Tech News Briefing

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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12:13

Google Prepares to Defend Search Dominance in...

Tech News Briefing ·

2023/09/12

A landmark antitrust case between the Justice Department and Google is set to get underway today. The legal team defending the search giant was instrumental in the 1990’s monopoly case against Microsoft. WSJ Google reporter Miles Kruppa joins host Zoe Thomas to explain why the lawyers say the situation this time is different and how their experience could impact the case. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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12:56

The Pentagon Plans to Build a Vast AI Fleet

Tech News Briefing ·

2023/09/11

The Pentagon plans to build a vast network of artificial-intelligence powered technology , drones, and autonomous systems. WSJ national security correspondent Nancy Youssef joins host Zoe Thomas to explain how it could help the U.S. keep pace with adversaries like China. Plus, why schools are facing mounting piles of e-waste . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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12:00

Elon Musk Is Running Twitter on His Impulses

Tech News Briefing ·

2023/09/08

When Elon Musk bought Twitter he promised to run the platform with fairness and transparency. But, Wall Street Journal reporting shows that, nearly a year into his ownership Musk is making a lot of choices based on impulses and the requests of friends. WSJ reporter Georgia Wells joins host Zoe Thomas to explain what that means for the platform and its future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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