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: Amazon Pharmacy Begins Offering Novo Nordisk’s Wegovy Pill
Plus: Andreessen Horowitz raises over $15 billion across several funds. And LG Electronics expects to post a quarterly operating loss for the first time since 2016. Julie Chang hosts. Learn more abou...Show More
7) TNB Tech Minute: Meta Announces Nuclear Plan to Power Its AI Ambitions
Plus: Child-safety watchdogs and international regulators say a recent update to xAI’s chatbot Grok allowed sexualized photo editing, including of children. And Taiwan’s exports reached a record high ...Show More
8) The Chatbots Have Entered the Courtroom
Lawyers’ use of AI has mostly been a source of scandal in recent years. But WSJ reporter Erin Mulvaney says a small and growing number of judges are now embracing the technology. Plus, the Journal’s M...Show More
9) TNB Tech Minute: Walmart Launches Digital Healthcare Platform
Plus: Universal Music Group will strike more AI deals. And Alphabet shares keep rising, despite broader tech weakness. Julie Chang hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoice...Show More
10) TNB Tech Minute: China to Review Manus Deal With Meta
Plus: Chinese EV maker NIO will hit the roads in Australia and New Zealand this year. And Samsung Electronics sees operating profit triple amid surging AI demand. Julie Chang hosts. Learn more about ...Show More