Explore every episode of the podcast WSJ Tech News Briefing
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| TNB Tech Minute: Trump Threatens New EU Tariffs Over Tech Fines | 24 Jul 2026 | 00:02:02 | |
Plus: Verizon Communications revenue falls in second quarter. Meanwhile, Charter Communications logs its fourth consecutive quarterly revenue decline. Julie Chang hosts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| TNB Tech Minute: TikTok May Be in Violation of EU Digital Safety Rules for Minors | 24 Jul 2026 | 00:01:58 | |
Plus: SAP shares rise after earnings beat. And CATL profit surges on booming battery demand. Imani Moise hosts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| TNB Tech Minute: BlackRock Leads Financing for Meta Data Center in Texas | 20 Jul 2026 | 00:02:06 | |
Plus: Experian may benefit from the AI expansion due to proprietary data, Bank of America analysts say. And Chinese-owned EV maker Polestar won’t appeal U.S. ban. Julie Chang hosts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| TNB Tech Minute: World Trade Grew in First Quarter on AI Boom | 22 May 2026 | 00:02:09 | |
Plus: France to pour over $1 billion into quantum tech race. And Meta joins other platforms in settling lawsuit over social-media harms on youth. Julie Chang hosts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| Inside SpaceX’s Blockbuster IPO Filing | 22 May 2026 | 00:12:12 | |
Space X’s IPO filing is shedding new light on its finances and operations. Elon Musk’s rocket giant is losing billions of dollars as it funds a massive AI infrastructure buildout. WSJ reporter Becky Peterson breaks down what we’ve learned ahead of its potentially historic IPO. Plus, Nvidia delivers another quarter of record sales and profits, but investors seem to be shrugging it off. WSJ columnist Dan Gallagher explains the wall of apathy facing the world's most valuable company. Imani Moise hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free Technology newsletter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| TNB Tech Minute: Trump Postpones AI Executive Order Due to Overregulation Concerns | 21 May 2026 | 00:01:56 | |
Meanwhile, California governor Gavin Newsom signs order on AI aimed at helping workers. And the maker of Oura Rings files confidentially for IPO. Julie Chang hosts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| TNB Tech Minute: U.S. Will Award $2 Billion and Take Equity Stakes in Quantum-Computing Firms | 21 May 2026 | 00:01:58 | |
Plus: Anthropic is poised to turn its first quarterly profit. And Advanced Micro Devices plans to invest more than $10 billion in Taiwan’s chip industry. Imani Moise hosts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| TNB Tech Minute: SpaceX Filing Launches Countdown to IPO | 20 May 2026 | 00:02:06 | |
Plus: OpenAI is preparing to file for an IPO very soon. And Nvidia reports record sales and income, beating estimates. Julie Chang hosts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| TNB Tech Minute: Meta Begins Laying Off Thousands of Employees to Offset AI Costs | 20 May 2026 | 00:01:51 | |
Plus: Bristol-Myers Squibb is giving more than 30,000 employees access to Anthropic’s Claude. And Alibaba releases powerful new AI chips in a push to rival Nvidia. Danny Lewis hosts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| TNB Tech Minute: Google Debuts New Personal AI Agent | 19 May 2026 | 00:01:54 | |
Plus: Andrej Karpathy, a Tesla alum and OpenAI co-founder, joins Anthropic. And Mach Industries has acquired rocket-maker Exquadrum for $50 million. Imani Moise hosts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| TNB Tech Minute: Google and Blackstone Plan New AI Cloud Company | 19 May 2026 | 00:02:13 | |
Plus: Congress is proposing a new registration fee for electric vehicle owners. And Anthropic allows Mythos-users to share some findings on cybersecurity vulnerabilities. Danny Lewis hosts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| A Verdict in Tech’s Trial of the Century | 19 May 2026 | 00:11:36 | |
A jury has made a decision in the blockbuster trial between Elon Musk and OpenAI. WSJ deputy technology editor Bradley Olson breaks down what the decision means for the future of the company, and the broader AI industry. Plus, WSJ reporter Vicky Ge Huang takes us inside a crypto trading competition that’s the latest esports-style spectacle. Sign up for the WSJ's free Technology newsletter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| TNB Tech Minute: Jury Unanimously Rejects Elon Musk’s Claims Against OpenAI | 18 May 2026 | 00:02:18 | |
Plus: online used-car retailer Carvana is expanding into new-car dealerships. And Elliott Investment Management has built a large stake in life-science tool provider Bio-Rad. Danny Lewis hosts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| TNB Tech Minute: Alibaba Claims New AI Model Is Second Only to Anthropic’s Fable 5 | 20 Jul 2026 | 00:02:01 | |
Plus: EU fines AliExpress nearly $630 million over product-safety concerns. And chip stocks rise ahead of a busy week for tech earnings. Imani Moise hosts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| TNB Tech Minute: U.S. Senators Want to Ban Digital Gambling Ads Targeting Minors | 18 May 2026 | 00:01:54 | |
Plus: Publicis Groupe has agreed to purchase data platform LiveRamp for $2.55 billion. And NextEra Energy and Dominion Energy plan to merge amid an AI-driven surge in customer demand. Danny Lewis hosts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| TNB Tech Minute: Anthropic Is Raising Another $30 Billion Ahead of Expected IPO | 15 May 2026 | 00:02:03 | |
Plus: an Australian defense-tech startup raises $18 million to expand in the U.S. And Stifel analysts say Salesforce is under pressure ahead of its first-quarter earnings report. Danny Lewis hosts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| TNB Tech Minute: Bill Ackman’s Pershing Square Announces New Stake in Microsoft | 15 May 2026 | 00:01:52 | |
Plus: Stellantis inks $1.17 billion electric vehicle deal with Chinese automaker Dongfeng Group. And the crypto industry notches a win in Washington. Danny Lewis hosts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| The Legal Battle Between Elon Musk and OpenAI Enters Its Final Days | 15 May 2026 | 00:11:52 | |
Closing arguments for blockbuster trial between billionaire Elon Musk and OpenAI took place Thursday. WSJ reporter Jim Carlton unpacks what happened in the courtroom this week and tells us how the case could impact the future of the AI industry. Plus, some fitness brands are ditching displays. WSJ personal tech columnist Nicole Nguyen tells us why some people are opting to remove screens from their wrists. Julie Chang hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free Technology newsletter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| TNB Tech Minute: Cerebras Stock Soars Nearly 70% in Nasdaq Debut | 14 May 2026 | 00:02:18 | |
Plus: Researchers say they found issues in Apple security using Anthropic’s Mythos AI. And Foxconn reports strong first quarter results, driven by AI hardware sales. Julie Chang hosts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| TNB Tech Minute: Cerebras Systems Kicks Off a Big Year for AI IPOs | 14 May 2026 | 00:01:47 | |
Plus: some hedge funds are making big bucks from chipmaker and AI hardware stocks. And Cisco Systems is cutting thousands of jobs to free up cash for AI spending. Danny Lewis hosts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| TNB Tech Minute: Rivian CEO’s Robotics Startup Raises $400 Million | 13 May 2026 | 00:01:49 | |
Plus: Meta introduces new incognito chat option for its AI model. And Netflix secures three more football games in new deal with NFL. Julie Chang hosts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| TNB Tech Minute: Sam Altman Takes the Stand in Blockbuster Trial | 13 May 2026 | 00:02:01 | |
Plus: Meta offers WhatsApp tool to AI rivals for free to appease EU regulators. And Tencent doubles down on AI. Imani Moise hosts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| TNB Tech Minute: SpaceX, Google in Talks to Launch Orbital Data Centers | 12 May 2026 | 00:02:07 | |
Plus: Tesla will invest $250 million into its German factory for EV battery cell production. And SAP unveils a unified AI platform for enterprise. Julie Chang hosts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| TNB Tech Minute: House Oversight Committee Launches Probe Into Sam Altman’s Personal Investments | 12 May 2026 | 00:01:53 | |
Plus: EBay rebuffs GameStop’s unsolicited $56 billion takeover bid. And the European Union eyes tighter restrictions for minors on social media. Imani Moise hosts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| TNB Tech Minute: SpaceX’s Valuation Now $1 Trillion Lower Than Its Peak | 17 Jul 2026 | 00:02:57 | |
Plus: Apple and Nvidia vie for the title of most valuable publicly traded U.S. company. And investors continue to punish Netflix after disappointing earnings. Julie Chang hosts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| A $6.6 Billion Payday for OpenAI Employees | 12 May 2026 | 00:11:39 | |
Some OpenAI employees are cashing out for millions before the company has even gone public. WSJ reporter Berber Jin explains how the AI boom is creating unprecedented wealth in Silicon Valley through private share sales. Plus, Wall Street is finding AI winners in some unexpected places. WSJ reporter Jared Mitovich breaks down why investors are piling into everything from construction companies to Japanese toilet makers as the AI build-out booms. Sign up for the WSJ's free Technology newsletter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| TNB Tech Minute: Microsoft CEO Testifies in Elon Musk’s Trial Against OpenAI | 11 May 2026 | 00:02:02 | |
Plus: Cerebras boosts target IPO price, seeking to raise $4.8 billion. And Circle raises $222 million from institutional investors through new token. Imani Moise hosts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| TNB Tech Minute: SoftBank Launches Battery Venture in Japan | 11 May 2026 | 00:01:48 | |
Plus: Prosus sells partial stake in Delivery Hero for nearly $395 million. And unemployment is on the rise in the information technology job sector. Imani Moise hosts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| TNB Tech Minute: Apple and Intel Reach Preliminary Chip-Making Deal | 08 May 2026 | 00:02:17 | |
Plus: Nintendo projects softer year ahead and lower Switch 2 sales. And shares of cloud infrastructure company Akamai jump. Julie Chang hosts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| TNB Tech Minute: Canvas Restores Service After Cyberattack Disrupts Thousands of Schools | 08 May 2026 | 00:01:43 | |
Plus: Sony projects double-digit earnings for the new fiscal year despite sharp fourth-quarter losses. And the International Monetary Fund warns that AI-powered cyberattacks could cause major market disruptions. Danny Lewis hosts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| A New Tax for the AI Era | 08 May 2026 | 00:10:33 | |
As AI transforms the labor market, some economists and tech leaders are pushing for a new kind of tax. WSJ reporter Katie Bindley explains the growing debate over taxing the computing power behind artificial intelligence. Plus, what happens when new tech rocks the boat? WSJ contributor Ken Wells explains how high-tech gadgets are making waves in the competitive fishing world. Imani Moise hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free Technology newsletter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| TNB Tech Minute: SpaceX Spends Heavily Ahead of IPO | 07 May 2026 | 00:02:08 | |
Plus: Shares for national-security satellite company HawkEye 360 jump in their public-market debut. And Amazon Pharmacy expands access to weight management services. Julie Chang hosts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| TNB Tech Minute: Samsung Ends TV and Home Appliance Sales in China | 07 May 2026 | 00:02:00 | |
Plus: Roche buys PathAI for $1.05 billion. And ChatGPT app publishing surges. Imani Moise hosts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| TNB Tech Minute: Anthropic and SpaceX Ink Computing Power Deal | 06 May 2026 | 00:02:14 | |
Plus: New Disney CEO’s long-term vision for the company centers on tech. And Instacart posts higher revenue, saying customers are shopping more at value retailers. Julie Chang hosts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| TNB Tech Minute: DeepSeek Seeks $50 Billion Valuation in New Fundraising Round | 06 May 2026 | 00:01:46 | |
Plus: Nvidia invests $500 million in glassmaker Corning to boost AI infrastructure. And Uber reports higher revenue from growing trip volume and active users. Iman Moise hosts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| TNB Tech Minute: Top Amazon Executive to Join Meta in Cloud Push | 17 Jul 2026 | 00:01:53 | |
Plus: China’s Moonshot AI releases new open-source model it says rivals U.S. counterparts. And Databricks is raising $3 billion at a $188 billion valuation. Imani Moise hosts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| TNB Tech Minute: Publishers Sue Meta Over Alleged Use of Copyrighted Works in AI Training | 05 May 2026 | 00:02:05 | |
Plus: PayPal to cut 20% of staff. And shares of Palantir slide despite record quarterly revenue and profit. Julie Chang hosts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| TNB Tech Minute: Google, Microsoft and xAI Agree to Share Early AI Models with Trump Administration | 05 May 2026 | 00:01:51 | |
Plus: The U.S army pushes defense contractors to open up software to new tools. And Coinbase lays off 14% of workforce in AI push. Imani Moise hosts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| Inside the Courtroom Battle Between Elon Musk and OpenAI | 05 May 2026 | 00:10:54 | |
Some of the biggest names in tech are back in court this week for the blockbuster trial between Elon Musk and OpenAI. The Wall Street Journal’s Angel Au-Yeung joins us to explain Musk’s allegations against OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and President Greg Brockman, and to break down what could happen if Musk wins. Plus, we go inside the robotaxi rollout with the Journal’s Sean McLain. Peter Champelli hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free Technology newsletter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| TNB Tech Minute: Amazon Launches Third-Party Logistics Service | 04 May 2026 | 00:01:56 | |
Plus: UPS and FedEx stocks slide following Amazon news. And shares of BlackBerry rise after software spotlight. Julie Chang hosts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| TNB Tech Minute: Anthropic Teams Up with Wall Street Firms for $1.5 Billion Joint Venture | 04 May 2026 | 00:01:58 | |
Plus: Chip startup Cerebras Systems sets IPO price. And GameStop makes an unsolicited $56 billion offer to buy eBay. Imani Moise hosts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| TNB Tech Minute: Investment Firm Coatue Launches Venture to Buy Land for AI Data Centers | 01 May 2026 | 00:02:06 | |
Plus: Cboe Global Markets slashes 20% of staff. And Morgan Stanley analysts say Rivian’s Gen 3 delay could cost it near-term demand. Danny Lewis hosts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| TNB Tech Minute: Pentagon Strikes Deals with Top AI Companies for Classified Work | 01 May 2026 | 00:01:57 | |
Plus: Elon Musk’s more than $158 million pay package. And Apple reports strong iPhone sales. Imani Moise hosts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| Domestic Surveillance Is Expanding With New, AI-Powered Tools | 01 May 2026 | 00:12:45 | |
The Department of Homeland Security is spending hundreds of millions of dollars on tools that give federal agents easy access to personal data and whereabouts of millions of people. WSJ investigative reporter Hannah Critchfield explains the latest on the technology, and how it’s being deployed. Plus, WSJ Supreme Court reporter James Romoser joins to break down the battle over whether geofence warrants are an unconstitutional invasion of privacy. Sign up for the WSJ's free Technology newsletter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| TNB Tech Minute: AI Makes Memory Chips One of the World’s Most Profitable Products | 30 Apr 2026 | 00:01:53 | |
Plus: Sports streamer DAZN agrees to buy tech company ViewLift for $100 million. And the U.S. Senate has banned its members from trading on prediction markets. Danny Lewis hosts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| TNB Tech Minute: White House Opposes Plan to Expand Access to Anthropic’s Mythos AI Model | 30 Apr 2026 | 00:02:15 | |
Plus: Meta Platforms, Alphabet, Microsoft and Amazon reported earnings with big boosts in AI revenue. Danny Lewis hosts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| What Is AI Telling Prospective Employers About You? | 17 Jul 2026 | 00:12:22 | |
AI is transforming the way employers vet job candidates. WSJ careers columnist Callum Borchers explains how your digital footprint can have professional consequences. Plus, WSJ personal tech columnist Nicole Nguyen tells us what happened when she gave an AI agent access to her passwords. Imani Moise hosts. Have you seen an AI-generated post you thought was real? We want to hear from you! Record a voice memo and send it to tnb@wsj.com or leave us a voicemail at (212) 416-2236. Sign up for the WSJ's free Technology newsletter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| TNB Tech Minute: Uber Partners With Expedia on Hotel Bookings | 29 Apr 2026 | 00:01:57 | |
Plus: Chinese automaker Geely reports weaker bottom line while core profit grew. And Goldman Sachs and Bain Capital Ventures lead investment in AI marketing startup. Danny Lewis hosts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| TNB Tech Minute: Families of Mass Shooting Victims Sue OpenAI for Negligence | 29 Apr 2026 | 00:02:13 | |
Plus: Elon Musk takes the stand against OpenAI. And the EU says Meta needs to do more to protect minors. Imani Moise hosts.B Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| TNB Tech Minute: Google Strikes AI Deal With Pentagon | 28 Apr 2026 | 00:01:56 | |
Plus: Spotify added first quarter subscribers, but its outlook underwhelmed investors. And the FDA wants to use AI to speed up drug trials. Danny Lewis hosts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||