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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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11:45

How War in Israel and Tensions With China Threaten...

Tech News Briefing ·

2023/10/10

As Israel goes on the offensive following deadly surprise attacks by Hamas militants over weekend, Israeli tech startups and their investors prepare for how the war could impact them. Plus, how tensions between China and the US could pull Big Tech in a potential war. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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13:04

AI and Work: AI for Jobs, Startups and Everywhere Else

Tech News Briefing ·

2023/10/09

Developments in artificial intelligence have some worried the technology could replace them in their jobs. But AI also offers the prospect of new jobs and even new ways to start businesses. In this all-AI episode focused on work, TNB looks at how generative AI is being used to launch startups, how it’s creating new professions, and why you won't be able to leave AI at work. Zoe Thomas hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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12:24

AI Matchmakers: Dating Apps for Hookups, Breakups and...

Tech News Briefing ·

2023/10/06

Artificial intelligence is being used to power new dating tools, helping people find love and understand what happens when it falls apart. In this romance-focused episode, host Zoe Thomas speaks with writer Rae Witte and WSJ family and tech columnist Julie Jargon about several new AI-powered dating apps and how they could change the dating scene. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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10:41

Rivian Is Burning Billions to Build the Ultimate EV...

Tech News Briefing ·

2023/10/05

Rivian’s goal to sell the ultimate electric pickup truck attracted a lot of investors when the company went public. But it’s losing money on every EV it builds, raising questions about its future. WSJ reporter Sean McLain joins host Zoe Thomas to discuss Rivian’s plans to bring costs down. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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11:13

The Secret Algorithm Amazon Used to Raise Prices

Tech News Briefing ·

2023/10/04

Amazon used a secret algorithm code-named “Project Nessie” to test how much it could raise prices and get competitors to follow. The plan is outlined in redacted portions of the government’s monopoly case against the e-commerce giant. WSJ reporter Dana Mattioli joins Zoe Thom as to explain how it worked. Plus, Meta wants to charge Europeans to use its apps. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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11:44

What to Expect From Sam Bankman-Fried’s Fraud Trial

Tech News Briefing ·

2023/10/03

The fraud trial of Sam Bankman-Fried starts today. The collapse of his exchange FTX was a massive blow to the crypto market and prosecutors allege it is one of the biggest financial-fraud cases in U.S. history. WSJ reporter Alexander Osipovich joins host Zoe Thomas to discuss what to expect from the trial. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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12:46

AI Can Help Fight Climate Change, But It Also Adds to It

Tech News Briefing ·

2023/10/02

Artificial intelligence could help reduce carbon emissions and water use. But AI itself uses a lot of energy to do that. Host Zoe Thomas speaks with Nuha Dolby about her reporting on how companies can reduce AI’s climate impact. Plus, TNB looks at whether it’s possible to have a modern career without a smartphone. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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13:27

A New Effort to Rescue Men From Rage Rabbit Holes

Tech News Briefing ·

2023/09/29

Social media and other online spaces can lead some men down rage rabbit holes. But, one group is trying to use the same tactics that pull them into these spaces to help get them out. WSJ family and tech columnist Julie Jargon joins host Zoe Thomas to explain what the group is doing to address young men’s anger online. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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12:55

Meta Unveils New Quest 3, Smart Glasses, & AI Chatbots

Tech News Briefing ·

2023/09/28

Facebook-parent Meta revealed its new Quest 3 headset and Ray-Ban smart glasses at its Meta Connect conference. WSJ reporter Salvador Rodriguez explains how the new devices could challenge Apple and its upcoming mixed reality headset. Plus, WSJ style reporter Chavie Lieber provides an inside look at the company turning kid YouTubers into million-dollar brands. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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12:19

Amazon Faces Monopoly Suit, Google Turns 25 &...

Tech News Briefing ·

2023/09/27

The Federal Trade Commission has sued Amazon claiming its online marketplace is a monopoly. WSJ reporter Dana Mattioli explains the claims. Plus, Google faces its own antitrust suit over its search engine. WSJ reporter Miles Kruppa discusses how the tech giant, which turns 25 today, is dealing with recent challenges. Zoe Thomas hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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11:47

Meta Plans to Launch AI Chatbots With Personalities

Tech News Briefing ·

2023/09/26

Meta is adding chatbots with distinct personalities, as a way to get young people to spend more time on Facebook and Instagram. WSJ reporter Salvador Rodriguez joins host Zoe Thomas to explain why adding this kind of artificial intelligence to its apps could be a risk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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11:01

How Apple Failed to Build a Key Part for New iPhones

Tech News Briefing ·

2023/09/25

Apple wants to cut its ties with chip designer Qualcomm but despite years of work and billions of dollars, the company hasn’t been able to build a wireless chip in-house. WSJ reporter Aaron Tilley joins host Zoe Thomas to explain Apple’s spectacular failure in this effort. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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14:00

TikTok Faces More Bans, This Time in Africa

Tech News Briefing ·

2023/09/22

TikTok is facing bans in several African countries but the reasons are different from the concerns in the U.S. and Europe. WSJ reporter Alexandra Wexler joins host Zoe Thomas to explain what TikTok is facing and how it’s pushing back. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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11:17

How Google’s DeepMind Is Using AI to Uncover the...

Tech News Briefing ·

2023/09/21

A model from Google’s artificial intelligence unit has identified millions of genetic mutations that could cause illness. WSJ science bureau chief Jo Craven McGinty joins host Zoe Thomas to explain how the data could be used to treat diseases. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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12:55

Amazon’s Next Big Hit Remains Elusive

Tech News Briefing ·

2023/09/20

First came online shopping, then Prime, followed by AWS. But when it comes to Amazon’s next big hit, the tech giant continues to fumble. WSJ reporter Sebastian Herrera joins host Zoe Thomas to discuss the company’s yearslong search for its “fourth pillar.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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12:02

Instacart IPO: Lessons and Losses for Investors

Tech News Briefing ·

2023/09/19

Instacart is set to go public at a valuation less than one quarter of its peak a few years ago. WSJ reporter Berber Jin joins host Zoe Thomas to explain why this spells losses for venture capital investors and what lessons VCs and startups are taking away. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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12:10

FDA Weighs How to Regulate Artificial Wombs

Tech News Briefing ·

2023/09/18

Regulators this week will discuss how to conduct clinical trials of artificial wombs. This technology could save the lives of very premature babies, but raises ethical and practical questions for testing. WSJ reporter Liz Essley Whyte joins host Zoe Thomas to discuss how some of these devices work and the concerns around them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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11:52

How Arm Became the Biggest IPO of the Year

Tech News Briefing ·

2023/09/15

Arm has the year’s biggest IPO. Though it’s not a household name, its semiconductor designs live inside nearly all of the world's smartphones. WSJ semiconductors reporter Asa Fitch joins host Zoe Thomas to explain how the company became so valuable. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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12:39

Can AI Help Make Fashion More Inclusive?

Tech News Briefing ·

2023/09/14

The fashion industry is turning to artificial intelligence to help expand the body types and backgrounds of models in ads. Katharine Zarrella, the Fashion Director of WSJ Off Duty, joins host Zoe Thomas to discuss how the fashion world is dressing up AI. Plus, tech leaders descended on Washington to share their thoughts on how AI should be regulated. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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11:03

Apple Event 2023: New Cord, Cost, and Camera Features

Tech News Briefing ·

2023/09/13

Apple’s latest product updates offer a glimpse at some of the challenges the iPhone maker is facing. In this all Apple episode, members from WSJ’s personal tech team will unpack the new features. Plus, we’ll explore the mystery behind how case makers always seem to know what the newest phones will look like. Julie Chang hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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