Tesla is looking to take advantage of state and federal money aimed at expanding the nation's network of electric vehicle chargers, according to regulatory filings. The move would mean Tesla would need to open up its supercharging network to competitors. WSJ reporter Jennifer Hiller joins host Zoe Thomas to discuss what this move could mean for the landscape and demand for EVs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Tesla Looks to Open Its Charging Network to Competitors

U.S. cell phone carriers have long required SIM cards to let you use devices on their networks. Now, the traditional plastic SIM cards are being phased out in favor of embedded versions called eSIMs. The change could make switching carriers easier, and open up new possibilities for how phones are designed. WSJ personal tech reporter Dalvin Brown joins host Zoe Thomas to discuss the change and why it’s taken so long for eSIMs to be embraced in the U.S. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

New SIM Cards Could Make Your Phone Slimmer and More Flexible

U.S. officials say they were able to disrupt a ransomware campaign from North Korean state sponsored hackers that targeted hospitals - and were even able to claw back some of the ransom that had already been paid in cryptocurrency. WSJ reporter Dustin Volz joins host Zoe Thomas to discuss the strategy U.S. law enforcement used and why they say the new approach could better protect Americans. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

To Disrupt Hacking, U.S. Officials Turn to New Techniques

Amazon is making a renewed push into the healthcare space with a $3.9 billion deal to buy the company behind One Medical. Purchasing the operator of primary care clinics across the country could strengthen the e-commerce giant's footprint in the medical sector, but Amazon has stumbled in this space before. WSJ reporter Sebastian Herrera joins host Zoe Thomas to discuss the deal and why Amazon is spending big to get further into healthcare.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Amazon Makes Bigger Push Into Healthcare by Buying One Medical

After years of rapid expansion, and a big boost from people staying home during the pandemic, food delivery giants in the U.S., like DoorDash and Uber Eats, are seeing their growth slow. WSJ reporter Preetika Rana joins host Zoe Thomas to discuss how food delivery companies are adapting as they confront high inflation and a potential economic downturn. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

DoorDash, Uber Eats, GrubHub Change Tactics as Growth Slows

A flaw discovered in a widely used piece of software, called Log4J, poses an “endemic” risk, according to a new government panel. In its inaugural report, the Cyber Safety Review Board said that, despite an available patch, the flaw in the software could expose computer systems to hackers for years to come. WSJ reporter Dustin Volz joins host Zoe Thomas to discuss why the risk remains and the goals of the new board behind the warning. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Major Cyber Bug Poses ‘Endemic’ Risk, Despite Patch

Christie's, the world’s largest auction house, has announced a new venture capital arm to invest in tech that helps art collectors. The move comes at a time when more people are questioning the value of art connected to the blockchain, like nonfungible tokens - NFTs. WSJ reporter Kelly Crow joins host Zoe Thomas to discuss why Christie’s is making this move now and what it means for the marriage of art and tech. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Christie’s Bets on Future of Art and Tech as Crypto Market Stumbles

We have a lot of personal information on our phones. And many apps may be collecting more information than you realize, all of which could be used by advertisers, law enforcement or hackers. WSJ personal tech columnist Nicole Nguyen joins host Zoe Thomas to discuss how to keep all that personal data safe. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How to Keep Your Phone From Sharing Too Much Personal Data

Ukraine’s tech sector was growing rapidly before Russia invaded earlier this year. How has Russia’s invasion changed the outlook? Two tech CEOs with Ukrainian workforces join host Zoe Thomas to discuss how they are coping and what they think the future of the sector could be after the fighting ends. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ukrainian Tech Bosses on the Sector’s Future

Businesses that staked their value on digital tokens and the future of Web3 technology are struggling with the downturn in crypto. WSJ startups and venture-capital reporter Berber Jin joins host Zoe Thomas to discuss how investors are re-evaluating their faith in startups that promised to be the future of the internet. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Crypto Downturn Spells Trouble for Web3 Startups

SpaceX is lobbying telecom regulators not to approve an expansion of the airwaves used for 5G frequencies, saying the change would interfere with its Starlink internet satellites. But TV operator Dish wants the frequency expansion pushed through. WSJ telecoms reporter Drew FitzGerald joins host Zoe Thomas to discuss the companies’ arguments and the impact the FCC’s decision could have on consumers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

SpaceX Battles Dish Over 5G Airwaves

Google has offered to make changes to its digital ad business in an effort to head off a possible antitrust lawsuit, according to people familiar with the matter. But will global regulators and critics think the concessions are enough? WSJ tech reporter Sam Schechner joins host Zoe Thomas to discuss what Google is offering and what the changes could mean for the digital ad market. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Google Offers to Change Ad Business to Head Off Antitrust Suit

Elon Musk says he wants out of his $44 billion deal to buy Twitter. But after months of back and forth, it won't be so easy for him to walk away. WSJ social-media reporter Deepa Seetharaman joins host Zoe Thomas to discuss what the change of heart could cost the billionaire and Twitter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Musk Wants Out of Twitter Deal; What Comes Next?

For years, the crypto industry has argued against regulation. Now turbulence in the market is exposing just how unprotected crypto investors are. WSJ financial-regulation reporter Andrew Ackerman joins host Zoe Thomas to discuss what the upheaval means for crypto holders and whether it will spur regulators to action. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As Crypto Market Falters, Investors Find Few Protections

Amazon, Google and Microsoft cemented their place as the most dominant players in cloud computing during the pandemic. WSJ enterprise-tech reporter Aaron Tilley joins host Zoe Thomas to discuss what their growth means for smaller rivals, customers and regulatory concerns. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How the Biggest Cloud Players Got Even Bigger

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