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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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13:27

Why Is TikTok Still Showing Eating-Disorder Videos to...

Tech News Briefing ·

2022/09/30

After a Wall Street Journal investigation found TikTok was showing some young users a stream of harmful content on eating disorders and self-harm, the company said it took steps to block and remove those kinds of videos from its platform. But months later, they are still cropping up in users’ feeds. WSJ Family & Tech columnist Julie Jargon joins host Zoe Thomas to discuss how harmful content keeps getting onto the platform and where that leaves users who are struggling with mental-health

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11:34

Why Ether’s Value Is Tumbling After the ‘Merge’

Tech News Briefing ·

2022/09/29

The cryptocurrency ether saw its value climb ahead of the highly anticipated software upgrade known as “the merge.” But even though the changeover went smoothly, ether’s price has fallen since then. And that might not be the only challenge for Ethereum, the network behind ether. WSJ crypto reporter Paul Vigna joins host Zoe Thomas to discuss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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13:04

NASA Smashed a Spacecraft Into an Asteroid. Now What?

Tech News Briefing ·

2022/09/28

A NASA mission that purposely crashed a satellite into an asteroid this week was the first test of planetary defense technology. Now scientists are working to figure out how successful it really was. WSJ science reporter Aylin Woodward joins host Zoe Thomas to discuss the mission and what comes next. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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12:36

Does ‘Bossware’ Boost Worker Productivity? It’s Far...

Tech News Briefing ·

2022/09/27

More companies are turning to surveillance software to monitor white-collar workers. But this tech doesn’t always create the productivity boost that managers hope to see. WSJ tech columnist Christopher Mims joins host Zoe Thomas to discuss how monitoring software works and why it can fall short of its promises. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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12:36

Hackers Working With Russia to Coordinate...

Tech News Briefing ·

2022/09/26

The Russian military may be coordinating with hackers and online activists in cyberattacks, according to a new report from Google researchers. WSJ cybersecurity reporter Robert McMillan joins host Zoe Thomas to discuss how the coordination is said to work, and why it is raising so much concern in the West. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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13:16

VPNs Can Be A Great Way To Protect Your Data… Sometimes.

Tech News Briefing ·

2022/09/23

Virtual Private Networks or VPNs, can keep your data from being collected by third-parties. But now all VPNs are equal. And sometimes they aren’t needed or can cause problems. WSJ personal tech reporter Dalvin Brown joins host Zoe Thomas to discuss how VPNs work and the best times to use them Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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13:13

Robots Are Taking Over Chinese Factories

Tech News Briefing ·

2022/09/22

Chinese factories are installing robots almost as fast as the rest of the world combined. But China is still playing catchup to other industrial economies when it comes to automation. WSJ Asia economics reporter Jason Douglas joins host Zoe Thomas to discuss why China is pivoting now and what the shift could mean for the global economy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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13:38

Spotify’s Audiobook Offering Pits It Against Amazon...

Tech News Briefing ·

2022/09/21

Streaming giant Spotify has entered the audiobook market with a new platform. But growing in this space won’t be the same as disrupting music listening or gaining a foothold in podcasting. WSJ music reporter Anne Steele joins host Zoe Thomas to discuss the pitfalls Spotify could face and the battles it is taking on by getting into audiobooks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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13:04

Chinese Funding Pours Into Silicon Valley Despite...

Tech News Briefing ·

2022/09/20

Tensions are rising between Washington and Beijing, but Chinese investment into Silicon Valley venture-capital funds is still flowing. Some U.S. officials are worried that Chinese investors could pass information back to their government. WSJ reporter Heather Somerville joins host Zoe Thomas to discuss a new report shedding light on the scope of the investments. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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13:44

Cybersecurity Officials on Edge Amid Trial of Former...

Tech News Briefing ·

2022/09/19

The trial of Uber's former head of security is being closely watched by cybersecurity professionals, who worry it could set a precedent for who is liable when a company is hacked. WSJ cybersecurity reporter Robert McMillan joins host Zoe Thomas to discuss the ins and outs of the trial and its wider ramifications. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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14:35

Apple’s New iPhones and iOS 16: What to Expect

Tech News Briefing ·

2022/09/16

The new operating system for Apple’s iPhones, iOS 16, includes a makeover for the home screen and new messaging functions. But some updates are features that other smartphones have had for a while. Wall Street Journal Senior Personal Tech Columnist Joanna Stern joins host Zoe Thomas to break down the changes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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16:22

Nikola Founder Trevor Milton Faces Jury Over...

Tech News Briefing ·

2022/09/15

Trevor Milton, the founder of electric-truck company Nikola, is facing fraud charges in a New York court. Prosecutors allege he lied to investors about the company’s technology, but his lawyers call it a case of a founder voicing their hopes for the company. But the trial could have ramifications beyond Nikola and its founder. WSJ reporter Ben Foldy joins host Zoe Thomas to lay out the issues and why it could matter for startups looking to go public. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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12:56

Twitter Whistleblower Testifies Before Senate on Data...

Tech News Briefing ·

2022/09/14

Twitter’s former head of security testified before Congress on Tuesday, telling a Senate committee the company had failed to protect users and had put profit ahead of data security. WSJ social-media reporter Alexa Corse joins host Zoe Thomas to discuss how Peiter Zatko’s testimony could affect Twitter and legislative efforts to rein in social-media companies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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13:42

Instagram Struggles to Make Reels a Real Competitor...

Tech News Briefing ·

2022/09/13

Instagram’s short-form video feature Reels is far behind its biggest rival, TikTok. Internal research reviewed by The Wall Street Journal shows Reels is struggling to get people to watch and create content for the platform. WSJ tech reporter Meghan Bobrowsky joins host Zoe Thomas to discuss how Instagram parent company Meta is trying to close the gap. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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11:51

Robinhood’s New Index Gives Insight Into Younger...

Tech News Briefing ·

2022/09/12

Robinhood has launched its own index, giving a peek into the most popular stocks among its largely young and small-time investor base. WSJ markets reporter Alexander Osipovich joins host Julie Chang to explain how the new index works, why the company decided to create it, and what it can tell us about how traders are using the app. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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14:27

What a VC Wants: Forerunner’s Kirsten Green on...

Tech News Briefing ·

2022/09/09

It’s a bumpy time for startups and their investors. But the economic uncertainty could present opportunities for venture capitalists, who may be able to push for more restraint from tech startups. Kirsten Green, founder and managing partner of Forerunner Ventures, joins host Zoe Thomas to discuss how early-stage companies can approach the coming economic challenges and what areas she is looking at investing in next. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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14:29

Apple Surprises With New iPhones by Keeping Prices...

Tech News Briefing ·

2022/09/08

Apple has unveiled a new lineup of iPhones, smartwatches and wireless headphones. But the most surprising detail from the company’s annual September event may be that the company is keeping most of its prices steady. WSJ personal-tech bureau chief Wilson Rothman joins host Zoe Thomas to discuss Apple’s strategy and the new features it rolled out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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14:22

Can Internet Algorithms Be Regulated? China Is Giving...

Tech News Briefing ·

2022/09/07

Chinese regulators are taking unprecedented steps to rein in the power of algorithms, the automated systems that shape the internet. But many of these systems learn from user behavior and adapt in unpredictable ways. So is regulating algorithms even possible? WSJ China tech reporter Karen Hao joins host Zoe Thomas to discuss how Beijing is tackling the challenge and what other countries might learn from its efforts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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13:16

Alert: Natural-Disaster Warnings Are Getting Better

Tech News Briefing ·

2022/09/06

With severe wildfires, hurricanes and other natural disasters becoming more commonplace, current technologies that alert people to impending danger sometimes fall short. WSJ reporter Jim Carlton joins host Zoe Thomas to discuss the flaws in current alert systems and the efforts to develop new tech to warn people of danger. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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11:20

NFT Insider-Trading Trial Could Set Precedent Beyond...

Tech News Briefing ·

2022/09/02

A case involving a man alleged to have engaged in insider trading of non-fungible tokens could push the bounds of fraud law. The WSJ's Risk & Compliance Journal reporter Richard Vanderford joins host Zoe Thomas to discuss the case and why it could set precedent that goes beyond digital assets. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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