WSJ Tech News Briefing

Some Wearables Can Track Blood Pressure. Do They Work? Oct 14, 2026 00:10:29 Blood pressure is notoriously tricky to measure, whether in a doctor’s office or at home. Now, several wearables—including the Oura Ring and the latest Apple Watch—say they can help people track their blood pressure without an inflatable cuff. WSJ personal tech columnist Nicole Nguyen explains how these devices held up to real-life testing. Danny Lewis hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free Technology

Why the EV Charging Business Is Booming Oct 13, 2026 00:07:50 The electric vehicle industry is in a slump, but the companies installing roadside plug stations are charging ahead. WSJ Detroit Bureau Chief Patrick George joins to explain why we could see a record number of chargers installed this year—and whether that’s a glimmer of hope for the entire EV industry. Danny Lewis hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free Technology newsletter. Hosted by Simplecast, an A

The AI Computing Power Gold Rush Oct 12, 2026 00:08:43 Several years into the AI boom, chips and data centers are in such high demand that access to compute is like gold for tech companies. WSJ reporter Kate Clark joins to discuss the lengths AI companies are going to find it. Danny Lewis 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 o

Anthropic Took the Lead in the AI Race. OpenAI Is Catching Up. Oct 9, 2026 00:08:48 Earlier this year, Anthropic edged to the front of the AI race thanks to its focus on business and coding products. But now, its chief rival OpenAI is starting to catch up. WSJ finance and technology reporter Angel Au-Yeung joins to explain how the battle for enterprise customers is playing out, and how it might affect the startups efforts to go public. Danny Lewis hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's fr

Why Cute Mascots Are the New Faces of AI Oct 8, 2026 00:10:04 Along with new AI agents and tools, Meta Platforms, OpenAI, and Anthropic are rolling out mascots. It’s part of an effort to put a cuddlier face on AI tools amid the rise in anxieties about the technology. WSJ advertising editor Suzanne Vranica joins to discuss how fuzzy little guys could help make the technology feel less scary to skeptics. Sign up for the WSJ's free Technology newsletter. Hoste

Inside the New York City Council’s Marathon AI Hearing Oct 7, 2026 00:10:58 For months, the drumbeat of worries about the rapid advancement of artificial intelligence has steadily increased. While the White House has taken a light touch approach to regulating the industry, some states and cities are exploring issuing their own rules governing AI. WSJ reporter Kevin Dugan gives us the scoop on a recent New York City Council hearing on AI, and what a patchwork of state and

How Short Videos Warp Time for Teens Oct 6, 2026 00:09:16 Videos rule social media right now, from TikToks to Instagram Reels to YouTube Shorts. But a new study suggests that the constant churn of short video clips may be changing our perception of time. WSJ family and tech columnist Julie Jargon joins to discuss how that could harm young people’s developing brains—and what social media companies and parents can do to help. Danny Lewis hosts. Sign up fo

Putting Meta’s New AI Agent to the Test Oct 5, 2026 00:09:42 Meta’s new AI agent, Muse, is a hit—racking up millions of downloads in just a few weeks. But how is it working for users, who must hand over reams of data to get the most out of the bot? WSJ personal tech columnist Nicole Nguyen joins to share her own experiences test driving Muse, as well as her reporting on what security experts make of the latest consumer AI push. Katie Deighton hosts. Sign u

AI Agents Gone Wild Oct 2, 2026 00:20:43 While more stories of AI agents going rogue surface nearly every day, the messaging urging consumers to use AI agents to make life and work easier is not dying down. And this is all happening amidst a conversation about AI doom. How do we make sense of it all? Deputy tech and media editor Sam Schechner, cybersecurity reporter Bob McMillan and personal tech columnist Nicole Nguyen hash it out. Sig

Inside the Race to Build AI Defenses Against Bioweapons Oct 1, 2026 00:09:21 Over the last year, major AI developers have seen users asking their chatbots for help designing bioweapons. Now, a new wave of new biosecurity companies is using that exact same technology to build a defense system. WSJ reporter Georgia Wells joins us to tell us about Red Queen Bio and how its technology works. Isabelle Bousquette, a reporter for the Wall Street Journal Leadership Institute, host

TNB Tech Minute: FTC Opens Anthropic and OpenAI Investigation Sep 30, 2026 00:02:17 Plus: Apple launches Apple Pay in India. And American Express introduces a corporate cashback card and an AI-driven expense-management platform. Julie Chang hosts.A quick update: We're on a new schedule! Starting tomorrow, we’ll be bringing you a single, in-depth interview about what's happening in tech, every weekday morning. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for infor

TNB Tech Minute: Trump Defends His Light-Touch AI Regulation Strategy Sep 30, 2026 00:01:45 Plus: DoorDash partners with clothing and shoe companies amid same-day shipping race. And Robinhood Markets announces new AI-powered trading tools. 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.

TNB Tech Minute: OpenAI Announces Latest Contender in AI-Assistant Race Sep 29, 2026 00:02:23 Plus: The Trump administration launches an AI tool aimed at streamlining federal services. And AT&T and Corning sign a $3 billion deal for fiber. 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.

TNB Tech Minute: Smart-Ring Maker Oura Delays IPO Sep 29, 2026 00:01:53 Plus: Etsy is using AI to personalize experiences for their shoppers. And Tesla delays the launch of its long-awaited Roadster. Anthony Bansie hosts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Middle Schoolers Ditching Real Friends for AI Chatbots Sep 29, 2026 00:10:48 The always-on, agreeable nature of chatbots makes them hard-working colleagues—but also, it turns out, friends for adolescents. WSJ’s family and tech columnist, Julie Jargon, joins us to explore how some children are forming emotional attachments to their new artificial friends to the detriment of their real lives. Plus, reporter Micah Maidenberg explains why the space industry has been left wanti

TNB Tech Minute: Top AI Researchers Urge Government Oversight of Self-Improving Models Sep 28, 2026 00:02:44 Plus: Nearly 19% of working-age people now use AI, per a Microsoft study. And Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook expects continuing inflation pressure from the AI buildout. 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.

TNB Tech Minute: Nvidia Launches Largest-Ever U.S. Stock Buyback Program Sep 28, 2026 00:02:09 Plus: Nvidia releases software it says can prevent AI agents from going rogue. And Meta Platforms is starting a new business line focused on selling AI tools to enterprise customers. Anthony Bansie hosts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Can Laws Keep Up With AI Therapists? Sep 26, 2026 00:19:01 You’ve heard about how AI tools could help meet demand for mental-health treatment, as well as some of the risks involved. Several U.S. states have passed laws limiting what these chatbots are able to do, leading to some changes in the industry. Meanwhile, federal regulators are taking a look at the AI therapy space. Today, we’re bringing Tech News Briefing listeners the third and final bonus epis

TNB Tech Minute: U.S. Appeals Court Upholds Pentagon's Label of Anthropic as Security Risk Sep 25, 2026 00:02:11 Plus: EIG Global Energy Partners plans to raise $225 million for its first geothermal energy fund. And Momenta is poised to gain market share as China continues to adopt advanced driver-assistance systems, a Citi analyst says. 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.

TNB Tech Minute: Cracks Appear in Oracle’s New Mexico Data-Center Project Sep 25, 2026 00:02:00 Plus: Novo Nordisk to pay up to $1.3 billion for Nanexa’s drug delivery technology. And climate-tech venture investors are shifting their focus from climate change and decarbonization to AI and data centers. 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.

The Workers Keeping AI Data Centers Running Sep 25, 2026 00:11:12 Data centers are rapidly expanding across the U.S. as tech companies race to build out the infrastructure needed to power the AI boom. But who is actually working inside of these buildings, and what are they doing? WSJ’s Owen Tucker-Smith joins us to discuss the unique—but vital—jobs that keep our internet operational. Isabelle Bousquette, a reporter for the Wall Street Journal Leadership Institut

TNB Tech Minute: OpenAI Agents Attempt to Hack University and Government Websites Sep 24, 2026 00:02:08 Plus: New York state sues Polymarket. And BlackRock investment portfolios debut on the blockchain as digital tokens. 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.

TNB Tech Minute: Tech Industry Urges Trump Administration to Drop High H-1B Visa Fees Sep 24, 2026 00:01:56 Plus: Meta unveils new AI-powered hardware. And Amazon announces a new robotics manufacturing facility in Indiana. 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.

TNB Tech Minute: Flock Details New Search Guardrails Amid Congressional Scrutiny Sep 23, 2026 00:02:27 Plus: Two Anthropic leaders back Pilgrim, a startup developing hardware to detect airborne viruses. And Chinese automaker Geely unveils new EV tech that can charge vehicles in under five minutes. 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.

TNB Tech Minute: Meta’s Hit New AI Agent Is Facing Backlash Sep 23, 2026 00:01:43 Plus: AI biotech firm Enveda doubles valuation to $2 billion. And Finnish drone maker Sensofusion seeks $344 million in Helsinki IPO. 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.

TNB Tech Minute: DoorDash Settles NYC Investigation Into Minimum-Pay Law Compliance Sep 22, 2026 00:02:03 Plus: Trump rejects international regulation of AI in his U.N. speech. Binance invests $100 million in Circle, expanding their stablecoin partnership. 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.

TNB Tech Minute: Alibaba Unveils New AI Chip Sep 22, 2026 00:01:58 Plus: British Columbia is suing OpenAI and its CEO, Sam Altman for alleged safety violations in the Tumbler Ridge mass school shooting. And Andreessen Horowitz is funding an alternative to college. Anthony Bansie hosts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Polymarket’s Rush to Grow at All Costs Sep 22, 2026 00:11:08 Polymarket has struggled with compliance failures, legal challenges, and software blunders, according to current and former employees. WSJ’s Katherine Long shares her exclusive reporting on the prediction markets platform. Plus, WSJ’s Bob Tita explains how landfills operators are starting to experiment with remotely controlled and autonomous bulldozers. Isabelle Bousquette, a reporter for the Wall

TNB Tech Minute: Meta’s Stock Soars as New AI Agent Gathers Steam Sep 21, 2026 00:02:05 Plus: OpenAI urges Washington to lead global effort to create AI-safety standards. And Accenture shares climb on AI safety partnership with Anthropic. 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.

TNB Tech Minute: Bitcoin Surges Above $85,000 Sep 21, 2026 00:02:04 Plus: Coinbase Global will allow users to request shares of upcoming initial public offerings. And CNN, MS NOW and Politico are suing the Trump administration after their journalists were barred from the White House. Anthony Bansie hosts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

AI Therapists Are Here. Are They Safe? Sep 19, 2026 00:19:40 The promise for AI mental-health tools is clear: bringing support to people who need it, when they need it. But these chatbots can come with risks. How do they respond when someone is in crisis, or thinking about harming themselves? Today, we’re bringing Tech News Briefing listeners Part 2 of our What’s News special series “The AI Therapist.” Host Alex Ossola digs into the guardrails that companie

TNB Tech Minute: California Gov. Issues Executive Order to Weigh AI Oversight Sep 18, 2026 00:02:05 Plus: Disney hires Character.AI CEO as entertainment company’s first chief technology officer. And AI startup Manus seeks to raise $500 million and weighs Hong Kong 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.

TNB Tech Minute: Top OpenAI and Microsoft Staff Knew Scraping News Websites was an ‘Existential Threat’ Sep 18, 2026 00:01:48 Plus: Hackers used Anthropic’s Claude tools to hack OpenAI. And Coinbase is seeking approval to list perpetual futures. 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.

How OpenAI Built a Billion-Dollar Ad Engine Sep 18, 2026 00:11:00 OpenAI CEO Sam Altman once referred to combining ads and AI as “uniquely unsettling.” But now, the tech giant is rapidly building an advertising business. The Journal’s advertising editor Suzanne Vranica dives into OpenAI’s ad rush. Plus, AI voice-cloning tools have gotten so good that they can now replicate accents. WSJ contributor Heidi Mitchell explains why your accent might suddenly be a secur

TNB Tech Minute: The FAA to Use AI to Ease Air-Traffic Woes, Starting in D.C. Sep 17, 2026 00:02:13 Plus: Two senators ask FTC to probe Amazon and Walmart on how chatbots handle “Made in the USA” data. And Costco expands same-day delivery with Uber and DoorDash partnerships. 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.

TNB Tech Minute: OpenAI Shares New Safety Incidents and Rules for Reporting Them Sep 17, 2026 00:02:01 Plus: Mastercard and Alchemy are partnering on AI shopping tools. And Nokia partners with Microsoft to offer agentic support for telecommunications companies. 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.

TNB Tech Minute: EU Chief Plans to Curb Children’s Access to Social Media Sep 16, 2026 00:02:16 Plus: The House Ways and Means Committee advances bipartisan crypto bill. And ByteDance’s revenue grows but AI spending pressures profits. 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.

TNB Tech Minute: OpenAI Considers Pre-IPO Funding Round at Over $1.2 Trillion Valuation Sep 16, 2026 00:02:29 Novo Nordisk teams up with Anthropic to speed up drug discovery. And Mistral aims to grow AI consumer base through Mozilla partnership. 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.

TNB Tech Minute: Bessent Responds to AI Safety Concerns Sep 15, 2026 00:02:22 Plus: Crypto exchange CoinEx, which was a hub for illicit Iran cash, shutters. And federal regulators probe if Tesla’s Cybercab conflicts with safety standards. 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.

TNB Tech Minute: Fed System for Monitoring Banks Suffered Outage Last Month Sep 15, 2026 00:01:59 Plus: China implements new restrictions on leaving the country amid intensifying tech race. And OpenAI quietly bought a smartphone camera startup. 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.

Why Tech Leaders Want to Slow Down AI Sep 15, 2026 00:12:52 AI industry engineers and leaders are warning their own tech could spell the end of humanity as we know it. WSJ Deputy Tech & Media Editor Sam Schechner dives into the AI doom debate and what steps companies could take to stop it. Plus, worried your EV might run out of juice before you find a plug? WSJ reporter Chistopher Otts tells us about a new solution automakers are betting on: extended r

TNB Tech Minute: Trump Says AI Regulation Would Benefit China Sep 14, 2026 00:01:47 Plus: New York City council members want to ban YouTube in schools. And a new coalition by Amazon, Netflix and YouTube will advocate for consumer choice in online content. 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.

TNB Tech Minute: AI Executives Call for a Slowdown Sep 14, 2026 00:02:06 Plus: Chip stocks tumble. And Airbnb sets up $250 million housing development fund. 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.

Is AI the Answer to America’s Mental-Health Crisis? Sep 12, 2026 00:19:15 The millions of Americans living with mental illness—as well as people dealing with life’s everyday stresses—often struggle to see a therapist when they need one. That’s a big reason why many people have started turning to AI tools such as ChatGPT for emotional support. But as a number of high-profile lawsuits show, that can sometimes lead to devastating outcomes. Companies creating AI for mental

TNB Tech Minute: Kalshi Looks to Expand Risky ‘Perp’ Trades Sep 11, 2026 00:01:47 Plus: California Gov. Gavin Newsom signs new laws to protect children online. And AI is boosting the U.K. economy. 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.

TNB Tech Minute: Anthropic Says Iran Used AI to Target U.S. Military Sep 11, 2026 00:01:59 Plus: The Pentagon is in talks to lend $5 billion to AI startup Fluidstack. And former OpenAI executive Fidji Simo joins Nscale’s board. 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.

We Got Our Hands on Apple’s First Foldable Phone Sep 11, 2026 00:11:52 Apple is betting its new iPhone Duo can bring foldable phones into the mainstream. WSJ personal tech columnist Nicole Nguyen shares her first impressions of the nearly $2,000 device. Plus, WSJ reporter Micah Maidenberg explains how the sharp uptick in satellites and debris in low-Earth orbit is fueling concerns about potential collisions. Sign up for the WSJ's free Technology newsletter. Hosted b

TNB Tech Minute: Anthropic Alleges Chinese AI Giants Tried Cloning American AI Models Sep 10, 2026 00:01:58 Plus: Boston Scientific restores key operations after cyberattack. And Mistral partners with Cloudera to grow its enterprise customer base. 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.

TNB Tech Minute: Anthropic Grants EU’s Cybersecurity Agency Access to Mythos 5 Model Sep 10, 2026 00:01:53 Plus: AI chip startup Positron valued at $5 billion in new funding round. And laser fusion tech could play a new role in modern warfare. 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.

TNB Tech Minute: Apple Debuts First Foldable iPhone Sep 9, 2026 00:02:06 Plus: Anthropic researcher quits over AI fears. And the Department of Justice requests additional information on Fox’s acquisition of Roku. 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.

TNB Tech Minute: U.S. Prosecutors to Deliver Opening Statements in Huawei Criminal Trial Sep 9, 2026 00:01:56 Plus: U.S. security agencies accuse Chinese firms of exploiting American AI models. And Google to spend more than $15 billion on AI infrastructure in Finland. 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.

TNB Tech Minute: Meta Launches Personal AI Agent For Mainstream Consumers Sep 8, 2026 00:02:25 Plus: Four former Amazon warehouse employees allege pregnancy-related discrimination in class-action lawsuit. And the OECD says AI use is contributing to a global decline in student reading skills. 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.

TNB Tech Minute: Google Cloud and Accenture Team Up to Embed AI Engineers On-Site With Clients Sep 8, 2026 00:02:14 Plus: French startup Mistral AI tops $24 billion valuation in latest funding round. And Boston Scientific issues profit warning after cyberattack. 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.

How to Build a Data Center Without Making Enemies Sep 8, 2026 00:12:25 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 Toonk

TNB Tech Minute: Tech Suffers in Otherwise Strong Jobs Report Sep 4, 2026 00:02:00 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.

TNB Tech Minute: Tesla’s Cybercab Probed by Auto-Safety Regulators Sep 4, 2026 00:02:03 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.

How a Deal With the CIA Changed the Future for Steve Jobs and Apple Sep 4, 2026 00:12:49 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 Inst

TNB Tech Minute: Moonshot AI Confidentially Files Hong Kong IPO Sep 3, 2026 00:02:01 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.

TNB Tech Minute: Nvidia Strikes $13 Billion Deal to Buy Hugging Face Sep 3, 2026 00:01:52 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.

TNB Tech Minute: New York City Bans AI in Classrooms Though Middle School Sep 2, 2026 00:02:08 Plus: Uber’s $15 billion takeover bid of Delivery Hero gets board backing. And Uber cuts 3,300 jobs. 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.

TNB Tech Minute: OpenAI Restricts Astra Model Citing Cybersecurity Risks Sep 2, 2026 00:02:10 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.

TNB Tech Minute: SoftBank’s SB Energy Files for IPO Sep 1, 2026 00:01:56 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.

TNB Tech Minute: OpenAI Calls Apple’s Trade Theft Lawsuit ‘Baseless’ Sep 1, 2026 00:02:11 Plus: John Ternus officially takes over as Apple CEO. And Anthropic signs $35 billion cloud computing deal backed by Nvidia. 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.

School Phone Bans Are Spreading. But Are They Working? Sep 1, 2026 00:11:57 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

TNB Tech Minute: FTC Targets Amazon’s Advertising Sales Practices in New Lawsuit Aug 31, 2026 00:01:59 Plus: Nvidia invests $3.5 billion in Taiwanese chipmaker MediaTek . And Strategy buys bitcoin for the first time since June. 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.

TNB Tech Minute: ChatGPT, Reddit and Roblox Face Tougher EU Regulation Aug 31, 2026 00:02:13 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.

TNB Tech Minute: Andreessen Horowitz Launches AI Hardware Fund Aug 28, 2026 00:02:13 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.

TNB Tech Minute: Federal Judge Rules Against Trump Administration in Anthropic Blacklisting Aug 28, 2026 00:01:59 Plus: South Korea will give its entire population free access to homegrown generative AI. And Nvidia is pausing some revenue sharing deals just weeks after announcing them. 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.

South Korea’s Stock Market Rollercoaster Aug 28, 2026 00:11:14 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. Persona

TNB Tech Minute: Software and Chip Stocks Surge Aug 27, 2026 00:02:09 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.

TNB Tech Minute: China’s DeepSeek Set to Reach $74 Billion Valuation Aug 27, 2026 00:02:02 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.

TNB Tech Minute: Nvidia Reports Blowout Second Quarter, But Investors Remain Unmoved Aug 26, 2026 00:02:19 Plus: Google moves AI responsibility unit out of DeepMind. And the FBI disrupts a China-linked hacking network. 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.

TNB Tech Minute: Meta Agrees to $18 Billion Settlement Over Child-Safety Claims Aug 26, 2026 00:01:46 Plus: Bill Gates calls for more regulation of AI. And Chinese automaker XPeng plans to start mass-producing humanoid robots. 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.

TNB Tech Minute: OpenAI’s Head of Data Centers Leaves Company Aug 25, 2026 00:02:07 Plus: Anthropic tells investors its potential revenue may surpass $30 trillion. And global shipments of flat panel displays will dip this year, per Counterpoint Research. 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.

TNB Tech Minute: Rocket Maker Ursa Major Plans Debut Via Blank-Check Merger Aug 25, 2026 00:02:19 Plus: A flurry of tech companies will likely join this year’s IPO bonanza. And Hyundai Mobis’s robot parts business is poised for growth. 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.

Nvidia’s Strategy to Make Sure the AI Boom Doesn’t Go Bust Aug 25, 2026 00:11:40 Nvidia will report earnings this Wednesday amid growing challenges for the AI industry, including the financial vulnerability of some of its biggest customers. WSJ’s David Uberti breaks down what the chip giant is doing to shore up those potential weaknesses across the market. Plus, WSJ’s Callum Borchers explains how companies are using AI to monitor worker productivity – and shares tips for evadi

TNB Tech Minute: Taiwan Charges Nine With Helping Smuggle AI Servers to China Aug 24, 2026 00:02:15 Plus: Samsung will reclaim the top global smartphone spot from Apple this year, per Counterpoint Research. And Chinese-owned EV-maker Polestar says it was blindsided by U.S. ban. 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.

TNB Tech Minute: SoftBank Plans Unprecedented Retail Bond Issuance Aug 24, 2026 00:02:15 Plus: Alibaba to raise $10.2 billion for AI investment with share placement. And the Justice Department and TikTok reach $400 million settlement over children’s privacy suit. 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.

TNB Tech Minute: Private Equity Firms Team Up With Anthropic on AI Venture Ode Aug 21, 2026 00:02:10 Plus: Crypto stocks gain as bitcoin heads for best week in over two years. And Swedish heating company Nibe Industrier sees sales growth from heat pumps and data centers. 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.

TNB Tech Minute: Nvidia in Talks to Invest in Cloverleaf Infrastructure Aug 21, 2026 00:01:44 Plus: Samsung plans biggest-ever buyback. And Micron Technology is launching a research institution. 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.

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