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Tech News Briefing

Hear about the top tech stories of the day.

Includes news and features, plus a rundown on tech stocks on the move.

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  • #3196
    September 8 · 12 min

    3196: How to Build a Data Center Without Making Enemies

    Data centers can be built to add more water to a community than they draw, be powered in greener ways, avoid disturbing people with noise, and not increase local utility rates. But that’s not happening right now. WSJ tech columnist Christopher Mims discusses how data centers can be built with people in mind. Plus, new smartglasses from Snap are weeks away. Journal deputy media editor Jessica Toonkel explains why the social-media company is making such a big gamble on the tech. Belle Lin, a reporter for the Wall Street Journal Leadership Institute, 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.

  • #3195
    September 4 · 2 min

    3195: TNB Tech Minute: Tech Suffers in Otherwise Strong Jobs Report

    Plus: Adobe stock falls after it names a new CEO. And computer makers are seeing gains from selling fewer PCs at higher prices. 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.

  • #3194
    September 4 · 2 min

    3194: TNB Tech Minute: Tesla’s Cybercab Probed by Auto-Safety Regulators

    Plus: EV truck startup Windrose loses most of its Chinese staff. And smart-ring maker Oura prepares for an 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.

  • #3193
    September 4 · 12 min

    3193: How a Deal With the CIA Changed the Future for Steve Jobs and Apple

    After his ouster from Apple, Steve Jobs may have never returned to reshape the company he co-founded if his new venture hadn’t struck a key deal with the CIA. Sharon Weinberger, former WSJ national security editor and author of “Valley of Death: How Big Tech Is Fueling the Future of War,” breaks down the little known tale. Isabelle Bousquette, a reporter for the Wall Street Journal Leadership Institute, 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.

  • #3192
    September 3 · 2 min

    3192: TNB Tech Minute: Moonshot AI Confidentially Files Hong Kong IPO

    Plus: Lawmakers call to reverse cuts at CISA. Activist investor Elliott Investment Management acquires stake in Deutsche Telekom and opposes T-Mobile merger. 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.

  • #3191
    September 3 · 1 min

    3191: TNB Tech Minute: Nvidia Strikes $13 Billion Deal to Buy Hugging Face

    Plus: A new survey finds a sizable share of company leaders don’t know the rate of return on their AI investments. And Ford is setting ambitious sales targets for its new electric truck. 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.

  • #3189
    September 2 · 2 min

    3189: TNB Tech Minute: OpenAI Restricts Astra Model Citing Cybersecurity Risks

    Plus: Apple's new CEO could earn up to $58 million dollars in 2027. And musicians sue AI music company Suno over alleged copycats. 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.

  • #3188
    September 1 · 1 min

    3188: TNB Tech Minute: SoftBank’s SB Energy Files for IPO

    Plus: Bank of America, Citigroup, Goldman Sachs and other firms team up to launch a stablecoin. And Dyson unveils an AI-powered toothbrush. 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.

  • #3186
    September 1 · 11 min

    3186: School Phone Bans Are Spreading. But Are They Working?

    For the first time public opinion is moving in favor of all-day cell phone bans in schools. But do these bans actually make a difference in students’ lives? Family and Tech columnist Julie Jargon explains what the latest research says. Plus, Hawaii state officials are looking to the tech industry to help revive its economy as tourism stalls. Past attempts to turn the islands into the next Silicon Valley have fallen flat. But the WSJ’s Owen Tucker-Smith says this time the state has a new strategy. 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.

  • #3184
    August 31 · 2 min

    3184: TNB Tech Minute: ChatGPT, Reddit and Roblox Face Tougher EU Regulation

    Plus: IPO documents show Softbank-backed data center venture issued perks to land OpenAI. And SLB acquires data-center cooling company Kelvion for $4.1 billion. 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.

  • #3183
    August 28 · 2 min

    3183: TNB Tech Minute: Andreessen Horowitz Launches AI Hardware Fund

    Plus: BYD’s overseas push drives quarterly profit growth. And Google will change how it ranks certain websites in most of Europe to appease antitrust regulators. 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.

  • #3181
    August 28 · 11 min

    3181: South Korea’s Stock Market Rollercoaster

    The success of SK Hynix and Samsung helped make South Korea’s stock market one of the world’s hottest in recent years—but also one of the most volatile. WSJ reporter Jack Pitcher tells us about the “Rollerkospi,” and what its wild ride could mean for the broader AI trade. Plus, buying a refurbished phone might save you a few hundred dollars, but it could also come with unexpected problems. Personal tech columnist Nicole Nguyen breaks down what to look out for to avoid stress, scams, and spyware. 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.

  • #3180
    August 27 · 2 min

    3180: TNB Tech Minute: Software and Chip Stocks Surge

    Plus: Best Buy raises outlook following better-than-expected second-quarter results. And Cisco gave its 90,000 employees their own AI agent. 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.

  • #3179
    August 27 · 2 min

    3179: TNB Tech Minute: China’s DeepSeek Set to Reach $74 Billion Valuation

    Plus: SK Telecom is creating an AI data-center company backed by KKR. And Thinking Machines Lab co-founder Barret Zoph rejoins Google. 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.

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