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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Netflix Raises Prices on All of Its Subscriptio...
Netflix has raised prices for all of its subscription plans, a move that will give the streaming-video giant more flexibility to continue its aggressive spending on content in the face of stepped-up competition from rivals. The Wall Street Journal's Joe Flint has more.
6 min
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Cloud Still Shines for Amazon, Microsoft
Can Amazon and Microsoft keep their cloud businesses growing strong? The Wall Street Journal's Dan Gallagher has more on the new $1.6 trillion question.
7 min
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Apple: Time to Blast Through 'Walled Garden?'
For years, Apple's software and services were only available on its hardware. At this year's CES tech show in Las Vegas, it's become apparent that the company is ready to try something different. The Wall Street Journal's Christopher Mims has more.
10 min
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CES 2019: Air Taxis, Wall TVs, 5G Hype, Walking...
At the annual CES convention, companies showcase their most ambitious projects and hint at what's in store for the future of technology. The Wall Street Journal's Wilson Rothman and Brian Fitzgerald talk what's on the tech horizon with a recap of the world's biggest tech show-and-tell.
12 min
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Fake 5G? Wireless Rivals Fuel Confusion, Contro...
Companies like AT&T and Verizon are putting their own spin on 5G wireless standards to appear more cutting-edge. As some decry fake 5G, the Wall Street Journal's Drew FitzGerald talks more on a brewing controversy.
7 min
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AI Robots Speed Up E-Commerce in Warehouses
Companies like XPO Logistics and Rakuten are rolling out automation in warehouses to boost productivity -- increasing human-machine collaboration. The Wall Street Journal's Jennifer Smith explains how robots help speed up e-commerce.
7 min
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Telsa's New China Factory
Tesla started construction of its new China factory, the first wholly foreign-owned car plant in the country and crucial to the electric-auto maker's goal to scale up production. The Wall Street Journal's Tim Higgins has more.
7 min
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Apple: Time to Think Very Different?
Slowing iPhone sales triggered a nearly unprecedented warning from Apple about lower-than-expected revenue for its fiscal first quarter. The Wall Street Journal's Dan Gallagher explains why defending Apple's margins may now be coming at a significant cost to what is no longer the world's most valuable company.
6 min
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Roku Takes Cues From Amazon With Premium Subscr...
Beginning later this month, Roku will directly sell subscriptions to premium TV channels such as Starz, Showtime and Epix. The Wall Street Journal's Benjamin Mullin has more on how this shakes up a competitive streaming market.
6 min
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5G Wireless: Time to Dial Down the Hype?
The next-generation wireless standard will bring undeniable benefits, but significant business for 5G technology in 2019 isn't likely. The Wall Street Journal's Dan Gallagher explains.
7 min
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More Businesses Adopt a No-Cash Policy
A growing number of retailers have banned cash payments from their stores, only allowing payments to be made digitally or with plastic. That's made it awkward for customers who come in with just cash, says the Wall Street Journal's Katie Bindley.
9 min
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Using Apps to Take Out a Small Business Loan
The Wall Street Journal's Peter Rudegeair says more tech companies have jumped into the banking business, enabling small businesses to take out loans through smartphone apps.
8 min
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Before Long, A Big EV Rollout
The Wall Street Journal's Dan Neil tells why he thinks top-notch electric vehicles will start rolling off the line over the next 18 to 36 months. Until then, he's spray-painting his old minivan.
8 min
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Amazon HQ2's Big Boon to Cities
Since Amazon announced New York City and Virginia as the home of its newest headquarters, officials have boasted big benefits to local residents. The Wall Street Journal's Katie Honan talks what it means for the thousands of students with tech degrees each year in New York.
7 min
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Fortnite: An Unwinnable Battle at Home?
Fortnite, the last-man-standing videogame, has pushed aside other pastimes and hobbies and transformed family dynamics. The Wall Street Journal looks at how the game is not only reshaping how young people spend their time, but how they communicate.
6 min
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Will Tech Sector Finally See Growth in Wages?
Harley Lippman, CEO of tech staffing company Genesis10, explains why the tech industry has yet to see gains in hourly wages that have reached the broader labor market.
8 min
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Uber Resumes Robot Car Tests in Pittsburgh Afte...
Eight months after pulling its self-driving cars off the road following a fatal accident, Uber is putting the vehicles back into service. The Wall Street Journal's Greg Bensinger talks where this leaves the company in the autonomous car race.
7 min
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Musk's 'Boring' Tunnel to Save Your 'Soul' From...
In front of hundreds of supporters, tech entrepreneur Elon Musk showcased his grand vision for alleviating city traffic with a network of tunnels that can transport electric cars underground and shuttle them at high speeds. The Wall Street Journal's Tim Higgins has more.
9 min
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Apple's Sales Go Flat in World's Largest Untapp...
Global smartphone sales are flattening, which is why big tech companies are looking to India and its millions of consumers for growth. For Apple, that's easier said than done. The Wall Street Journal's Tripp Mickle explains.
8 min
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Amazon's New Changes Target Unprofitable Items
In an effort to sharpen is's bottom line, Amazon is making key for changes in product packaging and is pushing big brands to change how they use its site. The Wall Street Journal's Laura Stevens explains.
6 min
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Will Consumers Embrace a Fake Influencer?
Lil Miquela is an online star with a big Instagram following. She's also fake, a computer-generated influencer. The Wall Street Journal's Yoree Koh says CGIs are a test of the power of social media celebrity.
7 min
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Netflix, Hulu to Place Bets on Your Audience Ex...
With providers like Netflix, Hulu and Amazon, and more creative risks, network leaders are placing bets on how audience experience will evolve. Stinson Carter explains.
8 min
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Hackers Nab Your Data in a Few Minutes for a Fe...
Data thieves' tactics are getting more ingenious and more intrusive, as Marriott's Starwood database breach adds to a string of large-scale corporate data intrusions. The Wall Street Journal's Robert McMillan has more.
8 min
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Google CEO in Washington Hot Seat
Google CEO Sundar Pichai was thrust into the political spotlight when he testified at his first Congressional hearing on Tuesday. The Wall Street Journal's Douglas MacMillan has more on the range of topics, including Google's handling of user data.
9 min
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Apple Hit With Sales Ban on Older iPhones in Ch...
A Chinese court ruled that Apple infringed on two Qualcomm patents related to photo editing and swiping on a touch-screen device. The Wall Street Journal's Tripp Mickle has more.
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