Tech News Briefing

2:14

TNB Tech Minute: AI Search Startup Perplexity Doubles...

Tech News Briefing ·

2024/03/05

Plus: Salesforce CEO donates $150 million to Hawaii hospitals. And Tesla plant in Germany halts production after suspected arson attack. Charlotte Gartenberg hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

en-gb

11:15

What a Trade-Secrets Case Shows About U.S. Efforts to...

Tech News Briefing ·

2024/03/05

Micron Technology is the only U.S. company that makes a type of memory chip used to store data in everything from phones to laptops. Until recently, China did not have the capability to make these kinds of chips. So when some former Micron employees teamed up with a rival working with a Chinese government-owned company in Taiwan, U.S. prosecutors thought it would be a straightforward case of state-sponsored corporate theft. But last week, a federal judge in San Francisco disagreed. WSJ senior

en-gb

12:12

What a Trade-Secrets Case Shows About U.S. Efforts to...

Tech News Briefing ·

2024/03/05

Micron Technology is the only U.S. company that makes a type of memory chip used to store data in everything from phones to laptops. Until recently, China did not have the capability to make these kinds of chips. So when some former Micron employees teamed up with a rival working with a Chinese government-owned company in Taiwan, U.S. prosecutors thought it would be a straightforward case of state-sponsored corporate theft. But last week, a federal judge in San Francisco disagreed. WSJ senior

en-gb

2:15

TNB Tech Minute: Apple Fined $2 Billion

Tech News Briefing ·

2024/03/04

Plus: Former Twitter executives sue Elon Musk over unpaid severance. And Nikola appoints Thomas Okray as CFO. Cordilia James hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

en-gb

11:08

What Elon Musk’s AI Startup Means for His...

Tech News Briefing ·

2024/03/04

Elon Musk sued OpenAI and its CEO Sam Altman last Thursday. Musk, who helped found OpenAI in 2015, alleges in the suit that the company broke its founding agreement by prioritizing profit over the benefits to humanity. Meanwhile, Musk launched his own artificial intelligence startup last year called xAI, which also overlaps heavily with his social-media company X, sharing technology, data and financial backers. WSJ reporter Alexa Corse tells host Alex Ossola what the relationship between xAI and X

en-gb

2:07

TNB Tech Minute: Elon Musk Sues Sam Altman and OpenAI

Tech News Briefing ·

2024/03/01

Plus: Reddit will seek a valuation of up to $6.5 billion in its upcoming IPO. And Meta won’t enter into new deals with news publishers in Australia and the U.S. Alex Ossola hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

en-gb

12:12

The U.S. Is Behind in Hypersonic Tech. Can Silicon...

Tech News Briefing ·

2024/03/01

Hypersonic weapons and aircraft travel at five times the speed of sound or faster. Though Russia and China have these weapons, the U.S. military does not, despite investing billions of dollars over decades in their development. Now, some Silicon Valley startups are betting they can help the U.S. Defense Department catch up. WSJ tech reporter Heather Somerville tells host Alex Ossola why investors and startups are placing unlikely bets on superfast missile systems. Learn more about your ad choices

en-gb

10:27

Why Nvidia Is Now Tech’s Hottest Employer

Tech News Briefing ·

2024/02/29

As chipmaker Nvidia rides the artificial intelligence boom to the top of its field and the stock market, it’s looking attractive to more than just investors and customers. Workers, from interns to PhDs, are increasingly seeking out roles at the company. Its intense culture and hefty pay packages only help to sweeten the deal. WSJ reporter Isabelle Bousquette tells host Alex Ossola about what makes Nvidia so appealing, and what the firm’s recruiters are looking for in applicants.Learn more about

en-gb

1:57

TNB Tech Minute: Ukraine Says Russia Is Using Elon...

Tech News Briefing ·

2024/02/13

Plus: Instacart is laying off 7% of staff. And Walmart is in talks to buy smart TV company Vizio. Alex Ossola hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

en-gb

11:15

The Strategy Behind Temu’s Rapid Rise

Tech News Briefing ·

2024/02/13

If you caught the Super Bowl over the weekend, chances are you saw at least one ad for Temu. Since the China-backed company launched in the U.S. in September 2022, it’s been pouring money into marketing—Temu was the fifth-largest digital advertising spender in the final three months of 2023. It’s trying to become the go-to place for Americans to buy cheap goods online. But can it overcome its more established rivals? WSJ reporter Shen Lu tells host Alex Ossola about Temu’s marketing strategy, and

en-gb

1:45

TNB Tech Minute: President Biden Takes to TikTok

Tech News Briefing ·

2024/02/12

Plus: Digital freight startup CDL 1000 acquires competitor NEXT Trucking. And Gilead Sciences expands its portfolio to treat liver disease by acquiring biopharma company CymaBay Therapeutics. Alex Ossola hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

en-gb

11:38

Tech Millionaires Want to Fix San Francisco

Tech News Briefing ·

2024/02/12

The tech industry has had a big impact on San Francisco, but for years Silicon Valley leaders have largely stayed out of city politics. Now, that’s changing. In an effort to combat issues like crime and homelessness, Silicon Valley investors and executives are holding fundraising events for local candidates and using their influence to sway public opinion. WSJ technology reporter Preetika Rana tells host Alex Ossola why this involvement—particularly during an election year—could determine San

en-gb

1:50

TNB Tech Minute: X to Host Live Sports-Betting

Tech News Briefing ·

2024/02/09

Plus: Amazon Prime Video will stream its first NFL playoff game next season. And Nikola’s board rejects nominees from former Chairman and Founder Trevor Milton. Alex Ossola hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

en-gb

11:40

How Shein, TikTok and Temu Are Taking on Amazon

Tech News Briefing ·

2024/02/09

Amazon has long been the biggest online retailer in the U.S., offering customers low prices and quick delivery times. Now, competitors like Shein, TikTok and Temu are looking to beat Amazon at its own game. They’re building up their U.S. logistics operations. Shein and TikTok are even opening offices in Seattle in an effort to poach talent from Amazon. WSJ reporter Sebastian Herrera tells host Alex Ossola about these moves—and whether they could be enough to unseat Amazon. Learn more about your ad

en-gb

2:05

TNB Tech Minute: Google Launches Gemini Advanced...

Tech News Briefing ·

2024/02/08

Plus: The FCC outlaws robocalls made with AI voices. And Disney will bring the Magic Kingdom to “Fortnite.” Alex Ossola hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

en-gb

12:54

What Elon Musk’s Close to Some Board Members Mean for...

Tech News Briefing ·

2024/02/08

Money and drugs tie Elon Musk to some Tesla directors, and some shareholders have questioned whether the board of directors is truly independent. Some board members have invested in Musk’s other companies, and, as The Wall Street Journal exclusively reports, they have deep personal ties to Musk, too. WSJ reporter Emily Glazer tells host Alex Ossola more about these personal and financial relationships, and how they could affect the companies’ business. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

en-gb

1:54

TNB Tech Minute: Uber Turns a Profit

Tech News Briefing ·

2024/02/07

Plus: The CEO of Douyin, the Chinese version of TikTok, steps down. And Alibaba posts lackluster sales growth. Alex Ossola hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

en-gb

11:32

How a State Law Could Block Social Media Algorithms...

Tech News Briefing ·

2024/02/07

New York is one of the latest states attempting to rein in social media platforms in the wake of federal inaction. State officials are considering a proposal that would restrict the use of algorithms on platforms like Facebook, TikTok, Instagram and X for teen users. WSJ reporter Jimmy Vielkind tells host Alex Ossola how the law would work, and what effects it could have beyond New York. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

en-gb

1:38

TNB Tech Minute: DocuSign to Cut Staff as Tech...

Tech News Briefing ·

2024/02/06

Plus: Fox, ESPN and Warner Brothers Discovery are teaming up to create a supersize sports-streaming service. And hybrid vehicle sales bring Toyota to new heights. Alex Ossola hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

en-gb

11:46

Why Wall Street Firms Are Embracing Crypto

Tech News Briefing ·

2024/02/06

Wall Street has tiptoed around crypto for years. But following the Securities and Exchange Commission’s approval of spot-bitcoin ETFs last month, some financial firms seeking a fresh source of revenue are now jumping in with both feet. Firms that have a reputation for being staid and reliable are even using language popular in the crypto community, which not long ago viewed Wall Street as an ideological enemy. WSJ reporter Alexander Osipovich joins host Alex Ossola to talk about how these firms are

en-gb

All Episodes

Similar Podcasts

Lead With AI

Tamara Nall

Life and Technology with Charlie Brown

Tapt Media

FOX on Tech

FOX News Podcasts

Double Tap

Steven Scott, Shaun Preece, Steven...

Reflections

Livewire Labs