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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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 White House Coding Education Wins Support From Silicon Valley | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 428

With support from Silicon Valley and business leaders, President Donald Trump is boosting computer science training and coding in U.S. classrooms. The Wall Street Journal's Douglas MacMillan has the details.

 Microsoft Takes on IBM With 'Dynamics 365 AI Solutions' | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 532

Microsoft plans to unveil its first product in a new line of software aimed at taking on IBM's Watson and other services in the growing market to apply artificial intelligence to everyday business needs. The Wall Street Journal's Ted Greenwald has the details.

 Amazon Putting Whole Foods on Fast Track to Convention? | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 381

Whole Foods will change the way companies can sell and market their products in its stores beginning next year -- one of the biggest moves yet in its push to operate more like a traditional market. The Wall Street Journal's Heather Haddon has the latest.

 Ready For Apple Watch Series 3? There's Just One (Big) Problem | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 432

With the new Apple Watch Series 3 with LTE on sale in stores Friday, Apple faces key issues with cell connectivity in its newest smartwatch. The Wall Street Journal's Tripp Mickle talks about the concern this raises about the device's most significant feature.

 Why You Need to Turn 'Two-Factor Authentication' On | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 508

With "two-factor authentication" emerging as necessary added measure in our everyday cyber-lives, the Wall Street Journal's Personal Tech editor Wilson Rothman explains the importance of the extra security -- and its limitations.

 iPhone 8 Review: Worth the Upgrade? | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 501

With no shortage of iPhone options to choose from this fall, the Wall Street Journal's Geoffrey Fowler talks why the iPhone 8 is the best model... to avoid.

 Companies Go Old School to Fight New Cyber Threats | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 416

As cybersecurity threats become more volatile, companies are returning to tape as a medium for storing data as hackers get smarter about penetrating defenses. The Wall Street Journal's Rob Sloan has the latest.

 High Tech's Chillier Relationship With Washington | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 429

The high-tech industry enjoyed a cozy relationship with Washington under Barack Obama's presidency. But the Wall Street Journal's Byron Tau says that's changed under the Trump administration, with tougher legislation and new scrutiny of companies including Facebook.

 Emmy Awards Pit Streaming Series Against Broadcast TV | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 444

'The Crown,' 'This Is Us' and 'Westworld' all will vie Sunday for Emmy awards. An open field and a rivalry between streaming series and broadcast TV have injected suspense into the ceremony. The Wall Street Journal's John Jurgensen has the details.

 Cyber Extortion is the New Hacker Weapon | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 541

With cyber extortion, hackers try to steal corporate secrets that they then threaten to make public if victims don't pay. The Wall Street Journal's Robert McMillan says such attacks have been made on companies ranging from small medical clinics to HBO.

 Google's Self-Driving Guru | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 621

John Krafcik is the head of Google's autonomous vehicle unit, Waymo. The Wall Street Journal's Tim Higgins says a big part of Krafcik's job is to be a bridge between Silicon Valley and the more traditional auto industry.

 Does Apple's New iPhone Equal $1 Trillion? | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 431

Apple's market value has soared this year in anticipation of the new iPhone expected to be unveiled Tuesday. The Wall Street Journal's Dan Gallagher on whether the new phone can help Apple reach a market cap of one trillion dollars.

 Facebook's Billion-Dollar Video Push | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 477

Facebook is reportedly willing to spend up to one billion dollars through next year on original video content. The Wall Street Journal's Deepa Seetharaman says it's Facebook's biggest investment yet in video.

 Amazon's New HQ: Coming Soon to a City Near You? | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 376

Amazon has officially started its search for a second headquarters city in North America, with plans to employ up to 50,000 workers and spend up to $5 billion dollars. The Wall Street Journal's Laura Stevens has the details.

 Apple (Finally) Opens Up Thanks to Artificial Intelligence | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 411

As tech companies seek to woo A.I. talent in a discipline known for its openness, the battle for artificial-intelligence expertise is forcing Apple to grapple with its famous penchant for secrecy. The Wall Street Journal's Tripp Mickle talks what happens now.

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