WSJ Tech News Briefing show

WSJ Tech News Briefing

Summary: 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. Hosted by Zoe Thomas

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Podcasts:

 Cord Cutting? Your Guide to Streaming Live TV | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 475

With video services like YouTube TV, Hulu and Sling TV promising to stream all the live TV you could want, more cheaply and easily than cable, the Wall Street Journal's David Pierce talks how to get the most for your needs.

 Can 'Fortnite' Turn Buzz Into Profit? | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 526

Now that Epic Games has lured in millions of players with a free version of its $40 videogame "Fortnite," the Wall Street Journal's Sarah E. Needleman talks whether it can turn buzz into profit.

 Google's Ad Blocker Takes on Spammy Ads | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 429

Amid Google's Chrome browser launching a new ad blocker to challenge spammy advertisements, the Wall Street Journal's Benjamin Mullin talks the impact on publishers and why critics say the plan is self-serving.

 Should Google Shine a Light on its Cloud? | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 503

With Alphabet's Google Cloud Platform now generating about $1 billion in revenue per quarter, the Wall Street Journal's Dan Gallagher explains why reporting cloud revenue could help offset concerns about costs of the core business.

 Amazon's Latest Ambition? Major Hospital Supplier | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 537

Amazon is pushing hard to gain footing in medical supplies, with a goal to create a new marketplace where hospitals could shop to stock emergency rooms and outpatient facilities. The Wall Street Journal's Melanie Evans has the latest.

 Could Amazon Take on UPS and FedEx? | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 405

While Amazon may have ambitions to compete against FedEx and the UPS with its own shipping business, the Wall Street Journal's Laura Stevens talks why the online retail giant is a long way from reaching the scale of America's freight titans.

 Digital Dating: eHarmony CEO Talks Relationships | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 664

eHarmony CEO Grant Langston visited the Wall Street Journal to discuss the results of a recent poll by the online dating service that indicates what makes people happy and frustrated in relationships.

 Amazon to Deliver Free Whole Foods in Four Cities | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 400

Amazon has just announced it will start delivering Whole Foods groceries via its fastest delivery option in four markets. The Wall Street Journal's Laura Stevens has more on the first major integration between Amazon's e-commerce and Whole Foods operations.

 AI Office Training: Black Sabbath or Bruno Mars? | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 468

To get employees thinking about new business ideas opened up by AI, T. Rowe Price rolled out a unique challenge -- creating a smart app that can tell the difference between pop and heavy metal songs. Wall Street Journal reporter Angus Loten has more.

 Apple Could Offer iPhone Battery Rebate Amid Blowback | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 379

Apple, responding to U.S. Senate questions about its decision to slow performance on older iPhones, said it is considering rebates for battery replacements for some users affected by the issue. The Wall Street Journal's Tripp Mickle breaks down the latest.

 Cellphones and Cancer: What Largest Study Ever Reveals | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 630

Researchers have spent nearly two decades to carry out the definitive study on the health effects of cellphone radiation. The Wall Street Journal's Ryan Knutson explains why the results are likely to fuel rather than dispel the debate.

 Amazon: Sky's the Limit? | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 517

Investors in Amazon.com should be prepared for even-more ambitious ventures from the CEO Jeff Bezos after the company posts record earnings. The Wall Street Journal's Dan Gallagher has more.

 Is Instagram Turning Into Facebook? | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 608

At a time when its parent social network draws much criticism, Instagram has recently started using many of the same digital tricks Facebook pioneered to keep you scrolling longer. The Wall Street Journal's Katie Bindley has more.

 Apple Faces Heat in Two Federal Probes Over iPhone Battery | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 421

The Justice Department and Securities and Exchange Commission are investigating potential securities violations related to the Apple software update that slowed older iPhones. The Wall Street Journal's Tripp Mickle has more.

 Pentagon Eyes Fitness Trackers Amid New Security Concerns | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 456

The Pentagon is reviewing its policies that allow activity-measuring devices and fitness apps after a map produced by fitness tracker Strava revealed where American troops are deployed overseas. The Wall Street Journal's Gordon Lubold has the details.

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