WSJ Tech News Briefing

Our tech columnist shares why AI chatbots are superior to the ad-polluted atmosphere of the world’s most popular search engine. Plus, Elon Musk continues following his own rules, this time with big dealmaking. Victoria Craig hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free Technology newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Plus, two big tech companies bid for TikTok. And Nintendo stays in the game with its coming Switch 2 release. Victoria Craig hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The iPhone maker is ploughing money into a satellite network to eliminate cellphone dead spots, setting up a clash with SpaceX's Starlink service. Plus, we profile a new AI-powered healthcare service for New York’s ride-share drivers. Victoria Craig hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free Technology newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Plus, Meta’s AI research chief resigns. And Apple’s credit card spurs a costly battle among payment networks Visa, Amex and Mastercard. Victoria Craig hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Some hotel-booking websites charge hefty fees you won’t pay elsewhere. WSJ travel columnist Dawn Gilbertson tells us how to avoid shady resellers. Plus, dairy farmers turn to tech to manage their herds. Julie Chang hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free Technology newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Plus, tech stocks swing back after falling at today’s open. And France hits Apple with a hefty fine, risking Trump’s ire. Pierre Bienaimé hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The daughter of a former influencer and the state of Utah have taken on the dark side of mommy bloggers. We talk to reporter Zusha Elinson about how the Ruby Franke scandal spurred lawmakers to extend protections for child actors to child social-media stars. Victoria Craig hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free Technology newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

People are tapping generative AI-powered chatbots for help with everything from writing code to planning vacations. But using generative AI is risker for some tasks than others. Ahead of the last day to file taxes, WSJ’s personal tech columnist Nicole Nguyen joins Tech News Briefing for the special series “Chatbot Confidential,” where she’ll reveal best practices for using AI chatbots while being mindful of protecting your privacy. Sign up for the WSJ's free Technology newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Plus, CoreWeave’s much-anticipated IPO flounders. And, President Trump adds Nikola’s founder to his raft of pardons. Victoria Craig hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Drone-delivery company Zipline aims to safely—and quietly—drop packages to consumers. Plus, WSJ columnist Tim Higgins tells us about the latest in the duality of Elon Musk the businessman and the presidential adviser. Victoria Craig hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free Technology newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Plus, a freight startup comes up short on profitability. And, Sam-Bankman Fried makes a move. Victoria Craig hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Oxford Drug Discovery Institute uses artificial intelligence-powered databases to accelerate the drug discovery process. WSJ reporter Belle Lin tells us how it works. Plus, why you should consider getting a second phone number. Victoria Craig hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free Technology newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Plus, AI startup Anthropic wins in court over copyrighted music. And, Gamestop’s play in bitcoin boosts its stock. Victoria Craig hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

WSJ’s tech reporter Sam Schechner explains Signal, the chat app at the center of military discussions between White House officials that mistakenly included a journalist. And, how Ford is looking to use AI agents and Nvidia chips to help it compete. Victoria Craig hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free Technology newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Plus, Tesla’s EU sales tumble for the second consecutive month. And, shares of the parent company of Truth Social jump on ETF plans. Victoria Craig hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nvidia’s CEO unveiled a new line of AI chips at the company’s developers conference, but not all customers are buying in just yet. Plus, many corporate leaders feel they have no choice but to go all-in on an AI strategy. We speak with WSJ contributor Joe Peppard on why this could be a mistake. Victoria Craig hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free Technology newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Plus, French videogame maker Ubisoft’s delayed game launch pays off. And, BYD celebrates a victory over Tesla with $100 billion-plus revenue. Victoria Craig hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tesla’s shares have plunged nearly 40% this year. Among the sellers: Long-time fans of Elon Musk who have soured on his role in Trump’s administration. Plus, the Russo brothers want Hollywood to be making their own AI systems–and their production studio Agbo is taking on the challenge. We talk to WSJ columnist Christopher Mims about their vision. Victoria Craig hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free Technology newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our modern world depends on chips, and our most modern chips depend on complex machines that use a process called extreme ultraviolet lithography. All of these machines are made by one company: ASML. The WSJ’s Ben Cohen met one of the machine’s mechanics and got a rare, behind-the-scenes tour of a factory where one of them operates. He explains the nearly sci-fi tech behind EUV lithography and gives us a peek into the one tool responsible for all the tech in your life. Sign up for the WSJ's free Technology newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Plus, Trump picks Boeing to deliver the Pentagon’s jet fighter for the age of drone warfare. And a scoop on one of the biggest winners in Google’s splashy acquisition of cybersecurity startup Wiz. Victoria Craig hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices