Tech News Briefing

12:28

Virtual Reality Becomes Next Battleground for...

Tech News Briefing ·

2023/02/15

ByteDance, the parent company of TikTok, is rapidly growing its share of the global market for virtual-reality headsets. That puts it squarely in competition with Facebook parent Meta. The two are already battling for social-media users and ad dollars. WSJ tech reporter Meghan Bobrowsky joins host Zoe Thomas to discuss why ByteDance’s rise poses such a threat to Meta. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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13:59

How Dating Apps Find Your Next Valentine

Tech News Briefing ·

2023/02/14

A growing number of people are meeting their long term partners on dating apps. But the technology that these apps use can feel as much of a mystery as love itself. Host Zoe Thomas speaks with Liesel Sharabi, director of the Relationships and Technology Lab at Arizona State University, about how dating algorithms work and how new technologies could play a role in the future of dating. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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13:31

Meta Revamps Its Metaverse App to Attract Younger Users

Tech News Briefing ·

2023/02/13

Facebook parent Meta has struggled to attract users to Horizon Worlds, its metaverse platform. But the company has plans for updates that it hopes will attract younger users and keep them coming back to the digital realm, according to a memo viewed by The Wall Street Journal. WSJ reporter Salvador Rodriguez joins host Zoe Thomas to discuss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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12:25

Twitter Looks for Super Bowl Win with ‘Fire Sale’ for...

Tech News Briefing ·

2023/02/10

Since Elon Musk took over Twitter, the platform has struggled to retain advertisers. But the company is hoping to score points with steep discounts on ads during Super Bowl weekend. WSJ digital advertising reporter Patience Haggin joins host Zoe Thomas to explain why the big game might be Twitter’s best shot for a touchdown with advertisers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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13:41

Google Shows Off ChatGPT Rival

Tech News Briefing ·

2023/02/09

Google showed off its latest artificial intelligence features at an event in Paris. WSJ tech reporter Sam Schechner joins host Zoe Thomas to discuss how the AI war is heating up and what this means for the future of the web. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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13:23

Microsoft's New Bing Search, Now With AI From ChatGPT

Tech News Briefing ·

2023/02/08

Microsoft is combining the artificial intelligence from OpenAI’s ChatGPT with its own search engine Bing. CEO Satya Nadella spoke with WSJ’s senior personal tech columnist Joanna Stern about the new tool and challenging Google’s supremacy in search. Zoe Thomas hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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11:31

Smart Appliance Makers Want More People to Connect...

Tech News Briefing ·

2023/02/07

The makers of internet-connected smart appliances, like washing machines and ovens, are betting big on these devices, hoping they will change the scope of their relationships with customers. But many customers leave these devices disconnected from their home Wi-Fi. WSJ CIO Journal reporter Isabelle Bousquette joins host Zoe Thomas to explain why and how the companies are approaching the connection challenge. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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13:12

AI is Already Transforming Healthcare

Tech News Briefing ·

2023/02/06

The healthcare sector is already being transformed by the use of artificial intelligence. But what are the drawbacks to its use and what developments in AI will come to healthcare next? In their new book ‘Can We Trust AI?’, WSJ reporter Eric Niiler and researcher Rama Chellappa addressed these questions in a WSJ Live Q&A. Zoe Thomas hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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12:44

Can TikTok’s Transparency Ease Lawmakers’ Concerns?

Tech News Briefing ·

2023/02/03

TikTok has taken another step to try to ease lawmakers' concerns about its ties to China. Its new transparency center lets visitors see how the app moderates and serves up content. But a similar strategy has been tried unsuccessfully by others before. WSJ reporter Georgia Wells joins host Zoe Thomas to discuss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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11:58

What the ‘Menswear Guy’ Tells Us About Twitter’s Future

Tech News Briefing ·

2023/02/01

Twitter’s “For You” feed has been showing a lot of users posts from one men’s fashion commentator. But it isn’t because they all suddenly care about streetwear and cowboy aesthetics. WSJ Twitter reporter Alexa Corse joins host Zoe Thomas to explain what tweaks to the platform's algorithm have meant for users' feeds and what they tell us about Elon Musk’s approach to content. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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10:38

AI Could be Key to Facebook Parent Meta’s Turnaround

Tech News Briefing ·

2023/01/31

Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, had one of its toughest years in 2022. It's facing fierce competition and a hit to its advertising business. But artificial intelligence that processes the company’s data to better pinpoint user interest could be about to turn that around. WSJ social-media reporter Salvador Rodriguez joins host Zoe Thomas to explain. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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13:59

In Africa, FTX Promised Stability and Swag

Tech News Briefing ·

2023/01/30

Across Africa FTX used brand ambassadors and glitzy events to attract new users . Many customers saw cryptocurrency as a way to protect against inflation in local currencies. But when the crypto exchange collapsed many lost their savings. WSJ reporter Alexandra Wexler joins host Zoe Thomas to discuss how FTX grew in Africa and what happened to investors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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13:23

Tech to Block Scam Calls Still Defrauding Older Adults

Tech News Briefing ·

2023/01/27

Phone scams may seem like a thing of the past, but nearly a quarter of older adults who reported losing money in a scam last year said it all started with a phone call. But, there is tech that can help prevent these criminals from tricking you or your loved one . WSJ family and tech columnist Julie Jargon joins host Zoe Thomas to explain what they are and how they work. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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13:07

Apple Avoids Layoffs Hitting the Rest of Tech, for Now

Tech News Briefing ·

2023/01/26

Apple has so far been able to avoid the huge layoffs other big tech firms have announced. What is the iPhone maker doing differently than its counterparts? WSJ Apple reporter Aaron Tilley joins host Zoe Thomas to explain the business strategy that has set the company apart. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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11:05

DOJ Slaps Google With Antitrust Lawsuit Over Its...

Tech News Briefing ·

2023/01/25

The Justice Department has sued Google seeking to break up its digital advertising business. Google has had a foothold in nearly every part of the online ad-market and earns billions in revenue from the business. WSJ Google reporter Miles Kruppa joins host Zoe Thomas to discuss the case and its potential raminations for online advertising. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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14:03

In the Battle Between Microsoft and Google, What Role...

Tech News Briefing ·

2023/01/24

Microsoft is deepening its partnership with OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT and Dall-E. That has investors and analysts speculating whether Microsoft could challenge Google’s dominance in search. WSJ Heard on the Street columnist Dan Gallagher joins host Zoe Thomas to discuss how AI could affect search and at what cost. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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14:41

China’s Tech Crackdown Winds Up

Tech News Briefing ·

2023/01/23

Beijing appears to be nearing the end of a two year crackdown on the county’s big tech companies. Some of China's most well-known and influential internet companies have been forced to make significant changes. WSJ Asia tech reporter Liza Lin joins host Zoe Thomas to discuss the changes and whether authorities got the outcome they were hoping for. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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13:53

Lasers Could Help Deflect Danger From Lightning Strikes

Tech News Briefing ·

2023/01/20

A test of giant lasers shot from a mountaintop in Switzerland is helping scientists develop ways to guide lightning. It could be a first step in defending against dangerous strikes that lead to death and destruction. WSJ science reporter Aylin Woodward joins host Zoe Thomas to explain how the tech works and when it could be ready for wider use. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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13:29

The 3-D Printing Revolution Is Quietly Underway

Tech News Briefing ·

2023/01/19

3-D manufacturing was once only suited for creating prototypes and models. Now advances in the tech are leading to changes in manufacturing and quietly upending global supply chains. WSJ tech columnist Christopher Mims joins host Zoe Thomas to explain the developments and what they mean for the future of mass production. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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14:18

Space Industry Races to Increase Launches and Defense...

Tech News Briefing ·

2023/01/17

This year the space sector is expected to focus less on human space travel and more on government defense and satellite launches. But that doesn't mean competition in the industry is getting less intense. WSJ aerospace reporter Micah Maidenberg joins host Zoe Thomas to discuss what changes to expect in 2023. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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