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Tech News Briefing
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Hear about the top tech stories of the day.
Includes news and features, plus a rundown on tech stocks on the move.
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3133: When AI Grandmas Go Viral, What Even Is Reality Anymore?
2w ago00:20:59Tap to summarizeAs 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 Technology newsletter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Transcribe →3132: TNB Tech Minute: Apple Stock Drops 9%
2w ago00:03:25Tap to summarizePlus: 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.
Transcribe →3131: TNB Tech Minute: Tesla Weighs Sale of China Business Ahead of Potential SpaceX Merger
2w ago00:03:26Tap to summarizePlus: 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.
Transcribe →3130: Meta’s AI Spending Starts to Spook Investors
2w ago00:13:42Tap to summarizeMeta’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 Leadership Institute, hosts.Were you fooled into thinking an AI-generated post was real? Are you worried AI is looking more and more real? We want to hear from you! Record a voice memo and send it to tnb@wsj.com or leave us a voicemail at (212) 416-2236.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 of personal data for advertising.
Transcribe →3129: TNB Tech Minute: Apple Revenue Beats Wall Street on Strong iPhone Sales
3w ago00:03:26Tap to summarizePlus: 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.
Transcribe →3128: TNB Tech Minute: EU Calls For Building Seven AI Gigafactories
3w ago00:02:37Tap to summarizePlus: 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.
Transcribe →3146: TNB Tech Minute: Meta Reports Record Revenue But Expects to Spend More on AI
3w ago00:03:06Tap to summarizePlus: 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.
Transcribe →3145: TNB Tech Minute: SK Hynix Shares Slide After Posting Record Quarterly Net Profit
3w ago00:03:02Tap to summarizePlus: 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.
Transcribe →3144: TNB Tech Minute: Ray-Ban Maker Says Smartglasses Sales Nearly Doubled In Latest Quarter
3w ago00:02:51Tap to summarizePlus: 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.
Transcribe →3143: TNB Tech Minute: Apple Unveils New Leasing Program With Klarna
3w ago00:02:52Tap to summarizePlus: 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.
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