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.
1901
Robocalls: Impossible to Stop?
For most Americans, robocalls are the bane of modern existence. But so far, lawmakers have had a hard time making them stop. The Wall Street Journal's Sarah Krouse and Spencer Macnaughton explain why.
10 min
1902
Social Robots: The New Face of AI
Furhat Robotics has blended robotics, AI and voice technology to make humans more comfortable with talking to chatbots. WSJ Pro Artificial Intelligence looks at how it's revolutionizing the way we interact with machines.
5 min
1903
Using AI to Fix Everyday Business Problems
Companies are looking to deploy artificial intelligence to tackle everyday business problems, and need to make sure employees outside of tech hubs are on board. At the WSJ Pro Artificial Intelligence Executive Forum, DHL's Gina Chung and Unilever's Michael Clementi explain how.
8 min
1904
Facebook, Google Faces Heat in New U.K. Policy
London's proposal for new social-media regulator is one of the broadest yet in a larger movement by countries to assert control over tech giants. The Wall Street Journal's Parmy Olson explains.
7 min
1905
JPMorgan Banks On AI to Boost Client Services
With JPMorgan Chase pushing ahead to feed decades' worth of client data into smart tech, Manuela Veloso, its head of artificial-intelligence research, explains how AI can ultimately transform the future of customer services.
7 min
1906
Tesla's Deliveries Plummet; What's Next For Mod...
Tesla said new-vehicle deliveries in the first quarter fell 31% from the previous three months as it tries to ship its Model 3 compact car to customers in Europe and China for the first time. The Wall Street Journal's Tim Higgins has more.
10 min
1907
The Amazon Echo: Your Newest Co-Parent?
The Amazon Echo may be the perfect solution to one of our biggest shortcoming as humans: parenting fails. Wall Street Journal contributor Alexandra Samuel has more.
11 min
1908
How Videogames Cause Your Kids' Nightly Meltdown
As many parents know, turning off a child's gaming console in the middle of gameplay is a surefire way to trigger a tantrum. WSJ Family & Tech columnist Julie Jargon explains why.
5 min
1909
Move Over Lyft; Uber Paving Way for IPO
Uber says it is on track to go public later this year, a move that could make it the biggest IPO of 2019. The Wall Street Journal's Jason Bellini has more.
6 min
1910
Lyft Faces a Tough Road Ahead
Now that Lyft's Wall Street debut is behind us, a look at the biggest challenges the ride-hailing service will face in the next 12 months.
5 min
1911
Top Wall Street Women Say Tech Can Help Close G...
At the Wall Street Journal's recent Women in Finance event in New York, top Wall Street executives discussed how tech can provide opportunities for the advancement of women into senior levels.
8 min
1912
Lyft Sets High Stakes for IPO
Lyft is expected to price its shares above the targeted range for its initial public offering, in a sign of strong investor demand ahead of the ride-hailing service's debut. The Wall Street Journal's Corrie Driebusch has the details.
8 min
1913
Nintendo to Launch Two New Switch Models
Nintendo plans to launch two new versions of its Switch gaming console as early as this summer, as the company seeks to sustain sales momentum for the product going into a crucial third year. The Wall Street Journal's Sarah E. Needleman has more.
7 min
1914
Beyond the iPhone: Apple Launches TV, Finance, ...
Apple launched a suite of products and services, moving to compete in new industries where many rivals are expanding their influence. The announcements Monday mark a strategic shift for Apple as it seeks new momentum amid softening sales in its core iPhone business.
6 min
1915
Apple Bets on a TV and Media Future
Apple became a tech giant with a smartphone that transformed technology. But as iPhone growth slows, the company is making a risky pivot to services. On Monday, it announces revamped video- and news-subscription offers.
5 min
1916
Hey, Siri! The New AirPods Are Here
Apple announced a new version of its AirPods wireless earbuds that can activate the virtual assistant Siri by voice, a feature aimed at extending the momentum of a fast-selling device as phone sales cool. The Wall Street Journal's Tripp Mickle has the details.
8 min
1917
Google's Stadia: One High-End Gaming Service; N...
Google unveiled a new service called Stadia that lets players stream videogames from the cloud without needing pricey hardware-an elusive feat that could change the way people buy and play games. The Wall Street Journal's Sarah E. Needleman has more.
6 min
1918
Instagram Goes Amazon With New Shopping Feature
To capitalize on its popularity among fashion and consumer-goods companies, Instagram is going deeper into the e-commerce business, selling products on feeds for the first time. The Wall Street Journal's Jeff Horwitz has more.
8 min
1919
Amazon's HQ2 Pullout? Bad for State, New Yorker...
Two thirds of New Yorkers view Amazon's decision to scuttle a corporate headquarters in Queens as bad for the state. The Wall Street Journal's Jimmy Vielkind explains.
9 min
1920
Scientists Want to Talk About Gene-Edited Babies
An international group of researchers, including some inventors of the popular gene-editing tool Crispr, called for a world-wide moratorium on editing DNA in human sperm, eggs and embryos to prevent births of genetically modified babies. At a recent gene-editing conference in Hong Kong, the debate raged on.
4 min
1921
Facebook Hit by Unusual Outage
Computer systems at three of the world's largest technology companies went offline temporarily this week, thanks to an unusual and apparently coincidental series of glitches at Facebook, Google and Apple. The Wall Street Journal's Robert McMillan has more.
8 min
1922
Spotify Says Apple Stifles Competition in EU Co...
Spotify has filed an antitrust complaint in Europe against Apple -- a new salvo in the broader battle over whether and how to rein in global tech giants. The Wall Street Journal's Sam Schechner has the latest.
7 min
1923
1 in 4 Women Sexually Harassed at Tech Conferen...
New data from Ensono finds that 1 in 4 women have experienced sexual harassment at a tech conference. In order to address tech's diversity issue, do conferences need to take a long, hard look in the mirror? Lin Classon, Head of Public Cloud Product at Ensono, has more.
9 min
1924
Meal-Delivery Robots: When Will Dinner Know Whe...
Fast-food chains and grocery stores are teaming with big car companies to test the idea of autonomously shuttling food to customers -- but it may be a while before meal-hauling robots become the norm. The Wall Street Journal's Mike Colias explains.
8 min
1925
Huawei's Lawsuit Marks Shift to War Footing
For years, Huawei Technologies bided its time as the U.S. gradually escalated its campaign to rein in the Chinese telecom giant. Now, the Chinese giant has shifted to a war footing, suing the U.S. government as Huawei looks to defend its global telecoms business.
4 min