Tech News Briefing

12:48

Can Deepfakes Be Regulated? China Is Giving It a Shot

Tech News Briefing ·

2023/01/12

China is implementing new rules aimed at limiting the production of deepfakes, or artificial-intelligence-generated video, audio and pictures that imitate real people. WSJ reporter Karen Hao joins host Zoe Thomas to discuss why it won’t be easy and why other governments around the world will be watching. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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13:07

To Boost EVs, New York Has to Decide Where to Put the...

Tech News Briefing ·

2023/01/10

One of the biggest challenges to getting more electric vehicles on the road is giving drivers a place to charge them. New funding from the federal government, states and private entities is being put toward building charging infrastructure. But in urban areas like New York City, where do you put the chargers? WSJ energy reporter Jennifer Hiller joins host Zoe Thomas to talk about how the city is trying to solve the problem. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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12:16

Tech Layoffs Pile Up as Bosses Reverse Course

Tech News Briefing ·

2023/01/09

After a period of aggressive hiring to meet heightened demand for online services during the pandemic, tech companies are now laying off many of those workers. And tech bosses are saying “mea culpa” for the miscalculation. WSJ reporter Dana Mattioli joins host Zoe Thomas to talk through the shift and what it all means for the tech sector going forward. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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13:31

How High-Tech Lobster Traps Could Help Save Whales

Tech News Briefing ·

2023/01/09

Endangered whales in the Atlantic could be given a lifeline by the use of high-tech lobster traps that pose less risk to them. But getting the industry on board may not be easy. WSJ science reporter Eric Niiler joins host Zoe Thomas to explain how the tech works and the efforts underway to convince lobstermen to use it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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15:35

Best of CES: What Gadgets Stood Out at This Year’s...

Tech News Briefing ·

2023/01/06

CES is known as a place where companies can show off boundary-pushing gadgets. This year, paperlike speakers, a robot pet and tools to keep us connected even in the desert were on display. WSJ news editor for personal tech Shara Tibken joins host Zoe Thomas to discuss the gadgets and trends that stood out in Las Vegas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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16:02

How to Declutter Your Inbox and Devices in 2023

Tech News Briefing ·

2023/01/05

For a New Year’s resolution, many of us would benefit from decluttering our digital lives. But all those emails, photos and more can be overwhelming to think about, much less tidy up. To help, WSJ family and tech columnist Julie Jargon joins host Julie Chang with some tips on how to get started. Plus, Chinese electronics company TCL discusses the augmented-reality glasses it is showing off at CES. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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13:52

How Ukraine Digitized Its Forces on the Cheap

Tech News Briefing ·

2023/01/04

Nearly a year after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Kyiv’s fighting forces have managed to rapidly digitize, something the U.S. has spent decades and billions of dollars to do. WSJ Brussels bureau chief Dan Michaels joins host Julie Chang to discuss the shoestring tactics of Ukraine’s military and what the Pentagon can learn from them. Plus, assistive-tech company eSight showcases its next-generation eyewear for the visually impaired at CES. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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13:50

CES: How Will Gadget Startups Face Economic Challenges?

Tech News Briefing ·

2023/01/03

The global trade show CES kicking off this week has been the place for startups to showcase their technologies to potential future partners and customers. But the show has been disrupted by the pandemic the past couple of years, and a looming economic downturn has taken a toll on tech companies big and small. WSJ personal tech reporter Dalvin Brown joins host Julie Chang for a glimpse of what we can expect at this year’s event. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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14:18

Blockchains Can Trace Carbon Credits, But Can They...

Tech News Briefing ·

2022/12/30

The market for carbon credits has some big problems. The certificates that allow companies and governments to offset their emissions have been shown in some cases to be unreliable. Crypto enthusiasts think using the same blockchain tech that makes digital currencies traceable could be the solution. But are startups like Moss Earth addressing the most pressing issues? Zoe Thomas hosts the final episode in Tech News Briefing’s special series looking into new climate technologies. Learn more about

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15:08

Can Lab-Grown Meat Live Up to Its Climate Promises?

Tech News Briefing ·

2022/12/29

One way to reduce the greenhouse gases produced by the meat industry: cutting out the farm. Cultivating meat by growing cells without growing the whole animal has gotten tentative approval from regulators. But keeping its environmental impact low means the industry will have to make certain choices. And companies like Upside Foods will need to find ways to make their prices comparable to traditional meat if they hope to convince consumers to swallow it. Zoe Thomas hosts the third installment of Tech

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16:00

Carbon Transformation: Could Your Next Outfit Be Made...

Tech News Briefing ·

2022/12/28

A small group of so-called carbon transformation companies are gaining traction with investors by turning carbon captured from factories and the air into things like textiles to make clothing. But can startups such as Rubi change ingrained supply chains like those in the fashion industry? And how difficult will it be to make these types of tech work at scale while still getting the environmental benefits? Zoe Thomas hosts the second part of Tech News Briefing’s special series looking into new

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17:15

Could Underwater Data Centers Make Cloud Computing...

Tech News Briefing ·

2022/12/27

Cloud storage centers suck up a lot of energy. But when Microsoft tried putting data centers underwater a couple of years ago, it found the strategy greatly reduced energy use and improved performance. Now a U.S. startup called Subsea Cloud is pushing forward with similar plans. How much could underwater data centers do to alleviate emissions from our cloud usage? And what are the hurdles to getting there? Zoe Thomas hosts the first in Tech News Briefing’s four-part series on emerging climate

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2:02

Next-Gen Climate Tech: Can It Live Up to Its Promises?

Tech News Briefing ·

2022/12/26

So much of what we do every day adds to our carbon footprint. And now some tech companies are looking beyond green energy to come up with novel solutions. This week Tech News Briefing takes a close look at the next generation of climate tech: startups that have gotten investors excited but whose projects remain unproven as business ventures. Host Zoe Thomas digs into what it would take for these technologies to make a real difference, starting Tuesday, Dec. 27. Learn more about your ad choices

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14:12

Boston Dynamics CEO on Robots of the Future

Tech News Briefing ·

2022/12/23

Boston Dynamics is best known for its robotic dog Spot, which is used by police departments and warehouses to perform various tasks. But the company is working to expand its range of robots and their capabilities. CEO Robert Playter spoke with WSJ tech columnist Christopher Mims at this year's WSJ Tech Live. Zoe Thomas hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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13:11

NFT Artist Beeple on the Future of Digital Art

Tech News Briefing ·

2022/12/22

The artist Mike Winkelmann, better known as Beeple, is one of the most valuable living artists. But now that demand for non-fungible tokens has cooled and the crypto winter has set in, what does he see as the future of NFTs? Beeple spoke with WSJ art-market reporter Kelly Crow at this year’s WSJ Tech Live event. Zoe Thomas hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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13:29

How the EU Took On Big Tech in 2022

Tech News Briefing ·

2022/12/21

Regulators in the European Union have been taking more actions against big tech companies this year, aiming to protect data privacy and customer choice and prevent the businesses from getting too big. But have their actions made things harder for smaller competitors as well? WSJ European tech reporter Sam Schechner joins host Zoe Thomas to discuss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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13:02

India’s Chip-Making Plans Face a Long Road Ahead

Tech News Briefing ·

2022/12/20

India is making an ambitious push into the advanced-semiconductors market as it looks to establish itself as a high-end tech manufacturing alternative to China. But setting up chip plants takes a lot of time and money. WSJ South Asia correspondent Philip Wen joins host Zoe Thomas to discuss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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13:20

YouTubers’ Old Videos Could Earn Them Millions, With...

Tech News Briefing ·

2022/12/19

A number of investment firms are offering YouTubers big payouts for the revenue rights to their back catalogs. For some, the deals could be a way to invest in their future, but only if they are willing to accept the terms. And with the digital-advertising market in flux, who is getting the better deal? WSJ reporter Miles Kruppa joins host Zoe Thomas to discuss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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13:54

Could the Key to EV Adoption Be… Shorter-Range...

Tech News Briefing ·

2022/12/16

Would you choose an electric car that charges faster even if it meant a more-limited driving range? WSJ tech columnist Christopher Mims joins host Zoe Thomas to discuss the latest research into fast-charging EV batteries and the tradeoffs they may come with. Plus, we visit a high-performance EV race to see what these kinds of batteries can really do. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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15:52

Nuclear-Fusion Breakthrough: How Long Until Limitless...

Tech News Briefing ·

2022/12/14

The U.S. Department of Energy has announced a major breakthrough in nuclear fusion, saying scientists achieved a fusion reaction that generated more energy than it consumed. The development could bring the world a step closer to potentially limitless amounts of clean energy. But how soon is that goal really achievable? WSJ science reporter Aylin Woodward joins host Zoe Thomas to talk through the research and the possibilities. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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