Tech News Briefing

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...

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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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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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