WSJ Tech News Briefing

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.

How Big Tech Hopes to Win Over Data Center Skeptics Aug 21, 2026 00:11:42 Tech companies are deploying a variety of tactics—from holding listening sessions to offering guaranteed jobs to writing big checks—to win public support for the data centers they need to power AI. WSJ reporter Isabella Simonetti discusses what’s at stake in getting public opinion on their side. Plus, we take you inside the race to build America’s first nuclear reactor in a generation. Journal rep

TNB Tech Minute: SpaceX Stock Falls After Musk Says Rocket ‘Catch’ Is Months Away Aug 20, 2026 00:02:06 Plus: Super Micro Computer clears senior management in alleged smuggling scheme. And the global foldable smartphone market is rebounding. 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 Earnings Slump Amid Heavy AI Investments Aug 20, 2026 00:02:08 Plus: California sees record venture capital funding this year. And OpenAI has paused new AI model training for two weeks. 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 Promises Not to Keep Business Customer Data Aug 19, 2026 00:02:15 Plus: FTC warns companies on using private consumer data to set prices. And a Chinese humanoid robot-maker soared 460% in its trading debut. 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’s Second-Quarter Revenue Disappoints Some Investors Aug 19, 2026 00:02:33 Plus: Amazon to expand drone delivery service to nearly 500 locales. And SK Hynix plans to buy back more than $28 billion shares. 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: Pennsylvania to Restrict Data-Center Construction Aug 18, 2026 00:02:32 Plus: A massive federal child safety trial against Meta begins opening arguments. And Apple plans to change its terms for app developers to appease EU’s antitrust officials. 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 Launches ChatGPT for Teens Aug 18, 2026 00:02:15 Plus: Baidu’s profit and revenue continue to fall as the Chinese internet titan pivots to AI. And younger workers are nabbing AI 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.

How AI Is Cracking the Case on Medical Mysteries Aug 18, 2026 00:12:37 Patients, doctors and nurses are turning to AI for help identifying rare and undiagnosed diseases. WSJ reporter Alex Janin explains what makes AI good at playing medical detective, and how some people have used it effectively. Plus, the book publishing industry is in chaos, and AI is to blame. Journal reporter Anna Silman discusses the reckoning that authors, publishers and agents are facing over

TNB Tech Minute: Here Are SpaceX’s Big Tech Investors Aug 17, 2026 00:02:05 Plus: The maker of Rubik’s Cubes and Paw Patrol is buying AI company Hapiko, the maker of Stickerbox. And warehouses are bringing in more robots, per a new report. 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 Leases Ohio Data Center Aug 17, 2026 00:01:57 Plus: Uber partners with drone startup Zipline to make drone deliveries. And Alibaba sells its Lingxi Games videogame business. 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.

To Spot AI Fakes, Think Like a Digital Forensics Expert Aug 15, 2026 00:18:21 Identifying AI-generated content is getting harder, even for the experts. Do the rest of us stand a chance? In the final installment of Tech News Briefing’s three-part series, "AI and the Blurring of Reality," WSJ personal tech columnist Nicole Nguyen sits down with digital forensics and photo experts to find out why spotting deepfakes is so difficult and get practical advice for scrutinizing the

TNB Tech Minute: Businesses Are All In on Quantum Aug 14, 2026 00:02:24 Plus: JPMorgan Chase ended its banking relationship with Polymarket over regulatory concerns. And analysts say Lenovo seems confident in managing the headwinds for consumer electronics. 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: Trump Administration Announces New Drone Tariffs Aug 14, 2026 00:01:42 Plus: DeepSeek’s flagship models will soon cost users four times as much to run. And Reddit is set to join the S&P 500. 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.

Behind the Scenes of Demis Hassabis’ AI Safety Body Push Aug 14, 2026 00:12:11 Alphabet chief scientist Demis Hassabis has been discussing the formation of an independent AI safety entity with AI lab peers and government officials. WSJ reporter Amrith Ramkumar takes us inside those conversations, and what the move means for Google. Plus, meet the datamaxxers who are feeding AI chatbots their every health move. WSJ reporter Natalie Kaufman discusses the trend. Belle Lin, a re

TNB Tech Minute: OpenAI’s Chief Revenue Officer Resigns Aug 13, 2026 00:01:58 Plus: surveillance-tech company Flock Safety announces safeguards to curb potential abuse by law enforcement. And China’s future economy may need far fewer workers. 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: Apple Discusses Deals to Pay Publishers to Improve Siri Aug 13, 2026 00:01:44 Plus: the AI boom boosted Cisco’s quarterly profits. And Lenovo is on track to hit its annual revenue goal ahead of schedule. 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: Bank of America’s $250 Billion AI and Energy Infrastructure Push Aug 12, 2026 00:02:01 Plus: Foxconn to ramp up global AI server production. And Tencent Holdings’ AI spending ends its earnings growth streak. 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: New York City Launches Prediction Markets Investigation Aug 12, 2026 00:02:03 Plus: European vibe-coding startup Lovable notches $13 billion valuation. And rust-powered battery maker Form Energy raises $750 million to boost manufacturing. 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: Flight-Tracking Platform Sues Kalshi Over Flight Cancellation Bets Aug 11, 2026 00:01:46 Plus: Rocket Lab’s Neutron vehicle may not be ready to launch this year. And longtime OpenAI executive Brad Lightcap steps down. 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 Releases New Open Source AI Model Aug 11, 2026 00:01:54 Plus: Anthropic is meeting with potential investors ahead of its planned IPO. And Intel is increasing its stock offering to raise $20 billion. 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.

Can’t Get Into a Restaurant? Blame the Reservation Apps. Aug 11, 2026 00:12:07 If you can’t score a restaurant reservation, you’re not alone. A flurry of dealmaking among reservation apps and credit cards, as well as a booming industry of middlemen, has made it impossible to snag a table. WSJ reporter Heather Haddon explains why. Plus, electric vehicle owners aren’t staying loyal to their battery-powered cars. WSJ’s Ellie Davis joins us to discuss why EV drivers are changing

TNB Tech Minute: Intel Will Offer $15 Billion of Common Stock Aug 10, 2026 00:02:17 Plus: fintech startup Revolut secures French banking license to expand European operations. And Apple may keep price hikes minimal for its coming iPhone 18 Pro despite production cost increases. 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: Mark Zuckerberg’s 6,500-Word AI Manifesto Aug 10, 2026 00:01:53 Plus: Boeing is selling its flying-taxi venture to Archer Aviation. And the Iran war has been a boon for Chinese EV 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.

AI Is Fueling a New Kind of Political Propaganda Aug 8, 2026 00:16:14 Generative AI tools are rapidly evolving, filling social-media platforms with so-called AI slop—from Iranian-produced Lego videos to digitally manipulated campaign imagery in the U.S. In this second installment of Tech News Briefing’s three-part series, "AI and the Blurring of Reality," WSJ personal tech columnist Nicole Nguyen explores how this technology is turbocharging deepfakes and shaping po

TNB Tech Minute: Shopping Marketplace Whatnot Nearly Doubles Valuation in Less Than a Year Aug 7, 2026 00:01:52 Plus: Lyft’s bike-sharing business gains momentum. And the data center boom prevented hiring in July from slowing further. 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 to Pay $942 Million in Social Media Harm Case Aug 7, 2026 00:01:56 Plus: SK Hynix plans to invest about $38 billion to expand chip production. And video game company Take Two reports loss despite higher revenue. 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.

Can AI Find Your Next Summer Romance? Aug 7, 2026 00:12:15 ICE is on a mission to track down people it considers a threat to its agents and operations. It’s turning to social media to find them, concerning free-speech advocates in the process. WSJ reporter Shane Shifflett joins to explain how the federal agency is weaponizing social media. Plus, would you outsource your dating life to AI? WSJ’s Molly Reinmann has been reporting on the varying success of t

TNB Tech Minute: SpaceX and Tesla Plan Texas Chip Plant Aug 6, 2026 00:02:20 Plus: Redwire taps SpaceX’s Starfall ship for pharma mission. And Datadog warns of lower usage by major AI customer. 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 Unveils Its Own Coding Agent Aug 6, 2026 00:02:26 Plus: Meta discloses one of its AI models went rogue. And SoftBank uses its OpenAI stake to fund a $10 billion loan. 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: Google Shakes Up AI Leadership Amid Chief Scientist Departure Aug 5, 2026 00:02:14 Plus: Uber issues weak guidance amid robotaxi investments. And Shopify says AI-search is fueling e-commerce 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.

TNB Tech Minute: SpaceX’s AI Spending Spree Aug 5, 2026 00:02:26 Plus: a U.K. government-backed research institute finds AI models went rogue during routine tests. And new White House AI guidelines exempt U.S. open models from government review. 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: OpenAI Settles Employee Discrimination Claims for $3.2 Million Aug 4, 2026 00:02:29 Plus: the World Bank says developing economies have more to gain and less to lose from AI. And New Jersey sues Amazon for allegedly suppressing delivery wages. 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: Spotify’s Expenses Jump On New AI Features Aug 4, 2026 00:02:03 Plus: Wells Fargo plans to roll out tokenized deposit service for corporate clients. And Anduril considers shipyard investment to build drone boats. 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.

What to Expect From SpaceX’s First Public Earnings Report Aug 4, 2026 00:11:25 Elon Musk’s SpaceX on Tuesday will report its first quarterly earnings as a public company. In the wake of the company’s post-IPO stock drop and Tesla’s negative quarterly cashflow, what can investors expect? WSJ reporter Becky Peterson sets the scene. Plus, WSJ’s Sharon Terlep on the anti-tech automotive movement, and the extreme measures some are taking to avoid features like driving-assistance

TNB Tech Minute: Amazon Joins the $3 Trillion Club Aug 3, 2026 00:01:47 Plus: nuclear energy startup Valar Atomics closes a $1 billion fundraising round. And Alibaba’s new AI model impresses analysts. 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: Visa Acquires Fraud Reduction Platform in AI Push Aug 3, 2026 00:01:59 Plus: AstraZeneca and Bristol Myers Squibb shares swing on reports of a potential tie up. And Nissan reports its first quarterly profit in two years. 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.

When AI Grandmas Go Viral, What Even Is Reality Anymore? Aug 1, 2026 00:20:59 As more AI-generated images and sounds fill our screens, our sense of reality is being distorted. In a special three-part series of Tech News Briefing, WSJ personal tech columnist Nicole Nguyen sits down with researchers, content creators and an AI character to ask how AI is changing our perceptions. This is episode one of TNB’s “AI and the Blurring of Reality.” Sign up for the WSJ's free Technol

TNB Tech Minute: Apple Stock Drops 9% Jul 31, 2026 00:02:10 Plus: OpenAI surpasses one billion active users after cutting prices. And Sony Group raises guidance after profit jumps more than expected. 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 Weighs Sale of China Business Ahead of Potential SpaceX Merger Jul 31, 2026 00:02:11 Plus: Anthropic says its AI models hacked three companies during tests. And shares of Universal Music Group plunge as streaming and subscription revenue slows. 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.

Meta’s AI Spending Starts to Spook Investors Jul 31, 2026 00:12:02 Meta’s stock dropped this week amid investor concern over the company’s ballooning spending on AI infrastructure projects. WSJ’s Asa Fitch breaks down why the tech giant’s case for this spending is weaker than some of its competitors. Plus, WSJ’s Natalie Kaufman explains how young adults are using AI to ease their social anxiety. Isabelle Bousquette, a reporter for the Wall Street Journal Leadersh

TNB Tech Minute: Apple Revenue Beats Wall Street on Strong iPhone Sales Jul 30, 2026 00:02:25 Plus: Amazon reports higher revenue in the second quarter from its cloud-computing business. And a data-center developer working with Anthropic plans to borrow $15 billion for a new Texas campus, with backing from Google. 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: EU Calls For Building Seven AI Gigafactories Jul 30, 2026 00:01:51 Plus: IBM says new research shows quantum computers can outperform conventional ones. And investors and analysts are awaiting Amazon’s latest earnings. 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: Meta Reports Record Revenue But Expects to Spend More on AI Jul 29, 2026 00:02:02 Plus: Microsoft sees jump in profits, beating Wall Street expectations. And Russia charges Telegram founder with aiding terrorism. 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: SK Hynix Shares Slide After Posting Record Quarterly Net Profit Jul 29, 2026 00:01:58 Plus: Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg calls for policies that accelerate AI development. And DoorDash is building its own drone delivery network. 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: Ray-Ban Maker Says Smartglasses Sales Nearly Doubled In Latest Quarter Jul 28, 2026 00:01:50 Plus: Dutch chip-equipment supplier ASM International lifts sales outlook as AI fuels orders. And SpaceX shares are trading at a big discount from its IPO price. 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: Apple Unveils New Leasing Program With Klarna Jul 28, 2026 00:01:52 Plus: Visa cuts headcount by about 7%. And Korean stocks tumble on doubts over AI. 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.

At 115 Years Old, Can IBM Survive the AI Era? CEO Arvind Krishna Makes the Case Jul 28, 2026 00:11:49 IBM has a plan to profit from the AI race that doesn’t involve pouring billions of dollars into data centers or new models. CEO Arvind Krishna sits down with WSJ columnist Christopher Mims after the company’s worst single-day stock loss in history to share his vision for Big Blue’s future. Plus, lifestyle collections from Palantir and OpenAI have sparked ridicule across the internet. WSJ features

TNB Tech Minute: Nvidia’s $250 Billion Plan To Back Data Center Sends Shares Lower Jul 27, 2026 00:01:54 Plus: Apple approaches $5 trillion market cap. And AstraZeneca says it’s on track to hit its revenue target for 2030. 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: Tech Giants Team Up To Build AI Cyber Defense Alliance Jul 27, 2026 00:02:05 Plus: chip maker CXMT becomes the most valuable company listed in mainland China in its debut. And some U.S. companies plan to increase headcount despite AI fears. 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: Trump Threatens New EU Tariffs Over Tech Fines Jul 24, 2026 00:02:02 Plus: Verizon Communications revenue falls in second quarter. Meanwhile, Charter Communications logs its fourth consecutive quarterly revenue decline. 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: TikTok May Be in Violation of EU Digital Safety Rules for Minors Jul 24, 2026 00:01:58 Plus: SAP shares rise after earnings beat. And CATL profit surges on booming battery demand. 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.

Under The Hood of Tesla’s $5.8 Billion in Spending Jul 24, 2026 00:11:38 As a backlash against AI builds, CEOs of AI firms are beefing up security and telling employees to leave their company branded swag at home. WSJ’s Zusha Elinson unpacks the violent threats putting the industry on edge. Plus, Tesla became the most valuable car company in the world by acting less like an automaker and more like a tech company. WSJ Detroit Bureau Chief Patrick George digs into the co

TNB Tech Minute: Google Discloses 6% Stake in SpaceX Jul 23, 2026 00:02:02 Plus: the European Union fines Google for breaching its digital competition rules. And U.S. lawmakers introduce a bill to rein in powerful AI models. 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: This Big Tech Earnings Metric Is Spooking Wall Street Jul 23, 2026 00:01:57 Plus: new Google research says AI is assisting workers, not replacing them. And shares in STMicroelectronics fall on new revenue forecast. 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: Amazon’s Artificial General Intelligence Unit Faces Job Cuts Jul 22, 2026 00:02:24 Plus: IBM lowers full-year revenue growth outlook. And Tesla’s second-quarter revenue surges amid $5.8 billion spend in AI and robotics. 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 Midterm Spending Hits $40 Million In AI Regulation Push Jul 22, 2026 00:01:46 Plus: OpenAI says two of its models hacked a company in a cybersecurity test gone wrong. And U.S. data-center operator TECfusions plans to go public. 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: GM Navigates Smaller EV Market Jul 21, 2026 00:02:24 Plus: trade technology provider Altana acquires AI platform to tackle customs complexity. And Coinbase stock jumps after Clarity Act clears major hurdle. 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: Microsoft Expands Partnership With Mistral AI Jul 21, 2026 00:02:00 Plus: Novo Nordisk files a deceptive advertising lawsuit against Eli Lilly. And the latest Chinese AI model launches rattle expectations for the biggest AI players in the US. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

What Happens When Driverless Vehicles Break the Law? Jul 21, 2026 00:11:47 Robotaxis are spreading across the country, but the rules for policing them are still evolving. WSJ’s Ellie Davis explains how local law enforcement is handling traffic violations when there's no one behind the wheel. Plus, new AI-native startups are reshaping how companies hire and grow. WSJ reporter Lindsay Ellis explains what that could mean for the future of work. Imani Moise hosts. Have you

TNB Tech Minute: BlackRock Leads Financing for Meta Data Center in Texas Jul 20, 2026 00:02:06 Plus: Experian may benefit from the AI expansion due to proprietary data, Bank of America analysts say. And Chinese-owned EV maker Polestar won’t appeal 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: Alibaba Claims New AI Model Is Second Only to Anthropic’s Fable 5 Jul 20, 2026 00:02:01 Plus: EU fines AliExpress nearly $630 million over product-safety concerns. And chip stocks rise ahead of a busy week for tech earnings. 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: SpaceX’s Valuation Now $1 Trillion Lower Than Its Peak Jul 17, 2026 00:02:57 Plus: Apple and Nvidia vie for the title of most valuable publicly traded U.S. company. And investors continue to punish Netflix after disappointing earnings. 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 Amazon Executive to Join Meta in Cloud Push Jul 17, 2026 00:01:53 Plus: China’s Moonshot AI releases new open-source model it says rivals U.S. counterparts. And Databricks is raising $3 billion at a $188 billion valuation. 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.

What Is AI Telling Prospective Employers About You? Jul 17, 2026 00:12:22 AI is transforming the way employers vet job candidates. WSJ careers columnist Callum Borchers explains how your digital footprint can have professional consequences. Plus, WSJ personal tech columnist Nicole Nguyen tells us what happened when she gave an AI agent access to her passwords. Imani Moise hosts. Have you seen an AI-generated post you thought was real? We want to hear from you! Record a

TNB Tech Minute: Trump Media Plans to Sell Real Time Access to President’s Social Posts Jul 16, 2026 00:02:17 Plus: Verizon to cut 3,000 jobs in retail retreat. And Eli Lily strikes a deal to buy psychedelic firm AtaiBeckley. 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: Japan to Buy 27,500 Nvidia Chips in AI Push Jul 16, 2026 00:02:01 Plus: U.K.’s media watchdog is investigating TikTok over child-safety measures. And TSMC pledges to invest an additional $100 billion in the U.S. Pierre Bienaimé 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: SpaceX Shares Dip Below IPO Price for the First Time Jul 15, 2026 00:02:04 Plus: Australia plans to require data centers to underwrite their electricity and water supplies. And a group of Meta employees is suing the social-media company, accusing it of using AI to conduct discriminatory layoffs. Pierre Bienaimé 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: PayPal Stock Heads for Record Day Amid Takeover Bid Jul 15, 2026 00:01:39 Plus: AT&T and Verizon are sidelining family plans for single-line bundles. And China’s DeepSeek is preparing to go public. 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: Uber and Delivery Hero in Discussions Over Potential Takeover Jul 14, 2026 00:01:54 Plus: Computer software prices post record year-over-year increase. And big banks weigh in on how AI will affect headcount. 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: New York State to Enact Yearlong Big Data Center Ban Jul 14, 2026 00:01:53 Plus: IBM shares fall after the company issues a profit warning. And Frontier Airlines is partnering with Starlink to offer in-flight Wi-Fi for the first time. Pierre Bienaimé hosts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Trump Administration Is All In on Intel Jul 14, 2026 00:10:55 Strong chip demand alone doesn’t explain Intel’s comeback story. WSJ reporter Robbie Whelan breaks down the Trump administration’s remarkably active role in the chipmaker’s turnaround. Plus, WSJ’s Natalie Kaufman explains why using the wrong USB-C charger can fry your phone. Imani Moise hosts. Have you seen an AI-generated post you thought was real? We want to hear from you! Record a voice memo

TNB Tech Minute: U.S. States Sue to Block Paramount’s Acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery Jul 13, 2026 00:01:54 Plus: European nations sanction Russian hackers for 15 years of cyberattacks. And SpaceX is clear to launch the newest version of its Starship rocket later this week. Pierre Bienaimé 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: SK Hynix Shares Plunge by Record 15% in South Korea Jul 13, 2026 00:02:54 Plus: Meta nearly doubles its planned investment in Louisiana data center project. And Intel will ramp up spending on expanded manufacturing in Ireland. 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: SK Hynix Debuts on Wall Street Jul 10, 2026 00:03:16 Plus: Circle gets federal approval to launch a crypto-focused bank. And China successfully launched a reusable rocket. 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’s Executive Plans to Step Down Jul 10, 2026 00:02:00 Plus: a European Union regulator says Meta isn’t doing enough to protect users from the addictive designs of Instagram and Facebook. And a coalition of record-labels and artist groups is pushing streamers to label songs made using AI. 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.

State Farm’s AI Reckoning Jul 10, 2026 00:12:17 State Farm is overhauling the way it sells insurance as it embraces artificial intelligence. WSJ insurance reporter Jean Eaglesham explains why the changes have sparked backlash from agents and customers. Plus, WSJ columnist Christopher Mims explains why tech companies' water usage disclosures don't always tell the full story. Imani Moise hosts. Have you seen an AI-generated post you thought was

TNB Tech Minute: NHTSA Demands Robotaxi Makers Improve Interaction with First Responders Jul 9, 2026 00:02:18 Plus: China weighs limits on AI models that American companies love. And PC demand could be subdued for the rest of the year. 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: Apple Supplier Luxshare’s Shares Fall in Hong Kong Debut Jul 9, 2026 00:01:50 Plus: Chinese AI company Zhipu plans $4 billion dollar fundraising round. And AirBnB buys NYC office for $81.5 million. 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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