Tech News Briefing

1:37

TNB Tech Minute: Qualcomm Approaches Intel With...

Tech News Briefing ·

2024/09/20

Plus: Nokia says a German court ruled in its favor in a patent dispute with Amazon. And the Three Mile Island nuclear plant will reopen to help power Microsoft’s AI data centers. Zoe Thomas hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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2:08

TNB Tech Minute: Meta Warns EU Its Rules May Squelch...

Tech News Briefing ·

2024/09/19

Plus, Disney plans to stop using Slack after a hack exposed company data. And companies behind social-media platforms lack adequate privacy controls, according to a new FTC report. Zoe Thomas hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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9:50

Why Criminals Use Telegram

Tech News Briefing ·

2024/09/13

The arrest of Telegram’s CEO Pavel Durov is bringing fresh attention to criminal activity on the app. According to law-enforcement officials and cybercrime researchers, Telegram has become the premier internet platform to buy everything from hacked data and weapons to illicit drugs and child sexual abuse material. WSJ reporter Angus Berwick joins host Zoe Thomas to discuss how Telegram became the successor to the darknet and what it's like to find your personal data for sale on the app.Sign up

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2:19

TNB Tech Minute: OpenAI in Talks to Get Investment...

Tech News Briefing ·

2024/09/12

Plus, Amazon to boost pay for its delivery drivers following unionization threats. And Microsoft plans to layoff 650 workers from its gaming unit. Zoe Thomas hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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11:07

How AI Is Helping ‘Fake Candidates’ Land Jobs

Tech News Briefing ·

2024/09/12

New artificial intelligence tools are helping job seekers tailor their résumés and pass hiring managers' assessment tests. To find qualified candidates in sea applicants, companies are adding new steps and more human interaction to the hiring process. WSJ reporter Katherine Bindley joins host Zoe Thomas to discuss. Plus, workers are strapping on virtual reality headsets as companies turn to VR for training.Sign up for the WSJ's free Technology newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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12:39

To Cozy Up With Elon Musk, This VC Has Invested Billions

Tech News Briefing ·

2024/09/11

To gain entry into Elon Musk’s orbit and ensure access to funding rounds for his companies, two investors have essentially committed their venture firm to serving Musk’s needs. WSJ reporter Berber Jin joins host Zoe Thomas to explain how the investing strategy has worked out for the pair and what it says about Silicon Valley more broadly. Plus, could Oracle’s late arrival in cloud computing be an advantage in the AI boom?Sign up for the WSJ's free Technology newsletter. Learn more about your ad

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1:50

TNB Tech Minute: Nvidia Joins $160 Million Funding...

Tech News Briefing ·

2024/09/05

Plus, OpenAI co-founder’s new AI firm raises $1 billion. And Verizon is acquiring Frontier Communications in a $20 billion dollar deal. Zoe Thomas hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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11:22

Nvidia Is Expanding Its Role in the AI Craze

Tech News Briefing ·

2024/09/04

Nvidia has an estimated 80% of the market share for chips powering the artificial intelligence boom. Its CEO wants the company to become a one-stop shop for the data centers where AI tools are produced and deployed. WSJ reporter Asa Fitch joins host Zoe Thomas to explain why the company is broadening its focus.. Plus, a $1000 trash can could cut your kitchen stink and reduce landfill waste. Sign up for the WSJ's free Technology newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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2:10

TNB Tech Minute: China-Backed Trolls Target U.S. Voters

Tech News Briefing ·

2024/09/03

Plus, BMW recalls 140,000 electric cars over potential for battery fires. And Nvidia stock sheds nearly $280 billion in market cap. Zoe Thomas hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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11:15

This Israeli Army Unit Has Become an Incubator for...

Tech News Briefing ·

2024/09/03

Silicon Valley investors are pouring money into companies founded by alumni of a specialized unit of the Israeli army called Unit 8200. WSJ reporter Miles Kruppa joins host Zoe Thomas to discuss how this elite unit became an incubator for tech startups. Plus, we’ll tell you why YouTube and its creators are going after the kind of accolades enjoyed by traditional TV stars. Sign up for the WSJ's free Technology newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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12:07

How Will Self-Driving Cars Make Ethical Decisions on...

Tech News Briefing ·

2024/08/30

As carmakers work to get fully self-driving cars on the road, they have to think about the ethical dilemmas that the vehicles might face. While supporters say the tech will make driving safer, autonomous cars may still have to choose between hitting an animal or swerving into traffic. Brett Berk joins host Zoe Thomas to discuss how companies are grappling with these issues. And Gen Z-ers are supposed to be "digital natives.” So why can so few of them touch-type? Sign up for the WSJ's free

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1:30

TNB Tech Minute: AI Companies in China Push Ahead...

Tech News Briefing ·

2024/08/23

Plus, Halliburton hit by a cyberattack. And, NetEase shares slump ending the week down 21%. Julie Chang hosts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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1:58

TNB Tech Minute: Apple to Let iPhone Users in EU...

Tech News Briefing ·

2024/08/22

Plus, U.S. federal auto-safety regulators close their investigation into Cruise’s self-driving system. And another Tesla executive announces departure from the electric vehicle maker. Zoe Thomas hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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12:34

How AI Could Be Used to Judge the Boss’s Mental Fitness

Tech News Briefing ·

2024/08/22

Artificial intelligence can use a person’s speech patterns to forecast Alzheimer’s disease, according to a new study. For corporate leaders, tools like this could lead to questions about whether a verbal stumble is actually a sign of diminishing mental fitness. WSJ columnist Callum Borchers joins host Zoe Thomas to discuss how AI can be used to suggest cognitive decline and also help ward off scrutiny. Plus, Tesla wants its latest driver-assistance technology on Chinese roads, but regulators have

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12:08

Why the Starliner Astronauts Are Still in Space

Tech News Briefing ·

2024/08/21

Boeing’s long-awaited Starliner spacecraft brought two U.S. astronauts to the International Space Station in early June. But problems emerged after it launched and the company and NASA are working on a plan to bring the astronauts home. WSJ reporter Aylin Woodward joins host Zoe Thomas to explain what this means for Boeing and NASA and why, for the astronauts, extending their stay might not be so bad. Plus, Apple opens up tap-to-pay technology but will competitors be able to take advantage?Sign

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2:53

TNB Tech Minute: EU Lowers Tesla’s Tariff Rate for...

Tech News Briefing ·

2024/08/20

Plus, Chinese robotaxi companies could soon become the global leaders in the autonomous driving market. And Elon Musk’s takeover of Twitter is now the worst buyout for banks since the 2008-09 financial crisis. Zoe Thomas hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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12:13

Sam Altman’s Worldcoin Takes On Fight Over...

Tech News Briefing ·

2024/08/20

Open AI co-founder and CEO Sam Altman launched a project last year called Worldcoin, which uses iris-scanning technology and pays users in cryptocurrency. But governments around the globe are raising questions about how users' data is handled and how its algorithm is trained. WSJ reporter Angus Berwick joins host Zoe Thomas to explain. Sign up for the WSJ's free Technology newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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1:39

TNB Tech Minute: AMD Buys AI Equipment Maker for...

Tech News Briefing ·

2024/08/19

Plus, General Motors is cutting more than 1,000 software and services jobs globally. And, Electra Battery Materials gets $20 million in government funding to expand U.S. production materials needed for battery making. Zoe Thomas hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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12:17

Anduril Leads the Charge in Defense-Tech Startup...

Tech News Briefing ·

2024/08/19

Venture capital is pouring money into defense-tech startups. Palmer Luckey’s Anduril Industries is one newcomer hoping to usurp traditional defense companies like Lockheed Martin. WSJ national security editor Sharon Weinberger joins host Zoe Thomas to discuss. Plus, is it a good idea to lie about your personal information when you sign up for an online account? Sign up for the WSJ's free Technology newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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1:35

TNB Tech Minute: EU Law Chips Away at Apple’s Walled...

Tech News Briefing ·

2024/08/16

Plus, fintech startup Revolut will sell employee-owned shares to investors at a $45 billion valuation. And, EV-maker Rivian suspends production of electric delivery vans used by Amazon due to parts shortage. Julie Chang hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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