WSJ Tech News Briefing

WSJ Tech News Briefing

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.

TNB Tech Minute: Bill Ackman’s Pershing Square Announces New Stake in Microsoft
WSJ Tech News BriefingMay 15, 202600:02:37

TNB Tech Minute: Bill Ackman’s Pershing Square Announces New Stake in Microsoft

Plus: Stellantis inks $1.17 billion electric vehicle deal with Chinese automaker Dongfeng Group. And the crypto industry notches a win in Washington. Danny Lewis hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Legal Battle Between Elon Musk and OpenAI Enters Its Final Days
WSJ Tech News BriefingMay 15, 202600:13:37

The Legal Battle Between Elon Musk and OpenAI Enters Its Final Days

Closing arguments for blockbuster trial between billionaire Elon Musk and OpenAI took place Thursday. WSJ reporter Jim Carlton unpacks what happened in the courtroom this week and tells us how the case could impact the future of the AI industry. Plus, some fitness brands are ditching displays. WSJ p...

TNB Tech Minute: Cerebras Stock Soars Nearly 70% in Nasdaq Debut
WSJ Tech News BriefingMay 14, 202600:03:03

TNB Tech Minute: Cerebras Stock Soars Nearly 70% in Nasdaq Debut

Plus: Researchers say they found issues in Apple security using Anthropic’s Mythos AI. And Foxconn reports strong first quarter results, driven by AI hardware sales. Julie Chang hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

TNB Tech Minute: Cerebras Systems Kicks Off a Big Year for AI IPOs
WSJ Tech News BriefingMay 14, 202600:02:32

TNB Tech Minute: Cerebras Systems Kicks Off a Big Year for AI IPOs

Plus: some hedge funds are making big bucks from chipmaker and AI hardware stocks. And Cisco Systems is cutting thousands of jobs to free up cash for AI spending. Danny Lewis hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

TNB Tech Minute: Rivian CEO’s Robotics Startup Raises $400 Million
WSJ Tech News BriefingMay 13, 202600:02:34

TNB Tech Minute: Rivian CEO’s Robotics Startup Raises $400 Million

Plus: Meta introduces new incognito chat option for its AI model. And Netflix secures three more football games in new deal with NFL. Julie Chang hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

TNB Tech Minute: Sam Altman Takes the Stand in Blockbuster Trial
WSJ Tech News BriefingMay 13, 202600:02:46

TNB Tech Minute: Sam Altman Takes the Stand in Blockbuster Trial

Plus: Meta offers WhatsApp tool to AI rivals for free to appease EU regulators. And Tencent doubles down on AI. Imani Moise hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

TNB Tech Minute: SpaceX, Google in Talks to Launch Orbital Data Centers
WSJ Tech News BriefingMay 12, 202600:02:52

TNB Tech Minute: SpaceX, Google in Talks to Launch Orbital Data Centers

Plus: Tesla will invest $250 million into its German factory for EV battery cell production. And SAP unveils a unified AI platform for enterprise. Julie Chang hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

TNB Tech Minute: House Oversight Committee Launches Probe Into Sam Altman’s Personal Investments
WSJ Tech News BriefingMay 12, 202600:02:38

TNB Tech Minute: House Oversight Committee Launches Probe Into Sam Altman’s Personal Investments

Plus: EBay rebuffs GameStop’s unsolicited $56 billion takeover bid. And the European Union eyes tighter restrictions for minors on social media. Imani Moise hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A $6.6 Billion Payday for OpenAI Employees
WSJ Tech News BriefingMay 12, 202600:13:24

A $6.6 Billion Payday for OpenAI Employees

Some OpenAI employees are cashing out for millions before the company has even gone public. WSJ reporter Berber Jin explains how the AI boom is creating unprecedented wealth in Silicon Valley through private share sales. Plus, Wall Street is finding AI winners in some unexpected places. WSJ reporter...

TNB Tech Minute: Microsoft CEO Testifies in Elon Musk’s Trial Against OpenAI
WSJ Tech News BriefingMay 11, 202600:02:47

TNB Tech Minute: Microsoft CEO Testifies in Elon Musk’s Trial Against OpenAI

Plus: Cerebras boosts target IPO price, seeking to raise $4.8 billion. And Circle raises $222 million from institutional investors through new token. Imani Moise hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

TNB Tech Minute: SoftBank Launches Battery Venture in Japan
WSJ Tech News BriefingMay 11, 202600:02:33

TNB Tech Minute: SoftBank Launches Battery Venture in Japan

Plus: Prosus sells partial stake in Delivery Hero for nearly $395 million. And unemployment is on the rise in the information technology job sector. Imani Moise hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

TNB Tech Minute: Apple and Intel Reach Preliminary Chip-Making Deal
WSJ Tech News BriefingMay 08, 202600:03:02

TNB Tech Minute: Apple and Intel Reach Preliminary Chip-Making Deal

Plus: Nintendo projects softer year ahead and lower Switch 2 sales. And shares of cloud infrastructure company Akamai jump. Julie Chang hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

TNB Tech Minute: Canvas Restores Service After Cyberattack Disrupts Thousands of Schools
WSJ Tech News BriefingMay 08, 202600:02:28

TNB Tech Minute: Canvas Restores Service After Cyberattack Disrupts Thousands of Schools

Plus: Sony projects double-digit earnings for the new fiscal year despite sharp fourth-quarter losses. And the International Monetary Fund warns that AI-powered cyberattacks could cause major market disruptions. Danny Lewis hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A New Tax for the AI Era
WSJ Tech News BriefingMay 08, 202600:12:18

A New Tax for the AI Era

As AI transforms the labor market, some economists and tech leaders are pushing for a new kind of tax. WSJ reporter Katie Bindley explains the growing debate over taxing the computing power behind artificial intelligence. Plus, what happens when new tech rocks the boat? WSJ contributor Ken Wells exp...

TNB Tech Minute: SpaceX Spends Heavily Ahead of IPO
WSJ Tech News BriefingMay 07, 202600:02:53

TNB Tech Minute: SpaceX Spends Heavily Ahead of IPO

Plus: Shares for national-security satellite company HawkEye 360 jump in their public-market debut. And Amazon Pharmacy expands access to weight management services. Julie Chang hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

TNB Tech Minute: Samsung Ends TV and Home Appliance Sales in China
WSJ Tech News BriefingMay 07, 202600:02:45

TNB Tech Minute: Samsung Ends TV and Home Appliance Sales in China

Plus: Roche buys PathAI for $1.05 billion. And ChatGPT app publishing surges. Imani Moise hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

TNB Tech Minute: Anthropic and SpaceX Ink Computing Power Deal
WSJ Tech News BriefingMay 06, 202600:02:59

TNB Tech Minute: Anthropic and SpaceX Ink Computing Power Deal

Plus: New Disney CEO’s long-term vision for the company centers on tech. And Instacart posts higher revenue, saying customers are shopping more at value retailers. Julie Chang hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

TNB Tech Minute: DeepSeek Seeks $50 Billion Valuation in New Fundraising Round
WSJ Tech News BriefingMay 06, 202600:02:31

TNB Tech Minute: DeepSeek Seeks $50 Billion Valuation in New Fundraising Round

Plus: Nvidia invests $500 million in glassmaker Corning to boost AI infrastructure. And Uber reports higher revenue from growing trip volume and active users. Iman Moise hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

TNB Tech Minute: Publishers Sue Meta Over Alleged Use of Copyrighted Works in AI Training
WSJ Tech News BriefingMay 05, 202600:02:50

TNB Tech Minute: Publishers Sue Meta Over Alleged Use of Copyrighted Works in AI Training

Plus: PayPal to cut 20% of staff. And shares of Palantir slide despite record quarterly revenue and profit. Julie Chang hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

TNB Tech Minute: Google, Microsoft and xAI Agree to Share Early AI Models with Trump Administration
WSJ Tech News BriefingMay 05, 202600:02:36

TNB Tech Minute: Google, Microsoft and xAI Agree to Share Early AI Models with Trump Administration

Plus: The U.S army pushes defense contractors to open up software to new tools. And Coinbase lays off 14% of workforce in AI push. Imani Moise hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices