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Tech News Briefing is your guide to what people in tech are talking about. Every weekday, we’ll bring you breaking tech news and scoops from the pros at the Wall Street Journal, insight into new innovations and policy debates, tips from our personal tech team, and exclusive interviews with movers and shakers in the industry.

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New York, NY

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Tech News Briefing is your guide to what people in tech are talking about. Every weekday, we’ll bring you breaking tech news and scoops from the pros at the Wall Street Journal, insight into new innovations and policy debates, tips from our personal tech team, and exclusive interviews with movers and shakers in the industry.

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@WSJPodcasts

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English

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Episodes
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TNB Tech Minute: Trump Names Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy as Interim NASA Chief

7/10/2025
Plus: The EU releases AI code of practice to guide companies on compliance. And, Tesla’s board sets Nov. 6 date for its annual meeting. Julie Chang hosts. Programming note: Starting this week, Tech News Briefing episodes will be released on Tuesdays and Fridays, and the TNB Tech Minute will be released twice on weekdays, in the morning and afternoon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:02:42

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TNB Tech Minute: Linda Yaccarino Steps Down as CEO of X

7/9/2025
Plus: Nvidia becomes the world’s first $4 trillion company. And, Duolingo appears to see weaker user trends in the U.S. Julie Chang hosts. Programming note: Starting this week, Tech News Briefing episodes will be released on Tuesdays and Fridays, and the TNB Tech Minute will be released twice on weekdays, in the morning and afternoon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:02:23

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TNB Tech Minute: Elon Musk’s Grok Chatbot Publishes Series of Antisemitic Posts

7/9/2025
Plus: Apple’s COO to step down. And, Meta Platforms buys a minority-stake in EssilorLuxottica, the maker of Ray-Ban glasses. Julie Chang hosts. Programming note: Starting this week, Tech News Briefing episodes will be released on Tuesdays and Fridays, and the TNB Tech Minute will be released twice on weekdays, in the morning and afternoon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:02:47

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TNB Tech Minute: Trump’s Megabill May Give Boost to Chinese EV Makers

7/8/2025
Plus: The megabill’s no tax on tips provision could bring in a 2.5% pay bump for Uber drivers. And Boldstart Ventures raises a $250 million AI fund. Julie Chang hosts. Programming note: Starting this week, Tech News Briefing episodes will be released on Tuesdays and Fridays, and the TNB Tech Minute will be released twice on weekdays, in the morning and afternoon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:02:36

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Meta Hires Top Apple AI Researcher as Part of AI Recruitment Push

7/8/2025
Plus: U.S. trade restrictions and AI chip delays cause Samsung's second-quarter operating profit to plunge. Amazon Prime Day is now extended to a full four days. Ariana Aspuru hosts. Programming note: Starting this week, Tech News Briefing episodes will be released on Tuesdays and Fridays, and the TNB Tech Minute will be released twice on weekdays, in the morning and afternoon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:02:36

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Tesla Was China’s Favorite EV Brand. Now It’s Stuck Playing Catch-up

7/8/2025
Tesla’s fortunes in China are looking bleaker as Elon Musk’s company loses market share to the same domestic EV brands it helped create. The WSJ’s Rafaelle Huang explains why Beijing’s relationship with Musk has grown colder. Plus, the WSJ’s Heather Haddon on why college students and city dwellers have mixed feelings about food delivery robots. Patrick Coffee hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free Technology newsletter. Programming note: Starting this week, Tech News Briefing episodes will be released on Tuesdays and Fridays, and the TNB Tech Minute will be released twice on weekdays, in the morning and afternoon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:12:11

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TNB Tech Minute: Some FTX Customers in Limbo Over Foreign Crypto Crackdown

7/7/2025
Plus: Artificial intelligence company CoreWeave to acquire Core Scientific in $9 billion deal. And, Tesla stock closes down after CEO Elon Musk says he’s creating a new political party. Julie Chang hosts. Programming note: Starting this week, Tech News Briefing episodes will be released on Tuesdays and Fridays, and the TNB Tech Minute will be released twice on weekdays, in the morning and afternoon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:02:18

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TNB Tech Minute: Musk Says He’s Forming ‘America Party’

7/7/2025
Plus: Oracle gives the U.S. government a discount on cloud services and software. LG Electronics expects its operating profit to halve amid higher tariffs. Ariana Aspuru hosts. Programming note: Starting this week, Tech News Briefing episodes will be released on Tuesdays and Fridays, and the TNB Tech Minute will be released twice on weekdays, in the morning and afternoon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:02:02

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TNB Tech Minute: Tech Winners and Losers From Trump’s Megabill

7/3/2025
Plus: Airbus, Mistral and others request a delay in European AI regulation. And buyout firm Thoma Bravo snaps up restaurant-tech platform Olo. Katie Deighton hosts. Programming note: Starting next week, Tech News Briefing episodes will be released on Tuesdays and Fridays, and the TNB Tech Minute will be released twice on weekdays, in the morning and afternoon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:02:38

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In the Global AI Race, China Is Gaining on the U.S.

7/3/2025
Chinese generative AI companies are encroaching on U.S. companies’ dominance. The WSJ’s Liza Lin takes us through the strategies they’ve employed to catch up. And Electra CEO Marc Allen joins to argue how his startup’s small, hybrid-electric planes will make flying faster and quieter, and navigate the thorny issue of air traffic. Katie Deighton hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free Technology newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:14:08

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TNB Tech Minute: Microsoft Cuts About 9,000 Jobs

7/2/2025
Plus: Tesla’s vehicle sales plunged last quarter. And Alibaba turns to couponing to boost its delivery and shopping platforms. Katie Deighton hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:02:08

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How a Tiny Himalayan Country Became a Bitcoin Mining Paradise

7/2/2025
Wounded by the pandemic, Bhutan turned to the unlikely industry of bitcoin mining to expand its economy. The WSJ’s Shan Li takes us through how the plan is working. Plus: Tech leaders want their AI chatbots to offer more personality in the race to encourage usage. WSJ columnist Tim Higgins discusses how Elon Musk is rethinking xAI chatbot Grok. Katie Deighton hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free Technology newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:13:48

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TNB Tech Minute: AI Regulation Left to States After Senate Megabill Vote

7/1/2025
Plus: The Elon Musk-Donald Trump feud reignites over Republicans’ tax-and-spending bill. And robots are about to outnumber humans in Amazon warehouses. Katie Deighton hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:02:23

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How Hackers Crippled Iran’s Financial System

7/1/2025
Iran’s already-precarious financial system was brought to its knees by Israel-aligned hackers. The WSJ’s Angus Berwick walks us through the cyberattack. Plus: Research suggests companies should pause before promoting the AI in their AI-powered products and services. Katie Deighton hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free Technology newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:12:49

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TNB Tech Minute: Meta Announces ‘Superintelligence’ Division

6/30/2025
Plus: Apple delays rolling out some features to European users. And Robinhood launches new crypto services. Katie Deighton hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:02:27

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Why Corporate America Didn’t Hesitate to Go All-In on AI

6/30/2025
Large companies have, in the past, been hesitant to leap onto every tech innovation and trend. But WSJ’s Steven Rosenbush says the artificial intelligence boom is different. Plus, Waymo is valued at $45 billion dollars, a far cry from Tesla’s $1-trillion valuation. WSJ Heard on the Street columnist Dan Gallagher writes that the launch of Elon Musk’s robotaxis actually shows why Google’s self-driving car company is worth more. Sign up for the WSJ's free Technology newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:11:50

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TNB Tech Minute: Trump Halts Canada Trade Talks Over New Tax on American Tech Companies

6/27/2025
Plus: Supreme Court upholds Texas law requiring age verification for adult content online. And, New York orders local governments to report cyberattacks within 72 hours. Victoria Craig hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:02:29

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Nvidia’s Move Into Cloud Computing Is Making Things Awkward in Silicon Valley

6/27/2025
Nvidia looms large over the world of artificial intelligence thanks to its supply of chips – a critical component of data centers that power AI models. WSJ Heard on the Street columnist Asa Fitch explains that the chip giant’s foray into cloud computing is starting to threaten industry stalwarts. Plus, millions of resumes never make it past bots screening data for potential job candidates. WSJ reporter Lauren Weber profiles one man who has sued for discrimination. He worries an algorithm screened him out. Sign up for the WSJ's free Technology newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:13:05

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TNB Tech Minute: Apple Faces EU Deadline to Comply with App Store Concerns

6/26/2025
Plus: A longtime Elon Musk aide exits Tesla. And, Mark Zuckerberg poaches three researchers from OpenAI to join Meta’s superintelligence efforts. Victoria Craig hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:02:36

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Better Batteries Could Soon Come to a Phone Near You

6/26/2025
A battery that lasts 50% longer, charges faster, and has a near-zero risk of fire…say it ain’t so! WSJ columnist and co-host of the Bold Names podcast, Christopher Mims, says it might actually come to market sooner rather than later thanks to one company’s advancements. Plus: Hackers are targeting the tech-support workers we’ve come to rely on. WSJ reporter Robert McMillan tells us about a newer strategy criminals are deploying to get access to our sensitive information. And how you can protect yourself. Victoria Craig hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free Technology newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:11:53