20 episodes

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. Hosted by Zoe Thomas

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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. Hosted by Zoe Thomas

    Why TikTok’s User Growth Is Stagnating

    Why TikTok’s User Growth Is Stagnating

    More than half of Americans are on TikTok. But for the first time in the app’s history, its user growth is stagnating—just as TikTok finds itself mired in battles with U.S. lawmakers and the world’s biggest music company. Stalling growth could be bad news for the company, which relies on advertising for its revenue. WSJ technology reporter Meghan Bobrowsky tells host Alex Ossola what this means for TikTok’s business.



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    • 11 min
    TNB Tech Minute: Regulators Probe Ford’s Automated Driving Tech in Fatal Crash

    TNB Tech Minute: Regulators Probe Ford’s Automated Driving Tech in Fatal Crash

    Plus: EV maker Fisker pauses production for six weeks. And Don Lemon releases his interview with Elon Musk. Alex Ossola hosts. 



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    Prosecutors Probing Meta for Role in Drug Sales

    Prosecutors Probing Meta for Role in Drug Sales

    Meta may be in legal hot water again. U.S. prosecutors in Virginia have been serving subpoenas and asking questions in a criminal grand jury probe. The probe is looking into whether Meta’s social media platforms are facilitating and profiting from the illicit sale of drugs, according to documents and people familiar with the matter. WSJ reporter Salvador Rodriguez tells host Alex Ossola what might result from the probe, and what it could mean for Meta and its users. 



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    • 12 min
    TNB Tech Minute: Netflix Considers Changing Its Corporate-Culture Memo

    TNB Tech Minute: Netflix Considers Changing Its Corporate-Culture Memo

    Plus: Apple pays nearly $500 million to settle a lawsuit with investors. And India cuts import tariffs in an effort to woo Tesla. Alex Ossola hosts. 



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    To Treat Disease, Doctors Can Now Edit Genes Inside the Body

    To Treat Disease, Doctors Can Now Edit Genes Inside the Body

    Many conditions, such as sickle cell and heart disease, are caused by genetic mutations. Over the past few years, scientists have learned how to treat some of those conditions by introducing cells that have been edited with bioengineering tools like CRISPR. But in the future, doctors could treat those conditions by editing patients’ cells while they’re still in their bodies—an approach called in vivo gene editing. Cordilia James spoke with WSJ senior writer Betsy McKay about how the approach works and its potential risks. Alex Ossola hosts.

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    • 12 min
    TNB Tech Minute: Steven Mnuchin Says He’s Interested in Buying TikTok

    TNB Tech Minute: Steven Mnuchin Says He’s Interested in Buying TikTok

    Plus: Meta plans to shut down a longstanding data tool. And SpaceX’s Starship spacecraft completed its longest test flight yet. Alex Ossola hosts. 

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Customer Reviews

4.6 out of 5
44 Ratings

44 Ratings

Athif_78 ,

Good podcast

Nice

siddharth_singh07 ,

Keeps you up-to date with what’s latest in Tech

Use it for your daily tech briefing.

Vijay Veluri ,

Short and informative

It has become my daily routine now.

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