WSJ Tech News Briefing
Episodes
What Trump’s Second Term Could Mean for the Top U.S. Cyber Agency
19 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Some Republican lawmakers and policy agenda Project 2025 have criticized the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency for overreach. WSJ repor...
TNB Tech Minute: AI Investments Are Booming, But VC Profits Hit a Historic Low
18 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Plus, Trump picks Brendan Carr as FCC Chair. And Roblox adds parental controls. Belle Lin hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm...
Behind Big Tech’s Effort to Kill an Online Kid Safety Bill
18 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
One of the most significant expansions of online protection for children in decades is currently languishing in the House, without a clear path to pas...
Bold Names: Why This Tesla Pioneer Says the Cheap EV Market 'Sucks'
16 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tesla, and its CEO Elon Musk, are the big names in electric vehicles, but a lot of competitors are nipping at their heels, including one led by a form...
TNB Tech Minute: Elon Musk Sues OpenAI Again
15 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Plus, General Motors lays off 1,000 workers. And Samsung plans a massive share buyback program. James Rundle hosts. Learn more about your ad choices....
Why a State Department Office Battling Disinformation Abroad Is Facing Closure
15 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As U.S. officials warn that disinformation from Russia, China and Iran is reaching unprecedented levels, a key office in the State Department designed...
TNB Tech Minute: Meta Fined $843 Million by European Union
14 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Plus, a consumer protection group sues Apple. And Cisco posts lower revenue and profit, but results beat analyst estimates. James Rundle hosts. Learn...
The Gamers Piloting Drones on Ukraine’s Front Lines
14 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The use of drones is transforming how the war in Ukraine is being fought. Squadrons of pilots, mostly young men, are deploying skills and reflexes lea...
TNB Tech Minute: Elon Musk’s X Hires First CFO in Two Years
13 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Plus, Amazon launches sub-$20 section. And chip maker AMD lays off over 1,000 workers. James Rundle hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit me...
AI Powers Three Mile Island’s Nuclear Plant Back to Life
13 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Big tech companies are striking deals to bring more nuclear power online to meet the energy demands of AI while curbing surging carbon emissions tied ...
TNB Tech Minute: Meta Plans to Offer Less Personal Ads in Europe
12 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Plus, 23andMe lays off 40% of its staff. And SoftBank returns to profit. James Rundle hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adc...
Crypto’s High Hopes for the Trump White House
12 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Cryptocurrency companies have had to get used to heavy regulation over the past four years. With President-elect Donald Trump’s return to the White ...
TNB Tech Minute: Google News Czar Resigns as Friction With Publishers Continues
11 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Plus, Tencent builds another Indonesian data center. And FTX’s estate sues Binance for $1.8 billion. James Rundle hosts. Learn more about your ad c...
How AI Is Threatening an Online Education Giant
11 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Online education company Chegg used to be the go-to source for students who wanted help with their homework. Now that those students are turning to Op...
Introducing: Bold Names
09 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Every day, Wall Street Journal reporters talk with the most powerful, influential and interesting people. Now, we’re bringing some of those conversa...
TNB Tech Minute: Musk Makes Appearance on Ukrainian President’s Call to Trump
08 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Plus, President-elect Donald Trump says he won’t sell some of his stake in the parent company of Truth Social. And Amazon is testing new formats for...
How Microsoft’s CFO Calls the Shots on AI Spending
08 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Microsoft chief financial officer Amy Hood is responsible for approving deals that have made Microsoft the most acquisitive company in the tech indust...
TNB Tech Minute: U.S. Agency Warns Employees Amid China Hack
07 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Plus, U.S. Cellular to sell a portion of its spectrum licenses to AT&T in a billion dollar deal. And Rivian says it’s on track to report its first e...
What a Trump Presidency Means for Elon Musk
07 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Elon Musk spent more than $100 million to get Donald Trump back to the White House. WSJ reporter Emily Glazer tells host Cordilia James what Trump’s...
TNB Tech Minute: Schneider Electric Investigating Cyberattack
06 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Plus, Teledyne strikes a deal to buy units of AEA Investors-backed Excelitas Technologies for $710 million. And the tech sector faces new headwinds an...
Why Chinese EV Makers Are Expanding in Latin America
06 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Brazil is the biggest overseas market for Chinese automaker BYD. Other Chinese companies are also moving to the country. WSJ Brazil correspondent Sama...
TNB Tech Minute: Perplexity to Triple Valuation to $9 Billion
05 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Plus, some of the world’s most-guarded semiconductor tech is found in Huawei's new AI chips. And Palantir shares soar after sales growth beats expec...
Why Election Day Could Be a ‘Super Bowl’ for Hackers
05 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It’s game-time for cybercriminals looking to disrupt the election with delays and disinformation, according to security experts. WSJ tech reporter B...
TNB Tech Minute: U.S. Chip Toolmakers Are Moving to Cut China From Supply Chains
04 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Plus, shares of nuclear-power producers tumble after regulators rejected a deal from Amazon to use more nuclear energy. And New York Times tech worker...
Elon Musk’s Approach to AI Could Make His Robotaxi a Long Shot
04 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tesla says it plans to roll out its fully autonomous robotaxis in the next few years… but how ready is it really for prime time? WSJ tech columnist ...
TNB Tech Minute: OpenAI Adds Search Engine to ChatGPT
01 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Plus, Visa continues to grow its artificial-intelligence use cases. And, Intel stock rallies nearly 8% despite the chip maker's record loss last quart...
Wearable Tech That Could Help You Sleep Better
01 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
New wearable gadgets that target the brain could help you fall asleep faster and improve the quality of your slumber. WSJ science bureau chief Jo Crav...
TNB Tech Minute: Apple iPhone Sales Rebound
31 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Plus, Amazon records revenue and profit growth amid excitement over AI. And Intel posts a loss of more than $16 billion. Julie Chang hosts. Learn mor...
How Brain-Computer Interfaces Could Change Lives
31 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
With brain-computer interfaces, people with physical disabilities could one day control computers with just their thoughts, according to the co-founde...
TNB Tech Minute: Microsoft Earnings Show Investment in AI Is Paying Off
30 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Plus, Meta reports record revenue despite slower digital advertising growth. And Wall Street giants KKR and Energy Capital Partners agree to invest $5...
X Algorithm Feeds Users Political Content Whether They Want It or Not
30 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
An exclusive Wall Street Journal analysis finds that new users to social-media platform X with interests in topics like cooking and crafts are blanket...
TNB Tech Minute: Elon Musk’s xAI Looks to Raise More Money
29 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Plus, Google sees accelerating revenue growth thanks to its cloud business. And JPMorgan Chase sues people it says committed check fraud in viral TikT...
Reddit’s Role in the Future of the Internet
29 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Reddit co-founder and CEO Steve Huffman has said that Reddit is the most human place on the internet. At WSJ Tech Live, he spoke with WSJ senior perso...
TNB Tech Minute: Indonesia Blocks iPhone 16 Sales
28 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Plus, aerospace startup Beyond Aero raises $20 million in funding. And five of the so-called Magnificent Seven tech companies are set to report earnin...
U.S. AI Policy Is in a ‘Dangerous Place’ Says VC Martin Casado
28 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Martin Casado, general partner at venture-capital firm Andreessen Horowitz, says concrete risks from the artificial intelligence boom haven't material...
TNB Tech Minute: Musk and Putin Held Secret Conversations
25 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Plus, federal investigators probe cryptocurrency firm Tether. And Boeing explores possible sale of its space business. Zoe Thomas hosts. Learn more a...
Why Apple Intelligence Isn’t That Smart … Yet
25 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Apple is releasing new generative-artificial intelligence features for iPhones with iOS 18.1. WSJ senior personal tech columnist Joanna Stern tested o...
TNB Tech Minute: Google’s Investment in Anthropic Faces U.K. Probe
24 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Plus, Irish regulators fine LinkedIn more than $300 million over its processing of users' personal data. And Intel wins its long-running fight to scra...
Cybersecurity Expert Chris Krebs Warns of Risks to U.S.
24 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
China is honing its cyberattack capabilities, according to Chris Krebs, the top cybersecurity official at the Department of Homeland Security during t...
TNB Tech Minute: Tesla Posts Surprise Profit Jump in Third Quarter
23 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Plus, Perplexity’s CEO proposes revenue-sharing deal with news publishers that have criticized the startup. And AT&T’s CEO says he doesn’t expec...
How Waymo Pulled Ahead in the Robotaxi Race
23 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Waymo, the self-driving car company which is owned by Google’s parent, Alphabet, is winning the hearts and minds of passengers in San Francisco. WSJ...
TNB Tech Minute: Netflix Drops Plans to Develop a High-End Videogame
22 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Plus, Nvidia’s CEO Jensen Huang says businesses should become AI-powered organizations. And Dye & Durham says it's considering a sale as part of its...
Is Generative AI All It’s Hyped Up to Be?
22 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
There is a lot of hype around generative artificial intelligence, but is the tech truly transformational? Arvind Narayanan, Princeton University profe...
TNB Tech Minute: Dow Jones and New York Post Sue AI Firm Perplexity
21 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Plus, investors have been pouring money into technology funds this year. And WSJ’s Tech Live kicks off with discussions about artificial intelligenc...
Tech Utopian Project Gets $525 Million in Commitments
21 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A proposed tech utopia called Praxis is looking for like-minded individuals to be part of a new community. It’s turned to crypto to help finance the...
TNB Tech Minute: Regulator Probes Tesla’s Automated-Driving Feature After Fatal Crash
18 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Plus, the Justice Department has indicted a tech CEO over an allegedly fake data-center audit used to gain federal business. And, Netflix’s ad-suppo...
Why Apple’s Vision Pro Is Struggling to Attract App Developers
18 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Apple’s mixed-reality headset, the Vision Pro, has struggled to attract killer apps in its first year. Analysts say sales are lower than expected. W...
TNB Tech Minute: Google’s Head of Search and Advertising Leaves Role
17 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Plus, OpenAI and Bain & Co. expand their AI partnership. And TSMC reports record quarterly profit off the AI boom. Zoe Thomas hosts. Learn more about...
Why One AI Godfather Says AI Is Dumber Than a Cat
17 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Yann LeCun, a professor at New York University and senior researcher at Meta, is one of the godfathers of artificial intelligence but unlike other lea...
TNB Tech Minute: Amazon Joins AI Rivals In New Nuclear Investments
16 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Plus: New York’s financial regulator urges firms to address cybersecurity risks from artificial intelligence. And an influential cybersecurity group...
Can Limits on Social Media Use Really Help Kids’ Mental Health?
16 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Lawmakers and parents are calling for restrictions on social media as more kids and teens report feeling depressed and anxious. Some scientists say it...
TNB Tech Minute: New York Times Tells Perplexity to ‘Cease and Desist’
15 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Plus, Intel and AMD are creating an advisory group to shape the future of x86 computer architecture. And Amazon and Databricks strike a deal that coul...
Why an AI Boomtown Is Sprouting in an Unlikely Place
15 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Malaysian state of Johor is receiving huge investment in new data centers for artificial intelligence and more conventional cloud computing. WSJ r...
TNB Tech Minute: To Power AI, Google Backs New Nuclear Plants
14 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Plus, the U.K. government says it’s secured more than $8 billion in combined commitments to build data centers from four U.S. businesses. And NASA’...
Musk Unveils Tesla’s Robotaxi but Offers Few Details
14 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tesla’s robotaxi excited fans at a splashy event who are betting the company’s future is in robotics. But those watching online seemed underwhelme...
TNB Tech Minute: U.S. Races to Understand Scope of China-Linked Hack
11 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Plus, X drops Unilever from a lawsuit against advertisers. And Tesla stock falls after the event unveiling its robotaxi. Zoe Thomas hosts. Learn mo...
Grindr Is Building an AI ‘Wingman’
11 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Grindr aims to build an AI “wingman” for its users. The dating app’s CEO spoke with WSJ CIO Journal reporter Belle Lin about the approach to bui...
TNB Tech Minute: Tesla Expected to Unveil Robotaxi
10 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Plus, China detains employees who work at a Foxconn factory central to Apple’s iPhone supply chain. And the SEC sues the crypto unit of a high-spe...
Tesla Will Need Riders for Its Robotaxis
10 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tesla is expected to announce plans for a new robotaxi on Thursday. Networks of expensive self-driving cabs need lots of paying riders. Could a partne...
TNB Tech Minute: SpaceX Asked Rivals to Share Spectrum Rights
09 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Plus, Amazon plans to add 20 cities to its same-day pharmacy delivery business. And Chinese tech company Baidu is seeking to roll out its robotaxis o...
Why Robots Are Getting Less Work at U.S. Factories
09 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
During the Covid-19 pandemic, many factory owners invested heavily in automation as the best way to meet customer demand. But now, factories are addin...
TNB Tech Minute: Roblox Targeted by Short-Seller Hindenburg
08 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Plus, Crypto.com sues the SEC after the agency warns the exchange could face a lawsuit. And artificial intelligence pioneers, including one of the “...
Why an Election Deepfake Crackdown Is Raising Free Speech Concerns
08 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A California law aimed at cracking down on election deepfakes is on hold after being challenged in court. WSJ reporter Jacob Gershman joins host Zoe T...
TNB Tech Minute: Google Ordered to Make App Store Competition Easier
07 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Plus, a former Intel CEO lands a new role leading an AI software company. And IT group Atos makes a new proposal to sell assets to the French state. Z...
The Teenage Hacker Representing a New Kind of Cybercriminal
07 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A teenager became a legend in online communities by allegedly hacking into big companies, even after multiple arrests. He's part of a new breed of fea...
TNB Tech Minute: OpenAI Adds Office Space, This Time in New York
04 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Plus, Google threatens to stop linking to news in New Zealand if a bill aimed at making digital platforms pay media outlets is passed. And the EU move...
Startup ‘Fake It’ Culture Isn’t an Excuse for Fraud, Says SEC
04 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Regulators are sending a message to startups that “fake it till you make it” isn't an excuse for fraud. WSJ Pro Venture Capital reporter Marc Vart...
TNB Tech Minute: Microsoft Invests $4.8 Billion in AI, Cloud in Italy
03 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Plus, SoftBank CEO says AI will have human-level intelligence in a few years. And companies rarely saw more than a slight dip in their share price aft...
Snap Knew of Sextortion Risks, State Lawsuit Alleges
03 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A lawsuit brought by New Mexico claims Snap failed to disclose or effectively address risks of sextortion, in which predators solicit explicit photos ...
TNB Tech Minute: OpenAI Raises $6.6 Billion in New Funding Round
02 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Plus, Tesla reports its first rise in quarterly deliveries this year. And Nvidia joins forces with IT consultant Accenture to encourage companies to u...
Cybersecurity Weakness at U.S. Water Facilities Raises Concerns
02 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Biden administration is working on a new attempt to enforce security standards for water systems following multiple cyber attacks on water facilit...
TNB Tech Minute: Snap Put Growth Over Safety, Lawsuit Claims
01 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Plus, Apple stock falls following analyst report on iPhone productions. And Sonos unveils a plan to win back customer trust after disastrous app relea...
OpenAI’s Path to Become a For-Profit Company Is Complicated
01 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
OpenAI plans to convert from a non-profit to a for-profit organization, a complex move that is rarely done. WSJ reporter Theo Francis joins host Zoe T...
TNB Tech Minute: Microsoft Faces Closer Antitrust Scrutiny in Germany
30 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Plus, Fortnite maker Epic Games says it’s suing Google and Samsung over alleged app-store scheme. And DirectTV agrees to merge with rival Dish. Zoe ...
Defense-Tech Startups Look to Anyone but China for Parts
30 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
U.S. defense companies making weapons to counter China are also heavily dependent on the country for parts. WSJ technology and national security repor...
TNB Tech Minute: Meta Fined $100 Million in Ireland Over Password Storage
27 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Plus, U.K.’s antitrust watchdog spares Amazon from probe into the e-commerce giant’s investment into AI startup Anthropic. And, Fidelity limits ho...
Hackers Linked to China Breach U.S. Internet Providers
27 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A hacking campaign linked to the Chinese government broke into U.S. internet-service providers in recent months, according to people familiar with the...
TNB Tech Minute: Justice Department Probes Super Micro Computer
26 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Plus, claims that Facebook doesn’t polarize Americans come under new doubts. And medical-robotics startup Mendaera secures $73 million in new fundin...
The Man Leading Amazon’s AI Reboot
26 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Rohit Prasad was one of the chief architects of Amazon’s Alexa. Now, he’s leading the company’s effort to catch up in the AI race. WSJ reporter ...
TNB Tech Minute: China-Linked Hackers Breach U.S. Internet Providers
25 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Plus, OpenAI’s Chief Technology Officer resigns. And Google files a formal antitrust complaint in the EU against Microsoft over its cloud-computing ...
Why Meta’s Smart Ray-Ban Sunglasses Are Catching On
25 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Meta is expected to unveil a new version of its Ray-Ban smart glasses at its annual developer conference today. The second generation of the glasses h...
TNB Tech Minute: Star FTX Witness Gets Two Years in Prison
24 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Plus, TikTok will shut down its music-streaming service. And Smartsheet will be taken private by private equity firms in an $8.4 billion deal. Zoe Tho...
The Billionaire Whose Army Fuels the AI Boom
24 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Scale AI’s army of gig workers is doing the grunt work that powers the modern artificial intelligence boom. Demand for the company's services has tu...
TNB Tech Minute: Hundreds of Daily Flights Hit by GPS Spoofing
23 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Plus, the Biden administration proposes a ban on Chinese and Russian parts in connected vehicles. And Siemens plans to carve out its electric vehicle ...
Did Amazon Just Kill Hybrid Work?
23 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Amazon’s CEO set the tech sector abuzz when he told employees they would need to return to the office five days a week starting early next year. WSJ...
TNB Tech Minute: Qualcomm Approaches Intel With Takeover Bid
20 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Plus: Nokia says a German court ruled in its favor in a patent dispute with Amazon. And the Three Mile Island nuclear plant will reopen to help power ...
Joannabot Answers Your Questions About the iPhone 16
20 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
After more than a decade reviewing iPhones, WSJ senior personal tech columnist Joanna Stern built an AI chatbot to handle questions about the latest m...
TNB Tech Minute: Meta Warns EU Its Rules May Squelch AI Boom
19 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Plus, Disney plans to stop using Slack after a hack exposed company data. And companies behind social-media platforms lack adequate privacy controls, ...
Why Lions Gate Entertainment Signed a Deal With an AI Startup
19 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Lions Gate Entertainment, the company behind “The Hunger Games” and “John Wick,” has reached a deal with artificial intelligence startup Runwa...
TNB Tech Minute: T-Mobile Strikes Deal With OpenAI for Customer Data
18 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Plus, Lions Gate Entertainment signs deal with AI startup to build custom tools for movie and TV production. And Google notches a win after a European...
Instagram Is Tightening Controls on Teen Accounts
18 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Instagram announced changes to teen accounts. The Meta-owned platform has been under pressure from parents and lawmakers to do more to protect young u...
TNB Tech Minute: JPMorgan in Talks With Apple Over Credit Card
17 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Plus, Instagram is restricting teen accounts. And Elon Musk vows legal action after FAA proposes fines against SpaceX. Zoe Thomas hosts. Learn more a...
Tesla’s Supercharger Rollouts Slow After Layoffs
17 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tesla let go of its entire Supercharger team this spring amid company-wide layoffs, according to people familiar with the events. WSJ reporter Becky P...
TNB Tech Minute: Court Shows Skepticism on TikTok
16 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Plus, Intel announced further separation of its chip-manufacturing and design operations. And Amazon tells workers to return to the office five days a...
Google’s Antitrust Uncertainty Starts to Rattle Investors
16 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
For years, Wall Street has brushed off concerns about government crackdowns on big tech players. But Google’s loss last month in the Justice Departm...
TNB Tech Minute: Waymo Rides Coming to Uber in Austin and Atlanta
13 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Plus, United Airlines says it's turning to Elon Musk’s Starlink for in-flight internet. And U.K. antitrust regulators raise concerns about Vodafone’...
Why Criminals Use Telegram
13 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The arrest of Telegram’s CEO Pavel Durov is bringing fresh attention to criminal activity on the app. According to law-enforcement officials and cyb...
TNB Tech Minute: OpenAI in Talks to Get Investment From U.A.E. Fund
12 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Plus, Amazon to boost pay for its delivery drivers following unionization threats. And Microsoft plans to layoff 650 workers from its gaming unit. Zoe...
How AI Is Helping ‘Fake Candidates’ Land Jobs
12 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
New artificial intelligence tools are helping job seekers tailor their résumés and pass hiring managers' assessment tests. To find qualified candida...
TNB Tech Minute: AWS to Invest $10.5 Billion in U.K. on Cloud and AI
11 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Plus, SpaceX astronauts set for first private spacewalk. And Truth Social’s parent company takes a hit to its stock price following the presidential...