KCBS Bloomberg Tech and Business Report

Discussing one of the latest fitness scales and realistic approaches on utilization

08 Jun 2026

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This is our daily Tech and Business Report. KCBS Radio News Anchor Margie Shafer spoke with Bloomberg's Dana Wollman More than 12-percent of adults ...

Netflix looking to utilize AI to enhance user recommendations

05 Jun 2026

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This is our daily Tech and Business report. KCBS Radio News Anchor Steve Scott spoke with Chris Palmeri. Netflix is turning to artificial intelligenc...

Cash App introduces a wand with tap-to-pay capabilities

04 Jun 2026

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Tap-to-pay just got a little more magical, with Block Inc.'s Cash App business launching a fun and sparkly new device. For more, KCBS News Radio anch...

NeeDoh squishies are going viral, but are they more than a trend?

03 Jun 2026

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NeeDoh squishies are the latest viral toy craze, but the toymaker behind the fad is taking a measured approach to the demand. For a closer look, KCBS...

Shoppers are spending less on groceries and household goods

02 Jun 2026

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Shoppers usually head to discount stores in search of bargain on groceries and basics, but these sales are on the decline at Dollar General stores. Th...

TikTok is shaking up its approach to music distribution branch

01 Jun 2026

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TikTok has always had deep roots in the music industry, but now the short-form video platform is switching up its music distribution strategy. For a ...

The FAA is assessing the safety of new business class suites

28 May 2026

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Airlines have been adding special seats and beds to accommodate first class and premium travelers. The FAA, however, is questioning the safety of thos...

We discuss the prediction market and suspicious cases

27 May 2026

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This is our daily Tech and Business Report. Business is booming for prediction market services like Kalshi and Polymarket with billions of dollars m...

The rise of honey as it becomes the sweetener of choice

26 May 2026

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This is our daily Tech and Business report. Honey has become the sweetener of choice for people wanting to "eat clean" and avoid sugar but it's resul...

Elon Musk's SpaceX prepares for a potentially monumental stock market debut

22 May 2026

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This is our daily Tech and Business report. KCBS Radio News Anchor Scott Cohn spoke with Bloomberg's Anthony Hughes. Space X is going public. CEO Elo...

Meta avoids landmark trial by reaching settlement with Kentucky school district

21 May 2026

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Meta has reached a settlement with a Kentucky school district after allegations that the company's social media platforms led to addiction, impacted l...

Artificial intelligence is transforming the workplace

19 May 2026

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This is our daily Tech and Business Report. In 2025, AI's impact led to significant job losses across the workforce for the second consecutive year. ...

The Open AI landmark trial comes to a close

18 May 2026

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This is our daily Tech and Business Report. Elon Musk has lost his case against Open AI in a landmark trial. For more, KCBS Radio News Anchor Holly ...

How AI could be helpful for hospital operations and healthcare workers

15 May 2026

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This is our daily Tech and Business report. KCBS Radio News Anchor Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg's John Tozzi. UnitedHealth has been tracking how o...

OpenAI allegedly plotting legal action against Apple surrounding ChatGPT

14 May 2026

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Reports are emerging that OpenAI is considering legal action against Apple allegedly because OpenAI execs aren't happy with Apple's efforts to integra...

We talk about how Charles Schwab is making AI available for more clients

13 May 2026

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This is our daily Tech and Business Report. Today, we're joined by Bloomberg's Paige Smith. San Francisco-based Charles Schwab says it plans to use A...

The beef industry is facing tough times and consumers are seeing it in the price

11 May 2026

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This is our daily Tech and Business Report. It's been tough for the beef industry lately amid short-term supply issues in the US beef market and risi...

Gamestop is attempting to purchase Ebay despite doubtful funds

07 May 2026

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This is our daily Tech and Business Report. We're joined by Bloomberg's Aaron Weinman. Gamestop wants to buy Ebay using a huge amount of borrowed mon...

We're taking a look at how frozen food companies are accommodating for those on GLP-1s

06 May 2026

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This is our daily Tech and Business Report. We're joined by Bloomberg News Reporter Kristina Peterson. Frozen food companies are reformulated their T...

Uber is another tap closer to offering you everything on demand

05 May 2026

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This is our daily Tech and Business Report. Uber continuing its aspirations to become an "everything" platform as it partners with Expedia to move in...

Amazon is expanding it's supply chain distribution services

04 May 2026

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This is our daily Tech and Business Report. KCBS HOLLY QUAN spoke with Bloomberg's Cailley LaPara. Amazon is now offering other businesses access to ...

An Open AI (ChatGPT) "app-less" smartphone is in development

01 May 2026

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This is our daily Tech and Business report. KCBS Radio News Anchor Margie Shafer spoke with Bloomberg reporter Stacey Vanek Smith. An A-I company cou...

Cybersecurity concerns push NSA to begin testing AI products

30 Apr 2026

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This is our daily Tech and Business report. KCBS' Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg Reporter Jake Bleiberg. The National Security Agency is testing the...

We discuss aerospace and drone makers amid global conflicts

29 Apr 2026

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This is our daily Tech and Business Report. KCBS Radio News Anchor Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg Aerospace and Defense stock reporter Arvelisse Boni...

Amazon is bolstering its business model selling office software powered by AI

28 Apr 2026

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This is our daily Tech and Business Report. KCBS Radio News Anchor, Holly Quan spoke with Matt Day, Bloomberg News Reporter based in Seattle. Amazon ...

Artificial Intelligence researchers are against AI use in the military

27 Apr 2026

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This is our daily Tech and Business report. KCBS Radio News Anchor Scott Cohn spoke with Katrina Manson. Hundreds of Google's AI researchers have sig...

AI driving more enrollment in trade schools? How people are beating the bots

24 Apr 2026

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This is our daily Tech and Business report. KCBS Radio News Anchor Alisa Clancy spoke with Bloomberg's Victor Swezey. AI in the workplace has investo...

Microsoft offers employees deal to voluntarily leave their jobs

23 Apr 2026

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This is our daily Tech and Business report. KCBS Radio News Anchor Alisa Clancy spoke with Bloomberg's Brody Ford. Microsoft is offering a first of i...

Court documents claim Amazon involved in money scheme with other brands

20 Apr 2026

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This is our daily Tech and Business report. KCBS Radio News Anchor Margie Shafer spoke with Bloomberg's Spencer Soper. Newly unsealed court documents...

QVC files for bankruptcy after racking up billions in debt

17 Apr 2026

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This is our daily Tech and Business report. KCBS Radio News Anchor Margie Shafer spoke with Bloomberg's Reshmi Basu. TV shopping network QVC has hit ...

Anthropic releases Opus 4.7 model and more powerful Mythos software

16 Apr 2026

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This is our daily Tech and Business report. KCBS Radio News Anchor Margie Shafer spoke with Bloomberg's Rachel Metz. AI company Anthropic has introd...

Google releases 'Gemini AI" app for Mac users to use right from their desktop

15 Apr 2026

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Time now for our daily Tech and Business Report. Today, we're joined by Dana Wollman Senior Editor at Bloomberg. Google has released a Gemini app f...

We take a look at concert prices and whether your main source has monopolized supply

14 Apr 2026

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This is our daily Tech and Business report. KCBS Radio News Anchor Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg's Leah Nylen Concert tickets cost a pretty penny t...

Apple's impending venture into the smart glasses market

13 Apr 2026

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The new glasses are one part of the tech giant's push into A-I wearables that also includes new AirPods and a pendant featuring a camera. This is our...

'Move to California' recommends Nvidia's CEO given tech industry and tax benefits

10 Apr 2026

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This is our daily Tech and Business report. KCBS Radio News Anchor Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg Reporter Eliyahu Kamisher. Nvidia's CEO is encoura...

U.S. housing market might be securing more relief as war in Iran continues

09 Apr 2026

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This is our daily Tech and Business report. KCBS Radio News Anchor Holly Quan spoke with Paulina Cachero. Mortgage rates have fallen for the first ti...

Anthropic holding back "Mythos" wide release due to fears of security breach

08 Apr 2026

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Time now for our daily Tech and Business Report. Today, we're joined by Bloomberg's Margi Murphy . Anthropic says its new AI model Mythos is so power...

OpenAI seeking justice after Elon Musk blocks their for-profit title

07 Apr 2026

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Time now for our daily Tech and Business Report. KCBS Radio news anchor Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg's Peter Blumberg. Open AI is asking the Attor...

Going green and affordability with gas prices hitting highs

06 Apr 2026

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This is our daily Tech and Business report. KCBS' Holly Quan spoke with Todd Woody Skyrocketing gasoline prices, as a result of the war in Iran, aren...

Discussing labor union's growing concerns over AI and a push for policy change

31 Mar 2026

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This is our daily Tech and Business report. KCBS Radio News Anchor Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg's Emily Birnbaum. As the US government attempts to...

Open AI is looking to compete with Apple but it's not working out as planned

30 Mar 2026

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This is our daily Tech and Business report. KCBS Radio News Anchor Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg's Natalie Lung Open-AI may be a competitor for App...

Behind Sony's decision to raise prices on PlayStation 5

27 Mar 2026

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A PlayStation 5 console will cost you more these days. Sony announcing today that it's raising the price of all editions of the system, effective next...

How influencers are revamping cruises

25 Mar 2026

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Influencers are taking to the seas, and revamping cruise lines. During Covid, cruises developed a reputation for being super-spreaders. but now they'...

Almost everyone is utilizing Artificial Intelligence including cows

24 Mar 2026

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This is our daily Tech and Business report. KCBS Radio News Anchor Holly Quan spoke with Rebecca Torrence Almost everyone is adopting AI these days a...

Are gas stations taking advantage of the increase in fuel prices?

20 Mar 2026

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This is our daily Tech and Business report. KCBS Radio News Anchor Holly Quan spoke with Nathan Risser. With gas prices averaging 5-67 a gallon here ...

Rapidly rising gas prices and the impact on consumers' wallets

19 Mar 2026

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This is our daily Tech and Business report. KCBS Radio News Anchor Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg reporter Mark Niquette. As the Iran war goes on, d...

Should social media be banned for users under 16?

18 Mar 2026

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Time now for our daily Tech and Business Report. Today, we're joined by Bloomberg Reporter Alicia Clanton. California may be the social media capital...

Apple announces the next generation of AirPod Max headphones

16 Mar 2026

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Time now for our daily Tech and Business Report. Bloomberg reporter Chris Welch joins us to tell us more. Apple is offering some snazzy and helpful f...

Peloton implements new upgrades and uses for their stationary bikes

13 Mar 2026

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This is our daily Tech and Business report. KCBS Radio News Anchor Scott Cohn spoke with Bloomberg Reporter Samantha Kelly. Peloton is hoping to work...

Ultrawealthy in Silicon Valley launch "California Renewal" multimillion fund

12 Mar 2026

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This is our daily Tech and Business report. KCBS Radio News Anchor Scott Cohn spoke with Bloomberg's Biz Carson. A group of Silicon Valley billionair...

GrubHub is setting to the skies testng their drone delivery system

11 Mar 2026

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This is our daily Tech and Business Report. Today, we're joined by Bloomberg's Natalie Lung. Grubub is set to start testing a new program to deliver ...

SF based Perplexity court ordered to cease Amazon purchases though it's browser

10 Mar 2026

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This is our daily Tech and Business Report. KCBS Radio News Anchor Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg's Matt Day. A court has ruled that San Francisco b...

San Francisco-based Anthropic is suing the Trump Administration

09 Mar 2026

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What does Bay Area tech company Anthropic's classification as a "supply chain risk" mean for private companies? On our daily Tech and Business Report...

Ear plugs at the gym? How hearing loss and working out go hand in hand

06 Mar 2026

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Time now for our daily Tech and Business Report. Today, KCBS Radio News Anchor Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg's Miquéla V Thornton. It turns out th...

Amazon to introduce new AI assists for medial diagnostics and records

05 Mar 2026

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This is our daily Tech and Business report. KCBS Radio News Anchor Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg's Matt Day. Amazon is launching new AI tools for m...

Exploring OpenAi's deal with the Department of defense and Anthropic's response

03 Mar 2026

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This is our daily Tech and Business Report. KCBS Radio News Anchor Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg's Anne VanderMey. Open Ai's CEO says his company's...

Apple unveiled two new products which will be available for pre-order

02 Mar 2026

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This is our daily Tech and Business report. KCBS Radio News Anchor Scott Cohn spoke with Bloomberg's Mark Gurman Apple unveiled two new products toda...

Renewable energy continues to efficiently aid growing technology demands

27 Feb 2026

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This is our daily Tech and Business report. KCBS Radio News Anchors' Rebecca Goodeyon and Scott Cohn spoke with Bloomberg's Kyle Stock. Renewable ene...

Rise of AI fills up vacant office space in San Francisco

26 Feb 2026

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This is our daily Tech and Business report. KCBS Radio News Anchor KCBS Radio News Anchor Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg's John Gittelsohn. The ongo...

Samsung unveiled their new line of Galaxy phones: the S26 series

25 Feb 2026

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Time now for our daily Tech and Business Report. Today, we're joined by Bloomberg's Chris Welch. Samsung unveiled its latest line of Galaxy smartph...

A San Francisco landmark has been sold again

24 Feb 2026

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This is our daily Tech and Business report. KCBS Radio News Anchor Holly Quan spoke with Natalie Wong A deal has been reached to sell a San Francisco...

Cost of beef is at an all time high but Americans are expected to consume more

23 Feb 2026

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This is our daily Tech and Business report. KCBS Radio News Anchor Holly Quan spoke with Ilena Peng While the price of beef may be at all-time high A...

Amazon vs Walmart: Is ecommerce or conventional storefront better for business?

19 Feb 2026

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This is our daily Tech and Business report. KCBS Radio News Anchor Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg's Spencer Soper. Amazon has surpassed Walmart, bec...

Three new AI-driven wearable devices to come to Apple

18 Feb 2026

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Apple is giving three wearable devices an AI boost KCBS' Holly Kwan speaks with Bloomberg's Mark Gurman to learn more in our daily tech and business ...

Anthropic's new AI model that can take over computer tasks for it's users

17 Feb 2026

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This is our daily Tech and Business report. KCBS Radio News Anchor Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg's Rachel Metz San Francisco-based Anthropic is ou...

Dollar Tree now opening up locations in wealthier areas

13 Feb 2026

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Time now for our daily Tech and Business Report. Today, we're joined by Bloomberg's Lily Meier. Discount retailer Dollar Tree is going after a new ty...

Apple's new Siri is falling behind in the 'AI race'

12 Feb 2026

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Apple's latest attempt to revamp Siri are running into some snags. This is the daily Tech and Business Report. Today, KCBS Radio anchor Holly Quan s...

Are tech billionaires seizing luxury homes in Florida to protect their assets?

10 Feb 2026

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This is our daily Tech and Business report. KCBS Radio News Anchor KCBS Radio News Anchor Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg's Anna Kaiser. A proposed b...

Trial underway examining social media's role in alleged addiction

09 Feb 2026

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This is our daily Tech and Business report. KCBS Radio News Anchor KCBS Radio News Anchor Holly Quan spoke with Peter Blumberg Trial gets underway to...

Waymo uses Google's AI model to produce real world maps for training

06 Feb 2026

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Waymo is crafting models of the world to train their cars. The self-driving tech company is employing Google's AI model to draw up maps and digital w...

What's different about Amazon's new AI-enhanced 'Alexa'?

05 Feb 2026

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Amazon's new AI-boosted version of Alexa is now out. This is the daily Tech and Business Report. Today, KCBS Radio anchor Holly Quan spoke with Bloo...

Is Anthropics' AI tool behind the decline of software stocks?

04 Feb 2026

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Time now for our daily Tech and Business Report. Today, we're joined by Bloomberg's Carmen Reinicke. Software stocks are on the downturn with some an...

Hospitals withdraw from using anesthetic desflurane to combat climate change

03 Feb 2026

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Hospitals are phasing out the use of a popular anesthetic used in operating rooms, all in an effort to combat global warming. This is the daily Tech ...

Elon Musk continues planning a merger between Space X and x-AI

02 Feb 2026

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Elon Musk is reportedly in advanced talks to merge Space X and x-AI. This is the daily Tech and Business Report. Today, KCBS Radio anchor Holly Quon...

Extra demand for energy may end up lowering the cost of electricity

30 Jan 2026

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PG&E's CEO says the extra demand for energy from AI data center's may actually end up lowering the cost of electricity. This is the daily Tech and Bu...

Apple is creating its own version of the 'Adobe Creative Cloud'

29 Jan 2026

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Apple's new subscription creative app bundle is now available for users. This is the daily Tech and Business Report. Today, KCBS Radio anchor Holly ...

EV Charging stations are getting faster and more reliable

28 Jan 2026

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This is our daily Tech and Business report. KCBS Radio News Anchor KCBS Radio News Anchor Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg's Kyle Stock While the Trum...

Amazon Fresh and Amazon Go brick and mortar stores set to close

27 Jan 2026

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This is our daily Tech and Business report. KCBS Radio News Anchor KCBS Radio News Anchor Margie Shafer spoke with Bloomberg's Matt Day Amazon is clo...

Tesla market shares remain at a decline

23 Jan 2026

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Time now for our daily Tech and Business Report. Today, we're joined by Bloomberg's Dana Hull. Tesla sales are hitting a rocky road in California, wi...

Apple's Siri is receiving a long-awaited revamp

22 Jan 2026

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Time now for our daily Tech and Business Report. Today, we're joined by Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. Apple is giving its Siri digital assistant a long-aw...

Walmart increasing online store music gear offerings

20 Jan 2026

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This is our daily Tech and Business report. KCBS Radio News Anchor Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg's Jonathan Roeder. Walmart is adding more music g...

Can personal vehicles become driverless?

16 Jan 2026

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Time now for our daily Tech and Business Report. Today, we're joined by Bloomberg's Hannah Elliott. Here in the Bay Area we're used to seeing Waymo s...

Saks files for bankruptcy a year after acquiring Neimen Marcus

14 Jan 2026

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This is our daily Tech and Business report. KCBS Radio News Anchor Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg's Reshmi Basu. A year after acquiring Neiman Marcu...

Meta is cutting jobs from its Reality Labs division

13 Jan 2026

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This is our daily Tech and Business report. KCBS Radio News Anchor KCBS Radio News Anchor Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg's Sarah Frier. Meta is cutt...

Two tech giants Apple and Google are set to partner up

12 Jan 2026

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This is our daily Tech and Business report. KCBS Radio News Anchor KCBS Radio News Anchor Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg's Nick Turner We discuss Ap...

Oaklanders will gather this weekend to remember Coach John Beam

10 Jan 2026

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Oakland is preparing to say a final, formal goodbye to a man who was so much more than a coach. There is a concert happening ON the San Francisco bay...

Chefs transforming food scraps into fine dining

09 Jan 2026

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This is the Tech and Business report. With the rising cost of food, a number of chefs are trying to make the most of what they have by turning food s...

'Robot restaurants' are coming to NYC, with new startup

08 Jan 2026

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This is the Tech and Business report. A New York based company is attempting to do for restaurants what Amazon did for retailers. For more on the s...

Trump looking to ban institutional investors from buying single family homes

07 Jan 2026

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This is our daily Tech and Business report. KCBS Radio News Anchor KCBS Radio News Anchor Holly Quan spoke with Markets Correspondent for Bloomberg te...

Amazon's Ring plan to offer parking lot security cameras

06 Jan 2026

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This is our daily Tech and Business report. KCBS Radio News Anchor KCBS Radio News Anchor Holly Quan spoke with Matt Day Amazon is expanding its Ring...

We take a look at how smart rings compare to smart watches

05 Jan 2026

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This is our daily Tech and Business report KCBS Radio News Anchor Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg's Samantha Kelly. Smart rings are making their way ...

Will the rise of AI and the slowdown in job growth continue in 2026?

31 Dec 2025

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This is the daily Tech and Business Report. With the hot topic of A-I in the workforce, a mixed prediction for the 2026 economy and a slowdown in the ...

Economic trends to watch in the new year

26 Dec 2025

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This is the daily Tech and Business Report. We are approaching the end of the year -- which means it's a good time to take a look at your portfolio be...

What is the economy looking like now that the year is almost over

23 Dec 2025

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This is our daily Tech and Business report. KCBS Radio News Anchor KCBS Radio News Anchor Holly Quan spoke with KCBS very own Jason Brooks It's holi...

Five leases have been cancelled for wind farms that were under construction.

22 Dec 2025

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This is our daily Tech and Business report. KCBS Radio News Anchor KCBS Radio News Anchor Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg's Will Wade. The Trump Admi...

Podcast popularity: why people watch conversations

19 Dec 2025

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It is time for our daily Tech and Business Report. KCBS anchor Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg reporter Ashley Carman. Cable TV has become a lot less...

How soaring coffee prices are changing consumer habits

18 Dec 2025

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This is the daily Tech and Business Report. The high cost of coffee has some people changing how they get their morning jolt. For more, KCBS Radio a...

The ideal price point for fast food chains amidst rising grocery costs

17 Dec 2025

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This is our daily Tech and Business Report. KCBS's Margie Shafer spoke with Bloomberg's Deena Shanker. The rising cost of groceries is hitting fast-c...

Doordash Launching app "Zesty" to help you find new restaurants

16 Dec 2025

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This is our daily Tech and Business report. KCBS Radio News Anchor KCBS Radio News Anchor Margie Shafer spoke with Bloomberg's Natalie Lung DoorDash ...

General Motors moving away from CarPlay after reaching deal with Apple

15 Dec 2025

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This is our daily Tech and Business report. KCBS Radio News Anchor KCBS Radio News Anchor Margie Shafer spoke with Bloomberg's David Welch. GM and Ap...