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TNB Tech Minute: Trump, TSMC Announce $100 Billion Investment in U.S. Mar 03, 2025

Plus, two tech executives face trial under foreign bribery law despite President Trump putting the statute on hold. And Microchip Technology slashes more jobs amid declining sales. Julie Chang hosts.

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Can Two Big Releases Lift the $58 Billion Videogame Industry? Mar 03, 2025

A new Nintendo Switch console and a “Grand Theft Auto” sequel could spell a big year ahead for videogames, but there might be only a few winners. Heard on the Street columnist Dan Gallagher tells us what investors might expect from the videogame industry this year. Plus, Apple’s new iPhone 16e isn’t what you’d call a bargain, but is it still a good deal? Our personal tech columnist Nicole Nguyen reviews the company’s latest release. Charlotte Gartenberg hosts.

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Behind the $500 Million Fiasco at Sonos Mar 01, 2025

Sonos is a niche player in the speaker market, known for its great sound quality and seamless home audio systems. But, an app update ahead of the launch of its first pair of premium headphones cost the company $500 million in market cap. WSJ’s Ben Cohen speaks with columnist Dan Gallagher on this unusual business debacle and how Sonos could bounce back.

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TNB Tech Minute: Intel Delays $28 Billion Ohio Semiconductor Project Feb 28, 2025

Plus, Skype is shutting down. And companies respond to the U.K.’s competition watchdog’s investigation into Google Search. Julie Chang hosts.

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Musk’s Plans to Take a Chain Saw to Bureaucracy Feb 28, 2025

The head of the Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE ,says he is bringing a tech upgrade to the federal government. WSJ columnist Tim Higgins joins us for an update on Elon Musk’s first 100 days in the Trump White House. Plus, Google changed its rules around how product-review sites appear in its search engine. WSJ reporter Alexandra Bruell explains how it’s impacting a once-lucrative corner of news media. Charlotte Gartenberg hosts.

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TNB Tech Minute: Amazon Unveils Quantum Computing Chip Feb 27, 2025

Plus, Microsoft urges the Trump administration to ease a new chip-exports system. And Meta apologizes for “error” that led to graphic and violent videos flooding some Instagram users’ feeds on Wednesday. Julie Chang hosts.

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Larry Ellison’s Bid to Remake Farming Has Been a Bust Feb 27, 2025

Oracle co-founder Larry Ellison wants to revolutionize farming. But so far, his Sensei Ag company hasn’t succeeded in boosting output and nutrition in its greenhouses with artificial intelligence, robotics and software. That’s despite spending nearly $500 million and eight years on the project. WSJ reporter Tom Dotan tells us how Ellison has sought to transform agriculture with tech on Lanai and why the effort has been a bust. Charlotte Gartenberg hosts.

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TNB Tech Minute: Nvidia Beats Wall Street Expectations Feb 26, 2025

Plus, Amazon reveals Alexa+. And America’s oldest bank, BNY, signs a multiyear deal with OpenAI. Julie Chang hosts.

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Why Schools Are Using a New Chatbot to Help Support Students Feb 26, 2025

Sonar Mental Health, the developer of an AI-powered chatbot named Sonny, is rolling out its hybrid model to school districts. WSJ family and tech columnist Julie Jargon tells us how the part human, part AI chatbot could help schools struggling to meet student demand for mental-health services. And, how the development of air taxis and green aviation tech might fare under President Trump. Charlotte Gartenberg hosts.

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TNB Tech Minute: Tesla Updates Driver-Assistance Tech in China Feb 25, 2025

Plus, Israeli startup Quantum Machines raises $170 million in a Series C round. And Apple says it will fix a transcription glitch that replaces “racist” with “Trump.” Julie Chang hosts.

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What Could Quantum Computing Actually Do? Feb 25, 2025

Recent announcements from Microsoft and Google are injecting new excitement into quantum computing. WSJ reporter Asa Fitch gives a primer on what quantum computing is, explains what Microsoft’s potential breakthrough could mean and projects where the real-world future of this tech could land.

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TNB Tech Minute: Apple to Spend $500 Billion on U.S. Expansion Feb 24, 2025

Plus, Anthropic is finalizing a $3.5 billion funding round that values it at $61.5 billion. And Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes loses appeal. Julie Chang hosts.

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Drones Could Soon Deliver Medical Supplies Like Drugs, Lab Tests and Organs Feb 24, 2025

Healthcare professionals are testing technology for drones to deliver medical supplies. WSJ contributor William Boston explains how it could cut time and costs for hospitals and emergency services. Plus, large language models are widely used, but more powerful and pervasive LLMs are creating a new cybersecurity challenge for companies. Charlotte Gartenberg hosts.

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TNB Tech Minute: Apple Removes Advanced Data Protection Feature in U.K. Feb 21, 2025

Plus, the SEC agrees to drop a lawsuit against crypto exchange Coinbase. And BE Semiconductor Industries Q4 results miss expectations.

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Inside How Musk and Altman Went From Friends to Bitter Enemies Feb 21, 2025

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and billionaire Elon Musk were once friends and partners. Now they’re the major players in one of the meanest and highest-stakes fights in recent business history. WSJ reporter Berber Jin tells the inside story of their bromance to brawl and what it all means for the future of artificial intelligence. Charlotte Gartenberg hosts.

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TNB Tech Minute: FTC Opens Inquiry Into Tech Companies Use of Censorship Feb 20, 2025

Plus, Alibaba Group beats analyst expectations with fastest revenue growth since 2023. And Lenovo plans to leverage DeepSeek breakthrough to fuel PC sales. Charlotte Gartenberg hosts.

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SpaceX’s Last Launch Looms Over Its Next One Feb 20, 2025

Elon Musk’s SpaceX has deep-space ambitions, but the company’s Starship vehicle exploded on a recent test flight. WSJ reporter Micah Maidenberg tells us what’s next for the company as the Federal Aviation Administration grounds its next test flight until SpaceX completes an investigation and receives regulatory clearance. Plus, social media creators are suing over browser extensions designed to find discounts for online shoppers at checkout. Charlotte Gartenberg hosts.

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TNB Tech Minute: Apple Unveils iPhone 16e With Its First In-House Chip Feb 19, 2025

Plus, electric vehicle maker Nikola files for bankruptcy. And Alphabet tells U.K. regulator that its pre-installs on Android devices are good for competition. Charlotte Gartenberg hosts.

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How Western Tech Companies Are Avoiding China Feb 19, 2025

As U.S.-China tensions heat up, Western tech companies are migrating their supply chains away from China. Producer Julie Chang talks with China tech reporter and editor Liza Lin about what that means for everything from artificial intelligence servers to consumer electronics. Plus, why Meta’s AI-powered Ray-Ban glasses are gaining traction with visually impaired users. Charlotte Gartenberg hosts.

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TNB Tech Minute: One of the World’s Biggest AI Data Centers Envisioned for South Korea Feb 18, 2025

Plus, Chinese internet company Baidu reports lower revenue but doubles its profit. And truck maker Scania agrees to buy Northvolt’s heavy industry business. Charlotte Gartenberg hosts.

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