The 5 Best WSJ Tech News Briefing Podcast Episodes
1) Away Chief Steph Korey Reverses Resignation
After an explosive report from The Verge detailing a "toxic" workplace at Away, Co-founder and CEO Steph Korey resigned. But now, just a few weeks later, she's reversing course. Columnist John Stoll j...Show More
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The latest in the Away drama where Steph Korey is now back as co-CEO. Not to diminish Korey’s wrongdoings, but I can’t help but think that f...Show More
AUDIO REMOVED: The podcast creator has removed the audio for this episode.2) Despite a US-China Trade Truce, Tech Tensions Rise
The US and China are set to sign phase one of a trade deal today. But on the tech side of things, tensions are still running high. Senior editor Bob Davis will join us to explain the difference betwee...Show More
AUDIO REMOVED: The podcast creator has removed the audio for this episode.3) Facebook and Twitter Blocked Trump's Accounts. Why Now?
In the aftermath of Wednesday's riots at the Capitol, social-media companies took their strongest action to date against President Trump. But the tech companies have been under pressure to take this k...Show More
AUDIO REMOVED: The podcast creator has removed the audio for this episode.4) Dating in the Age of Social Distancing
Guidelines to keep 6 to 10 feet away from others will help flatten the curve - but it's also making in-person dating pretty difficult. Our reporter Georgia Wells joins us to tell us about some of the ...Show More
AUDIO REMOVED: The podcast creator has removed the audio for this episode.5) Coronavirus Misinformation Circulating Online
False information about the coronavirus has been circulating online, despite big tech companies' attempts to stamp it out. Our reporter Sebastian Herrera joins us to explain. Kateri Jochum hosts. Lear...Show More
AUDIO REMOVED: The podcast creator has removed the audio for this episode.6) TNB Tech Minute: OpenAI Lets Users Buy Stuff Directly Through ChatGPT
Plus: The company also plans to release a new version of its Sora video generator that will require copyright holders to opt out. And the White House targets China’s tech sector by expanding its trade...Show More
7) TNB Tech Minute: Electronic Arts Goes Private in $52.5 Billion Deal
Plus: Comcast says its president will serve as co-CEO with longtime Chief Executive Brian Roberts. And tech-bubble fears rise in Deutsche Bank investor poll. Zoe Kuhlkin hosts. Learn more about your ...Show More
8) TNB Tech Minute: Electronic Arts Nears Roughly $50 Billion Deal to Go Private
Plus: Researchers say coordinated bot campaigns on social-media platforms are becoming more prevalent due to generative AI. And Mistral’s CEO says business data will play a critical role in improving ...Show More
9) TNB Tech Minute: Trump Weighs Plan to Reduce U.S. Reliance on Foreign Chips
Plus: Meta plans to launch an ad-free version of Facebook and Instagram in the U.K. And Baidu wants driverless robotaxis in Dubai by next year. Julie Chang hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Vi...Show More
10) The Google Division That Embraces Failure
Google X, the tech giant’s “moonshot factory,” is an enigmatic division that has pushed through ideas like Waymo, Alphabet’s self-driving car unit. It’s also chalked up a lot of innovations that haven...Show More