A new type of phone scam uses AI to replicate the voices of loved ones to convince us to send money to malicious actors. WSJ family and tech columnist Julie Jargon describes how the scam works and what you can do to avoid falling victim to it. And, new U.S. tariffs and the closure of a popular trade loophole could spell trouble for bargain-app maker Shein’s business bringing Americans fast fashion from China. WSJ reporter Shen Lu explains. Victoria Craig hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free Technol...
Apr 16, 2025•13 min
Plus: JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America and Bank of New York Mellon press pause on electronic communications with their regulator following an email hack. And Johnson & Johnson says tariffs will increase costs for its medical-technology products. Victoria Craig hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 15, 2025•3 min
Apple CEO Tim Cook has been playing the long game when it comes to President Trump’s tariffs, but his success depends on the longevity of an exemption unveiled over the weekend. WSJ columnist Tim Higgins explains. Plus, Nintendo has so far been nimble at reacting to the U.S. levies. WSJ tech columnist Christopher Mims describes how the company is adapting to get its Switch 2 game console into U.S. customers’ hands. Victoria Craig hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free Technology newsletter. Learn mor...
Apr 15, 2025•14 min
Meta and the Federal Trade Commission make their opening arguments in a trial that could end with a divestment of Instagram and WhatsApp. Plus: A tariff reprieve sends tech stocks higher, and Nvidia says it will make AI supercomputers entirely in the U.S. Victoria Craig hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 14, 2025•3 min
Europe is looking at Eutelsat, a smaller rival to Starlink, to reduce its reliance on the U.S. company. Plus, how much personal information should you give an AI chatbot? WSJ personal tech columnist Nicole Nguyen dives into that in our special three-part series “Chatbot Confidential.” Victoria Craig hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free Technology newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 14, 2025•14 min
One way that using generative artificial intelligence chatbots, like ChatGPT or Claude, can get risky: getting medical advice. For the third installment of Tech News Briefing’s special series “Chatbox Confidential,” WSJ personal tech columnist Nicole Nguyen explains how to keep your personal data private when asking AI about your health. Sign up for the WSJ's free Technology newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 13, 2025•16 min
Plus, Tesla removes a buy option on its China website. And the EU talks with Beijing about an alternative to current tariffs on Chinese EVs. Victoria Craig hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 11, 2025•3 min
Battery-powered bikes have spread in an Ohio Amish community, along with the fear they will undermine family values. Plus, WSJ columnist Tim Higgins shares his take on Elon Musk’s critique of trade policy. Sign up for the WSJ's free Technology newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 11, 2025•14 min
Plus, the AI boom is expected to fuel a surge in data-center energy needs. And fintech Block settles with the New York finance regulator. Victoria Craig hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 10, 2025•3 min
WSJ senior tech columnist Joanna Stern discusses the likelihood of a made-in-America iPhone as President Trump’s tariffs aim to bring manufacturing stateside. Plus, when does AI’s usefulness turn into laziness? Victoria Craig hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free Technology newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 10, 2025•13 min
Plus, a key iPhone maker stays with Vietnam. And Amazon cancels some vendor orders from China. Victoria Craig hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 09, 2025•3 min
The SpaceX founder has backed a friend to lead the space agency and make a Mars mission a priority. Wall Street Journal reporters Emily Glazer and Micah Maidenberg talk about Musk’s efforts to align NASA’s priorities with his own, and what could happen to its moon program Artemis. Sign up for the WSJ's free Technology newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 09, 2025•14 min
Plus, a Congressional Commission raises alarms over China’s biotech advances. And the tech-heavy Nasdaq gives up big gains after early optimism on tariffs faded. Victoria Craig hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 08, 2025•3 min
Mark Zuckerberg’s Meta plans to build a massive data center in one of the poorest corners of Louisiana. We talk to reporter Jennifer Hiller about the hopes and worries it’s stirred there. Plus, tech companies going all in on AI expect Trump’s sweeping tariffs will drive up their costs, but for many it’s a price they’ll have to pay. Sign up for the WSJ's free Technology newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 08, 2025•14 min
Plus Amazon and some other tech companies’ shares rebound after a chaotic day on Wall Street. And Chinese tech stocks take fright at Trump’s trade war. Victoria Craig hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 07, 2025•3 min
WSJ reporter Keach Hagey gives us a behind-the-scenes look into one of the wildest business stories of all time. Plus, tariff fears take their toll on one of the world’s biggest investors in AI. Victoria Craig hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free Technology newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 07, 2025•13 min
Gen AI chatbots have changed how we work. Today, we bring you the second installment of Tech News Briefing’s special series “Chatbot Confidential,” where WSJ personal tech columnist Nicole Nguyen details best practices for using the chatbots while protecting your privacy. In this episode, we dive into an area where the temptation to tap generative AI tools is very strong: work! We’ll tell you about the risks your new helper brings and how not to give away company secrets while using them. Sign u...
Apr 06, 2025•12 min
Plus, the Magnificent Seven continue their stock-market slide. And fintechs put their IPO roadshows on hold. Victoria Craig hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 04, 2025•3 min
The world’s most valuable company will have to find a way to deal with rising costs, and consumers might pay. Plus, Intel’s former CEO continues making big bets. Victoria Craig hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free Technology newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 04, 2025•13 min
Plus, France’s president weighs retaliating against U.S. digital services. And China and the EU agree to restart negotiations on electric-vehicle tariffs. Victoria Craig hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 03, 2025•3 min
Our tech columnist shares why AI chatbots are superior to the ad-polluted atmosphere of the world’s most popular search engine. Plus, Elon Musk continues following his own rules, this time with big dealmaking. Victoria Craig hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free Technology newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 03, 2025•13 min
Plus, two big tech companies bid for TikTok. And Nintendo stays in the game with its coming Switch 2 release. Victoria Craig hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 02, 2025•3 min
The iPhone maker is ploughing money into a satellite network to eliminate cellphone dead spots, setting up a clash with SpaceX's Starlink service. Plus, we profile a new AI-powered healthcare service for New York’s ride-share drivers. Victoria Craig hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free Technology newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 02, 2025•14 min
Plus, Meta’s AI research chief resigns. And Apple’s credit card spurs a costly battle among payment networks Visa, Amex and Mastercard. Victoria Craig hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 01, 2025•3 min
Some hotel-booking websites charge hefty fees you won’t pay elsewhere. WSJ travel columnist Dawn Gilbertson tells us how to avoid shady resellers. Plus, dairy farmers turn to tech to manage their herds. Julie Chang hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free Technology newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 01, 2025•12 min
Plus, tech stocks swing back after falling at today’s open. And France hits Apple with a hefty fine, risking Trump’s ire. Pierre Bienaimé hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 31, 2025•3 min
The daughter of a former influencer and the state of Utah have taken on the dark side of mommy bloggers. We talk to reporter Zusha Elinson about how the Ruby Franke scandal spurred lawmakers to extend protections for child actors to child social-media stars. Victoria Craig hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free Technology newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 31, 2025•12 min
People are tapping generative AI-powered chatbots for help with everything from writing code to planning vacations. But using generative AI is risker for some tasks than others. Ahead of the last day to file taxes, WSJ’s personal tech columnist Nicole Nguyen joins Tech News Briefing for the special series “Chatbot Confidential,” where she’ll reveal best practices for using AI chatbots while being mindful of protecting your privacy. Sign up for the WSJ's free Technology newsletter. Learn more abo...
Mar 30, 2025•14 min
Plus, CoreWeave’s much-anticipated IPO flounders. And, President Trump adds Nikola’s founder to his raft of pardons. Victoria Craig hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 28, 2025•3 min
Drone-delivery company Zipline aims to safely—and quietly—drop packages to consumers. Plus, WSJ columnist Tim Higgins tells us about the latest in the duality of Elon Musk the businessman and the presidential adviser. Victoria Craig hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free Technology newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 28, 2025•13 min
