Tech News Briefing

10:13

TikTok Parent ByteDance Redoubles Music Streaming...

Tech News Briefing ·

2022/10/14

ByteDance, TikTok’s parent company, wants to expand its music-streaming service after seeing the success of songs on the social-media platform. The Chinese tech company is in talks with music labels as it sets its sights on more than a dozen new markets. WSJ deputy media editor Jessica Toonkel joins host Julie Chang to discuss what the company has in mind and how it could shake up music streaming. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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11:14

As Hacks Rise, Cyber Defenders Burn Out

Tech News Briefing ·

2022/10/13

With hacking on the rise world-wide, cybersecurity professionals are juggling bigger caseloads and experiencing high levels of burnout. WSJ Pro Cybersecurity reporter James Rundle joins host Zoe Thomas to discuss how the industry is dealing with overwork and why the supply of professionals isn’t keeping up with demand. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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13:09

Chip Demand Is Slowing. Where Does the Semiconductor...

Tech News Briefing ·

2022/10/12

After years of surging demand for memory chips to power personal computers, smartphones and gaming devices, shipments are starting to slow. Semiconductor makers say it could affect the production of other chips. WSJ semiconductors reporter Asa Fitch joins host Zoe Thomas to discuss what the decline means for the industry’s future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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11:23

Streaming Takes a Page From Cable TV: the Bundle

Tech News Briefing ·

2022/10/11

After years of cutting the cable-TV cord, streaming customers are increasingly being offered something familiar: a bundle of programming. WSJ deputy media editor Jessica Toonkel joins host Zoe Thomas to discuss why streaming services are returning to bundles, what they offer to customers and why the “Great Rebundling” is different from your last cable-TV package. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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12:19

Trans-Atlantic Data Privacy Deal Comes a Step Closer

Tech News Briefing ·

2022/10/10

The U.S. took a big step toward reaching a data privacy deal with the European Union last week, with President Biden signing an executive order that would give Europeans more power over their data stored in the U.S. WSJ European tech reporter Sam Schechner joins host Zoe Thomas to discuss why the move was crucial to the future of a trans-Atlantic data deal and what it could mean for big tech companies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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9:41

How Nobel-Winning Physicists’ Experiments Led to...

Tech News Briefing ·

2022/10/07

This year’s Nobel Prize in Physics was awarded to three scientists for their work in quantum computing . WSJ science reporter Eric Niiler joins host Zoe Thomas to discuss their work and what it means for the future of superfast computers and encrypted communications. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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13:40

Iranian Protesters Struggle to Evade Internet Block...

Tech News Briefing ·

2022/10/06

After Tehran restricted internet access to curb widespread protests, the Biden administration and Elon Musk’s SpaceX both said they would help protestors stay online. But that promise has been hard to execute on , leaving demonstrators struggling to keep their messages private from the government while getting the word out to the rest of the world. Middle East correspondent David S. Cloud joins host Zoe Thomas to explain. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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10:59

Musk Deal to Buy Twitter May Be Back On

Tech News Briefing ·

2022/10/05

In the latest surprise twist in the Elon Musk-Twitter saga, the billionaire has offered to close his deal to acquire the social-media company on the original terms, potentially averting a high-stakes trial. WSJ senior reporter Cara Lombardo joins host Zoe Thomas to discuss the reversal and what it could mean for Twitter’s future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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12:43

Deal to Secure TikTok User Data Poses Liability for...

Tech News Briefing ·

2022/10/04

The Biden administration is close to reaching an agreement with TikTok aimed at preventing U.S. users’ data from being shared with the Chinese government . WSJ reporter John McKinnon joins host Zoe Thomas to discuss how the prospects of Republicans taking control of Congress are putting pressure on the administration to get the long-anticipated deal done. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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12:54

Companies Rethink Cloud Strategies Amid...

Tech News Briefing ·

2022/10/03

Countless companies have migrated their data storage and computing needs to the cloud in recent years, in part to save money. But now many tech leaders say the investments have yet to pay off. WSJ CIO Journal reporter Isabelle Bousquette joins host Zoe Thomas to discuss how cloud-computing costs got so high and how companies are changing their strategies in response. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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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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