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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Google's Academic Influence Campaign: Paying Pr...
Reporter Jack Nicas discusses the Wall Street Journal's report about Google's little-known program that harnesses the brain power of university researchers to help sway opinion and public policy.
6 min
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Microsoft's Tries TV 'White Space' to Close Dig...
The Wall Street Journal's Jay Greene talks how Microsoft is pushing for "TV white-space technology," and why it may be the key to solving the digital divide between U.S. cities and rural areas.
5 min
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Tesla Amps Up Service Ahead of Model 3 Roll Out
As Tesla readies for its first mass-market car, it's tripling its capacity to repair vehicles with new service centers and hundreds of maintenance vans. The Wall Street Journal's Tim Higgins has the details surrounding its crucial strategy ahead of the Model 3 launch.
6 min
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Apple's iTunes Falls Short in Battle for Video
As Apple's iTunes Store continues to struggle for music listeners, it's losing the battle for video viewers as well. The Wall Street Journal's Tripp Mickle talks talks how Apple aims to take on the rising competition.
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The Key to Future ATMs? Your Smartphone.
As more big banks roll out ATM machines accessible via smartphones, the Wall Street Journal's Telis Demos talks the new use of biometric data, and the complexities of managing millions of customers' personal information.
6 min
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Apple Bets Big on Cutting Edge Privacy Tech
As companies like Apple experiment with technology aimed understanding users without invading their privacy, the Wall Street Journal's Robert McMillan explains how "differential privacy" tech gives companies a new way to analyze sensitive data.
6 min
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Pokémon Go: Where Augmented-Reality Stands a Ye...
A year after 'Pokémon Go,' where are the augmented-reality hits? The Wall Street Journal's Sarah E. Needleman talks what's next for AR as app makers continue to experiment with the nascent technology.
4 min
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Apple's iOS 11: Will iPad Get More Useful-or Co...
With Apple's new iOS 11 software update, what will an iPad be good for -- and when are you still better off with a laptop? The Wall Street Journal's Geoffrey Fowler breaks it down.
6 min
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Amazon and Dish Network: A Match Made in Heaven?
The Wall Street Journal's Shalini Ramachandran talks how a tie-up with Amazon could help the Dish Network break into the wireless business and why a merging of the two companies makes sense down the road.
5 min
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Tech's Future Gets Schooled on Diversity by Sta...
As tech companies grapple with accusations of unfair treatment of women and minorities, Stanford University's Graduate School of Business is trying to help would-be entrepreneurs create more conscientious companies. The Wall Street Journal's Kelsey Gee has the details.
5 min
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Volvo Goes All in on Electric
In the face of competition from Tesla, Volvo has announced that new models from 2019 will be either fully electric or a hybrid. The Wall Street Journal's William Boston talks how abandoning conventional car engines is poised to shake up the auto industry.
5 min
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Space Race: Can White House Policy Restore U.S....
With President Donald Trump signing an executive order to reinstate the National Space Council, the Wall Street Journal's Andy Pasztor talks whether the organization of new space programs can restore America's legacy of leadership in orbit.
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Tesla's Sales Rise Ahead of Model 3 Sedan Produ...
With Tesla reporting second quarter global sales growth of 53% amid Elon Musk's tight timeline for Model 3 production, the Wall Street Journal's Tim Higgins discusses whether it's on track to become mainstream player in the car industry.
4 min
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Google Vs. EU: Can Its Business Strategy Prevai...
With regulators calling Google's search engine a monopoly for the first time ever, the Wall Street Journal's Jack Nicas talks the new threat Google's business strategy faces from the European Union.
5 min
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Tesla Tease: Musk Talks Model 3 Timing
With Tesla CEO Elon Musk teasing on his Twitter account that an announcement about the timing of the coming Model 3 sedan will come on Sunday, the Wall Street Journal's Tim Higgins talks how enthusiasm helped push the company's shares to record highs.
4 min
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Amazon: Too Big for Nike to Ignore
For years, Nike was one of the biggest holdouts against Amazon, refusing to sell items on the website. The Wall Street Journal's Laura Stevens explains how shifting trends have changed things and what it means for the future of e-commerce.
4 min
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Why Silicon Valley Won't Wait to Boost Minimum ...
The Wall Street Journal's Alejandro Lazo discusses why Silicon Valley is leading the charge to boost minimum wage, and how cities in the wealthy region are enacting laws to increase base pay.
5 min
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The 10th Anniversary iPhone: Is Apple in Over I...
With Apple pulling out all the stops for its next roll out, the Wall Street Journal's Tripp Mickle talks about the huge challenges ahead of the iPhone's 10th birthday.
4 min
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Amazon's Echo Show: The Official Review
The Wall Street Journal's Geoffrey Fowler reviews the Echo Show, Amazon's first Alexa-powered speaker with a touch screen and built-in camera, and explains why it may still need some work before it's a welcome addition to most homes.
7 min
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How Online Apps Like Tinder Made Dating (More) ...
Thanks to the growing number of online dating services, the economic dynamics of online dating have seen a shift in trends. The Wall Street Journal's Khadeeja Safdar breaks it down.
4 min
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Is Google's EU Fine a Small Price to Pay for Sc...
Heard on the Street's Dan Gallagher talks why Google's record-breaking fine from the European Union highlights how the tech industry continues to benefit from its size -- despite the risks of constant scrutiny.
5 min
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Why Your iPhone Won't be a Phone in Ten Years
As the iPhone marks the 10th anniversary of its first sale this week, the Wall Street Journal's Christopher Mims talks about what Apple has in store for the next ten years.
6 min
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Facebook Goes Hollywood With New Programs This ...
The Wall Street Journal's Deepa Seetharaman discusses how Facebook is working with Hollywood studios and agencies to produce TV-quality shows -- with an eye toward launching original programming as soon as late this summer.
5 min
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Lyft: Gaining From Uber's Loss?
The Wall Street Journal's Cat Zakrzewski talks what Lyft aims to gain from Uber's recent stumbles, and the new opportunities it has to advance as a competitor.
4 min
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Tesla: One Step Closer to a Car Factory in Chin...
Tesla has confirmed that it's exploring with government officials in Shanghai the possibility of opening a facility to build electric vehicles for the Chinese market. The Wall Street Journal's Tim Higgins talks what this means for the U.S.'s most valuable automaker.
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