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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May 7, 2026 • 2 mins
Plus: Shares for national-security satellite company HawkEye 360 jump in their public-market debut. And Amazon Pharmacy expands access to weight management services. Julie Chang hosts.
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May 7, 2026 • 2 mins
Plus: Roche buys PathAI for $1.05 billion. And ChatGPT app publishing surges. Imani Moise hosts.
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May 6, 2026 • 2 mins
Plus: New Disney CEO’s long-term vision for the company centers on tech. And Instacart posts higher revenue, saying customers are shopping more at value retailers. Julie Chang hosts.
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May 6, 2026 • 2 mins
Plus: Nvidia invests $500 million in glassmaker Corning to boost AI infrastructure. And Uber reports higher revenue from growing trip volume and active users. Iman Moise hosts.
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Plus: PayPal to cut 20% of staff. And shares of Palantir slide despite record quarterly revenue and profit. Julie Chang hosts.
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Plus: The U.S army pushes defense contractors to open up software to new tools. And Coinbase lays off 14% of workforce in AI push. Imani Moise hosts.
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May 5, 2026 • 12 mins
Some of the biggest names in tech are back in court this week for the blockbuster trial between Elon Musk and OpenAI. The Wall Street Journal’s Angel Au-Yeung joins us to explain Musk’s allegations against OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and President Greg Brockman, and to break down what could happen if Musk wins. Plus, we go inside the robotaxi rollout with the Journal’s Sean McLain. Peter Champelli hosts.
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May 4, 2026 • 2 mins
Plus: UPS and FedEx stocks slide following Amazon news. And shares of BlackBerry rise after software spotlight. Julie Chang hosts.
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Plus: Chip startup Cerebras Systems sets IPO price. And GameStop makes an unsolicited $56 billion offer to buy eBay. Imani Moise hosts.
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Plus: Cboe Global Markets slashes 20% of staff. And Morgan Stanley analysts say Rivian’s Gen 3 delay could cost it near-term demand. Danny Lewis hosts.
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Plus: Elon Musk’s more than $158 million pay package. And Apple reports strong iPhone sales. Imani Moise hosts.
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May 1, 2026 • 14 mins
The Department of Homeland Security is spending hundreds of millions of dollars on tools that give federal agents easy access to personal data and whereabouts of millions of people. WSJ investigative reporter Hannah Critchfield explains the latest on the technology, and how it’s being deployed. Plus, WSJ Supreme Court reporter James Romoser joins to break down the battle over whether geofence warrants are an unconstitutional invasi...
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April 30, 2026 • 2 mins
Plus: Sports streamer DAZN agrees to buy tech company ViewLift for $100 million. And the U.S. Senate has banned its members from trading on prediction markets. Danny Lewis hosts.
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April 30, 2026 • 3 mins
Plus: Meta Platforms, Alphabet, Microsoft and Amazon reported earnings with big boosts in AI revenue. Danny Lewis hosts.
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April 29, 2026 • 2 mins
Plus: Chinese automaker Geely reports weaker bottom line while core profit grew. And Goldman Sachs and Bain Capital Ventures lead investment in AI marketing startup. Danny Lewis hosts.
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April 29, 2026 • 2 mins
Plus: Elon Musk takes the stand against OpenAI. And the EU says Meta needs to do more to protect minors. Imani Moise hosts.B
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April 28, 2026 • 2 mins
Plus: Spotify added first quarter subscribers, but its outlook underwhelmed investors. And the FDA wants to use AI to speed up drug trials. Danny Lewis hosts.
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April 28, 2026 • 2 mins
Plus: Australians latest push to get tech companies to pay local media outlets. And BYD’s quarterly profit slides 55% as domestic competition ramps up. Imani Moise hosts.
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April 28, 2026 • 13 mins
Quantum computing companies are rushing to market, pitching a not-yet-ready technology as the next AI boom. WSJ technology reporter Isabelle Bousquette takes us behind the hype. Plus, tech companies are cutting tens of thousands of jobs while pouring billions into AI. WSJ columnist Dan Gallagher breaks down why trading employees for computing power could have some risks.
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April 27, 2026 • 2 mins
Plus: a federal regulator is suing New York state to block its attempts to crack down on prediction markets. And Elon Musk’s lawsuit against OpenAI is set to start today. Danny Lewis hosts.
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