Episodes

  • From Facebook to Meta: Zuckerberg's Big Bet—The Future

    From Facebook to Meta: Zuckerberg's Big Bet—The Future
    May 18 2024
    Since Facebook became Meta in 2021, the company has invested billions of dollars to develop the metaverse to where it is today. But the competitive landscape is changing as companies like Apple come out with their own headsets. Plus, artificial intelligence is becoming a more important part of Meta’s business. What could this mean for Meta’s goal of creating a mature metaverse? And what will that mean for the company? Join host Alex Ossola on this final installment of our series to see how the metaverse could evolve in the future. Sign up for the WSJ's free Technology newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    15 mins
  • TNB Tech Minute: Microsoft Plans Major Shake-Up of Videogame Strategy

    TNB Tech Minute: Microsoft Plans Major Shake-Up of Videogame Strategy
    May 17 2024
    Plus, AI cloud-computing startup raises one of the largest-ever private debt financings. And Elon Musk’s X completes its rebrand. Zoe Thomas hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    3 mins
  • How AI Is Breaking the Hiring Process

    How AI Is Breaking the Hiring Process
    May 17 2024
    Job seekers and employers are deploying artificial intelligence bots to help in the application process. It's leading to a bot versus bot battle. WSJ reporter Lindsay Ellis tells host Zoe Thomas why both sides say it’s hurting the hiring process. Plus, what if your doctor could test a treatment on a digital version of your heart before surgery? WSJ senior special writer Stephanie Armour explains how the technology works and the ways it could improve medical treatment. Sign up for the WSJ's free Technology newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    13 mins
  • TNB Tech Minute: Microsoft Asks Some China Staff to Consider Moving

    TNB Tech Minute: Microsoft Asks Some China Staff to Consider Moving
    May 16 2024
    Plus, bargain retail app Temu is under fire from European consumer groups. And Meta faces a European Union probe into its child-protection policies. Zoe Thomas hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    3 mins
  • Why EV Startup Fisker Failed to Become the Next Tesla

    Why EV Startup Fisker Failed to Become the Next Tesla
    May 16 2024
    Famed car designer Henrik Fisker set out to build a company that could upend the auto industry. But, Fisker Inc. is struggling to keep its promise to investors and could be close to shutting down. WSJ reporter Sean McLain joins host Zoe Thomas to explain what happened. Plus, cybersecurity threats increased for businesses along with scrutiny of how they handle those attacks, according to a new WSJ survey. Sign up for the WSJ's free Technology newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    14 mins
  • TNB Tech Minute: Billionaire Plans Bid for TikTok’s U.S. Arm

    TNB Tech Minute: Billionaire Plans Bid for TikTok’s U.S. Arm
    May 15 2024
    Plus, Chinese electric vehicle maker BYD launches a new pickup truck. And Microsoft imposes climate requirements on suppliers. Zoe Thomas hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    2 mins
  • Behind Google’s Plans for AI-Powered Search Summaries

    Behind Google’s Plans for AI-Powered Search Summaries
    May 15 2024
    Google plans to show artificial-intelligence-powered answers on its search engine starting this week in the U.S. WSJ reporter Miles Kruppa joins host Zoe Thomas to explain why the tech giant is making the change and how it could reshape the lucrative internet-search business. Plus, defense technology startups are seeing a surge in funding. But some of their Silicon Valley backers have deep ties to China. WSJ reporter Heather Somerville discusses investors’ conflicting strategies. Sign up for the WSJ's free Technology newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    13 mins
  • TNB Tech Minute: Google to Launch AI Search Summaries

    TNB Tech Minute: Google to Launch AI Search Summaries
    May 14 2024
    Plus, regulators probe Waymo after self-driving car incidents. And Amazon appoints a new head of its cloud-computing unit. Zoe Thomas hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    3 mins