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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...

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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.

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Episodes
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TNB Tech Minute: Snap's AR Glasses Subsidiary Partners with Qualcomm

4/10/2026
Plus: President Trump’s social media post props up Palantir's stock. Shares of European semiconductor companies rise after TSMC reports better-than-expected results. Julie Chang hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:02:46

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TNB Tech Minute: CoreWeave and Anthropic Form New AI Cloud Partnership

4/10/2026
Plus: Alibaba’s new AI video-generation tool is leading a global ranking. And White House officials have warned staff not to place bets on prediction markets amid the Iran war. Danny Lewis hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:02:58

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Biotech in China is Booming. Big Pharma is Paying Attention.

4/10/2026
China has emerged as a big player in biotechnology, and major drugmakers and investors are catching on. WSJ reporter Peter Loftus tells us how China surged ahead in the biotech race, and why big pharma sees it as an opportunity. Plus, WSJ reporter Kate Clark introduces us to the whiz kids who dropped out of college to pursue their AI dreams—and are getting investors to pay their bills. Belle Lin hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free Technology newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:13:18

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TNB Tech Minute: Meta Removes Ads Recruiting New Clients For Lawsuits Against It

4/9/2026
Plus: Volkswagen to end U.S. production of ID.4, its only American-made EV. And car sales in China extend decline in March, including its new-energy vehicles. Julie Chang hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:02:54

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TNB Tech Minute: Meta to Spend $21 Billion on Expanded AI Cloud Deal With CoreWeave

4/9/2026
Plus: Amazon’s CEO says the company will spend the next year focusing on AI investment. And a federal court denies Anthropic’s request to end the Defense Department’s supply-chain risk designation. Danny Lewis hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:02:40

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TNB Tech Minute: Meta Announces First Major AI Model in Over a Year

4/8/2026
Plus: Anthropic launches Project Glasswing, an AI security effort with major tech and cybersecurity firms. And TikTok will build a second data center in Finland. Julie Chang hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:02:33

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TNB Tech Minute: GoPro to Cut 23% of Workforce

4/8/2026
Plus: the new CEO of remote-surgery startup Sovato says the industry is reaching a critical adoption point. And defense tech-focused venture-capital firm Eclipse closes on $1.3 billion in new funding. Danny Lewis hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:02:41

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TNB Tech Minute: Anthropic Previews New AI Model Designed to Combat AI Cyberthreats

4/7/2026
Plus: Intel partners with SpaceX and Tesla on a new chip plant. And Elon Musk asks for OpenAI’s nonprofit arm to receive any damages from his lawsuit. Danny Lewis hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:03:12

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TNB Tech Minute: Anthropic Plans to Invest $200 Million in a New AI Consulting Venture

4/7/2026
Plus: a new Goldman Sachs report suggests AI-displaced workers could face steep economic pain. And Samsung projects a more than eightfold leap in first-quarter operating profit. Danny Lewis hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:02:47

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A Behind-the-Scenes Look at OpenAI and Anthropic’s Finances

4/7/2026
As OpenAI and Anthropic barrel toward potentially record-breaking initial public offerings by the end of the year, we got an inside look at the financials of both AI companies. WSJ reporter Berber Jin breaks down the numbers for us. Plus, WSJ’s Michael Tabb describes how drones are helping meteorologists fill critical gaps in weather forecasting data. Belle Lin hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free Technology newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:13:13

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TNB Tech Minute: Amazon and U.S. Postal Service Reach New Delivery Deal

4/6/2026
Plus: JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon says AI will be deployed faster than prior tech shifts, potentially outpacing workforce’s adaptability. And Oracle names Hilary Maxson as its new chief financial officer. Julie Chang hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:02:48

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TNB Tech Minute: OpenAI Publishes New AI Policy Proposals

4/6/2026
Plus: federal regulators close investigation into Tesla’s autonomous summon feature. And Neurocrine Biosciences agrees to acquire Soleno Therapeutics for $2.9 billion. Danny Lewis hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:02:47

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TNB Tech Minute: OpenAI’s Fidji Simo Taking Medical Leave Amid IPO Preparations

4/3/2026
Plus: AI trainer Mercor is offering to pay people for previous work they may not own. And a group of former Grubhub executives are trying to bring the food delivery model to roadside repair. Danny Lewis hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:03:02

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TNB Tech Minute: Microsoft Plans to Invest $10 Billion on Japan’s AI Infrastructure

4/3/2026
Plus: Amazon will charge independent sellers a new fuel surcharge. And U.S. venture fundraising is strengthening as most investment goes to established megafunds. Danny Lewis hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:03:00

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Meet Max, Russia’s Super-App

4/3/2026
The Kremlin has long tried to rein in the influence of Western platforms in Russia. Now, that goal may be within reach thanks to a super-app called Max. WSJ correspondent Matthew Luxmoore tells us how the app could help cement state control over the digital lives of millions of Russians. Plus, WSJ reporter Will Parker tells us about a landmark bill in Maine that could put a pause of new data center construction projects. Julie Chang hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free Technology newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:12:42

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TNB Tech Minute: Federal Regulator Sues States Over Attempts to Regulate Prediction Markets

4/2/2026
Plus: OpenAI acquires tech-industry online talk show TBPN. And Citi analysts say Chinese tech giant Baidu is likely to maintain its momentum. Danny Lewis hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:02:49

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TNB Tech Minute: Tesla’s Quarterly Sales Jump as it Drives Away From Electric Vehicles

4/2/2026
Plus: blockchain-based tokenized stocks may be coming to the U.S. soon. And TotalEnergies and Masdar announce renewable energy joint venture. Danny Lewis hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:02:38

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TNB Tech Minute: SpaceX Files to Go Public

4/1/2026
Plus: Visa rolls out six AI tools aimed at improving dispute resolution. And NASA is set to launch four astronauts around the moon later today. Julie Chang hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:03:11

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TNB Tech Minute: Anthropic Rushes to Contain Claude Code Leak

4/1/2026
Plus: money manager Franklin Templeton plans to buy a crypto spinoff from venture firm CoinFund. And HSBC Global Research says China could have 500,000 robotaxis on the streets by 2030. Danny Lewis hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:02:42

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TNB Tech Minute: OpenAI Completes Silicon Valley’s Largest-Ever Funding Round

3/31/2026
Plus: Oracle lays off workers as it continues to invest heavily in AI. And Amazon signs deal to provide in-flight Wi-Fi on Delta Air Lines flights. Julie Chang hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:02:56