will global regulators and critics think the concessions are enough? WSJ tech reporter Sam Schechner joins host Zoe Thomas to discuss what Google is offering and what the changes could mean for the digital ad market. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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11:21

Musk Wants Out of Twitter Deal; What Comes Next?

Tech News Briefing ·

2022/07/11

Elon Musk says he wants out of his $44 billion deal to buy Twitter. But after months of back and forth, it won't be so easy for him to walk away. WSJ social-media reporter Deepa Seetharaman joins host Zoe Thomas to discuss what the change of heart could cost the billionaire and Twitter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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14:08

As Crypto Market Falters, Investors Find Few Protections

Tech News Briefing ·

2022/07/08

For years, the crypto industry has argued against regulation. Now turbulence in the market is exposing just how unprotected crypto investors are. WSJ financial-regulation reporter Andrew Ackerman joins host Zoe Thomas to discuss what the upheaval means for crypto holders and whether it will spur regulators to action. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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14:24

How the Biggest Cloud Players Got Even Bigger

Tech News Briefing ·

2022/07/07

Amazon, Google and Microsoft cemented their place as the most dominant players in cloud computing during the pandemic. WSJ enterprise-tech reporter Aaron Tilley joins host Zoe Thomas to discuss what their growth means for smaller rivals, customers and regulatory concerns. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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13:07

EU Lawmakers Pass Landmark Tech Rules

Tech News Briefing ·

2022/07/06

Legislators in the European Union have approved two sweeping digital regulations aimed at tech companies and online businesses. The laws are the most far-reaching efforts by Western countries to rein in big tech in a generation. WSJ tech reporter Sam Schechner joins host Julie Chang to explain the new rules and how companies are assessing them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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11:51

AI’s Perception Gap Masks Its Shortfalls

Tech News Briefing ·

2022/07/05

A recent incident involving a now-suspended Google engineer has sparked debate about artificial intelligence and whether it could become sentient. WSJ reporter Karen Hao joins host Julie Chang to discuss where this tech really stands, and why a perception gap around AI can have real-life consequences. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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40:16

Introducing: Hack Me If You Can

Tech News Briefing ·

2022/07/02

Wall Street Journal reporter Robert McMillan has spent years trying to find a Russian hacker who would tell him their story. And then, he met Dmitry Smilyanets, the man who managed one of the most notorious hacking teams to come out of Russia. Dmitry’s story is the story of how a generation of hackers grew up in Russia. It follows the dramatic game of cat and mouse that America plays trying to catch cyber criminals like Dmitry. And in Dmitry’s case, it ends with him facing a choice: go to prison

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11:29

Will Twitter’s Data Dump Push Elon Musk Deal Forward?

Tech News Briefing ·

2022/07/01

Elon Musk says he put his $40 billion acquisition of Twitter on hold over bots on the platform, and he demanded to see the social-media company’s data on fake or spam accounts. In recent weeks, Twitter complied, sending over a massive data dump. Now the billionaire and his team need to sort through it. WSJ tech reporter Sarah Needleman joins host Julie Chang to explain why that won’t be easy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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11:53

Celsius Said It Was Low Risk; Documents Show the...

Tech News Briefing ·

2022/06/30

Celsius, one of the largest crypto lenders, has been under pressure. And people active in the sector have been keeping a watchful eye. The lending giant promoted itself as lower risk but higher reward than traditional banks. But investor documents from last year show Celsius was actually built on risk. WSJ reporter Eliot Brown joins host Julie Chang to discuss the latest insights into Celsius’ business. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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12:18

After Roe v. Wade Ruling, Period-Tracker Apps Look to...

Tech News Briefing ·

2022/06/29

Apps that track menstrual cycles or fertility collect a trove of sensitive data about users. Since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade last Friday, striking down the constitutional right to an abortion, some of those app companies are moving to change how they handle that data. On today’s show, WSJ personal tech columnist Nicole Nguyen joins host Julie Chang to discuss how that data is collected and shared, and what to look for if you want to keep your information private. Learn more about

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13:18

Do Kwon Tries Again After $40 Billion Crypto Crash

Tech News Briefing ·

2022/06/28

Algorithmic stablecoin TerraUSD was supposed to maintain its value at $1 with the help of its sister-crypto, Luna. But TerraUSD’s price collapsed to pennies in May, while Luna plunged by more than 99%, wiping out around $40 billion in value. Their creator Do Kwon has been attempting a comeback by relaunching Luna. WSJ markets reporter Alexander Osipovich joins host Julie Chang to explain the collapse of Do Kwon’s crypto empire and what his second try looks like. Learn more about your ad choices

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12:44

VR Tech to Combat Social Isolation Among Seniors

Tech News Briefing ·

2022/06/27

To tackle social isolation among seniors, some caregivers have turned to virtual reality. One company developing that technology is Rendever. At The Wall Street Journal's recent Future of Everything Festival, personal tech columnist Nicole Nguyen spoke with Rendever’s co-founder and CEO about where this tech stands today and how it can be leveraged to transform the day-to-day lives of residents in senior communities. Julie Chang hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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12:35

Why Amazon’s CEO Is Working to Undo A Bezos-Led...

Tech News Briefing ·

2022/06/24

Andy Jassy took over as Amazon CEO nearly a year ago. Since then the company’s stock price has fallen, online shopping demand has shrunk and the e-commerce giant has been left with excess warehouse space. As a result, Jassy has been forced to reverse course on some initiatives started by founder Jeff Bezos. WSJ reporter Dana Mattioli joins host Zoe Thomas to discuss how Jassy handled his first year and what it means for Amazon’s future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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