Episodes

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

    TNB Tech Minute: OpenAI’s Fidji Simo Taking Medical Leave Amid IPO Preparations
    Apr 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
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    3 mins
  • TNB Tech Minute: Microsoft Plans to Invest $10 Billion on Japan’s AI Infrastructure

    TNB Tech Minute: Microsoft Plans to Invest $10 Billion on Japan’s AI Infrastructure
    Apr 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
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    3 mins
  • Meet Max, Russia’s Super-App

    Meet Max, Russia’s Super-App
    Apr 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
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    13 mins
  • TNB Tech Minute: Federal Regulator Sues States Over Attempts to Regulate Prediction Markets

    TNB Tech Minute: Federal Regulator Sues States Over Attempts to Regulate Prediction Markets
    Apr 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
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    3 mins
  • TNB Tech Minute: Tesla’s Quarterly Sales Jump as it Drives Away From Electric Vehicles

    TNB Tech Minute: Tesla’s Quarterly Sales Jump as it Drives Away From Electric Vehicles
    Apr 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
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    3 mins
  • TNB Tech Minute: SpaceX Files to Go Public

    TNB Tech Minute: SpaceX Files to Go Public
    Apr 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
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    3 mins
  • TNB Tech Minute: Anthropic Rushes to Contain Claude Code Leak

    TNB Tech Minute: Anthropic Rushes to Contain Claude Code Leak
    Apr 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
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    3 mins
  • TNB Tech Minute: OpenAI Completes Silicon Valley’s Largest-Ever Funding Round

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