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Plus: Warner Bros. Discovery and Netflix strike a new all-cash deal. And Netflix reports a rise in revenue and profit. Julie Chang hosts.

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Plus: Baidu’s AI assistant hits 200 million monthly active users. And Texas rare-earth magnet maker Noveon Magnetics secures $215 million in new funding. Julie Chang hosts.

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Netflix has continued to expand, with partnerships, diversification, and a focus on broadcasting live events and sports. WSJ’s Isabelle Bousquette explains the technical challenges of this new frontier for streamers. Plus, WSJ reporter Ben Fritz explains actor Matthew McConaughey’s attempt to fight AI fakes. Peter Champelli hosts.

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Plus: Ashley St. Clair, a conservative influencer who had a child with Elon Musk, is suing xAI over deepfake images made by its AI chatbot Grok. And Saks Global’s bankruptcy jeopardizes its partnership with Amazon. Julie Chang hosts.

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Plus: The Trump administration plans an emergency auction for tech companies to fund new power plants. And Microsoft’s Activision Blizzard is probed by Italy’s competition regulator for potentially misleading consumers. Julie Chang hosts.

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Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing, the world’s largest fabricator of advanced computing processors, is planning a major US expansion as part of a new trade deal. WSJ’s Amrith Ramkumar joins us to talk about what role geopolitical tensions with China are playing in the shift. Plus, the Wikimedia Foundation’s Chief Product and Technology Officer talks about how Wikipedia is transforming itself for the age of generative AI. Isabelle Bousquette hosts.

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Plus: Verizon’s hourslong outage tied to software update issue. And Ford Motor in talks to partner with BYD for batteries. Julie Chang hosts.

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Plus: Amazon signs two-year contract for America’s first new copper output in more than a decade. And Spotify premium subscription prices to go up in the U.S. Julie Chang hosts.

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Plus: Tech stocks stumble as investors worry about high prices and regulation. And Verizon users experience outages nationwide. Julie Chang hosts.

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Plus: Airbnb appoints former Meta AI executive as CTO. And Coca-Cola creates a new chief digital officer position. Julie Chang hosts.

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Plus: AI startup Percepta has denied Palantir’s allegations of poaching workers and stealing secrets. And SK Hynix plans a $13 billion chip packaging and testing facility in South Korea. Julie Chang hosts.

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Plus: JPMorgan Chase’s fourth-quarter profit decreases after acquiring Apple’s credit-card program. And TSMC plans U.S. expansion in proposed Taiwan tariff-relief deal. Julie Chang hosts.

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Recycling plants and waste facilities are turning to artificial intelligence to identify the valuable commodities left in our trash. WSJ’s Ryan Dezember shares how it’s all going down. Plus, WSJ sustainability reporter Clara Hudson explains why solar energy is still such an attractive bet for so many companies. Isabelle Bousquette hosts. 

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Plus: Apple has selected Google’s Gemini to power a new Siri. And a former Trump advisor joins Meta. Anthony Bansie hosts.

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Plus: Elon Musk’s X faces a U.K. probe over Grok’s sexualized images. And Google bets on an agentic shopping future. Anthony Bansie hosts. 

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Plus: Andreessen Horowitz raises over $15 billion across several funds. And LG Electronics expects to post a quarterly operating loss for the first time since 2016. Julie Chang hosts.

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Plus: Child-safety watchdogs and international regulators say a recent update to xAI’s chatbot Grok allowed sexualized photo editing, including of children. And Taiwan’s exports reached a record high in 2025, driven by AI demand. Julie Chang hosts.

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Lawyers’ use of AI has mostly been a source of scandal in recent years. But WSJ reporter Erin Mulvaney says a small and growing number of judges are now embracing the technology. Plus, the Journal’s Meghan Bobrowsky reveals how Meta’s Reels has moved from a TikTok clone to a $50 billion dollar business. Patrick Coffee hosts.

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Plus: Universal Music Group will strike more AI deals. And Alphabet shares keep rising, despite broader tech weakness. Julie Chang hosts.

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Plus: Chinese EV maker NIO will hit the roads in Australia and New Zealand this year. And Samsung Electronics sees operating profit triple amid surging AI demand. Julie Chang hosts.

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Plus: Character.AI and Google settle lawsuits over teen suicides. And Eli Lilly nears deal for biotech Ventyx Biosciences. Julie Chang hosts.

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Plus: Luminate Medical raises $21 million in new venture financing to deliver in-home cancer-drug infusions. And economic uncertainties drive down cybersecurity hiring. Julie Chang hosts.

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Plus: Meta delays roll out of smartglasses to countries outside the U.S. amid high American demand. And a Bill Gates-backed nuclear fusion company has teamed up with Nvidia and Siemens. Julie Chang hosts.

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Plus: Dell Technologies plans to expand its personal computer portfolio to include a wider range of price points. And Uber, Lucid and Nuro begin on-road testing for their planned robotaxi service. Julie Chang hosts.

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According to Sam Altman, OpenAI’s biggest rival isn’t Google, it’s Apple. WSJ reporter Rolfe Winkler says the AI startup has big ambitions to displace the App Store by growing into an operating system powerful enough to let you access the apps you use every day, from Uber to Instacart, without ever leaving ChatGPT. Plus, WSJ personal tech columnist Nicole Nguyen breaks down how AI might help you (finally) stick with your fitness resolutions. Patrick Coffee hosts.

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Plus: China’s electric-vehicle market may see demand cool further this year. And AT&T plans to move its global headquarters from downtown Dallas to a nearby suburb. Julie Chang hosts.

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Plus: Shares of Nvidia and AMD tick up. And early-stage venture firm Antler kicks off the year with a new $160 million fund. Julie Chang hosts.

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Plus: some tech stocks rally. And Bitcoin trades at about $90,000. Julie Chang hosts.

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Plus: BYD is set to dethrone Tesla as world’s biggest EV maker despite slowed growth in 2025. And Baidu’s AI chip unit plans Hong Kong listing. Julie Chang hosts.

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From our digital safety to space and neurotechnology, it seems major shifts in technology are happening faster than ever. We hear from WSJ personal tech columnist Nicole Nguyen, and WSJ tech columnist and co-host of the Bold Names podcast Christopher Mims, about some of the tech that will change our lives in 2026. Belle Lin hosts.

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Plus: In markets, some of the biggest winners in 2025 included Western Digital and Micron Technology. And some of the losers included Strategy and Gartner. Julie Chang hosts.

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Plus: Many memecoins, which were hot a year ago, have crashed. And Hong Kong stocks log their best year since 2017. Julie Chang hosts.

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Plus: Analysts estimate Tesla deliveries might drop 15% this quarter. And venture capitalists expect to continue pivoting away from climate in 2026. Julie Chang hosts.

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Plus: Octopus Energy to spin off AI utility management platform Kraken Technologies. And three Chinese tech companies plan IPOs in Hong Kong. Julie Chang hosts.

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As we look ahead to next year, CEOs are doubling down on AI spending despite growing investor fears of a bubble. We break down the latest data and trends on AI with WSJ tech reporters Belle Lin and Chip Cutter, along with enterprise technology bureau chief at the WSJ Leadership Institute Steven Rosenbush. Plus, we discuss the next major battlegrounds for AI regulation, growing energy demands, and preview the impact on the job market. Danny Lewis hosts.

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Plus: China’s gaming market could continue to grow in 2026. And Louis V. Gerstner Jr., former IBM CEO, dies at 83. Julie Chang hosts.

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Plus: Psychiatrists say using AI chatbots might be linked to psychosis. And some audiobooks are outselling hardcovers. Julie Chang hosts.

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Plus: Nvidia and Coupang shares jump. And analysts say Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix could benefit from DRAM demand. Julie Chang hosts.

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Plus: China sanctions U.S. defense companies and executives including Northrop Grumman, Boeing and Palmer Luckey over Taiwan arms sale. And Google will let users change their Gmail address. Julie Chang hosts.

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After a $7,500 federal tax credit for electric vehicles purchases expired in September, some consumers are questioning whether the battery-powered cars are really worth their price tags. WSJ reporters Imani Moise and Ryan Felton join us to talk about how automakers—and buyers—are rethinking their EV strategies as the industry landscape shifts. Isabelle Bousquette hosts.

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Plus: Layoffs are expected across the marketing industry as leaders face pressure over AI savings, according to a survey by Spencer Stuart. And Samsung is set to acquire ZF Group’s ADAS unit for about $1.76 billion. Julie Chang hosts.

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Plus: China’s BYD logs another month of strong sales growth in Europe. And the U.S. bans new China-made drones. Julie Chang hosts.

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Technology like the Dadss alcohol-detection system uses sensors to measure a driver’s blood alcohol level, but there are some major barriers standing in the way of widespread adoption. WSJ reporter Ryan Felton discusses the tech and what’s holding it back. Plus, WSJ reporter Katie Bindley explores why some of today’s tech founders aren’t just young—they’re in their teens. Belle Lin hosts.

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Plus: Coinbase to acquire The Clearing Company to become an “everything exchange.” And Italy fines Apple roughly $115 million over the company’s app tracking policy. Julie Chang hosts.

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Plus: Larry Ellison provides personal guarantee for Paramount’s bid for Warner Bros. Discovery as Netflix lines up bank financing for its own offer. And Baidu partners with Uber and Lyft for robotaxis in the U.K. Julie Chang hosts.

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Plus: BioMarin Pharmaceutical to acquire biotech Amicus Therapeutics for about $4.8 billion. And high-speed trading firm Jump Trading is accused of contributing to the collapse of Terraform Labs. Julie Chang hosts.

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Plus: TikTok signs deal to create new U.S. joint venture. And Meta Platforms is developing a new image and video-focused AI model. Julie Chang hosts.

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As we close out 2025, the IPO market is already heating up. And it’s going to get hotter next year, with some major tech IPOs on the horizon. WSJ reporter Corrie Driebusch shares what’s ahead. Plus, WSJ Heard on the Street columnist Dan Gallagher explains why Micron’s blowout results could mean higher prices for anyone buying a new phone or PC next year.

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Plus: An Iran-linked hacker group targeted a former Israeli prime minister. And defense group Rheinmetall partners with satellite operator ICEYE to supply German armed forces with space reconnaissance. Julie Chang hosts.

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Plus: Accenture sales rise on AI bookings. And DoorDash teams up with OpenAI to offer grocery shopping in ChatGPT. Julie Chang hosts.

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