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.
2401
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
2402
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
2403
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
2404
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
2405
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
2406
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
2407
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.
4 min
2408
Will Ousting of Uber's CEO Impact Silicon Valle...
The resignation of Uber's CEO has some investors and entrepreneurs saying it will prompt a reassessment of placing ambitious expansion targets ahead of principles. The Wall Street Journal's Rolfe Winkler has more.
6 min
2409
Facebook's New Vision? To Bring the World Close...
Mark Zuckerberg announced a brand new mission statement at a Facebook event in Chicago this week. The Wall Street Journal's Deepa Seetharaman talks how his new focus will aim to "bring the world closer together."
5 min