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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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11:51

California Bill Holds Social Media Responsible for...

Tech News Briefing ·

2022/09/01

A bill aimed at holding social-media platforms accountable for harm their apps may do to children passed the California legislature unanimously this week. WSJ tech reporter Meghan Bobrowsky joins host Zoe Thomas to discuss what is in the bill and whether other states could follow suit. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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12:38

The U.S. Needs Weather Data. Satellite Companies...

Tech News Briefing ·

2022/08/31

The U.S. government wants to collect more weather data from private companies’ satellites, with the goal of improving forecasting while cutting costs. But not enough businesses are collecting the necessary data. WSJ Pro enterprise-technology reporter Isabelle Bousquette joins host Zoe Thomas to discuss why the government is struggling to find partners and what it means for our efforts to understand weather patterns. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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13:31

Could New Storage Techniques Preserve the World’s...

Tech News Briefing ·

2022/08/30

We’re storing more of our data than ever, but the hard disk drives we rely on are reaching their physical limits. Now scientists are working on methods to increase capacity and find new ways to house our data. Dr. Brian Michael Murphy of Bennington College joins host Zoe Thomas to discuss how we got here and the new methods that are being tested. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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13:32

TikTok Is the New Google for Some Young People

Tech News Briefing ·

2022/08/29

More young people are turning to TikTok for the kinds of answers they used to search for on Google. But while TikTok has loads of useful information, some of it may need to be verified. Cordilia James from the WSJ’s personal-tech team joins host Zoe Thomas to discuss how people are using TikTok as a search engine and how to be sure you can trust the results. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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13:27

NASA’s Artemis I Mission Is First Step in Returning...

Tech News Briefing ·

2022/08/26

NASA plans to launch the uncrewed Artemis I flight from Cape Canaveral, Fla., on Monday. WSJ space reporter Micah Maidenberg joins host Zoe Thomas to discuss what NASA will be looking for from this test flight and how it aims to return humans to the lunar surface by 2025. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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12:28

China’s Videogame Makers Look for Growth Far and Wide

Tech News Briefing ·

2022/08/25

The videogame industry in China is facing a tight regulatory environment and a slowing economy, and companies are looking for other ways to find growth. WSJ China tech reporter Shen Lu joins host Zoe Thomas to discuss the industry's struggles and what it is doing to survive. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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12:22

Twitter Whistleblower Complaint Accuses Company of...

Tech News Briefing ·

2022/08/24

Twitter’s former head of security has filed a whistleblower complaint with regulators, claiming the social-media company is failing to protect sensitive user data and lying about security problems. WSJ tech reporter Sarah Needleman joins host Zoe Thomas to discuss the accusations and why they come at a problematic time for Twitter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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11:57

Apple Pay Is Killing the Wallet. It Only Took Eight...

Tech News Briefing ·

2022/08/23

When Apple launched Apple Pay in 2014, it didn’t seem like the contactless payment system was much of a hit with customers. Flash forward eight years and the iPhone maker has convinced millions to make their smartphones their wallets. WSJ “Science of Success” columnist Ben Cohen joins host Zoe Thomas to discuss what Apple’s slow-and-steady approach can teach the rest of the tech world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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12:44

The Ethereum Merge: Why Crypto World Is So Excited

Tech News Briefing ·

2022/08/22

The crypto platform Ethereum is preparing for a major system overhaul aimed at reducing the amount of electricity the network uses. But the update could lead to other changes to how Ethereum works. WSJ cryptocurrency reporter Paul Vigna joins host Zoe Thomas to discuss why the change is being implemented and what it could mean for the network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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13:33

Browser Startups Say Google, Apple Hold Back Competition

Tech News Briefing ·

2022/08/19

Rivals in the web-browser market are raising concerns about the dominance of Apple’s Safari and Google’s Chrome, and global regulators are taking notice as they focus more on the power of big tech companies. WSJ tech reporter Miles Kruppa joins host Zoe Thomas to discuss how Safari and Chrome became so big and what moves regulators are considering. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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13:10

Protecting Satellites From Hackers: Calls for...

Tech News Briefing ·

2022/08/18

Cyber threats to the space sector are growing as the industry expands, and satellites in particular are vulnerable. WSJ Pro Cybersecurity reporter Catherine Stupp joins host Zoe Thomas to discuss the call for international cybersecurity standards and why Germany could be a model for other nations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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12:57

Finding Your Personal Data Online Is Easy. Taking It...

Tech News Briefing ·

2022/08/17

Personal information such as phone numbers, email and home addresses have become more easily accessible over the internet. But getting that information taken down isn’t so simple. WSJ reporter Maddie Ellis joins host Zoe Thomas to discuss the possible ramifications of having personal details one online search away, and what steps you can take if you want to have yours removed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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13:12

How Secret Talks Over an Apple-Facebook Partnership...

Tech News Briefing ·

2022/08/16

Apple and Facebook are at war over privacy and data-collection policies. But before their feud heated up, the tech giants engaged in secret discussions about a possible revenue-sharing partnership. WSJ reporter Salvador Rodriguez joins host Zoe Thomas to discuss what the conversations were about and how the two ended up at odds with each other. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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12:05

Lithium Bottlenecks Risk Future of EVs

Tech News Briefing ·

2022/08/15

Lithium is a key component to the batteries in electric vehicles. But the part of the world with the largest known lithium deposits is stifling production of the mineral at a time when demand for it is growing. WSJ South America reporter Ryan Dube joins host Zoe Thomas to discuss what is causing the bottlenecks and how they could affect the global EV market. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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12:43

Efforts to Expand Digital Privacy Protections Get...

Tech News Briefing ·

2022/08/12

Regulators are looking to make new rules that would govern how online data is gathered and stored. The Federal Trade Commission has begun the process of forming rules that could be even stricter than proposed legislation in Congress. WSJ reporter John D. McKinnon joins host Zoe Thomas to discuss what the potential new regulations could do and the blowback they are already receiving. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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12:29

Samsung Sees Foldable as the Future. Will Customers?

Tech News Briefing ·

2022/08/11

Samsung sees foldable technology as the next step for improving our smart devices and has been leading the charge with its Galaxy Z Flip and Z Fold. But more competitors are coming, and steep price tags could be out of many customers' budgets. WSJ personal tech reporter Dalvin Brown joins host Zoe Thomas to discuss why smartphone makers see foldables as the next big thing and how they hope to convince customers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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13:46

Tech Hiring Slowdown: What’s Different This Time?

Tech News Briefing ·

2022/08/10

The tech sector’s hiring spree seems to be coming to a close. Rising inflation and slowing demand for tech products are leading some companies to announce layoffs or pauses in hiring. But is this a sign of impending doom or just a rebalancing? Saydeah Howard, partner and chief talent officer for venture-capital firm IVP, joins host Zoe Thomas to discuss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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13:01

Celsius Founder Left a Trail of Unhappy Colleagues...

Tech News Briefing ·

2022/08/09

Celsius founder Alex Mashinsky grew his company to be one of the biggest crypto lenders. Now the company has filed for bankruptcy protection, and investors and clients are asking how this could have happened. This isn't the first time Mashinsky has taken a moonshot idea and ended up creating a trail of unhappy friends, colleagues and investors. WSJ reporter Vicky Ge Huang joins host Zoe Thomas to discuss Mashinsky’s past and the possible future for Celsius’ customers. Learn more about your ad

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12:24

More of China’s Social-Media Users Head to...

Tech News Briefing ·

2022/08/08

To avoid harassment and greater oversight on social-media platforms, some users in China are leaving the country's dominant sites for under-the-radar options. WSJ China technology reporter Shen Lu joins host Zoe Thomas to discuss what led them to this point and where they are moving. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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12:22

Big Tech’s Western Values Help It Find Allies Abroad

Tech News Briefing ·

2022/08/05

Often short on friends at home, big U.S. tech companies are finding their size and commitment to openness are viewed favorably in other parts of the world. WSJ Chief Economics Commentator Greg Ip joins host Zoe Thomas to discuss how this dichotomy arose and what it could mean for combating the influence of China and Russia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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