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.
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Apple Could Offer iPhone Battery Rebate Amid Bl...
Apple, responding to U.S. Senate questions about its decision to slow performance on older iPhones, said it is considering rebates for battery replacements for some users affected by the issue. The Wall Street Journal's Tripp Mickle breaks down the latest.
4 min
2227
Cellphones and Cancer: What Largest Study Ever ...
Researchers have spent nearly two decades to carry out the definitive study on the health effects of cellphone radiation. The Wall Street Journal's Ryan Knutson explains why the results are likely to fuel rather than dispel the debate.
8 min
2228
Amazon: Sky's the Limit?
Investors in Amazon.com should be prepared for even-more ambitious ventures from the CEO Jeff Bezos after the company posts record earnings. The Wall Street Journal's Dan Gallagher has more.
6 min
2229
Is Instagram Turning Into Facebook?
At a time when its parent social network draws much criticism, Instagram has recently started using many of the same digital tricks Facebook pioneered to keep you scrolling longer. The Wall Street Journal's Katie Bindley has more.
8 min
2230
Apple Faces Heat in Two Federal Probes Over iPh...
The Justice Department and Securities and Exchange Commission are investigating potential securities violations related to the Apple software update that slowed older iPhones. The Wall Street Journal's Tripp Mickle has more.
5 min
2231
Pentagon Eyes Fitness Trackers Amid New Securit...
The Pentagon is reviewing its policies that allow activity-measuring devices and fitness apps after a map produced by fitness tracker Strava revealed where American troops are deployed overseas. The Wall Street Journal's Gordon Lubold has the details.
5 min
2232
The 4K TV Revolution: A Geek's Guide
With 4K TVs becoming increasingly affordable, should you finally cave in and buy one? Joshua Fruhlinger has the Wall Street Journal's guide to the next TV revolution.
8 min
2233
Is Cybersecurity a Top Priority in Your Business?
Digital threats will continue to cause organizations and stakeholders anxiety in 2018. French Caldwell, chief evangelist at MetricStream, reveals how organizations can determine whether cybersecurity is a top priority in their business.
8 min
2234
Apple's 'Health Records' Brings Medical Info to...
Apple's spring update includes a "Health Records" feature that will import and store medical data. The Wall Street Journal's Tripp Mickle talks simplifying networks of information and putting it into the hands of consumers.
6 min
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Snapchat Stories Break Through 'Walled Garden'
Under pressure to grow, Snapchat, the social-media app distinctive for its intimacy in an era of personal broadcasting, is moving beyond its so-called walled garden. The Wall Street Journal's Georgia Wells has the details.
5 min
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Apple's HomePod Gets Launch Date. What Now?
Apple will start selling its voice-activated speaker HomePod in stores Feb. 9, after a launch delay that cost the company sales during the critical holiday shopping season. The Wall Street Journal's Tripp Mickle has more.
6 min
2237
Facebook Tweaks Its News Feed
Facebook is making changes to its news feed and the Wall Street Journal's Elizabeth Winkler talks about what it means for news publishers. Plus, in Tech Headlines: another quarter of big subscriber growth for Netflix.
7 min
2238
Amazon's HQ2 Losers Hold Out For Hope
Amazon's search for a second headquarters location has disappointed cities across North America. The silver lining? A chance to pitch themselves as a destination for a smaller investment. The Wall Street Journal's Laura Stevens has more.
6 min
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What Apple's $38 Billion Tax Payment Means for ...
Apple will pay a one-time tax of $38 billion on its overseas cash holdings and ramp up spending in the U.S., as the world's most valuable public company seeks to emphasize its contribution to the American economy. The Wall Street Journal's Tripp Mickle has more.
6 min
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Fixing Facebook Without Breaking It
Can CEO Mark Zuckerberg bend Facebook without breaking it? The Wall Street Journal's Dan Gallagher talks why the social network's profit machine needs to take pain now to avoid more later.
7 min
2241
Google Boosts Cloud Game With New Undersea Cables
In a bid to speed up its cloud-computing business and catch up to rivals Microsoft and Amazon, Google is expanding its network of undersea cables to plug into new regions around the world. The Wall Street Journal's Drew Fitzgerald has the latest.
4 min
2242
Top Car Tech Trends Changing the Future
The Wall Street Journal's Tim Higgins, back from CES 2018, joins us with the latest car trends and what the future of transportation beholds.
9 min
2243
Your Robot Companion: The Three Tech Essentials
The Wall Street Journal's personal tech editor Wilson Rothman talks the three things robots need to be your ideal home companion and the technology we still need to get there.
8 min
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Best of CES 2018: The Official WSJ Recap
The Wall Street Journal's personal tech editor Wilson Rothman joins us fresh from the annual Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, Nevada with an official recap of all the brilliant, necessary and/or totally crazy technologies to come.
10 min
2245
Activision's Overwatch League: Esports Game-Cha...
Activision Blizzard faces new challenges in turning its hit videogame into a mainstream spectator sport. Can the Overwatch league prove to be an esports game-changer? The Wall Street Journal's Sarah E. Needleman has the details.
7 min
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CES 2018: Voice Tech, Robots, VR and More
The Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, Nevada gathers the biggest tech companies to spotlight the latest innovation in self-driving cars, virtual reality, robots, voice assistance and more. Tom Coughlin, IEEE Senior Member and Founder of Coughlin Associates, patches in live from the scene.
9 min
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CES Showdown: Amazon Alexa Vs.Google Assistant
Two voice-operated giants will have a showdown at 2018's Consumer Electronics Show as Amazon and Alphabet take new interest in the annual tech convention. The Wall Street Journal's Katie Bindley has more from Las Vegas.
6 min
2248
Tinder Help: How to Make Dating Apps Work for You
As dating apps like Bumble and Tinder continue to have their own flaws and virtues, the Wall Street Journal's Katie Bindley breaks down how to make them work for you. Plus, does a pro photographer up your game?
8 min
2249
Does Virtual Reality Need to Cut the Cord?
Virtual reality hasn't caught on with consumers yet because no one has come up with the right combination of hardware. The Wall Street Journal's Dan Gallagher says untethering VR devices from computers should boost appeal-if the content delivers.
6 min
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Verizon, Samsung Team Up to Big on 5G
Samsung has just been announced as a major supplier in Verizon's push to offer fifth-generation, or 5G, internet over its wireless network. The Wall Street Journal's Ryan Knutson has the details.
6 min