WSJ Tech News Briefing

Apple’s newest device is designed to bring Siri AI into your smart home, alongside strong privacy protections. But when the most popular—and powerful—AI agents need complete access to personal accounts and information to get the most out of their capabilities, is Apple’s dedication to privacy holding Siri back? Cybersecurity reporter Bob McMillan, personal tech columnist Nicole Nguyen and Apple reporter Rolfe Winkler debate the tradeoffs of exchanging personal data for convenience.

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Nine years after Elon Musk announced the follow up to Tesla’s original electric sportscar, the new Roadster is finally being released. But the EV market—and Tesla itself—look very different now. WSJ autos reporter Christopher Otts joins to discuss what to expect, and how people who have held onto reservations for the new model are feeling about finally getting their cars. Danny Lewis hosts.

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Blood pressure is notoriously tricky to measure, whether in a doctor’s office or at home. Now, several wearables—including the Oura Ring and the latest Apple Watch—say they can help people track their blood pressure without an inflatable cuff. WSJ personal tech columnist Nicole Nguyen explains how these devices held up to real-life testing. Danny Lewis hosts.

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The electric vehicle industry is in a slump, but the companies installing roadside plug stations are charging ahead. WSJ Detroit Bureau Chief Patrick George joins to explain why we could see a record number of chargers installed this year—and whether that’s a glimmer of hope for the entire EV industry. Danny Lewis hosts.

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Several years into the AI boom, chips and data centers are in such high demand that access to compute is like gold for tech companies. WSJ reporter Kate Clark joins to discuss the lengths AI companies are going to find it. Danny Lewis hosts.

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