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☆ Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot Loses Re-Election Bid, Says "We Put this City on a Better Path"
  + stars: | 2023-03-01 | by ( ) www.wsj.com   time to read: 1 min
Social Media Platforms Roll Out Subscriptions, But Will Users Pay? Facebook, Instagram and Twitter are among the social media platforms hoping their users will sign up for subscriptions. But will people want to pay for something that has historically been free? WSJ tech reporter Meghan Bobrowsky joins host Zoe Thomas to discuss why the platforms are doing this and what they are offering. Photo by Sergey Gribanov/Storyblocks.
☆ House Committee Warns of Beijing’s Threat to U.S. Interests and Values
  + stars: | 2023-03-01 | by ( ) www.wsj.com   time to read: 1 min
Qualcomm CEO Says AI and VR Are Future of BusinessChip makers, like Qualcomm, have been hit by the slowdown of smartphone sales. But the company's CEO says focusing on more sophisticated computing tasks, like supporting artificial intelligence, and virtual reality are the company’s future. Cristiano Amon spoke with Wall Street Journal senior personal tech columnist Joanna Stern at MWC. Zoe Thomas of WSJ Tech News Briefing hosts. Photo by Josep Lago/Getty Images.
☆ Nigeria Election: Vote Counting Amid Reports of Attacks and Delays
  + stars: | 2023-02-27 | by ( ) www.wsj.com   time to read: 1 min
Smartphones Emerge as Key Tool for War in UkraineRussia’s invasion of Ukraine is already the most intensely documented war in history, thanks to smartphones. The devices are also playing a role in military strategy. And the country’s tech sector is still coping despite the fallout from the war. Host Zoe Thomas checks back with one Ukraine tech founder and is later joined by WSJ's bureau chief at large Stephen Fidler. Photo by Ingus/Storyblocks
☆ ‘Everything Is Fine’: Chinese Star Fan Bingbing Debuts Film After Tax Scandal
  + stars: | 2023-02-24 | by ( ) www.wsj.com   time to read: 1 min
Smartphones Emerge as Key Tool for War in UkraineRussia’s invasion of Ukraine is already the most intensely documented war in history, thanks to smartphones. The devices are also playing a role in military strategy. And the country’s tech sector is still coping despite the fallout from the war. Host Zoe Thomas checks back with one Ukraine tech founder and is later joined by WSJ's bureau chief at large Stephen Fidler. Photo by Ingus/Storyblocks
☆ Watch: Biden Reaffirms Support for Ukraine During Visit to Poland
  + stars: | 2023-02-21 | by ( ) www.wsj.com   time to read: 1 min
Tech Layoffs Put H1B Visa Workers on Deadline to Find New JobsLayoffs sweeping the tech industry have not spared workers on temporary visas, known as H1Bs. They have just 60 days to find a new visa sponsored position before they are forced to leave the country. Host Zoe Thomas speaks with one worker facing this challenge and WSJ reporter Te-Ping Chen about the wider ramifications.
☆ Putin Suspends Russian Participation in Nuclear-Arms Treaty With U.S.
  + stars: | 2023-02-21 | by ( ) www.wsj.com   time to read: 1 min
Tech Layoffs Put H1B Visa Workers on Deadline to Find New JobsLayoffs sweeping the tech industry have not spared workers on temporary visas, known as H1Bs. They have just 60 days to find a new visa sponsored position before they are forced to leave the country. Host Zoe Thomas speaks with one worker facing this challenge and WSJ reporter Te-Ping Chen about the wider ramifications.
☆ Michigan State University Shooting: Three Killed, Suspect Dead
  + stars: | 2023-02-14 | by ( ) www.wsj.com   time to read: 1 min
Meta Revamps Its Metaverse App to Attract Younger UsersFacebook parent Meta has struggled to attract users to Horizon Worlds, its metaverse platform. But the company has plans for updates that it hopes will attract younger users and keep them coming back to the digital realm, according to a memo viewed by The Wall Street Journal. WSJ reporter Salvador Rodriguez joins host Zoe Thomas to discuss.
☆ Michigan State University Shooting: At Least Three Killed, Suspect Dead
  + stars: | 2023-02-14 | by ( ) www.wsj.com   time to read: 1 min
Meta Revamps Its Metaverse App to Attract Younger UsersFacebook parent Meta has struggled to attract users to Horizon Worlds, its metaverse platform. But the company has plans for updates that it hopes will attract younger users and keep them coming back to the digital realm, according to a memo viewed by The Wall Street Journal. WSJ reporter Salvador Rodriguez joins host Zoe Thomas to discuss.
☆ Teenage Boy Rescued After 198 Hours Trapped Under Rubble in Turkey
  + stars: | 2023-02-14 | by ( ) www.wsj.com   time to read: 1 min
How Dating Apps Find Your Next ValentineA growing number of people are meeting their long term partners on dating apps. But the technology that these apps use can feel as much of a mystery as love itself. Host Zoe Thomas speaks with Liesel Sharabi, director of the Relationships and Technology Lab at Arizona State University, about how dating algorithms work and how new technologies could play a role in the future of dating.
☆ U.N. Emergency Chief Visits Turkey-Syria Border, Calls for More Aid
  + stars: | 2023-02-13 | by ( ) www.wsj.com   time to read: 1 min
Twitter Looks for Super Bowl Win with ‘Fire Sale’ for AdvertisersSince Elon Musk took over Twitter, the platform has struggled to retain advertisers. But the company is hoping to score points with steep discounts on ads during Super Bowl weekend. WSJ digital advertising reporter Patience Haggin joins host Zoe Thomas to explain why the big game might be Twitter’s best shot for a touchdown with advertisers.
☆ ‘U.N. Where Are You?’: Syria Quake Survivors Protest for More Aid
  + stars: | 2023-02-10 | by ( ) www.wsj.com   time to read: 1 min
Twitter Looks for Super Bowl Win with ‘Fire Sale’ for AdvertisersSince Elon Musk took over Twitter, the platform has struggled to retain advertisers. But the company is hoping to score points with steep discounts on ads during Super Bowl weekend. WSJ digital advertising reporter Patience Haggin joins host Zoe Thomas to explain why the big game might be Twitter’s best shot for a touchdown with advertisers.
☆ Biden Is Heckled Over Social Security Remarks During State of the Union
  + stars: | 2023-02-07 | by ( ) www.wsj.com   time to read: 1 min
Smart Appliance Makers Want More People to Connect Their DevicesThe makers of internet-connected smart appliances, like washing machines and ovens, are betting big on these devices, hoping they will change the scope of their relationships with customers. But many customers leave these devices disconnected from their home Wi-Fi. WSJ CIO Journal reporter Isabelle Bousquette joins host Zoe Thomas to explain why and how the companies are approaching the connection challenge.
☆ Biden Touts Economic Gains in State of the Union
  + stars: | 2023-02-07 | by ( ) www.wsj.com   time to read: 1 min
Smart Appliance Makers Want More People to Connect Their DevicesThe makers of internet-connected smart appliances, like washing machines and ovens, are betting big on these devices, hoping they will change the scope of their relationships with customers. But many customers leave these devices disconnected from their home Wi-Fi. WSJ CIO Journal reporter Isabelle Bousquette joins host Zoe Thomas to explain why and how the companies are approaching the connection challenge.
☆ Turkey, Syria Quake Rescuers ‘Race Against Time’ as Death Toll Rises
  + stars: | 2023-02-07 | by ( ) www.wsj.com   time to read: 1 min
AI Is Already Transforming HealthcareThe healthcare sector is already being transformed by the use of artificial intelligence. But what are the drawbacks to its use and what developments in the use of AI will come to healthcare next? The authors of the new book “Can We Trust AI?” WSJ reporter Eric Niiler and researcher Rama Chellappa addressed these questions in a Live Q&A. Zoe Thomas hosts.
☆ What’s New for Super Bowl 2023? More Booze Ads Share Spotlight With Bud
  + stars: | 2023-02-07 | by ( ) www.wsj.com   time to read: 1 min
AI Is Already Transforming HealthcareThe healthcare sector is already being transformed by the use of artificial intelligence. But what are the drawbacks to its use and what developments in the use of AI will come to healthcare next? The authors of the new book “Can We Trust AI?” WSJ reporter Eric Niiler and researcher Rama Chellappa addressed these questions in a Live Q&A. Zoe Thomas hosts.
☆ Watch: China Says U.S. Overreacted After Shooting Down Balloon
  + stars: | 2023-02-06 | by ( ) www.wsj.com   time to read: 1 min
Can TikTok’s Transparency Ease Lawmakers’ Concerns? TikTok has taken another step to try to ease lawmakers' concerns about its ties to China. Its new transparency center lets visitors see how the app moderates and serves up content. But its a similar strategy has been tried unsuccessfully by others before. WSJ reporter Georgia Wells joins host Zoe Thomas to discuss.
☆ Major Earthquakes Hit Turkey and Syria, More than 1,000 People Killed
  + stars: | 2023-02-06 | by ( ) www.wsj.com   time to read: 1 min
Can TikTok’s Transparency Ease Lawmakers’ Concerns? TikTok has taken another step to try to ease lawmakers' concerns about its ties to China. Its new transparency center lets visitors see how the app moderates and serves up content. But its a similar strategy has been tried unsuccessfully by others before. WSJ reporter Georgia Wells joins host Zoe Thomas to discuss.
☆ Turkey-Syria Earthquake: Drone Video Shows Devastating Extent of Damage
  + stars: | 2023-02-06 | by ( ) www.wsj.com   time to read: 1 min
AI Is Already Transforming HealthcareThe healthcare sector is already being transformed by the use of artificial intelligence. But what are the drawbacks to its use and what developments in the use of AI will come to healthcare next? The authors of the new book “Can We Trust AI?” WSJ reporter Eric Niiler and researcher Rama Chellappa addressed these questions in a Live Q&A. Zoe Thomas hosts.
☆ Ohio Train Derailment Prompts Explosion Concerns, Evacuation Order
  + stars: | 2023-02-06 | by ( ) www.wsj.com   time to read: 1 min
Can TikTok’s Transparency Ease Lawmakers’ Concerns? TikTok has taken another step to try to ease lawmakers' concerns about its ties to China. Its new transparency center lets visitors see how the app moderates and serves up content. But its a similar strategy has been tried unsuccessfully by others before. WSJ reporter Georgia Wells joins host Zoe Thomas to discuss.
☆ Train Derailment in Ohio Causes Massive Fire and Evacuation Order
  + stars: | 2023-02-05 | by ( ) www.wsj.com   time to read: 1 min
Can TikTok’s Transparency Ease Lawmakers’ Concerns? TikTok has taken another step to try to ease lawmakers' concerns about its ties to China. Its new transparency center lets visitors see how the app moderates and serves up content. But its a similar strategy has been tried unsuccessfully by others before. WSJ reporter Georgia Wells joins host Zoe Thomas to discuss.
☆ Video: U.S. Shoots Down Suspected Chinese Spy Balloon
  + stars: | 2023-02-04 | by ( ) www.wsj.com   time to read: 1 min
Can TikTok’s Transparency Ease Lawmakers’ Concerns? TikTok has taken another step to try to ease lawmakers' concerns about its ties to China. Its new transparency center lets visitors see how the app moderates and serves up content. But its a similar strategy has been tried unsuccessfully by others before. WSJ reporter Georgia Wells joins host Zoe Thomas to discuss.
☆ Watch: U.S. Military Tracks Suspected Chinese Spy Balloon
  + stars: | 2023-02-03 | by ( ) www.wsj.com   time to read: 1 min
In Africa, FTX Promised Stability and SwagAcross Africa FTX used brand ambassadors and glitzy events to attract new users. Many customers saw cryptocurrency as a way to protect against inflation in local currencies. But when the crypto exchange collapsed many lost their savings. WSJ reporter Alexandra Wexler joins host Zoe Thomas to discuss how FTX grew in Africa and what happened to investors.
☆ Watch: Indian Billionaire Gautam Adani Halts Stock Sale of His Flagship Company
  + stars: | 2023-02-02 | by ( ) www.wsj.com   time to read: 1 min
What the ‘Menswear Guy’ Tells Us About Twitter’s FutureTwitter’s “For You” feed has been showing a lot of users posts from one men’s fashion commentator. But it isn’t because they all suddenly care about streetwear and cowboy aesthetics. WSJ Twitter reporter Alexa Corse joins host Zoe Thomas to explain what tweaks to the platform's algorithm have meant for users' feeds and what they tell us about Elon Musk’s approach to content.
☆ Powell: Inflation Has Eased Somewhat but Remains Elevated
  + stars: | 2023-02-01 | by ( ) www.wsj.com   time to read: 1 min
What the ‘Menswear Guy’ Tells Us About Twitter’s FutureTwitter’s “For You” feed has been showing a lot of users posts from one men’s fashion commentator. But it isn’t because they all suddenly care about streetwear and cowboy aesthetics. WSJ Twitter reporter Alexa Corse joins host Zoe Thomas to explain what tweaks to the platform's algorithm have meant for users' feeds and what they tell us about Elon Musk’s approach to content.
☆ Israel Strikes Iranian Defense Compound
  + stars: | 2023-01-29 | by ( ) www.wsj.com   time to read: 1 min
Tech to Block Scam Calls Still Defrauding Older AdultsPhone scams may seem like a thing of the past, but nearly a quarter of older adults who reported losing money in a scam last year said it all started with a phone call. But, there is tech that can help prevent these criminals from tricking you or your loved one. WSJ family and tech columnist Julie Jargon joins host Zoe Thomas to explain what they are and how they work.
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