Emily Chang’s Tech Briefing: Recent Episodes
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Every weekday, Emily Chang discusses the biggest news from Silicon Valley and the intersection of tech and business with one of KCBS Radio's leading anchors. Her appearances are highly informative to listeners as she often breaks news and sets the agenda in her beat.
This is our daily Tech and Business Report. The NFL has been in talks with Fox and the broadcaster says there'll be no change to their contract to air games for the next few years.For more on this, KCBS Radio News Anchor Margie Shafer spoke with Bloomberg's Hannah Miller.
A House committee says Chinese hackers were able to breach several U.S. mobile carriers two years ago due to regulatory gaps.For more, KCBS's Margie Shafer spoke with Bloomberg's Kelcee Griffis.
This is our daily Tech and Business Report. Uber's robotaxi partnership with Waymo has lagged, creating anxiety in the market. For more on this, KCBS Radio News Anchor Margie Shafer spoke with Bloomberg's Jordan Fitzgerald.
This is our daily Tech and Business Report. Grocery retailer Whole Foods is working to give customers more affordable options. For more on this, KCBS Radio News Anchor Margie Shafer spoke with Bloomberg's Matt Day.
This is our daily Tech and Business Report. Move over, Waymo. Amazon's driverless Zoox robotaxis has gotten to go-ahead to launch its vehicles in the U.S over the next two years.For more on this, KCBS Radio News anchor Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg's Amy Stillman.
This is our daily Tech and Business Report. Open A-I CEO Sam Altman has connected with White House officials to discuss pumping the brakes on the pace of artificial intelligence development.For more on this, KCBS Radio News Anchor Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg's Maggie Eastland.
This is our daily Tech and Business Report. Running is known for not requiring expensive equipment but recently has become a social status symbol due to luxury sports apparel. For more on this, KCBS Radio News Anchor Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg's Lily Meier.
This is our daily Tech and Business Report. Amazon has asked permission from the FCC to launch satellites for mobile cell service.For more on this, KCBS Radio News Anchor Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg Space Editor and Reporter Bruce Einhorn.
The No Surprises Act, a law that went into effect four years ago, prevents financial disasters for emergency room patients faced with high bills from providers outside their insurance network.To learn more about the policy, KCBS's Scott Cohn spoke with Lisa Jarvis, Bloomberg Opinion Columnist.Getty Images // M. Suhail
This is our daily Tech and Business Report. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is developing new requirements for car doors in the wake of Tesla accidents from its flush door handle. For more, KCBS Radio News Anchor Melanie Woodrow spoke with with Bloomberg News Reporter Amy Stillman.
This is our daily Tech and Business Report. In the wake of a large, multi-state cyclo-sporiasis outbreak originally thought to be linked to shredded lettuce, Taco Bell is working on restoring their reputation, with a lettuce-free deal. For more, KCBS Radio News Anchor Melanie Woodrow spoke with with Bloomberg reporter Daniela Sirtori.
Garmin Ltd is joining the ranks of subscription based fitness trackers with a new $200 screenless smart band that focuses on health data, recovery, and long battery life—with no subscription necessary. For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Scott Cohn spoke with Bloomberg's senior editor Dana Wollman.
While Spain may have walked away with the World Cup trophy, FIFA could be considered the tournament's biggest winner, bringing in record breaking revenue from ticket sales, sponsorships and media rights.For more on the end of the World Cup and the cash that came out of it, KCBS Radio News Anchor Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg's Vanessa Perdomo.
Internet scams are mainstays of the global information superhighway, but as technology and artificial intelligence advance, so have the ways people are trying trick you.To learn more about the issue, KCBS's Margie Shafer spoke with Issie Lapowsky, freelance reporter with Bloomberg.Getty Images // Supatman
This is our daily Tech and Business Report. Nearly half of adults in the U-S deal with high blood pressure and now, San Francisco-based startup company Vital Signals is pioneering some new tech that could improve real-time blood pressure monitoring.For more, KCBS Radio News anchor Margie Shafer spoke with with Bloomberg Editor Dana Wollman.
This is our daily Tech and Business Report. The global home medical testing sector is booming, thanks to promotion on social media but it's raising alarms with medical experts.For more, KCBS Radio News Anchor Margie Shafer spoke with with Bloomberg's Ashleigh Furlong.
This is our daily Tech and Business Report. United Airlines is beefing up its economy seating options as it prepares to report earnings amid a rough summer travel season for the industry. For a closer look at the upcoming upgrades, KCBS Radio News Anchor Margie Shafer spoke with Bloomberg's Sri Taylor.
Apple's lawsuit against OpenAI, alleging that the company stole its intellectual property, could put a real damper on the AI company's ambitions.For more, KCBS's Margie Shafer spoke with Bloomberg Editor Dana Wollman.Getty Images // Robert Way
Happiness in the United States has been on the decline for more than a decade -- but why? KCBS Radio news anchor Melanie Woodrow spoke with Bloomberg's Max Chafkin to find out.
Microsoft saw a significant surge in its carbon emissions last year due to AI infrastructure.For more, KCBS's Margie Shafer spoke with Bloomberg's Matt Day.Getty Images // Petmal
This is our daily Tech and Business Report. More people are using leave-of-absences from work for mental health reasons. And those absences are causing some workplace strain.For a closer look, KCBS Radio News Anchor Margie Shafer spoke with Bloomberg's Taylor Nicole Rogers.
This is our daily Tech and Business Report. In a cost-cutting move, Microsoft is starting to replace Open A-I and Anthropic in its software products with its own models.For a closer look, KCBS Radio News Anchor Margie Shafer spoke with Bloomberg's Brody Ford.
This is our daily Tech and Business Report. We're joined by Bloomberg Reporter, Jason Schreier.Microsoft's X-Box plans to cut 20 percent of its staff over the course of the next year totaling roughly 32-hundred workers. Today 16-hundred X-Box workers are getting laid off.Getty Images // Andreas Rentz
This is our daily Tech and Business Report. Japanese anime is big business here in the U.S. but its fans, known as otaku, can't seem to get their hands on enough officially-licensed merchandise. For a closer look, KCBS Radio News Anchor Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg's Cecilia D'anastasio.
This is our daily Tech and Business Report.Americans are struggling to afford new cars with monthly payments hitting record highs.For a deeper dive, we turn to Bloomberg's Keith Naughton.
This is our daily Tech and Business Report. AI notetakers are inviting themselves to business meetings, creating some multifaceted privacy concerns. For a closer look, KCBS Radio News Anchor Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg's Issie Lapowsky.
It's a return to the 1990s, with hacky sacks, popular more than 30 years ago, making a comeback. For more, KCBS News Radio Anchor Margie Shafer spoke with Bloomberg Reporter Miles Herszenhorn.
A $5 billion startup is putting robots to work in places where people usually work. For more, KCBS New Radio Anchor Holly Quan spoke with Joshua Brustein, a Bloomberg news reporter
This is our daily Tech and Business Report. The highly anticipated, and oft-delayed, Grand Theft Auto 6 now has a release date.For a closer look, KCBS Radio News Anchor Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg's Jason Schreier.
This is our daily Tech and Business Report. Netflix is diving into the world of video games, the streaming platform is gearing up to release its first original horror game. "Unhinged" will take players through an abandoned apartment during a hurricane. Characters will be voiced by actors like Zoe Kravitz and Sadie Sink.For a closer look, KCBS Radio News Anchor Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg's Jason Schreier.
This is our daily Tech and Business Report. Chipmaker Nvidia is betting on robotic tech and working to make humanoid robots safer around people.For a closer look, KCBS Radio News Anchor Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg's Ian King.
A record number of student loan borrowers have fallen into default. More than 20-percent of federal borrowers over a year behind on their debt. For a closer look, KCBS Radio News Anchor Margie Shafer spoke with Bloomberg's Liam Knox.
This is our daily Tech and Business Report. A Trump-branded mobile phone first revealed a year ago as a proudly American, top-tier smartphone, but its reality looks a little different from its original pitch.For more, KCBS Radio News Anchor Margies Shafer spoke with Bloomberg's Chris Welch.
This is our daily Tech and Business Report. KCBS Radio News Anchor Margie Shafer spoke with Bloomberg's Rainier Harris about how frozen yogurt is rapidly gaining popularity, especially among Gen Z.
This is our daily Tech and Business report. KCBS Radio News Anchor Scott Cohn spoke with Bloomberg's Victor Swezey.More Gen Z professionals are looking beyond traditional career paths and seeking seats on company advisory boards as a way to build skills, expand their networks, and accelerate their careers.
This is our daily Tech and Business Report. KCBS Radio news anchor Margie Shafer spoke with Bloomberg's Natalia Kniazhevich about SpaceX's IPO, which is set to hit the market tomorrow, sending people into a frenzy as they prepare to invest and buy stock in Elon Musk's company.
This is our daily Tech and Business Report. KCBS's MARGIE SHAFER spoke with Bloomberg's Matt Day.In the midst of all the cheers for the class of 2026 graduating seniors are sharing their disapproval towards the overwhelming use and praise of AI at their commencements.Now, Microsoft is responding.
This is our daily Tech and Business Report. Today, we're joined by Bloomberg's Nick Turner.Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference kicked off Monday. The tech giant unveiling a variety of new products and softwares.
This is our daily Tech and Business Report. KCBS Radio News Anchor Margie Shafer spoke with Bloomberg's Dana Wollman More than 12% of adults in the United States are using GLP-1 medications. French health monitor company, "WITHINGS", is unveiling a new smart scale meant to help those on their weight loss journey
This is our daily Tech and Business report. KCBS Radio News Anchor Steve Scott spoke with Chris Palmeri.Netflix is turning to artificial intelligence to help people paralyzed by too many choices.
Tap-to-pay just got a little more magical, with Block Inc.'s Cash App business launching a fun and sparkly new device.For more, KCBS News Radio anchor Holly Quan spoke with Lauren Tara Lacapra.
NeeDoh squishies are the latest viral toy craze, but the toymaker behind the fad is taking a measured approach to the demand. For a closer look, KCBS Radio Anchor Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg's Sunny Kim.
Shoppers usually head to discount stores in search of bargain on groceries and basics, but these sales are on the decline at Dollar General stores. The CEO saying customers are cutting back on household expenses.To find out why, KCBS Radio Anchor Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg's Kristina Peterson.
TikTok has always had deep roots in the music industry, but now the short-form video platform is switching up its music distribution strategy.For a deeper dive, KCBS Radio Anchor Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg's Alexandra S. Levine
Airlines have been adding special seats and beds to accommodate first class and premium travelers. The FAA, however, is questioning the safety of those seats. For more, KCBS Radio News anchor Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg Chief Aviation Correspondent Siddarth Philip.
This is our daily Tech and Business Report. Business is booming for prediction market services like Kalshi and Polymarket with billions of dollars moving around as users make and lose fortunes through the services.
This is our daily Tech and Business report.Honey has become the sweetener of choice for people wanting to "eat clean" and avoid sugar but it's resulted in shortages and price hikes.For a closer look, KCBS news anchor Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg News Reporter Ilena Peng.
This is our daily Tech and Business report. KCBS Radio News Anchor Scott Cohn spoke with Bloomberg's Anthony Hughes.Space X is going public. CEO Elon Musk is announcing plans for what's expected to be the largest stock market debut in history.
Meta has reached a settlement with a Kentucky school district after allegations that the company's social media platforms led to addiction, impacted learning, and caused schools to expend large amounts of money to shore up students' mental health.The settlement spares Meta executives from having to testify, but numerous other cases remain in the works.For more, KCBS' Matt Bigler spoke with Bloomberg's Olivia Carville.
This is our daily Tech and Business Report.In 2025, AI's impact led to significant job losses across the workforce for the second consecutive year.For more, KCBS Radio News Anchor Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg's Matthew Boesler.
This is our daily Tech and Business Report.Elon Musk has lost his case against Open AI in a landmark trial.For more, KCBS Radio News Anchor Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg's Madlin Mekelburg.
This is our daily Tech and Business report. KCBS Radio News Anchor Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg's John Tozzi.UnitedHealth has been tracking how often some of its employees use AI tools as the healthcare giant invests in the tech in order to transform its operations.
Reports are emerging that OpenAI is considering legal action against Apple allegedly because OpenAI execs aren't happy with Apple's efforts to integrate ChatGPT into its devices. This follows a 2024 deal between the two companies and comes amid the ongoing trial pitting OpenAI CEO Sam Altman against Elon Musk.For more, KCBS' Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg's Mark Gurman.
This is our daily Tech and Business Report. Today, we're joined by Bloomberg's Paige Smith.San Francisco-based Charles Schwab says it plans to use AI to roll out some benefits previously reserved for its wealthier clients.
This is our daily Tech and Business Report.It's been tough for the beef industry lately amid short-term supply issues in the US beef market and rising consumer worries over the costs of groceries, utilities, and other necessities.But some federal action could be on the horizon.To take a closer look KCBS Radio News Anchor Margie Shafer spoke with Bloomberg's Ilena Peng.
This is our daily Tech and Business Report. We're joined by Bloomberg's Aaron Weinman.Gamestop wants to buy Ebay using a huge amount of borrowed money, but some analysts are skeptical of the math.Financing for the deal, provided by TD Bank, is dependent upon the potential merged company receiving a strong credit rating, but the deal would create so much debt that it seems like a long shot.
This is our daily Tech and Business Report. We're joined by Bloomberg News Reporter Kristina Peterson.Frozen food companies are reformulated their T.V. dinners to accommodate the weight conscious and people taking GLP-1 medications to lose weight.
This is our daily Tech and Business Report.Uber continuing its aspirations to become an "everything" platform as it partners with Expedia to move into the hotel booking sector.For more on this KCBS Radio News Anchor Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg's Natalie Lung.
This is our daily Tech and Business Report. KCBS HOLLY QUAN spoke with Bloomberg's Cailley LaPara.Amazon is now offering other businesses access to its supply chain and distribution services in one comprehensive package.The debut of the new package known as Amazon Supply Chain Services (ASCS).. has already seen shares of rivals such as Fed Ex dip.
This is our daily Tech and Business report. KCBS Radio News Anchor Margie Shafer spoke with Bloomberg reporter Stacey Vanek Smith.An A-I company could be making its first foray into smartphone development.
This is our daily Tech and Business report. KCBS' Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg Reporter Jake Bleiberg.The National Security Agency is testing the capabilities of AI products from companies like Anthropic and Microsoft to find any cybersecurity vulnerabilities.
This is our daily Tech and Business Report. KCBS Radio News Anchor Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg Aerospace and Defense stock reporter Arvelisse Bonilla Ramos.As conflicts rage around the world members of the military industrial complex are reaping the benefit. But it isn't necessarily the established names who are getting the most of the war dividend. New methods of fighting have paved the way for new defense startups to have their moment in the sun.
This is our daily Tech and Business Report. KCBS Radio News Anchor, Holly Quan spoke with Matt Day, Bloomberg News Reporter based in Seattle.Amazon is adding to its business model and is looking to sell office software powered by AI. They're calling the new set of tools Amazon Connect Decisions and Amazon Connect Talent.
This is our daily Tech and Business report. KCBS Radio News Anchor Scott Cohn spoke with Katrina Manson.Hundreds of Google's AI researchers have signed a letter addressed to CEO Sundar Pichai asking that the company's AI not be used for classified military missions.After employees protested Google's work with the military in 2018 the company declined to renew its contract with the military and introduced a set of AI principles but it has since walked some of those back and strengthened ties with the military.
This is our daily Tech and Business report. KCBS Radio News Anchor Alisa Clancy spoke with Bloomberg's Victor Swezey.AI in the workplace has investors placing their bets on trade school thanks to a perception that blue-collar work can weather an automated tech infiltration.
This is our daily Tech and Business report. KCBS Radio News Anchor Alisa Clancy spoke with Bloomberg's Brody Ford.Microsoft is offering a first of its kind voluntary buyout deal for around 7% of its workforce. If fully implemented, it would see almost 9-thousand employees voluntarily depart from the company.
This is our daily Tech and Business report. KCBS Radio News Anchor Margie Shafer spoke with Bloomberg's Spencer Soper.Newly unsealed court documents reveal the details of an antitrust lawsuit against Amazon by the state of California. The state alleges that Amazon engaged in a price fixing scheme, pressuring major brands to raise prices on competitors' websites, claims which Amazon denies.
This is our daily Tech and Business report. KCBS Radio News Anchor Margie Shafer spoke with Bloomberg's Reshmi Basu.TV shopping network QVC has hit some hard times as the company shared plans to file for imminent Chapter 11 bankruptcy. The move comes as the company faces a mound of debt.
This is our daily Tech and Business report. KCBS Radio News Anchor Margie Shafer spoke with Bloomberg's Rachel Metz. AI company Anthropic has introduced a new version of its Claude Model, Opus 4-point-7, which it says has improved software engineering. Meanwhile, Anthropic is keeping access to its even more powerful "Mythos" model, limited due to fears that its capabilities could overwhelm most cybersecurity programs.
Time now for our daily Tech and Business Report. Today, we're joined by Dana Wollman Senior Editor at Bloomberg.Google has released a Gemini app for Mac giving users AI access right from their desktop.
This is our daily Tech and Business report. KCBS Radio News Anchor Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg's Leah NylenConcert tickets cost a pretty penny these days in fact, so much that the U.S. largest concert promoter and ticketing service, Live Nation and Ticketmaster, has faced federal allegations of running a monopoly.
The new glasses are one part of the tech giant's push into A-I wearables that also includes new AirPods and a pendant featuring a camera.This is our daily Tech and Business report. KCBS Radio News Anchor KCBS Radio News Anchor Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg's Mark Gurman
This is our daily Tech and Business report. KCBS Radio News Anchor Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg Reporter Eliyahu Kamisher.Nvidia's CEO is encouraging people to move in to California; this after a group of billionaires exited the state because of high taxes and threats of a new levy.
This is our daily Tech and Business report. KCBS Radio News Anchor Holly Quan spoke with Paulina Cachero.Mortgage rates have fallen for the first time since the beginning of the War in Iran. This decline could bring some relief to the U.S. housing market just as the spring selling season gets underway.
Time now for our daily Tech and Business Report. Today, we're joined by Bloomberg's Margi Murphy .Anthropic says its new AI model Mythos is so powerful its holding it back from a wide release because it might allow hackers to breach some of the world's most sensitive cyber defenses.Instead, the company says its forming an initiative known as "Project Glasswing" with a select group of large corporations allowing them access to Mythos, so they can use it to test their own systems for weak points.
Time now for our daily Tech and Business Report. KCBS Radio news anchor Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg's Peter Blumberg.Open AI is asking the Attorneys General of California and Delaware to look into Elon Musk's efforts to block Open AI from becoming a for-profit company.
This is our daily Tech and Business report. KCBS' Holly Quan spoke with Todd WoodySkyrocketing gasoline prices, as a result of the war in Iran, aren't helping states like California that want to encourage the use of renewable energy. The concern is that climate action isn't affordable right now.
This is our daily Tech and Business report. KCBS Radio News Anchor Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg's Emily Birnbaum.As the US government attempts to solidify its position on AI big tech and labor unions are trying to push federal policy in different directions.Labor Unions such as AFL-CIO generally want more guardrails and regulation whereas big tech favors a more Laissez-Faire approach. Both groups met with lawmakers last week.
This is our daily Tech and Business report. KCBS Radio News Anchor Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg's Natalie LungOpen-AI may be a competitor for Apple's app-store.The A-I company is continuing to appeal to third-party apps like Spotify to launch mini apps inside Chat-GPT but it's not taking off the way the company planned.
A PlayStation 5 console will cost you more these days. Sony announcing today that it's raising the price of all editions of the system, effective next week.
Influencers are taking to the seas, and revamping cruise lines.During Covid, cruises developed a reputation for being super-spreaders. but now they're trying to bounce back using social media
This is our daily Tech and Business report. KCBS Radio News Anchor Holly Quan spoke with Rebecca TorrenceAlmost everyone is adopting AI these days and now cows are too.A startup out of New Zealand has created artificial intelligence-powered collars for cows to help farmers.
This is our daily Tech and Business report. KCBS Radio News Anchor Holly Quan spoke with Nathan Risser.With gas prices averaging 5-67 a gallon here in California, state regulators say they're keeping an eye out to make sure gas stations aren't taking advantage of the situation to try and make an extra buck.
This is our daily Tech and Business report. KCBS Radio News Anchor Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg reporter Mark Niquette.As the Iran war goes on, drivers are lining up to find the cheapest gas. With the national average reaching nearly $4 a gallon and the Bay Area seeing prices of over $7 a gallon, consumers are keeping their wallets shut and spending less outside of the gas station.
Time now for our daily Tech and Business Report. Today, we're joined by Bloomberg Reporter Alicia Clanton.California may be the social media capital, but new legislation is seeking to restrict its access.A bill is looking at banning social media accounts for users under the age of 16, but the debate is ongoing
Time now for our daily Tech and Business Report. Bloomberg reporter Chris Welch joins us to tell us more.Apple is offering some snazzy and helpful features on the next generation of AirPods Max.The headphones are set to come with live-translation, upgraded noise cancellation, and more.
This is our daily Tech and Business report. KCBS Radio News Anchor Scott Cohn spoke with Bloomberg Reporter Samantha Kelly.Peloton is hoping to work-out better in the fitness market. The exercise company, known for their stationary bikes and virtual classes, is vowing to make some adjustments to their business model.
This is our daily Tech and Business report. KCBS Radio News Anchor Scott Cohn spoke with Bloomberg's Biz Carson.A group of Silicon Valley billionaires is banding together to create a fund to protect their political interests.
This is our daily Tech and Business Report. Today, we're joined by Bloomberg's Natalie Lung.Grubub is set to start testing a new program to deliver food by drone.
This is our daily Tech and Business Report. KCBS Radio News Anchor Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg's Matt Day.A court has ruled that San Francisco based Perplexity AI must stop letting people use its browser to make Amazon purchases on their behalf.
What does Bay Area tech company Anthropic's classification as a "supply chain risk" mean for private companies?On our daily Tech and Business Report, KCBS Radio News Anchor Holly Quan speaks with Matt Schettenhelm, Technology, Media, and Telecommunications Litigation and Policy Analyst at Bloomberg Intelligence, to learn more.
Time now for our daily Tech and Business Report. Today, KCBS Radio News Anchor Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg's Miquéla V Thornton.It turns out that fitness class might put one specific aspect of your health at risk.
This is our daily Tech and Business report. KCBS Radio News Anchor Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg's Matt Day.Amazon is launching new AI tools for medical patients and doctors.
This is our daily Tech and Business Report. KCBS Radio News Anchor Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg's Anne VanderMey.Open Ai's CEO says his company's deal with the Pentagon over the use of its AI technology last Friday looked sloppy and opportunistic. The deal came after the White House stopped the government to stop using Anthropic over restrictions the company insisted on.
This is our daily Tech and Business report. KCBS Radio News Anchor Scott Cohn spoke with Bloomberg's Mark GurmanApple unveiled two new products today which will be available for pre-order starting Wednesday.
This is our daily Tech and Business report. KCBS Radio News Anchors' Rebecca Goodeyon and Scott Cohn spoke with Bloomberg's Kyle Stock.Renewable energy appears to be surging despite the current administration's efforts to reduce funding for natural sources, like wind and solar.
This is our daily Tech and Business report. KCBS Radio News Anchor KCBS Radio News Anchor Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg's John Gittelsohn.The ongoing AI boom has made San Francisco's office space one of the hottest markets in the country.
Time now for our daily Tech and Business Report. Today, we're joined by Bloomberg's Chris Welch.Samsung unveiled its latest line of Galaxy smartphones in San Francisco this morning.
This is our daily Tech and Business report. KCBS Radio News Anchor Holly Quan spoke with Natalie WongA deal has been reached to sell a San Francisco landmark. The deal would mark the second time the Transamerica Pyramid has changed hands in the last six years.
This is our daily Tech and Business report. KCBS Radio News Anchor Holly Quan spoke with Ilena PengWhile the price of beef may be at all-time high Americans are expected to eat the most they have in 15 years.
Time now for our daily Tech and Business Report. It's been almost a month since Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg showed off the company's new Ray-Ban Display smart glasses. For more, KCBS Radio anchor Matt Bigler spoke with Bloomberg's Mark Gurman.
Time now for our daily Tech and Business Report. Today, Lyft is teaming up with a San Jose based self-driving car startup to deploy more robotaxis.For more, KCBS Radio anchor Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg's Natalie Lung.
This is KCBS Radio's daily Tech and Business Report. Today, KCBS's Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg's Noah Buhayar.A new Bloomberg investigation finds that thousands of Americans may be receiving big bills for loans they may not even be aware that they still owe money on.
Time now for our daily Tech and Business Report. Today, Verizon has abruptly replaced its CEO with a veteran telecom executive who has been on the company's board for several years. For more, KCBS Radio anchor Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg's Kelcee Griffis.
OpenAI is unveiling an update that lets ChatGPT users control third party apps at its annual developers event in San Francisco this morning. KCBS Radio news anchor Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg's Seth Fiegerman for more.
Time now for our daily Tech and Business Report. Today, Paramount Skydance, the parent company of CBS News, is grabbing headlines for its acquisition of New York-based news start-up the Free Press, which was helmed by conservative journalist Bari Weiss. Paramount is also appointing Weiss as the new editor in chief of CBS News, a move that could usher in a new editorial direction for the media company. For more, KCBS Radio anchor Matt Bigler spoke with Bloomberg's Hannah Miller.
Time now for our daily Tech and Business Report. Today, McDonald's isn't on every corner anymore, and they're hoping to change that. The fast food chain is fighting against competitors like Chipotle and Shake Shack, and while they've attempted to bring back customers with meal deals and app revamps, now they're hoping to expand their restaurants again.For more, KCBS Radio anchor Matt Bigler spoke to Bloomberg's Kristina Peterson.
Time now for our daily Tech and Business Report. Today, your home is getting smarter, as Google announces a new Gemini Ai camera, doorbell, and speaker. This comes a day after Amazon's reveal of their newest generation of Echo devices. For more, KCBS Radio anchor Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg's Mark Gurman.
A group of investors including the President's son-in-law Jared Kushner and Saudi Arabia's sovereign wealth fund have reached a deal to acquire Redwood City based Electronic Arts for 55 billion dollars. For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg's Liana Baker.
This is KCBS Radio's daily Tech and Business Report. Today, KCBS Radio news anchor Eric Thomas spoke with Bloomberg's Ed Ludlow.We're learning more about the recent deal to keep TikTok up and running here in the US.President Trump signed an executive order yesterday declaring that the deal will meet the requirements of a 2024 law regarding ownership of the app. The Vice President later issued a statement valuing the company at $14 billion, which is far less than the $35-40 billion valuation analysts had estimated.
Instagram has hit a milestone, with 3 billion users logging in monthly. Today, KCBS Radio news anchor Margie Shafer was joined by Bloomberg's Kurt Wagner on our daily Tech and Business Report.
As the AI boom continues to impact Silicon Valley, Santa Clara based tech company Nvidia has announced its investing 100 billion dollars into Open AI.To understand the announcement, KCBS Radio news anchor Eric Thomas spoke with Bloomberg's Ian King.
Time now for our daily Tech and Business Report. Today, the FTC and seven states are suing Live Nation and it's subsidiary Ticketmaster over the way they handle the resale of tickets.For more, KCBS Radio anchor Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg's Leah Nylen.
Time now for our daily Tech and Business Report. Today, Google has announced plans to crackdown on the spread of non-consensual images. For more, KCBS Radio anchor Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg's Janne Knodler.
Time now for our daily Tech and Business Report. Today, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is looking into whether Tesla's electrically-powered doors could pose a safety risk.For more, KCBS Radio anchor Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg's Rick Clough.
Time now for our daily Tech and Business Report. Today, Tesla Chair Robyn Denholm sat down for an exclusive interview with Bloomberg, throwing her full support behind CEO Elon Must and explaining why the board values Musk so highly.For more, KCBS Radio anchor Holly Quak spoke with Bloomberg's Ed Ludlow.
This is the daily Tech and Business Report. Today, KCBS Radio anchor Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg's Mark Gurman.Apple's new line of iPhones may be a signal of what's to come...but not in a way many people had been thinking.
Time now for our daily Tech and Business Report. Today, Amazon's self-driving robotaxi business is up and running in Las Vegas. Zoox is now offering rides for free on and near the Strip.For more, KCBS Radio anchor Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg's Ed Ludlow.
Time now for our daily Tech and Business Report. Today, Microsoft's the latest company to order it's employees back to the office.For more, KCBS Radio anchor Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg's Brody Ford.
This is the daily Tech and Business Report. Today, KCBS Radio anchor Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg's Kelcee Griffis.Space X has reached a deal to acquire wireless spectrum from Echo Star for about 17 billion dollars.
This is the Tech and Business Report. Today, KCBS Radio anchor Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg's Mark Gurman.We're just days away from Apple's next big product launch, where the company is expected to show its latest line of iPhones along with upgrades to several other devices.
Many health professionals are steaming mad about what's going on in the Trump Administration where vaccines are concerned as new guidelines are confusing, at best, and leave people wondering what to do. There's so much turmoil and conflicting information that CVS is requiring prescriptions for some vaccines in some states.
This is the daily Tech and Business Report. Today, KCBS Radio anchor Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg's Keith Laing.The Trump administration is easing some of the regulations on self-driving vehicles.
Donald Trump has been busy lately, but is he really working himself to death? Here's more on reaction to that, plus his plans for Chicago and why he dropped Kamala Harris' Secret Service protection.
Time now for our daily Tech and Business Report. KCBS Radio news anchor Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg's Kurt Wagner.Instagram is rolling out a new app just for iPad users.
This is the Tech and Business Report. Today, KCBS Radio anchor Matt Bigler spoke with Bloomberg's Allyson Versprille.If your Labor Day travel plans include flying somewhere, you may notice the security lines at the airport are just a little shorter this year. That after the TSA scrapped a requirement that people remove their shoes while being screened.
Time now for our daily Tech and Business Report. KCBS Radio news anchor Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg's Todd Woody.Fire crews in Napa County are continuing to battle the Pickett Fire, which has burned 6,800 acres and continues to threaten more than 200 structures. One Bay Area city is taking steps to minimize the risk from large fires for homes within its city limits. Berkeley is mandating homeowners maintain a Zone Zero.
This is the Tech and Business Report. Today, KCBS Radio anchor Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg's Mark Gurman.Apple is set to hold its next event two weeks from today, in which it plans to show off its latest line of devices.
Time now for our daily Tech and Business Report. KCBS Radio news anchor Eric Thomas spoke with Bloomberg's Lily Meier.San Francisco-based Levi's is going back to its roots as it tries to win over more customers.
Time now for our daily Tech and Business Report. Today, a number of social media companies are increasingly using artificial intelligence to help with content moderation.For more, KCBS Radio anchor Bret Burkhart spoke with Bloomberg's Cecilia D'Anastasio.
This is the daily Tech and Business Report. Today, KCBS Radio anchor Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg's Mark Gurman.Google is showing off its latest line of smartphones. The Pixel 10 marks the phone's 10th generation.
Time now for our daily Tech and Business Report. KCBS Radio news anchor spoke with Bloomberg Agriculture Reporter Ilena Peng.President Trump says the government will not approve any new energy projects that he claims will hurt farmland. On his Truth-Social platform, Trump alleges that solar and wind farms are spiking electricity prices in states that have been relying on clean energy solutions and is taking up what would otherwise be usable farmland. This comes as the Department of Agriculture announced it's ending financial support for clean energy on farmland. But certain agriculture groups and clean energy advocates say cutting this support will do more harm than good.
State officials are working on new regulations to help limit pollution from vehicles. This comes after the Trump administration ended subsidies for electric vehicles and ended an exemption the state had allowing it to regulate auto emissions.For more, KCBS Radio anchor Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg's Keith Laing today.
Time now for our daily Tech and Business Report. KCBS Radio news anchor Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg's Augusta Saraiva.While a number of Americans continue to struggle to be able to afford homes, the number of non-citizen buyers is on the rise.
This is the daily Tech and Business Report. Today, KCBS Radio anchor Matt Bigler spoke with Bloomberg Tech Reporter Natalie Lung.In April, META founder Mark Zuckerberg boasted about the capabilities of the company's new AI program, Meta AI.META attempted to jump ahead of the pack after coming into the AI game late, saying its app had capabilities that would make it more appealing than competitors like ChatGPT.But consumers say that isn't the case.
Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin are meeting today in Alaska to talk about the possibility of peace in Russia's war against Ukraine. One analyst says the word 'no' is Trump's most powerful weapon ... But will he use it? Also, CBS' Major Garrett has tips on what to watch for in the meeting.
This is the daily Tech and Business Report. Today, KCBS Radio anchor Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg's Samantha Kelly.Peloton is planning its biggest product upgrade in years as it seeks to revive sales.
Time now for our daily Tech and Business Report. KCBS Radio news anchor Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg's Spencer Soper.Amazon is expanding its same-day grocery delivery program by more than doubling the number of cities where it's available.
Time now for our daily Tech and Business Report, where KCBS Radio news anchor Holly Quan spoke with Sarah Frier. A San Francisco company is vying for Google Chrome's search browser.Perplexity, an AI startup, is offering nearly 35 million dollars for the browser as Google faces pressures from the government to break up their monopoly.
Time now for our daily Tech and Business Report. KCBS Radio news anchor Eric Thomas spoke with Bloomberg's David Welch.Ford is unveiling plans for a new line of electric vehicles. This comes in spite of the Trump Administration doing away with incentives for EVs.
Time now for our daily Tech and Business Report. KCBS Radio news anchor Matt Bigler spoke with Bloomberg's Kurt Wagner.San Francisco-based social networking site Nextdoor is cutting 12% of its workforce. The move comes as the company released its latest earnings report.
Time now for our daily Tech and Business Report. KCBS Radio news anchor Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg's Ian King.President Trump is calling on Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan to step down, saying he is "highly conflicted."
Time now for our daily Tech and Business Report. Today, the company behind M&M's and the Mars bar is teaming up with an agriculture gene-editing company to make cocoa plants that can better withstand the effects of climate change. For more, KCBS Radio anchor Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg News Agriculture Reporter Ilena Peng.
This is the daily Tech and Business Report. Today, KCBS Radio anchor Eric Thomas spoke with Bloomberg's Allyson Versprille.The federal government is proposing an easing of restrictions on drone flights, in a move that will make it easier for companies to deliver packages by air.
This is the daily Tech and Business Report. Today, KCBS Radio anchor Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg's Samantha Kelly.Peloton is launching a new marketplace where people can buy and sell their used equipment.
This is the daily Tech and Business Report. Today, KCBS Radio anchor Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg News Economics Editor, Molly Smith.Amid one of the most dismal jobs reports since the pandemic, President Trump says he plans to fire Erika McEntarfer, the commissioner of the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
This is the daily Tech and Business Report. Today, KCBS Radio anchor Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg's Arvelisse Bonilla Ramos.Chase is introducing a new plan to help bars and restaurants affected by natural disasters, like the devastating fires that tore through Southern California earlier this year.
Time now for our daily Tech and Business Report. Today, TikTok is rolling out new safety features for creators and some of its younger users. For more, KCBS Radio anchor Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg's Samantha Kelley.
Time now for our daily Tech and Business Report. KCBS Radio news anchor Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg's Deena Shanker.President Trump has been critical of a law in California requiring all eggs sold in the state be from cage-free chickens. While the eggs may be more expensive than those from chickens raised on battery farms, the extra cost hasn't deterred the general public from buying them.
Time now for our daily Tech and Business Report. KCBS Radio news anchor Eric Thomas spoke with Bloomberg's Matt Day.Microsoft is giving its Edge browser an AI boost.
Time now for our daily Tech and Business Report. KCBS Radio news anchor Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg Technology co-host Ed Ludlow.Tesla's robotaxis are coming to the streets of San Francisco, with service starting as soon as today.
Time now for our daily Tech and Business Report. KCBS Radio news anchor Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg's Spencer Soper.Amazon's extended Prime Day sales event this year turned out to be a big boost for Walmart.
Time now for our daily Tech and Business Report. Today, the White House has release what it's calling an AI Action Plan with the hope of boosting the development of artificial intelligence in the United States.For more, KCBS Radio anchor Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg Politics Reporter Stephanie Lai.
Time now for our daily Tech and Business Report. Today, Coca-Cola is introducing a new version which will be made with cane sugar instead of high fructose corn syrup. This comes as the Trump Administration has been pushing food and beverage companies to eliminate ingredients and chemicals it deems as unhealthyFor more, KCBS Radio anchor Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg's Brett Pulley.
A hearing is underway in Oakland in a case which could affect Tesla's future in the state. It centers around the company's Autopilot function. KCBS Radio's Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg's Madlin Mekelburg about the case.
This is the daily Tech and Business Report. Today, KCBS Radio anchor Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg's Heather Landy.It's been years since the pandemic changed the way we work, pushing a lot of industries to offer remote models.But now, fewer and fewer businesses are offering hybrid options for their workforce -- especially the Fortune 100.
This is the daily Tech and Business Report. Today, KCBS Radio anchor Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg Law's Jennifer Kay.The day after trail started in a lawsuit filed by Meta investors against the company, the two sides have reached a settlement.
Time now for our daily Tech and Business Report. Today, SpaceX is working on a program that would use its Starship rocket to conduct drug research in space.For more, KCBS Radio anchor Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg's Sana Pashankar.
Time now for our daily Tech and Business Report. Artificial Intelligence is making its way into more parts of our everyday life. But one area where it's apparently not welcome? Dating apps. That according to a survey on Gen Z-ers looking for the perfect partner.For more, KCBS Radio anchor Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg's Nicole D'Souza.
Time now for our daily Tech and Business Report. GM is once again increasing its EV battery production. The company along with LG Energy Solution plans to start making more of its lower-cost batteries at its plant in Tennessee.For more, KCBS Radio anchor Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg's David Welch.
Time now for our daily Tech and Business Report. Today, as most of the country is in the grip of a heatwave, climate scientists are continuing to work on forecasting models to determine just how hot it can get. Their work comes following an extreme heat spike and wildfire in Lytton, British Columbia in June of 2021 that claimed at least 1,400 lives.For more, KCBS Radio anchor Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg's Eric Roston.
Time now for our daily Tech and Business Report. KCBS Radio news anchor Holly Quan spoke with we're joined by Bloomberg's Natalie Lung.Google is rolling out a new feature for its Gemini artificial intelligence app.
Time now for our daily Tech and Business Report. KCBS Radio news anchor Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg's Kurt Wagner."X" CEO Linda Yaccarino is stepping down. Yaccarino took over two years ago after Musk had bought the company formerly known as Twitter. By that point the company had already lost three-quarters of its workforce.
Time now for our daily Tech and Business Report. Amazon's Prime Day is getting off to a slow start this year, with sales down almost 14% in its first four hours. For more, KCBS Radio anchor Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg's Spencer Soper.
Time now for our daily Tech and Business Report. Today, Tesla's stock is down more than 7 percent following this weekend's announcement that CEO Elon Musk is planning to launch his own political party. For more, KCBS Radio anchor Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg's David Welch.
Time now for our daily Tech and Business Report. KCBS Radio news anchor Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg's Brody Ford.OpenAI has just signed a new deal with Oracle as it works on the Stargate Initiative.
This is the daily Tech and Business Report. Today, KCBS Radio anchor Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg's Ilena Peng.Pistachio farmers in California are having a great year, thanks in part to a chocolate shop in the United Arab Emirates.
This is the daily Tech and Business Report. Today, KCBS Radio anchor Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg's Brian K. Sullivan.Big cuts are coming to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, as the new budget proposal slashes the agency's budget by $1.5 billion. That will result in an estimated 2,200 jobs being cut, which is about 18% of the Administration's workforce.
This is the daily Tech and Business Report. Today, KCBS Radio anchor Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg's Thomas Buckley.Apple's new Formula One movie F-1 topped the box office this week, taking in more than $55 million in the US and Canada. It's a new test for the company; screening movies in theatres before releasing them on its own Apple Plus streaming service.
Time now for our daily Tech and Business Report. The S&P index opened in record territory this morning before losing steam. It's now down slightly, but the overall gains across the major indices has some worried that investors are ignoring warning flags. For more, KCBS Radio anchor Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg's Alexandra Semenova.
Time now for our daily Tech and Business Report. KCBS Radio news anchor Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg's Erin Hudson.The Trump administration says it may pull funding for California if the state doesn't ban transgender student athletes from female sporting events.
Time now for our daily Tech and Business Report. KCBS Radio news anchor Matt Bigler spoke with Bloomberg's Dina Bass.An AI bot has become one of the best defenses in the country to prevent hackings.
Time now for our daily Tech and Business Report. KCBS Radio news anchor Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg's Craig Trudell.Tesla's robotaxi service appears to be hitting a rocky road on its first day in service in Austin, Texas. Videos shared on social media show the robotaxis violating various traffic laws.
Time now for our daily Tech and Business Report. KCBS Radio news anchor Eric Thomas spoke with Bloomberg Managing Editor Mark Gurman.Meta has launched the newest version of its smart glasses in partnership with sunglass brand Oakley's. It's a departure from the tech giant's previous partnership with Ray-Ban.
Time now for our daily Tech and Business Report. KCBS Radio news anchor Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg's Kara Newman.When people think of popular American alcohol, they might think of chardonnay from Napa, bourbon from Kentucky, or any number of craft breweries. But an increasing number of companies here in the US are now producing sake, including two in the Bay Area.
Time now for our daily Tech and Business Report. Amazon's CEO says the use of artificial intelligence will reduce the company's workforce.For more, KCBS Radio anchor Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg's Matt Day.
Hampton Inn and Suites has become the largest hotel here in the U.S...and part of its success may come down to waffles. For more on this, KCBS Radio news anchor Margie Shafer spoke with Bloomberg's Patrick Clark.
This is KCBS Radio's daily Tech and Business Report. There are utility boxes along San Francisco's Embarcadero, painted to show robots with the words "Save the Humans." Today, KCBS Radio news anchor Margie Shafer speaks with entrepreneur, founder and CEO of MyOutDesk Daniel Ramsey. MyOutDesk offers "Human" virtual staffing solutions that cost less than full-time employees. Ramsey explains how that's possible. You can hear our Tech and Business Report weekdays at 12:30 pm on KCBS Radio.
Time now for our daily Tech and Business Report. KCBS Radio news anchor Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg's Natalie Lung.Airbnb is teaming up with FIFA to offer special experiences for soccer fans.
Time now for our daily Tech and Business Report. KCBS Radio news anchor Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg's Kara Carlson.Elon Musk is hoping its robotaxi service can turn things around for the company, which has seen vehicle sales slump. Musk says he plans to have the service up and running in Austin, Texas, in a week and a half.
Time now for our daily Tech and Business Report. KCBS Radio news anchor Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg's Riley Griffin.Mark Zuckerberg is looking to step up Meta's artificial intelligence efforts. Bloomberg is reporting that the CEO is looking to recruit what's being called a superintelligence group.
Apple has announced a new looks for its operating system on all of its devices: Liquid Glass. For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Margie Shafer spoke with Bloomberg's Mark Gurman.
This is the daily Tech and Business Report. Today, KCBS Radio anchor Steve Scott spoke with Bloomberg's Redd Brown.A tiny Texas island is being flooded with tourists. But, most aren't visiting Galveston to see the sights. It's become one of the hottest hub for cruises in the country.
Time now for our daily Tech and Business Report. KCBS Radio news anchor Steve Scott spoke with Bloomberg's Steven Church.The fate of the bankrupt South San Francisco genetics company 23andMe is once again up in the air. This comes after biotech company Regeneron sought to acquire the company for 236 million dollars last month.JHVEPhoto / Getty Images
Time now for our daily Tech and Business Report. KCBS Radio news anchor Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg's Dana Hull.As Tesla prepares to rollout a robotaxi service, federal officials are continuing to investigate the first pedestrian fatality linked to the company's self-driving technology.
Artificial intelligence is being called the Manhattan Project of our time by government leaders, and one of the leaders in the development of AI maintains that safety and human values are key to that advancement,KCBS Business Reporter Jason Brooks had an exclusive interview with Nvidia CEO and Founder Jensen Huang at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory.Photo by Randy Dumalig
Time now for our daily Tech and Business Report. Today, the nation's largest food supplier is working to help restaurants find a way to avoid costly tariffs.For more, KCBS Radio anchor Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg's Daniela Sirtori.
Time now for our daily Tech and Business Report. Roblox's latest hit game is so popular that an underground economy has popped up where people can buy virtual livestock and crops. For more, KCBS Radio anchor Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg's Cecilia D'Anastasio.
This is the daily Tech and Business Report. Today, KCBS Radio anchor Eric Thomas spoke with Bloomberg's Robert Langreth.The cost of cancer drugs has been skyrocketing, but now questions are being raised about just how beneficial they are. A recent analysis in JAMA Oncology found that a drop in cancer deaths between 1975 and 2020 was due mostly to improved screening and preventative health measure, and not new treatments.
Time now for our daily Tech and Business Report. Texas Governor Greg Abbott has signed off on a new law that aims to protect children online. The measure was one that both Apple and Google opposed.For more, KCBS Radio anchor Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg's Joe Lovinger.
Memorial Day weekend always sees heavy travel, and this particular weekend is expected to see a record number of travelers hit the road and the air. Notably, this surge comes in the wake of several high profile accidents, as well as glitches at airports.For more, KCBS Radio anchor Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg's Mary Schlangenstein.
Time now for our daily Tech and Business Report. KCBS Radio news anchor Matt Bigler spoke with Bloomberg's Chris Palmeri.Unions representing Disney theme-park workers in Florida are condemning the companies firing of dozens of Venezuelan employees, whose visas were revoked by the Trump administration.
Time now for our daily Tech and Business Report. KCBS Radio news anchor Eric Thomas was joined by Bloomberg's Spencer Soper.Amazon's CEO says, so far, the tariffs don't appear to have had much effect on the company.
This is the daily Tech and Business Report. Today, KCBS Radio anchor Eric Thomas spoke with Bloomberg's Dana Hull.Elon Musk says he's committed to running Tesla for the next five years. Musk, who was at the Qatar Economic Forum in Doha, told Bloomberg he also plans to pare back his political spending.
This is the daily Tech and Business Report. Today, KCBS Radio anchor Eric Thomas spoke with Bloomberg's Hannah Miller.Amazon hopes the schedule for the NFL's 2025 season is just what the doctor ordered to boost its Prime Video streaming service.
Time now for our daily Tech and Business Report. KCBS Radio news anchor Holly Quan was joined by Bloomberg's Spencer Soper.President Trump's decision to end a tariff exemption on small packages has taken a big hit on Chinese commerce sites Temu and Shein. That, however, provides somewhat of a boost for retailers and discount stores.
This is the daily Tech and Business Report. Today, KCBS Radio anchor Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg's Brody Ford.Salesforce's newest technology is also ushering in a new way to pay for it. The company is charging customers a per use fee for some of its AI agents.
Time now for our daily Tech and Business Report. KCBS Radio news anchor Eric Thomas spoke with Bloomberg's Felix Gillette.HBO is back. Two years after dropping the name from its Max streaming service, Warner Brothers is bringing it back.
Time now for our daily Tech and Business Report. Today, KCBS Radio anchor Eric Thomas spoke with Bloomberg's Ashley Carman.Amazon plans on using AI to bring more books to its Audible streaming service
Time now for our daily Tech and Business Report. Today, KCBS Radio anchor Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg's Aisha Counts.President Trump today announced a 90 day pause on tariffs on China as the two countries continue negotiations. But, the threat of tariffs are already taking a toll on another industry. Broadcast and cable tv networks have been hit by a downturn in advertising revenue.
This is KCBS Radio's daily Tech and Business Report. Disney's investment in its streaming services appears to be paying off. The company's latest earning's report shows the entertainment giant earned more profit from streaming than it did from its movie division. To learn more, KCBS Radio news anchor Matt Bigler spoke with Bloomberg's Thomas Buckley.You can hear our Tech and Business Report weekdays at 12:30 pm on KCBS Radio and for more, tune into Bloomberg Technology weekdays at 8 am.
Time now for our daily Tech and Business Report. Today, KCBS Radio's Reporter Holly Quan was joined by Bloomberg's Jonathan Randles.This new plan will all the sports broadcasters to stream games on Amazon. Diamond Sports was previously Bally Sports, and while many people would thought broadcasting sports would be lucrative, that hasn't been the case. Where did things go wrong?
Time now for our daily Tech and Business Report. Today, KCBS Radio's Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg's Josh Sisco.A federal judge has ruled that a federal anti-trust lawsuit against Meta over its acquisition of Instagram and WhatsApp will move forward.
Time now for our daily Tech and Business Report. Today, KCBS Radio's News Anchor Shane Guinness spoke with Bloomberg's David Wethe.A lobbying group for the oil industry is making its pitch to President-elect Donald Trump and Republicans to make it easier to drill for oil. What's the group asking for?
This is our daily Tech and Business Report. Today, KCBS Radio news anchors Holly Quan and Shane Guinness were joined by Bloomberg's Jamie Tarabay. The Biden Administration is poised to support a contentious cybercrime treaty at the United Nations this week, which could become a legal framework for countries around the globe to prevent and investigate crimes in cyberspace. You can hear our Tech and Business report weekdays at 12:30 p.m. on KCBS. For more, tune into Bloomberg technology weekdays at 8 a.m.
This is KCBS Radio's daily Tech and Business Report. A new federal report shows about 10% of the US workforce has a job with the gig economy. That's virtually the same as the last time the government released numbers, which was back in 2017. For more on this, KCBS Radio news anchor Shane Guinness spoke with Bloomberg's Alex Tanzi.You can hear our Tech and Business Report weekdays at 12:30 pm on KCBS Radio and for more, tune into Bloomberg Technology weekdays at 8 am.
This is KCBS Radio's daily Tech and Business Report. Today, KCBS Radio news anchor Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg's Dave Liedtka.The value of cryptocurrencies have been surging since Donald Trump's election night victory. One of the reasons is the likely departure of current SEC chair Gary Gensler.You can hear our Tech and Business Report weekdays at 12:30 pm on KCBS Radio and for more, tune into Bloomberg Technology weekdays at 8 am.
This is KCBS Radio's daily Tech and Business Report. Today, KCBS Radio news anchor Shane Guinness spoke with Bloomberg's Ed Ludlow.Tesla shares are up more than 14 percent today following Trump's election victory. This, as company CEO Elon Musk became one of the Former President's biggest backers, spending more than $130 million on Trump and other Republican races.You can hear our Tech and Business Report weekdays at 12:30 pm on KCBS Radio and for more, tune into Bloomberg Technology weekdays at 8 am.
Today is big moment of truth for Wall Street as trades made in anticipation of the presidential election going one way or the other.For more, KCBS Radio's News Anchor Shane Guinness spoke with Carter Johnson, foreign exchange rates reporter with Bloomberg.
This is our daily Tech and Business Report. Today, KCBS Radio news anchor Shane Guinness spoke with Bloomberg's Natalie Lung.Uber cites falling gas prices as a key reason it should be allowed to cut the base pay for its drivers in New York City. This comes as the ride-hailing company seeks to lower the price of rides.
This is our daily Tech and Business Report. Today, KCBS Radio news anchor Shane Guinness spoke with Bloomberg's Kelsey Butler.Child care costs in America have been soaring for several years, thanks to the pandemic and inflation. But certain cities like Boston, Atlanta, and Chicago are defying the odds and are actually seeing the price tag go down, implying those state-level policies are working.
For our today's Tech and Business Report, we're joined by Bloomberg's Kelcee Griffis. In efforts to keep up with industry demands, Comcast is thinking about spinning off NBCUniversal's cable networks into a new, publicly traded company. This comes as cable companies continue to struggle with retaining subscribers.
For our daily Tech and Business Report, we're joined by Bloomberg's Nic Querolo. As gun violence in America continues to be a persistent issue in schools, one district in South Carolina is thinking about implementing AI-powered systems to scan for weapons on campuses if voters approve a bond measure next week.
Time now for our daily Tech and Business Report. Today, KCBS Radio's Shane Guinness spoke with Bloomberg's Daniela Sirtori.Starbucks is issuing an ultimatum to its workers: Come back to work at the office three days a week or face getting fired. What's behind the move to get workers back to the office?
This is our daily Tech and Business Report. Today, KCBS Radio news anchor Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg's Brody Ford.In an internal meeting, officials with Ancestry.com say they are not considering a takeover of rival 23 and Me due to antitrust concerns that could become an issue. The companies are the top two in the genetic testing industry.
Time now for our daily Tech and Business Report. Today, KCBS Radio's Holly Quan was joined by Bloomberg's Mark Gurman.Apple has been testing out a new health-related app to help people test their blood sugar.
Time now for our daily Tech and Business Report. Today, KCBS Radio's Holly Quan was joined by Bloomberg's Sally Bakewell.A consumer watchdog is issuing a warning to companies: don't use tools to track workers on the job without telling them first. What exactly is the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau saying?
This is KCBS Radio's daily Tech and Business Report. Today, KCBS Radio news anchor Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg's Heejin Kim.Stellantis is set to road test a new line of electric vehicles powered by solid state batteries. You can hear our Tech and Business Report weekdays at 12:30 pm on KCBS Radio and for more, tune into Bloomberg Technology weekdays at 8 am.
Time now for our daily Tech and Business Report. Today, KCBS Radio's Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg's Shirin Ghaffary.A San Francisco based startup is introducing a new tool that uses artificial intelligence to analyze what's on your computer screen and complete tasks for you. The company is called Annthropic.
For our today's Tech and Business Report, we're joined by Bloomberg's Brody Ford.Microsoft is rolling out a new set of tools that use artificial intelligence for business workers to do things like sending emails and manage records. The company says it's introducing ten autonomous agents. What exactly will they do?You can hear our tech and business report weekdays at 12:30 p.m. on KCBS. For more, tune into Bloomberg technology weekdays at 8 a.m.
This is KCBS Radio's daily Tech and Business Report. Today, KCBS Radio news anchor Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg's Jeff Green.The CEO of CVS Health announced today she is stepping down, signaling a change in the era of women heading pharmacy chains. This comes as the industry saw an increase in diversity over recent years with three women leading several big U-S pharmacy companies.You can hear our Tech and Business Report weekdays at 12:30 pm on KCBS Radio and for more, tune into Bloomberg Technology weekdays at 8 am.
Time now for our daily Tech and Business Report. Today, KCBS Radio's Holly Quan spoke with Ed Ludlow.Tesla CEO Elon Musk is defending the company's robots over claims that there's a reliance on remote human operators by putting out a video showing Tesla's Optimus walking around a factory floor. This comes after a video released last week showed how much progress the prototypes are making in moving around on their own.
This is KCBS Radio's daily Tech and Business Report. Today, KCBS Radio news anchor Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg's Bob Van Voris.SpaceX has filed suit against a California commission after it denied the company's request to expand the number of launches from Vandenberg Space Force Base from 36 to 50. You can hear our Tech and Business Report weekdays at 12:30 pm on KCBS Radio and for more, tune into Bloomberg Technology weekdays at 8 am.
Time now for our daily Tech and Business Report. Today, KCBS Radio anchor Holly Quan was joined by Bloomberg's Deena Shanker.As Starbucks tries to turn things around, it may be getting help from some of its younger customers. Many of the newer items on its menu are cold, colourful drinks, many of which are not coffee-based.
Time now for our daily Tech and Business Report. Today, KCBS Radio anchor Holly Quan was joined by Bloomberg's Mark Gurman.Apple has managed to work its way into our pockets and wrists with its iPhones and smartwatches. But it's next market may be your home.
Time now for our daily Tech and Business Report. Today, KCBS Radio anchor Holly Quan was joined by Bloomberg's Dana Hull.Elon Musk unveiled Tesla's long-awaited robotaxi in Los Angeles last night. Musk showed off a two-seat cybercab, which he says could cost less than 30-thousand dollars. And yet, shares in Tesla are down more than 7 percent today.
One of the co-founders of Robinhood is backing a San Carlos-based startup that will use satellites to create solar farms in outer space. For our daily Tech and Business Report, KCBS News anchor Holly Quan was joined by Bloomberg's Bruce Einhorn to discuss further.
Time now for our daily Tech and Business Report. Today, KCBS Radio's Matt Bigler was joined by Bloomberg's Leah Nylen.The Department of Justice is considering asking a judge to break up Google. This comes after a judge ruled back in August that the company had been using its dominance to stifle competition.
Time now for our daily Tech and Business Report. Today, KCBS Radio's Matt Bigler spoke with Bloomberg's David Welch.GM is bringing in a former Tesla executive to overhaul its strategy when it comes to batteries for its electric vehicles. Three years ago, GM CEO Mary Barry made the company's Ultium batteries the focal point of her pitch to investors.
Time now for our daily Tech and Business Report. Today, KCBS Radio anchor Matt Bigler was joined by Bloomberg's Mark Gurman.Apple appears to be making a change to the way it rolls out its biggest products. For years, the company has given previews of upcoming software updates in June and then unveils the new devices in September and October.
For our daily Tech and Business Report, KCBS Radio anchor Matt Bigler was joined by Bloomberg's Madison Muller.The FDA removed Eli Lilly and Company's popular weight-loss drug from its shortage list this week and now people who turned to compounding pharmacies for the alternatives are trying to figure out if they still have access to it.
This is KCBS Radio's daily Tech and Business Report. Today, KCBS Radio news anchor Matt Bigler spoke with Bloomberg's David Welch.GM is reporting a record setting quarter of electric vehicle sales, thanks in large part to its relatively inexpensive Chevrolet Equinox.You can hear our Tech and Business Report weekdays at 12:30 pm on KCBS Radio and for more, tune into Bloomberg Technology weekdays at 8 am.
Time now for our daily Tech and Business Report. Today, KCBS Radio's Matt Bigler was joined by Bloomberg Texas Bureau Chief Julie Fine.Texas is creating its own stock exchange with the aim of overtaking New York as the financial center of the U.S., what has the state done so far?
Time now for our daily Tech and Business Report. Today, KCBS Radio's Matt Bigler was joined by Bloomberg's Malathi Nayak.Epic Games has filed another lawsuit against Google, claiming the company conspired with Samsung to monopolize its app store.
This is KCBS Radio's daily Tech and Business Report. Today, we're KCBS Radio news anchor Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg's Deena Shanker.Fast food restaurants have seen a drop in business due to higher prices. That has some companies fighting back by offering special deals to get customers back. McDonald's rolled out it's $5 value meal earlier this year, and a number of other chains followed suit.But unfortunately, the days of the cheap hamburger may be numbered.You can hear our Tech & Business report weekdays at 12:30 pm on KCBS Radio and for more, tune into Bloomberg Technology weekdays at 8 am.
Time now for our daily Tech and Business Report. Today, KCBS Radio's Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg's Rachel Metz.San Francisco-based Open AI is reportedly considering restructuring to become a for-profit company and giving CEO Sam Altman 7% share of ownership.
Time now for our daily Tech and Business Report. Today, KCBS Radio's Holly Quan spoke with joined Bloomberg's Sarah McBride.A San Francisco-based startup is out with a new tool that uses artificial intelligence to evaluate employees, it's called Talent Signal.
Time now for our daily Tech and Business Report. Today, KCBS Radio's Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg's Mark Gurman.Roku says it remains committed to its set-top boxes, even as more companies are making smart tv's. What is the company saying about the future of its boxes?
Time now for our daily Tech and Business Report. Today, KCBS Radio's Liz Saint John spoke with Bloomberg's Aisha Counts.
Meta is expected to show off its new augmented reality smart glasses at its annual Connect conference in Menlo Park on Wednesday. The person in charge of those glasses took an unusual route to land her job. Li-Chen Miller was working at Microsoft when she bought a pair of Meta's Ray-Ban Stories glasses that she wasn't completely happy with.
This is KCBS Radio's daily Tech and Business Report. Today, KCBS Radio news anchor Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg's Lauren Rosenthal.
A startup is looking to use artificial intelligence to improve weather forecasting. The company is called Brightband.
You can hear our Tech and Business Report weekdays at 12:30 pm on KCBS Radio and for more, tune into Bloomberg Technology weekdays at 8 am.
Time now for our daily Tech and Business Report. Today, KCBS Radio's Holly Quan was joined by Bloomberg's Maria Clara Cobo.
The federal government is pushing a new technology that could eliminate all traffic deaths. It's called vehicle to everything, or V2X for short.
Time now for our daily Tech and Business Report. Today, KCBS Radio's Holly Quan was joined by Bloomberg's David Welch.
People who drive GM electric vehicles will now be able to use Tesla's Superchargers to power up. GM announced that it has started selling an approved adapter that will let people connect to Tesla's network.
Time now for our daily Tech and Business Report. Today, KCBS Radio's Holly Quan was joined by Bloomberg's Kurt Wagner.
Instagram is taking steps to try to make its platform safer for its younger users. Meta says it will change its default setting for teenagers in the U.S. to make the accounts private.
Time now for our daily Tech and Business Report. Today, KCBS Radio's Holly Quan was joined by Bloomberg's Matt Day.
It's back to the office for Amazon workers after the company's CEO said employees will now have to report to work five days a week. The company had previously only required workers to work from the office three days a week.
This is KCBS Radio's daily Tech and Business Report. Today, KCBS Radio news anchor Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg's Mary Schlangenstein.
A big collaboration is officially in the works between United Airlines and SpaceX's Starlink. The major US carrier announced a deal to power its inflight Wi-Fi by using Elon Musk's satellite system.
You can hear our Tech and Business Report weekdays at 12:30 pm on KCBS Radio and for more, tune into Bloomberg Technology weekdays at 8 am.
Time now for our daily Tech and Business Report. Today, KCBS Radio's Holly Quan was joined by Bloomberg's David Welch.
GM has announced a new partnership with Hyundai—as the two team up to develop new cars.
This is KCBS Radio's daily Tech and Business Report. Today, KCBS Radio news anchor Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg's Daniela Sirtori.
The new CEO of Starbucks—who was brought in to revitalize the company—is taking a page from the company's past as he tries to turn things around.
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Time now for our daily Tech and Business Report. Today, KCBS Radio's Holly Quan was joined by Bloomberg's Keith Laing.
More people who are considering buying a new electric vehicle are turning to leasing—as manufacturers are offering deals to move vehicles off their lots.
Time now for our daily Tech and Business Report. Today, KCBS Radio's Holly Quan was joined by Bloomberg's Mark Gurman.
Artificial Intelligence was a major theme at Apple's event in Cupertino this morning in which it showed off the company's latest line of iPhone's and watches.
Time now for our daily Tech and Business Report. Today, we're joined by Bloomberg's Ilena Peng.
Craving a grilled cheese sandwich? Or a slice of cheese pizza. Well you're not alone. Recent data shows Americans ate on average 42 pounds of cheese a year. That's more than double since the government started keeping track in 1975 and it's more than all butter, ice cream, and yogurt combined.
Time now for our daily Tech and Business Report. Today, KCBS Radio's Holly Quan was joined by Bloomberg's Chris Palmeri.
Oracle CEO Larry Ellison will be taking control of Paramount after a group led by his son completes the purchase of the network for more than $8 billion.
Time now for our daily Tech and Business Report. Today, KCBS Radio's Holly Quan was joined by Bloomberg's Michelle Ma.
One of the world's biggest video-streaming companies is taking steps to fight climate change. Netflix has set a goal to cut its carbon footprint roughly in half by 2030.
Time now for our daily Tech and Business Report. Today, KCBS Radio's Holly Quan was joined by Bloomberg's Ryan Vlastelica.
Stocks are down sharply today, led in large part by Santa Clara based chipmaker Nvidia. It's shares are down 12% since the company released its latest earnings report last week.
Time now for our daily Tech and Business Report. Today, KCBS Radio's Holly Quan was joined by Bloomberg News California Bureau Chief Karen Breslau.
Lawmakers have passed a bill that would require the state to formally apologize for slavery. It's one of hundreds of recommendations made by a task force on reparations last year.
Time now for our daily Tech and Business Report. Today, KCBS Radio's Holly Quan was joined by Bloomberg's Ilena Peng.
Most of the coffee consumed worldwide comes from just two countries: Brazil and Vietnam. So when weather problems hit both at the same time, that can lead to supply issues, meaning you and I end up paying more for that morning cup of coffee. Well, that has some in the industry turning to other countries for their beans.
Time now for our daily Tech and Business Report. Today, KCBS Radio's Holly Quan was joined by Bloomberg's Madlin Mekelburg.
A fight that started over Tesla CEO Elon Musk's board-approved compensation package could end up boosting Texas' bid to become a business court hub. Tesla was incorporated in Delaware, and after a court there tossed out a $56 billion pay package for Musk, he decided to move the company's incorporation to Texas. That means that future legal disputes would go to court there, instead of Delaware. And this comes as Texas has been working on creating its own business court system.
Time now for our daily Tech and Business Report. Today, KCBS Radio's Holly Quan was joined by Bloomberg's Paige Smith.
A financial watchdog agency has found that 3 major retailers are making millions by charging customers who get cash back on their purchases.
Time now for our daily Tech and Business Report. Today, KCBS Radio's Holly Quan was joined by Bloomberg's Jeff Stone.
Officials in France have detained the CEO of the popular messaging app Telegram. French President Emmanuel Macron issued a statement today, saying the arrest wasn't political, but part of an independent investigation. An arrest warrant shows he is being held in connection with money laundering and drug trafficking among other offenses.
This is KCBS Radio's daily Tech and Business Report. Today, KCBS Radio news anchor Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg's Alicia Clanton.
A new report by a nonprofit consumer watchdog shows that YouTube has been placing ads by some major brands next to controversial videos. The ads by companies including Verizon and Mastercard have shown up on videos promoting conspiracy theories and Project 2025, which is a guideline of policies conservatives would like to implement if former President Trump wins the election.
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Time now for our daily Tech and Business Report. Today, KCBS Radio's Holly Quan was joined by Bloomberg's Jeff Green.
Jack Daniel's is the latest company to cancel its diversity, equity, and inclusion programs. It all follows a campaign by conservative commentator Robbie Starbuck, who has threatened to boycott brands he calls 'woke'.
This is KCBS Radio's daily Tech and Business Report. Today, KCBS Radio news anchor Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg's Keith Naughton.
Ford has scaling back some of its electric vehicle plans. The company says it will reduce spending on EVs and scrap plans for an electric, three-row SUV
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Time now for our daily Tech and Business Report. Today, KCBS Radio's Holly Quan was joined by Bloomberg's Natalie Lung.
Uber has hired a former Tesla executive to oversee the company's efforts to shift to zero-emission vehicles.
Time now for our daily Tech and Business Report. Today, KCBS Radio's Holly Quan was joined by Bloomberg's Alex Tanzi.
A new survey by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York shows the number of people who are expecting to lose their jobs is at a record high.
Lovers of the New York Times game Connections, who are having difficulty solving the game, shouldn't feel bad. A group of Barnard College Students decided to see if chatbots could solve this and 200 other games. And the results are interesting.
On today's Tech & Business Report, KCBS Radio's Holly Quan was joined by Rya Jetha, Bloomberg News Reporter.
Time now for our daily Tech and Business Report. Today, KCBS Radio's Matt Bigler was joined by Bloomberg's Julia Love.
If you've searched for something on Google recently, you may have noticed an artificial intelligence overview at the top of the page's search results. Well some websites say that's leading to fewer people clicking through to their sites. And while there is a way to block Google from incorporating your page's results, there's a reason site owners may not want to do that.
This is KCBS Radio's daily Tech and Business Report. Today, KCBS Radio news anchor Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg's Mark Gurman.
Apple is reportedly working on developing a new tabletop robotic device that could be available as soon as 2026.
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Time now for our daily Tech and Business Report. Today, KCBS Radio's Holly Quan was joined by Bloomberg's Daniela Sirtori.
Shares of Starbucks are getting a jolt today following the surprise announcement that the company has hired the CEO of Chipotle to head the company. Brian Niccol was credited with revitalizing Chipotle after the chain was facing a backlash over a series of food safety issues. What did he do to turn things around?
This is KCBS Radio's daily Tech and Business Report. Today, KCBS Radio news anchor Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg's Thomas Buckley.
Disney unveiled a number of big changes coming to its theme parks at its D23 Expo over the weekend.
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The post-pandemic boom in travel appears to be slowing down. To discuss travel and possible discounts, KCBS Radio's Liz Saint John was joined by Natalie Lung as a part of our daily Tech and Business Report.
This is KCBS Radio's daily Tech and Business Report. Today, KCBS Radio news anchor Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg's Matthew Boyle.
Layoffs continue to hit the Bay Area hard, with Intel, Intuit and Nerd Wallet among the companies announcing job cuts over the past month. When companies let workers go, some pay severance. But Bloomberg took a look at the full cost of those layoffs, and found they extend way beyond those payments.
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X CEO Elon Musk has filed suit against a group of advertisers, saying a boycott cost his company billions of dollars.
KCBS Radio's Holly Quan was joined by Bloomberg's Kurt Wagner for our daily Tech and Business Report.
This is KCBS Radio's daily Tech and Business Report. Today, KCBS Radio news anchor Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg's Mark Gurman.
Last week on our Tech and Business Report, we told you that Apple was delaying the rollout of its AI upgrade to its mobile operating system, but Mark got a chance to test out Apple Intelligence.
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This is KCBS Radio's daily Tech and Business Report. Today, KCBS Radio news anchor Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg's Leah Nylen.
The Justice Department announced today it's suing TikTok for allegedly violating a federal children’s online privacy act by collecting information about kids under 13 without parental consent.
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This is KCBS Radio's daily Tech and Business Report. Today, KCBS Radio news anchor Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg's Amanda Mull.
By now, we've all walked into a grocery store or pharmacy to find something we want locked up, requiring a worker to come unlock the case. While it's all to prevent shoplifting, it may be backfiring on the retailers.
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This is KCBS Radio's daily Tech and Business Report. Today, KCBS Radio news anchor Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg's Alicia Clanton.
NBC is testing out a new way to get younger users interested in the Olympics. For the first time, the network is credentialing more than two dozen social media influencers to cover the games in Paris.
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Time now for our daily Tech and Business Report. Today, KCBS Radio's Holly Quan was joined by Bloomberg's Jeff Stone.
Microsoft is calling on Congress to crackdown on deepfakes. The company says while tech companies and nonprofit groups are working to address the issue while lawmakers have failed to enact any regulations so far.
Apple's upcoming artificial intelligence powered revamp of its mobile operating system is taking longer than expected and won't be ready in time for the company's newest line of iPhones.
Time now for our daily Tech and Business Report. KCBS Radio's Holly Quan was joined by Bloomberg's Mark Gurman.
This is KCBS Radio's daily Tech and Business Report. Today, KCBS Radio news anchor Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg's Curtis Heinzl.
A new report shows that bike and e-scooter rental programs in the US and Canada are more popular than ever. Unfortunately, they're also more expensive than ever.
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Disney is hoping 'Deadpool & Wolverine,' which is hitting the big screen this week, will help turn things around for the Marvel franchise.
For our daily Tech and Business Report, KCBS Radio's Holly Quan was joined by Bloomberg's Thomas Buckley.
This is KCBS Radio's Tech and Business Report. Today, KCBS Radio news anchor Matt Bigler spoke with Bloomberg's Ilena Peng.
If you thought you're morning cup of coffee was already expensive, it's about to cost even more. It's all because the price of beans has been spiking.
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Meta is introducing a new and improved version of its Llama AI model. CEO Mark Zuckerberg is calling Llama 3-point-1 'state of the art'. What's different about this new version?
This is KCBS Radio's daily Tech and Business Report. Today, KCBS Radio news anchor Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg Entertainment reporter Lucas Shaw.
Apple is looking to cut its spending on original content for its Apple TV Plus streaming service. The move comes as Netflix is extending its lead over its competitors, reporting millions of more subscribers and raising its forecasts.
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Time now for our daily Tech and Business Report. Today, KCBS Radio's Holly Quan was joined by Bloomberg's Ed Ludlow.
While many of us were sleeping, the largest IT outage in history took over the world. Thanks to a software update glitch, cyber-security firm CrowdStrike Holdings crashed Microsoft systems globally, impacting airlines, banks, media networks, and health-care systems.
While many of the systems have been restored, the event underscores just how cyber-resilient companies are.
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A new report by the California New Car Dealers Association shows Tesla sales dropped by 24 percent in California in the second quarter.
Sales may be down in the state, but is Tesla the most popular EV?
For more on this, KCBS Radio anchor Holly Quan was joined by Bloomberg's Dana Hull.
Time now for our daily Tech and Business Report. Today, KCBS Radio's Holly Quan was joined by Bloomberg's Leah Nylen.
Federal officials and a coalition of states say a proposed supermarket merger is doomed to fail if it's allowed to go through. A trial set for next month will determine whether Kroger, which owns about 2,800 stores will be allowed to acquire Albertsons, which owns about 2,200. The merger had been announced back in 2022, but the FTC sued to stop it, saying it would be bad for workers and consumers. The two chains tried to allay those fears, announcing they would sell off roughly 600 of those stores.
Time now for our daily Tech and Business Report. Today, KCBS Radio anchor Holly Quan was joined by Bloomberg's Leslie Patton.
US Foods is testing out a new wearable devices for warehouse workers to help prevent on-the-job injuries.
Time now for our daily Tech and Business Report. Today, KCBS Radio's Holly Quan was joined by Bloomberg's Kurt Wagner.
X's foray into produced video content appears to be lagging behind the company's expectations. At CES in Las Vegas earlier this year, executives with the social media platform had promoted new content featuring various public figures, including ex-CNN host Don Lemon and sports broadcaster Jim Rome.
Time now for our daily Tech and Business Report. Today, KCBS Radio's Holly Quan was joined by Bloomberg's Ed Ludlow.
Bloomberg is reporting Tesla is delaying an unveiling of its new robotaxi for two months to give the company more time to build more prototypes.
This is KCBS Radio's daily Tech and Business Report. Today, KCBS Radio news anchor Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg's Dina Bass.
In what's being considering as a surprising decision, Microsoft and Apple announced they will not take board roles at OpenAI, amid growing concerns by global regulators of Big Tech's investment in AI start-ups.
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Today, KCBS Radio's Holly Quan was joined by Bloomberg's Josh Eidelson. Eight former Space X employees have filed a US labor board case and a civil rights suit against the company, claiming the company was rife with sexual harassment, and retaliated on whistleblowers. The company is not only fighting back in court, but going after the federal agency in charge of overseeing labor laws.
This is KCBS Radio's daily Tech and Business Report. Today, KCBS Radio news anchor Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg's Brody Ford.
PC makers are hoping artificial intelligence can revive slumping sales figures, which have been on the decline the last couple of years. Companies including Microsoft and Qualcomm are now marketing AI PCs with features embedded on desktops.
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This is the KCBS daily Tech and Business Report. Today, KCBS Radio news anchor Liz Saint John spoke with Bloomberg's Rainier Harris.
Investors appear to be losing faith in Virgin Galactic. The company was the first space tourism business to go public back in 2019 but since then, it's suffered a number of setbacks.
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Time now for our daily Tech and Business Report. Today, KCBS Radio's Holly Quan was joined by Bloomberg's Kurt Wagner.
It's been almost a year since Meta introduced its Threads social media platform in an attempt to capitalize on troubles that were plaguing its long-time competitor, Twitter. It came at a time when a lot of users were threatening to leave Twitter due to changes that CEO Elon Musk was making.
This is KCBS Radio's daily Tech and Business Report. Today, KCBS Radio news anchor Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg's Kara Carlson.
Tesla is reporting a drop in sales for the second quarter in a row. The good news for the automaker is that the dip isn't as bad as analysts had been predicting.
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This is KCBS Radio's daily Tech and Business Report. Today, KCBS Radio news anchor Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg's Avalon Pernell.
A class action lawsuit has been filed against the stock influencer known as Roaring Kitty. The suit accuses Keith Gill of orchestrating what's called a 'pump and dump scheme'.
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This is KCBS Radio's daily Tech and Business Report. Today, KCBS Radio news anchor Liz Saint John spoke with Bloomberg's Keith Naughton.
Some of Tesla's design changes aren't sitting well with drivers. J.D. Powers' recent quality report showed the company is slipping from the top of electric vehicle rankings to being on par with rivals like Rivian.
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Time now for our daily Tech and Business Report. Today, KCBS Radio's Nikki Medoro was joined by Bloomberg's Kara Carlson.
Since Fisker declared bankruptcy, people who own the company's electric vehicles say they're having increasingly difficulty getting repairs or even contacting service agents.
This is KCBS Radio's daily Tech and Business Report. Today, KCBS Radio news anchor Nikki Medoro spoke with Bloomberg's Ed Ludlow.
Volkswagen and Rivian have reached deal worth up to $5 billion that will see the two team up to work on electric vehicle technology.
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Time now for our daily Tech and Business Report. Today, KCBS Radio's Matt Bigler was joined by Bloomberg's Chris Palmeri.
Paramount is the latest company to announce that its streaming service is going to cost more. This comes as the company is looking for partners for its international business.
This is KCBS Radio's daily Tech and Business Report. Today, KCBS Radio news anchor Nikki Medoro spoke with Bloomberg's Spencer Soper.
Target is teaming up with Shopify to boost its online marketplace.
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This is KCBS Radio's daily Tech and Business Report. Today, KCBS Radio news anchor Nikki Medoro spoke with Bloomberg Senior Tech Editor Nick Turner.
Apple announced today it will block the release of new technologies from hundreds of millions of consumers in the European Union this year due to rising concerns around privacy, stemming from the Digital Markets Act.
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Time now for our daily Tech and Business Report. Today, we're joined by Bloomberg's Daniela Sirtori.
McDonald's 5-dollar value meal is back, and it's sparking a fast food price war. The move comes as consumers have been complaining about increasing prices at the restaurants.
Time now for our daily Tech and Business Report. Today, we're joined by Bloomberg tech reporter Mark Gurman.
Apple is scrapping its buy-now, pay-later program. The company says the program, which was introduced just a year ago, will be replaced by third-party services. We learn more with Mark.
This is the KCBS Radio Tech and Business Report. Today, KCBS Radio news anchor Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg's Mary Schlangenstein.
The FAA is looking to tighten the rules on public charter airlines.
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Time now for our daily Tech and Business Report. Today, KCBS Radio news anchor Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg's Evan Gorelick.
Two US Senators are introducing legislation that will protect the privacy of ride hailing customers, but may come at the expense of the drivers' safety.
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Tesla shareholders appear to have signed off on a 44.9 billion dollar pay package for CEO Elon Musk, as well as moving the company's state of incorporation from Delaware to Texas.
This comes after a judge in Delaware invalidated Musk's compensation, calling it unfathomable.
For more on this, KCBS Radio's Holly Quan was joined by Bloomberg's Esha Day.
This is the KCBS Tech and Business Report. Today, KCBS Radio news anchor Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg's Jason Schreier.
Sony is going after younger gamers with its upcoming releases for the PlayStation.
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Time now for our daily Tech and Business Report. Today, KCBS Radio's Holly Quan was joined by Bloomberg's Peter Robison.
New analysis from Bloomberg shows that generic drugs made for and sold by CVS are twice as likely to be recalled than those sold by its biggest rival, Walgreens
This is the KCBS Tech and Business Report. Today, KCBS Radio news anchor Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg's Jackie Davalos.
Apple is partnering with the company behind ChatGPT as it announces a new push into artificial intelligence. The company announced its Apple Intelligence platform at its World Wide Developers Conference this morning.
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This is the KCBS Tech and Business Report. Today, KCBS Radio news anchor Nikki Medoro spoke with Bloomberg's Matt Day.
Microsoft is stepping up the security on its upcoming line of PCs, following concerns from cybersecurity experts. It's all over a new artificial intelligence-enhanced feature called Recall.
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Time now for our daily Tech and Business Report. Today, KCBS Radio's Nikki Medoro was joined by Bloomberg's Ian King.
Federal officials are launching antitrust investigations into two of the world's most valuable companies over their reach into artificial intelligence technology.
Time now for our daily Tech and Business Report. Today, KCBS Radio news anchor Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg's Maxwell Adler.
The NFL is facing an anti-trust lawsuit over its streaming package which lets football fans watch any game they want.
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Ford is ramping up efforts to put out a self-driving car that wouldn't require drivers to keep their eyes on the road.
KCBS Radio's Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg's Keith Naughton for more.
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Walmart says it will be cutting hundreds of jobs and also bringing workers back to the office. But, the office those workers will be returning to will look quite different.
Today, we're joined by Bloomberg's Catherine Larkin to talk about Bentonville, Arkansas's new Walmart facilities.
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Time now for our daily Tech and Business Report. Amazon is expanding its partnership with Grubhub, offering free food deliveries straight from its app.
For more, KCBS Radio's Holly Quan was joined by Bloomberg's Natalie Lung.
Time now for our daily Tech and Business Report. Today, KCBS Radio news anchor Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg's Kurt Wagner.
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has created a new advisory council to focus on AI and other tech developments.
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Visa is making some major changes to its credit and debit cards.
To hear more, KCBS Radio's Nikki Medoro spoke with Bloomberg's Paige Smith.
A slowdown in electric vehicles is leading to automakers cutting their prices. And while the downturn is affecting all the companies in the industry, it's a particular threat to some of the startups.
For more, KCBS Radio's Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg reporter Esha Dey.
Time now for our daily Tech and Business Report. Today, KCBS Radio's Matt Bigler spoke with Bloomberg's Chester Dawson.
Toyota is planning to spend $1.4-bllion dollars to ramp up its electric vehicle production in the U-S. Chester, the company will be building a new SUV.
Time now for our daily Tech and Business Report. Today, KCBS Radio's Nikki Medoro was joined by Bloomberg tech reporter Mark Gurman.
Apple has set the date for its next big event. 'Let Loose' will take place at 7am Pacific two weeks from today. So what is the company expected to introduce?
Invitations for a hot new app are making the rounds in Silicon Valley. It's called Airchat and it's being described as a mash-up of voice notes and Twitter.
To tell us about Airchat, and why is it so popular, KCBS Radio's Pat Thurston spoke with Bloomberg's Priya Anand.
Apple is giving its Mac computers an AI boost. The company plans to start using a new chip designed to highlight artificial intelligence.
For more KCBS Radio's Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg tech reporter Mark Gurman.
We're learning more about what led to Hertz' decision to reverse course on its adoption of electric vehicles. The car rental company had initially signed a deal with Tesla to provide 100-thousand ev's.
For more, KCBS Radio's Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg's David Welch.
Tesla said it has a plan to produce cars faster and for much cheaper, but it would require the automaker to ditch a 100-year old manufacturing process.
The company is moving toward what it calls an "unboxed" approach to manufacture a $25,000 car. If the EV maker is successful, Tesla said it can cut production costs in half.
For more, KCBS Radio's Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg's Chester Dawson.
For something that is only used once a week, a new study finds that the popular weight-loss drug, Ozempic, could be manufactured for much less that what is being put out there.
Researchers say the weight-loss drug could be profitably produced for less than $5 dollars a month rather than the nearly $1,000 dollars Novo Nordisk charges the US.
For more, KCBS Radio's Nikki Medoro spoke with Bloomberg's Robert Langreth.
In what's being dubbed as the most significant antitrust settlements ever, Visa and Mastercard agreed to cap credit card swipe fees. The deal, which is subject to court approval, would save U.S. merchants at least $30 billion dollars over five years.
For more on this, KCBS Radio news anchor Holly Quan spoke to Bloomberg's Paige Smith in today's Tech and Business Report.
The Justice Department announced today an antitrust lawsuit against Apple, accusing the iPhone maker of violating laws by boxing out competitors from accessing certain features on its devices.
This comes as the latest suit in a string of antitrust cases against the California-based tech giant.
For more on this, KCBS Radio's Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg's Anna Edgerton.
It's officially been four years since COVID-19 upended our lives and changed some key guidelines, one of them being the option to skip out on standardized testing.
But earlier this year, three Ivy League schools reversed that option and started requiring incoming students to provide their SAT and ACT scores, causing parents to book tutors for their teenagers at up to $500 an hour.
For more on this, KCBS Radio news anchor Holly Quan spoke to Bloomberg's Nacha Cattan in today's Tech and Business Report.
Amazon is issuing refunds to some companies who bought ads after learning that those ads were being shown to some people who couldn't buy the products.
For more on this, KCBS Radio news anchor Holly Quan spoke to Bloomberg News reporter Spencer Soper in today's Tech and Business Report.
Macy's plans to close its flagship store in San Francisco's Union Square and sell the building as part of a broader plan to shutter 150 underperforming locations.
For more on what's behind the closures and the company's focus going forward, KCBS Radio news anchor Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg's Olivia Rockeman in today's Tech and Business Report.
San Mateo-based Roblox says people who develop games on the platform made a record $741 million dollars last year. For more on Roblox, how it works and what kinds of games are available, KCBS Radio news anchor Holly Quan spoke to Bloomberg's Cecilia D'Anastasio in today's Tech and Business Report.
Officials in the U.S. and 10 other countries say they've taken down what's believed to be the most prolific hacking group of all time. For more on this, KCBS Radio news anchor Holly Quan spoke to Bloomberg's Jamie Tarabay in today's Tech and Business Report.
In what may be a sign that people were quick to give up their New Year's resolutions this year, foot traffic at gyms in the US was flat last month.
For more, KCBS Radio's Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg's Cam Baker.
Ford has stopped making a hybrid-version of its top selling Explorer SUV. The news comes the same week CEO Mary Barra announced the company would be refocusing on offering more hybrids instead of fully electric vehicles.
Today, KCBS Radio's Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg's Keith Naughton for more.
Amazon is disabling a feature that let people with Ring doorbells share video footage with law enforcement agencies.
For more context on what led to this decision, KCBS Radio news anchor Holly Quan spoke to Bloomberg's Matt Day in today's Tech and Business Report.
Apple's new mixed-reality headset is set to launch at the start of next month, but some of the most popular apps for streaming videos and music will be missing.
For more on this, KCBS Radio news anchor Holly Quan spoke to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman.
Samsung unveiled its latest lineup of smartphones at its Unpacked Conference in San Jose this morning, with artificial intelligence playing a big role in the latest updates.
KCBS Radio news anchor Holly Quan spoke to Bloomberg tech reporter Mark Gurman about the new phones in today's Tech and Business Report.
The U.S. Supreme Court has denied to review a ruling that found that Apple violated antitrust laws in the way it operated its app store.
For a closer look, KCBS Radio news anchor Holly Quan spoke to Bloomberg tech reporter Mark Gurman in today's Tech & Business Report.
Cutbacks are continuing at Amazon which is announcing hundreds of layoffs today, including 500 workers at San Francisco-based streaming service Twitch. The company had been fairly stable over the years, but has cut thousands of jobs since late 2022.
In today's Tech and Business Report, KCBS Radio news anchor Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg's Matt Day about the latest round of layoffs.
A recent Gallup Poll shows that Gen Zers are drinking less than previous generations and they appear to especially be shying away from wine. Gallup says while the percentage of Americans who drink has been around the low 60% range for the past four decades, the number of younger adults who drink has dropped 10% over the past twenty years. Constellation Brands, which owns several spirit companies including Robert Mondavi here in the Bay Area, is trying to turn things around.
For more on this, KCBS Radio news anchor Holly Quan spoke to Bloomberg's Tiffany Kary in today's Tech and Business Report.
SpaceX has launched its first batch of satellites which will provide cell phone service to people in remote areas. In today's Tech and Business Report, KCBS Radio news anchor Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg's Todd Shields about what SpaceX is aiming to do.
The company that touted itself as the next evolution in transportation is shutting down.
Hyperloop One raised more than $450 million since emerging in 2014, on promises that its tube lines could carry cargo and people from place to place at speeds that could match airplanes.
KCBS Radio's Nikki Medoro spoke with Bloomberg reporter Sarah McBride for more.
Apple is ramping up production of its new, mixed-reality headset, which could be available as early as next February.
KCBS Radio's Liz Saint John spoke with Bloomberg tech reporter Mark Gurman for more.
Federal officials have seized websites belonging to a prolific Russian hacking group. In today's Tech and Business Report, KCBS Radio news anchor Nikki Medoro spoke to Bloomberg's Jeff Stone for more about the hacking group, called BlackCat, and some of the hacks they have claimed responsibility for.
Amazon says it will use space lasers to transmit data on its new satellites. Amazon had launched its first internet satellites back in October.
Today, KCBS Radio's Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg's Matt Day.
For the first time, Netflix is releasing viewership data for programming on the streaming service after previously withholding the information on how many people watched each show. In today's Tech and Business Report, KCBS Radio news anchor Nikki Medoro spoke to Bloomberg's Felix Gillette on why Netflix had a change of heart, and what we can glean from the data.
Microsoft is teaming up with labor unions to train workers on how artificial intelligence works.
Today, KCBS Radio's Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg's Jackie Davalos.
There's a disturbing trend hitting the tech space, and it's growing. Apps and websites that use artificial intelligence to "undress" women are soaring in popularity, and it's boosting worries over the production of non-consensual erotic or pornographic material.
For more on this, KCBS Radio news anchor Holly Quan spoke to Bloomberg cyber reporter Margi Murphy.
It turns out those fast food chains testing out artificial intelligence to take orders, might not be as intelligent as we thought.
For more, KCBS Radio's Holly Quan was joined by Bloomberg's Daniela Sirtori-Cortina.
A Mountain View-based startup is testing out technology that lets a pilot fly a plane without being on board. In today's Tech and Business Report, KCBS Radio news anchor Holly Quan spoke to Bloomberg's Thomas Black about this recent test flight and what Reliable Robotics is hoping to achieve.
Several pharmaceutical companies are testing out whether manufacturing drugs in outer space can lead to new and improved products. For more on this, KCBS Radio's Holly Quan spoke to Bloomberg's Robert Langreth about how creating drugs in space is different in today's Tech and Business Report.
Those of us of a certain age may remember getting the Sears catalog in the mail this time of year. While those days are long gone, Amazon is reviving the tradition this year, with a new toy catalog.
For more, KCBS Radio's Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg reporter Mark Millian.
In efforts to reduce reliance on China, the Biden Administration announced a highly anticipated set of rules designed to restrict electric vehicle manufacturers from sourcing battery materials from China and other foreign adversaries. This will impact which cars qualify for tax credits. Automakers have until January 1 to comply with the rules.
For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg's Joe Deaux in today's Tech and Business Report.
A Silicon Valley-based startup has unveiled the first wearable, screenless device designed to allow users to verbally interact with artificial intelligence. But interested customers will have to learn a set of gestures to actually interact with Humane Inc.'s $700 dollar AI pin. KCBS Radio's Holly Quan spoke to Bloomberg's Austin Carr for more details in today's Tech and Business Report.
If you've been considering buying an electric car, this may be the best time to look around. Bloomberg has been looking into the supply and prices of EVs.
Today, KCBS Radio's Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg's Kyle Stock.
Nearly all of the employees at San Francisco based Open AI are threatening to quit there jobs, following the firing of company CEO Sam Altman by the Board of Directors last Friday. Re-hiring Altman may be difficult though, as he's already taken a job with Microsoft, which is one of the company's biggest investors.
Amazon is cutting hundreds of jobs in its Alexa division. For more on what's behind this decision, KCBS Radio news anchor Pat Thurston spoke with Bloomberg's Matt Day in today's Tech and Business Report.
Hundreds of emails obtained by the Electronic Frontier Foundation detail the relationship between self-driving vehicle company Cruise and the San Francisco Police Department before the vehicles were pulled from city streets.
The EFF shared those emails with Bloomberg, and for more on what they showed, KCBS Radio's Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg reporter Julia Love.
A new report by a global consulting group shows that companies who let people work from home benefit from the option.
For more on this study, KCBS Radio's Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg's Matt Boyle.
Google is going after hackers trying to make a quick buck of the company's Bard AI chatbot. The company says five scammers set up fake social media accounts which told people they could download Bard. What they actually got was malware.
Today, KCBS Radio's Holly Quan spoke with Emily Birnbaum.
Airbnb is rolling out some new features, including an AI tool that will help users choose the best spots to rent.
For more on this, KCBS Radio's Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg's Natalie Lung.
The company behind Chat GPT is letting people create customized versions of its chatbot. The announcement was made at the company's first developers conference in San Francisco yesterday.
For more on how would it work, KCBS Radio's Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg reporter Rachel Metz.
For the first-time ever, OpenAI will launch a developer conference, and it will take place right here in San Francisco.
A handful of developers from different tech companies will gather in the city on Monday to learn more about the ChatGPT maker.
For more on this, KCBS Radio news anchor Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg reporter Ellen Huet.
Disney plans to buy Comcast's stake of Hulu to take full control of the streaming service.
For more on this, KCBS Radio's Liz Saint John spoke with Bloomberg's Chris Palmeri.
The pressure is on across the American automotive sector, but Tesla is sticking out like a sore thumb.
Shares are expected to wipe out about one-fifth of Tesla's value in less than two weeks. This comes as concerns around the decrease in the demand for E-V's grow. So what's at the root of this issue?
For more, KCBS Radio's Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg Reporter Esha Dey.
California and dozens of other states have filed suit against Meta, saying the company's social media platforms Facebook and Instagram exploit and endanger its younger users.
For more, KCBS Radio's Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg reporter Madlin Mekelburg.
Some Silicon Valley tech companies are offering an unusual new perk to their employees. KCBS Radio news anchor Holly Quan spoke to Bloomberg reporter Priya Anand for more in today's Tech and Business Report.
The super rich are finding an even better way to fly. For more on what this means, KCBS Radio's Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg's Thomas Black.
The number of Americans working from home has dropped to its lowest rate since the start of the pandemic.
Today, KCBS Radio's Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg's Redd Brown.
Microsoft has just completed its purchase of videogame giant Activision-Blizzard, bringing some of the industry's most popular titles under the umbrella of the tech giant.
But not everyone is excited over the deal, worth $69 billion; Microsoft butted heads with regulators across the world for nearly two years over the acquisition due to anti-trust concerns.
KCBS Radio news anchor Liz Saint John discusses the deal with Chris Palmeri, senior editor with Bloomberg, in today's Tech and Business Report.
A Polish gaming company has turned to AI to replace the voice of one of its popular actors who died in 2021. KCBS Radio news anchor Holly Quan discusses this with Bloomberg News gaming reporter Jason Schreier in today's Tech & Business Report.
Today, we're joined by Bloomberg's Ryan Beene.
The airline industry if facing yet another problem - fake engine parts. Bloomberg has found that the unapproved parts have been installed on older model Airbus and Boeing planes.
President Joe Biden is going after so-called junk fees. Those are the extra charges tacked on to the cost of things like a concert ticket or a hotel room. For more on what does the president want to do, KCBS Radio's Matt Bigler spoke with Bloomberg's Akayla Gardner.
Amazon's second Prime Day sales event of the year is underway, this one being called Amazon's Big Deal Days. KCBS Radio's Nikki Medoro spoke with Bloomberg News reporter Spencer Soper on the importance of this day for Amazon and consumers in today's Tech and Business Report.
Tesla's latest round of price cuts make a couple of the company's models cheaper than the average price for gas-powered vehicles.
For more, KCBS Radio's Pat Thurston spoke with Bloomberg Senior Reporter Tom Randall.
Amazon is looking to expand its footprint in the fresh food business by offering free grocery deliveries on all orders that exceed $100. That's a drop from the $150 you used to have to spend to qualify for free grocery deliveries with Amazon.
KCBS Radio news anchor Liz Saint John spoke with Bloomberg e-commerce reporter Spencer Soper about the likelihood that this new strategy will work for Amazon in today's Tech and Business Report.
Google is showing off its latest line of smartphones.
Today, KCBS Radio's Nikki Medoro spoke with Bloomberg tech reporter Mark Gurman for more.
Macy's is going small in an effort to win back shoppers. The retailer says it will open 30 new, small-format stores by the fall of next year.
Today, KCBS Radio's Nikki Medoro spoke with Bloomberg's Olivia Rockeman.
AirBnB's CEO is working to rebuild the company's foundations, and has already rolled out a handful of new features. KCBS Radio news anchor Pat Thurston spoke with Bloomberg's Nikki Ekstein, who had a one-on-one with AirBnB CEO Brian Chesky, in today's Tech and Business Report.
Carnival Cruise Line is sailing into smoother waters, posting a profit for the first time since the start of the pandemic. But the company still missed its earning's estimate by $50 million dollars. KCBS Radio news anchor Pat Thurston spoke with Bloomberg's Redd Brown on the state of the cruise industry's comeback in today's Tech and Business Report.
Today, we're joined by Bloomberg reporter Chester Dawson.
Honda is teaming up with GM to introduce a new electric SUV. Last year, Honda seemed to be backing away from EV's in the US. Why the change of heart?
The FTC is taking Amazon to court, accusing the e-commerce giant of violating antitrust laws.
For more on why this is happening now, KCBS Radio news anchor Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg News reporter Spencer Soper in today's Tech and Business Report.
A tentative deal has been reached to end the writers strike, which started back in May.
KCBS Radio's Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg News Reporter Chris Palmeri for more.
he latest Apple iPhones and watches are hitting shelves today in about 40 countries and the tech giant is hopeful that big sales will boost the company's growth going into the holidays.
Today, we're joined by Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, who will help us get into all this.
San Jose based Cisco has agreed to buy San Francisco based Splunk in a deal valued at 28 billion dollars. That's Cisco's biggest ever acquisition.
For more, KCBS Radio's Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg's Katrina Manson.
Starbucks is trying to speed up just how quickly it can serve customers, but the amount of selection could be slowing things down. When you take into account the different syrups, sweeteners, and choice of milk, there are more than 383 billion lattes that people can order.
For more, KCBS Radio's Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg's Daniela Sirtori-Cortina.
Amazon is working on a new version of its cashier-less shopping technology. The company had previously opened convenience and grocery stores that let shoppers grab items and walk out without having to go through a checkout line. Now, the company wants to do the same for clothing stores.
KCBS Radio's Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg News reporter Spencer Soper for more.
Disney is reportedly considering selling off its ABC network, as well as local tv stations.
For more, KCBS Radio's Pat Thurston spoke with Bloomberg News Reporter Chris Palmeri.
Amazon is looking to step up its delivery game, now that Shopify has ended its program.
For more, KCBS Radio's Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg News reporter Spencer Soper.
Apple is showing off its latest line of iPhones at an event in Cupertino today.
Today, KCBS Radio's Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg tech reporter Mark Gurman.
Today, we're joined by Bloomberg's Daniela Sirtori-Cortina.
Fast-food chain Popeye's is turning to tech as it hopes to gain customers. The chain had a hit with it's fried chicken sandwich in 2019 but had trouble keeping up with demand.
Today, Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg Banking Regulation Reporter Katanga Johnson.
The FDIC is issuing a mea culpa for not doing more before First Republic Bank failed in May.
Today, we're joined by Bloomberg's Keith Laing.
Hilton Hotels is teaming up with Tesla to install 20,000 electric vehicle chargers at locations in the US, Canada and Mexico.
Today, KCBS Radio's Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg's Matt Boyle.
Companies and governments are still struggling with policies on getting workers back into the office. Studies show a vast difference in those policies, depending on where you live. Matthew has looking at several reports and it appears remote working was a lot more popular in certain parts of the world..
Today, we're joined by Bloomberg News reporter Priya Anand.
Tech investors are betting big that artificial intelligence will be the next big thing for the health industry.
Elon Musk is announcing big changes coming to the app formerly known as Twitter.
KCBS Radio's Holly Quan was joined by Bloomberg Technology Reporter Aisha Counts.
Today, we're joined by Bloomberg's Aisha Count .
Meta says it's taken down what it's calling the largest covert influence operation in the world.
Apple has announced the date for its next bit product-launch event.
Today, KCBS Radio's Matt Bigler spoke with Bloomberg tech reporter Mark Gurman.
Today, we're joined by Bloomberg's Chris Palmeri.
A new report by Nielsen shows that the number of shows available on streaming services has jump 39 percent over the past two years. Are popular services like Netflix and Disney Plus making more shows available or are there more streaming services or is it a combination of both?
Today, we're joined by Bloomberg's Brendan Case.
Walmart is teaming up with Google parent company Alphabet to expand a test of its service that delivers orders by drone. Where is this taking place and what's Walmart now doing?
Today, we're joined by Bloomberg's Suzanne Wolley.
A new survey shows that Baby Boomers may be overestimating the amount of money they'll be getting from Social Security once they retire.
Today, we're joined by Bloomberg's Scott Moritz.
AT&T is launching a new, 5G wireless home internet service. How much is it and what can you tell us about it?
Amazon is looking to use influencers to boost its shopping feed which it calls Inspire. But, some of those influencers say the company's efforts are falling short.
For more, KCBS Radio's Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg social media reporter Alex Barinka.
New analysis from Bloomberg shows that corporations have moved 1 trillion dollars in assets from both California and New York since the start of the pandemic.
For more on this KCBS Radio's Holly Wuan spoke with Bloomberg's Linly Lin.
Today, we're joined by Bloomberg Reporter Rich Miller.
A survey by the American Staffing Association suggests that nearly half of people working the United States are worried that they will be replaced by automation at their workplaces.
Peloton is looking towards a new target market as it attempts to revitalize is business. Peloton, which built its reputation on its in-home workout equipment, is coming up with a new business plan.
For more on this, KCBS Radio's Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg Senior technology editor Nick Turner.
Today, we're joined by Bloomberg News reporter Spencer Soper.
Amazon is coming under fire for a new fee it's imposing on some third-party sellers. What's the new fee and what's behind it?
Some recent college graduates are finding themselves in the awkward position of being paid by their new companies to not work. A number of companies are delaying the start dates of their new hires but giving them stipends to get by until they can be brought on full-time. We've heard that some companies have been rescinding job offers. Why are some deciding to go this route instead?
For more, KCBS Radio's Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg's Francesca Maglione.
Today, KCBS Radio's Holly Quan was joined by Bloomberg Real Estate reporter John Gittelsohn.
Property values are continuing to sink in San Francisco, and that could end up putting an even bigger dent in the City's budget. That's because a number of businesses are asking for property value reassessments, which could lower their taxes.
Today, we're joined by Bloomberg's Natalie Lung.
For some homeowners who decided to get into the short term rental business during the pandemic, they are struggling making enough earnings to outweigh the costs of business. Why is this happening?
Time now for our daily Tech and Business Report. Today, we're joined by Bloomberg's Caelyn Pender.
Dating apps are turning to artificial intelligence to help people find that perfect match.
PG&E wants electric vehicle owners to help supply energy to California's power grid. The utility is asking car manufacturers to implement technology that will send excess power back to the grid to help prevent demand-related blackouts.
For more on this, KCBS Radio's Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg's Nadia Lopez.
Today, KCBS Radio's Holly Quan was joined by Bloomberg reporter Brody Ford.
A company that helped make working from home a bit easier during the pandemic, is calling its workers back to the office.
Warner Brothers Discovery is considering adding a sports package to its Max streaming service.
Today, KCBS Radio's Liz Saint John spoke with Bloomberg's Lucas Shaw.
Recent reports show the state's population on the decline since the start of the pandemic, but that doesn't appear to be the case with California wealthier residents.
For more, KCBS Radio's Matt Bigler spoke with Bloomberg's Eliyahu Kamisher.
Time now for our daily Tech and Business Report. Today, KCBS Radio's Nikki Medoro spoke with Bloomberg News reporter Spencer Soper.
Amazon says it plans to double the number of facilities it uses for same-day deliveries. This comes days before the company is set to release its latest earnings report.
Today on our daily Tech and Business Report, KCBS Radio's Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg's Mary Schlangenstein.
With travel rebounding since the pandemic, people are finding their frequent flier miles aren't going as far as they used to.
Today, we're joined by Bloomberg tech reporter Mark Gurman.
Samsung showed off its latest line of smartphones at its Unpacked event today.
Today, KCBS Radio's Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg News autos reporter David Welch.
The Chevy Bolt is making a comeback. Earlier this year, GM announced it would be ceasing production of the EV. But the company's latest earnings report shows its preparing a new model of the Bolt.
Today, we're joined by Bloomberg social media reporter Aisha Counts.
Twitter is no more. Elon Musk over the weekend rebranded the company as 'X,' hoping to change the brand from a micro-blogging site to an all-in-one app that will include shopping and banking.
Today, we're joined by Bloomberg's Chris Palmeri.
Shares of Netflix are being hammered a day after the company released its latest earnings report. The company says it added almost 6 million subscribers during the quarter, well above the 2.2 analysts were predicting. So what are investors unhappy with?
Today, we're joined by Bloomberg reporter Lara Sanli. Housing sales have slowed to their lowest rate in a decade, according to real estate brokerage firm Redfin. What did the report show?
Amazon says for the first time, it's carbon footprint has shrunk. The company's latest sustainability report shows its carbon emissions fell by four-tenths of a percent.
Today, KCBS Radio's Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg reporter Matt Day.
Expedia is launching its own rewards program which will let customers earn and spend points across a variety of different sites. In today's Tech and Business Report, KCBS Radio news anchor Holly Quan spoke to Bloomberg reporter Natalie Lung for more information.
The FTC has launched an investigation into the company behind Chat GP over whether the technology is harming consumers. For more on what's behind the investigation, KCBS Radio's Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg's Anna Edgerton.
Do you think you spend too much time at work in meetings? Well Shopify may agree with you.
The company is rolling out a new tool that calculates the cost of meetings. For more on what the company is saying is behind this, KCBS Radio's Holly Quan spoke to Bloomberg's Mia Gindis.
Today, we're joined by Bloomberg News reporter Malathi Nayak.
Microsoft scored a big win in a San Francisco court this morning with a judge ruling against the FTC, which had been trying to block the company's acquisition of gaming company Activision Blizzard.
Today, we're joined by Bloomberg's Caelyn Pender.
Fast food chains are starting to test out using AI to take drive thru orders. Caelyn tested it out in Southern California - how did it work?
Apple is planning a limited release of its upcoming multi-reality headset when it hits store shelves early next year.
For more on what we're hearing, KCBS Radio's Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg's Mark Gurman.
Tens of millions of people looking for a Twitter alternative have downloaded a new app from Facebook's parent company Meta. Company's CEO Mark Zuckerberg says 30 million people have downloaded Threads so far and adds that while it may take some time. He believes more than 1 billion people will sign up.
DirecTV customers have lost access to hundreds of station following a contract dispute with Nextstar. This isn't the first time DirecTV has had to drop stations.
For more on this, KCBS Radio's Holly Quan spoke to Bloomberg's Gerry Smith.
Heading to a ball game but forgot your ID? Well you soon may able to still buy a beer - with a swipe of your palm. It's technology that Amazon is in the process of rolling out. For more, Jim Taylor spoke with Bloomberg Reporter Lara Sanli.
More than 100 retailers have teamed up with the goal of making the fashion industry more sustainable. For more, Jim Taylor spoke with Bloomberg's Olivia Rockeman.
Today, we're joined by Bloomberg's John Gittelsohn.
A San Francisco based AI company has announced that its subleasing three floors of office space in the City's downtown.
Time now for our daily Tech and Business Report Bloomberg's Leah Nylen. Today, we're joined by .
The FTC, which has already filed three lawsuits against Amazon, is expected to be eyeing the e-commerce giant once again. Leah...what are you hearing?
A lot of people will be hitting the road for the long Fourth of July holiday weekend, and for people who own electric vehicles, that adds an extra layer of planning to their trips. While the electric vehicle industry has been working to make it easier to charge, another key industry which could help ease range anxiety has not been much help so far.
For more, KCBS Radio's Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg News automotive regulations reporter Keith Laing in today's Tech and Business Report.
Automaker Stellantis is taking steps to ease range anxiety from E.V. owners as it plans to roll out new vehicles.
For more on what they're doing, KCBS Radio's Hollt Quan spoke with joined by Bloomberg's Gabrielle Coppola.
Meta is unveiling a new subscription service for its virtual reality headset.
For more on this, KCBS Radio's Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg Technology Reporter Aisha Counts.
Canada has passed a law requiring digital platforms to fork over some loonies to local publishers in exchange for posting their content. In response, Facebook and Instagram parent company Meta is blocking news on its platforms. For more on this developing story, KCBS Radio's Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg Canadian economy reporter Randy Thanthong-Knight in today's Tech and Business Report.
Today, we're joined by Bloomberg reporter Michael Sasso.
Newly released numbers show California leads the way when it comes to the number of job openings in the nation. Let's go over the numbers. What do they show?
The FTC is suing Amazon, saying the company tricked people into signing up for its Prime service and then made it difficult to unsubscribe. KCBS Radio news anchor Pat Thurston spoke with Bloomberg's Leah Nylen about what the FTC is saying Amazon did, how common these practices are and how popular Prime actually is in today's Tech and Business Report.
The Utah Jazz are the latest pro sports team to cut the cord with its cable company. The team will instead offer its games over a combination of local tv...and a new streaming service.
For more on this, KCBS Radio's Matt Bigler spoke to Bloomberg News reporter Gerry Smith.
There is a growing player in the electronic vehicle market. Electric carmaker Rivian says the company's SUV production is on track to outpace its pickup this quarter.
For more on this, KCBS Radio's Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg Editor & Reporter Chester Dawson.
Today, Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg reporter Jesse Levine.
LVMH, which is the company behind luxury brands Louis Vuitton, Moet and Hennessy is teaming up with the creator of Fortnite and Epic Games. This sounds like an unlikely partnership. What are they working on?
After spending more than 1 billion dollars in podcasting, Spotify announced what its call a 'next chapter' as it works to streamline its services.
For more, KCBS Radio's Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg's Ashley Carman.
The economic downturn is continuing to hit the tech industry hard with more than 200-thousand workers reportedly let go so far this year. While many other industries see artificial intelligence as a threat to jobs, so far, it's been a boom for some tech workers.
For more on this, KCBS Radio's Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg News Reporter Ellen Huet.
Today we're joined by Bloomberg reporter David Welch.
Three makers of the charging ports that keep EV's moving have signed on to make their equipment a compatible with the Tesla North American Charging Standard, NACS, which is rapidly becoming the 'go-to'.
This comes as the industry continues to move to one single standard, with GM and Ford also signing on to make their cars working with the same ports in future models.
Is this good news for Tesla?
General Motors has announced that it will switch its electric vehicle charging connector to the one used by Tesla. This follows a similar move by Ford last month. In today's Tech and Business Report, KCBS Radio news anchor Eric Thomas spoke with Bloomberg News reporter David Welch on why GM is making the switch and what this means for Tesla and electric vehicle users.
Today, we're joined by Bloomberg News reporter Jackie Davalos. Ride hailing company Lyft appears to be pulling back in its efforts to go green. What's the company doing and why?
The FCC has developed an outline of what air pilots will need to do to be licensed to operate air taxis. In today's Tech and Business Report, KCBS Radio news anchor Matt Bigler spoke with Bloomberg News reporter Alan Levin on what these air taxis are like and when we might actually see them in use.
While, the box office has started to rebound thanks in part to blockbusters like "Top Gun: Maverick" and "Avatar: The Way of Water," indie films are continuing to struggle.
Today, KCBS Radio's Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg Entertainment reporter Lucas Shaw.
Park Hotels says its stopped making payments on a 725 million dollar loan covering two major hotels in downtown San Francisco.
Today, KCBS Radio's Holly Quan was joined by Bloomberg's Patrick Clark.
Amazon may soon be offering yet another perk to its Prime customers. The company is in talks with wireless carriers to start offering deeply discounted mobile service.
For more on this, KCBS Radio's Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg News Reporter Scott Moritz.
Time now for our daily Tech and Business Report. Today, Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg News Reporter Sarah Frier.
Meta has announced a new, cheaper version of its virtual reality headset. This comes days before Apple is set to unveil its own mixed-reality headset.
A new valuation by Fidelity Investments shows Twitter is worth one-third of what Elon Musk paid for it last October.
Today, KCBS Radio's Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg Technology Reporter Aisha Counts.
Last week, Ford announced that it would start using Tesla charging connectors on its electric vehicles. Could the move be the start of an industry-wide trend?
KCBS Radio news anchor Holly Quan spoke to Bloomberg's Keith Naughton for more on this story in today's Tech and Business Report.
A new program at UC Berkeley this Fall will teach students how to protect non-profits from hackers.
For more, Pat Thurston spoke with Bloomberg News Cyber Reporter Margi Murphy.
The FDA has given approval to Elon Musk's brain-implant company Neuralink, letting it start testing its technology on people.
For more on this, KCBS Radio's Nikki Medorospoke with Bloomberg Venture Capital and Startups reporter Sarah McBride.
A federal agency has managed to prevent hundreds of cyberattacks by notifying the organizations that were being targeted before the hacking took place.
Today, we're joined by Bloomberg's Katrina Manson, Bloomberg Cybersecurity Reporter.
Comcast is out with a new plan that it hopes will help stop subscribers from cutting the cord.
Today, KCBS Radio's Pat Thurston was joined by Bloomberg News Reporter Scott Moritz.
Venmo is expanding its customer base, and aiming its service at teenage customers.
The digital payment giant is lowering the age requiring for its services and allowing parents to set up a "teen account" for minors aged 13 to 17.
Joining KCBS Radio's Holly Quan with more is Bloomberg Business reporter Jenny Surane.
Today Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg reporter Sarah Frier.
Instagram is rolling out a new text-based app meant to compete with Twitter.
The news comes as many have chosen to jump ship from Twitter in the wake of Elon Musk's takeover.
A San Francisco-based startup is out with a faster and cheaper way for electric vehicle drivers...to get fully charged batteries.
For more on this, KCBS Radio's Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg's Todd Woody.
Downtown San Francisco continues to struggle to recover from the pandemic, with many companies sill choosing to allow employees to work from home.
But, that hasn't stopped one developer from betting big on one of San Francisco's most iconic buildings.
For more, KCBS Radio's Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg reporter Biz Carson.
Vice Media has filed for Chapter 11 reaching an agreement to sell its assets to several lenders. This comes after the company canceled its flagship TV show and laid off more than 100 workers.
Today, KCBS Radio's Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg Global Business Editor Graham Starr.
Elon Musk has confirmed that he's picked former NBC Universal advertising head Linda Yaccarino to take over as Twitter's new CEO.
Today, KCBS Radio's Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg Technology reporter Aisha Counts.
Shares of Peloton have dropped to their lowest level in months after the company announced it's recalling more than 2 million bikes over safety concerns.
For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg tech reporter Mark Gurman.
Wendy's is among the latest companies to announce plans to test out artificial intelligence.
For more, KCBS Radio's Pat Thurston spoke with Bloomberg News reporter Daniela Sirtori-Cortina.
Meta is taking a new tack to try and lure some users away from TikTok and onto Facebook and Instagram.
For more on this, KCBS Radio's Nikki Medoro spoke with Bloomberg social media reporter Alex Barinka.
Amazon plans to start offering its original programming to other streaming sites. Some streaming sites, like Netflix and Disney Plus like to keep their original content exclusive to its service to attract subscribers. How would a move like this benefit Amazon?
For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Nikki Medoro spoke with Bloomberg News Reporter Chris Palmeri.
Time now for our daily Tech and Business Report. Today, KCBS Radio's Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg tech reporter Mark Gurman.
Google just revealed a surprise preview of a foldable Pixel smartphone. Treading into Samsung territory, the primary manufacturer of bendy smartphones. It's called the Pixel Fold, and Google says they'll tell us more about it at the company's I/O conference next week.
Apple employees who unionized a store in suburban Baltimore are meeting with management, and one of the demands on the table; whether they should be allowed to accept tips.
For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg tech reporter Mark Gurman.
A new study shows that while electric vehicles are helping air quality in the state, wealthier people seem to be benefiting the most from tax breaks to get those vehicles on our roads.
For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg's Todd Woody.
Time now for our daily Tech and Business Report. Today, we're joined by Bloomberg News Reporter Chris Palmeri.
Vice Media is preparing to file for bankruptcy after failing to find a buyer for the outlet that once captivated viewers with its unique approach to digital and televised journalism. The decision comes shortly after Vice laid off staff and canceled its flagship program Vice News Tonight.
Officials at ESPN says it's not a matter of if, but when it'll make its content available to cord-cutters.
Today, KCBS Radio's Pat Thurston spoke with Bloomberg News sports media reporter Gerry Smith.
Today, we're joined by Bloomberg News reporter Craig Torres. The Federal Reserve has released a report looking into the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank last month. What did the Fed find?
Time now for our daily Tech and Business Report. Today, we're joined by Bloomberg tech reporter Matt Day.
Amazon's latest round of cutbacks includes its wearable, health tracking device. How would you you describe the Halo devices for listeners who might not be familiar with them?
Apple is working on new technology that will use artificial intelligence to help people track they're health.
For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg tech reporter Mark Gurman.
General Motors says it will stop making the Chevy Bolt as it refocuses its efforts on electric pickups.
For more on this KCBS Radio's Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg News Autos Reporter David Welch.
The most popular tv show on a streaming service this year is 'Stranger Things'. Bloomberg has taken a look the various services to see what has been popular.
Today, KCBS Radio's Pat Thurston spoke with Bloomberg Entertainment reporter Lucas Shaw for more information on this.
Corporate Whole Foods employees are the latest to fall victim to the mass layoffs hitting the tech world.
For more, KCBS Radio's Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg Reporter Spencer Soper.
Voice actors are among the latest professionals calling out companies who are using artificial intelligence to replace them.
For more on this, KCBS Radio's Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg reporter Margi Murphy.
City officials in San Jose are backing an unusual public transit option to get people to San Jose Mineta International Airport.
Today, KCBS Radio's Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg Senior Executive Editor of Global Tech Coverage, Brad Stone.
A new survey shows a vast majority of IT managers are uneasy about using software to monitor their employees.
Today, KCBS Radio's Holly Quan was joined by Bloomberg tech reporter Matthew Boyle for more on this topic.
The government is out with its list of electric vehicles which qualify for the full tax credit, and it's a short one.
Today, KCBS Radio's Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg News Automotive Regulations reporter Keith Laing.
State officials want to take a look at a deal the city of Cupertino cut with one of the city's biggest company's.
Today, KCBS Radio's Matt Bigler is joined by Bloomberg's Laura Mahoney.
Warner Brothers is renaming its streaming service, dropping the "HBO" from HBO Max.
Today, KCBS Radio's Matt Bigler is joined by Bloomberg News reporter Felix Gillette.
A court document filed in a lawsuit against Twitter, shows that the company officially no longer exists. The document show that Twitter has merged with a newly formed company, simply called X Corporation.
Today, KCBS Radio's Holly Quan is joined by Bloomberg social media reporter Aisha Counts.
Tech giant Apple is facing a rough start to the first quarter of this year with a sharp 40% decline in personal computer shipments, as PC makers continue to struggle with huge back-ups of unsold inventory.
Today, KCBS Radio's Holly Quan is joined by Bloomberg tech reporter Mark Gurman.
Government data shows that a safety system that's used to prevent air traffic collisions is aging and prone to breaking down.
For more, Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg News reporter Alan Levin.
Walmart is planning to install thousands of electric vehicle charges at it stores between now and 2030.
Today, KCBS Radio's Holly Quan is joined by Bloomberg News reporter Brendan Case.
Have you taken a look at your smartphone bill lately? Well, if you're on one of the major carriers, you may be paying more than you need to.
Today, KCBS Radio's Holly Quan is joined by Bloomberg News Reporter Scott Moritz for more.
Amazon is laying off around 100 workers in its gaming divisions. We reported on Amazon announcing it would be cutting 9-thousand employees a couple of weeks ago.
For more on this, KCBS Radio's Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg News reporter Cecilia D'Anastasio.
Today, KCBS Radio's Holly Quan is joined by Bloomberg's Lebawit Lily Girma.
Google is making it easier for travelers to make sure they're getting the best airfare.
Today we're joined by Bloomberg reporter Dana Hull.
Tesla shares are seeing their best-ever start to the year thanks to recent price slashing in order to boost sales.
And now just ahead of the electric-car maker's quarterly delivery and production numbers analysts think the price cuts may have paid off.
Today, we're joined by Bloomberg News reporter Spencer Soper.
An Amazon consultant has pleaded guilty in a bribery scheme that gave some online sellers a competitive advantage. Let's start by talking about the scheme. What happened?
Flying taxis could be taking to the skies by the end of the decade. That's the prediction from the head of Honeywell's aerospace business, who says the company's electric vertical takeoff and landing craft will start being used for commercial purposes in two years.
For more, KCBS Radio's Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg News reporter Tom Black.
San Francisco Ride-hailing company LYFT is watching stocks swing after yesterday's appointment of their new CEO David Risher gave shares a boost as investors believed he'd sell the company. Today stocks sliding after Risher told Bloomberg TV that LYFT is not for sale.
For more, KCBS Radio's Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg Technology co-host Ed Ludlow.
Today Holly Quan speaks with Bloomberg News Reporter Chris Palmeri. Disney says it will start laying off workers this week as it plans to cut 7,000 jobs this year. The company says it's planning these layoffs in three rounds. Why are they doing that and do the workers know if they're affected?
Today, we're joined by Bloomberg News Reporter Todd Shields.
President Joe Biden's plan to roll out broadband service to rural communities has hit a snag. The President's pledge to use materials made in America is making it difficult for some of the companies to get the parts needed to build the infrastructure. So what kinds of materials are we talking about and why are they hard to get?
Apple is planning a big investment in original programming. But, the 1 billion dollars will be spent on movies destined for the big screen, and not the company's streaming service.
For more on this, KCBS Radio's Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg tech reporter Mark Gurman.
Time now for our daily Tech and Business Report. Today, KCBS Radio's Holly Quan is joined by Bloomberg News reporter Greg Stohr.
Lawyers for a popular whiskey brand found themselves before the US Supreme Court earlier today taking on the makers of a toy for dogs.
Google is making it's Chat GPT competitor Bard available to the public. Rachel.
For more on this, KCBS Radio's Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg reporter Rachel Metz.
Amazon is announcing another round of layoffs; this time the company is cutting 9,000 more jobs. The move comes after the company laid off 18,000 workers last November.
For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Liz Saint John spoke with Bloomberg tech reporter Matt Day.
Today on KCBS Radio's Tech Report, KCBS Radio's news anchor Matt Bigler is joined by Bloomberg News Reporter Todd Shields.
The FCC just gave the green light to draft rules around bringing satellite coverage to cell phones. It's the next step for the potential 30 billion-dollar market that's drawn the attention of Elon Musk's SpaceX and competitors like AT&T and T-Mobile. The service links callers directly to satellites in space for reception in remote areas and other dead zones.
Today, Pat Thurston spoke with Bloomberg News Reporter Chris Palmeri.
Ticketmaster is under fire once again from yet another group of music fans.
This time it's the Cure. The band kept ticket prices as low as 20 dollars for their upcoming tour. But, fans are finding that tacked on fees are more than doubling the price of some tickets. The band's singer, Robert Smith, even took to Twitter posting, "I am sickened as you are by today's Ticketmaster fees debacle." How did these fees get to be so high?
Today, KCBS news anchor Pat Thurston is joined by Bloomberg reporter Jo Costantz.
The return to the office continues with Meta becoming the latest company to walk back some of its work from home policies.
Today, we're joined by Bloomberg tech reporter Matt Day. Amazon has unveiled a timeline for its new satellite internet service which it plans to start testing next year. How will it work?
As we've been reporting, people have been lining up at Silicon Valley Bank after the bank's surprising failure last Friday. This comes after federal officials over the weekend that people who had deposits would have access to all their funds starting today, and not just the $250,000 that are typically ensured by the FDIC.
For ore, KCBS Radio news anchor Matt Bigler spoke with Bloomberg News reporter Max Reyes.
Walmart appears to be closing in on Amazon when it comes to its subscription service, especially when it comes to one particular demographic.
For more on this, KCBS Radio's Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg News reporter Spencer Soper.
Federal officials have launched an investigation into Tesla. This follows reports that the steering wheels of two Model Y's came loose while being driven.
For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg News reporter Sean O'Kane.
Menlo Park-based Meta is planning a new round of layoffs, which follows a 13% cut in its workforce last November. In today's Tech and Business Report, KCBS Radio's Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg News reporter Sarah Frier about how many workers will be affected, which areas of the company they may come from, and why Meta is initiating more layoffs so soon after the last round.
You can hear our Tech and Business Report weekdays at 12:30 p.m. on KCBS Radio.
Apple is getting ready to launch its next line of laptops and desktop computers. In today's Tech and Business Report, KCBS Radio news anchor Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg tech reported Mark Gurman on what changes and improvements are expected with this new wave of Apple computers.
Honda is betting big on batteries to catch up in the electric vehicle race, with the company's CEO set to break ground on a new $4 billion lithium-ion battery plant in Ohio.
For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg news reporter David Welch in today's Tech and Business Report.
Today, KCBS Radio's Holly Quan is joined by Bloomberg News reporter Emily Birnbaum.
Merchants that sell their goods through Amazon are teaming up to call for more oversight of the e-commerce giant.
TikTok is taking steps to limit the screentime of its younger users.
For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg social media reporter Alex Barinka.
Meta is the latest tech company to introduce its plans for new tools based on artificial intelligence. For more on this KCBS Radio's Matt Bigler spoke with Bloomberg social media reporter Alex Barinka.
Some workers for Google's parent company Alphabet are getting a raise. The Alphabet Workers Union says as many as 5,000 workers will now make $15 an hour.
For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Matt Bigler spoke with Bloomberg News reporter Davey Alba.
Today, Holly Quan spoke to Bloomberg News reporter Davey Alba.
A new survey taken by a union which represents Alphabet employees shows many think they aren't receiving adequate compensation.
Federal officials are looking at whether Google's popular mapping technology violates antitrust laws. Today, KCBS Radio's Holly Quan is joined by Bloomberg News reporter Leah Nylen, with more.
Apple has reportedly made major progress on a new health tracking feature for its smartwatch. KCBS Radio anchor Holly Quan is joined by Bloomberg tech reporter, Mark Gurman.
It's getting harder for the average American to be able to afford a new car. Prices rose during the pandemic and it doesn't appear they'll be coming down anytime soon.
For more, KCBS Radio's Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg News automotive reporter David Welch.
Today, we're joined by Bloomberg News reporter Mary Schlangenstein.
JetBlue is preparing itself for a possible lawsuit from the Justice Department over its planned merger with Spirit Airlines. what's JetBlue saying?
Tweaks to Snapchat's strategy appear to be paying off. The company says it now has more than 750 MILLION users every month. That's a 25 percent jump in the past 10 month.
For more, KCBS Radio's Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg social media reporter Alex Barinka.
A new survey shows that workers are even more burned out now than they were at the height of the pandemic.
KCBS Radio anchor Holly Quan is joined by Bloomberg tech reporter Matthew Boyle.
Amazon's self-driving company Zoox reached a new milestone, carrying passengers on public roads in its new robo-taxi.
KCBS Radio anchors Holly Quan & Eric Thomas are joined by Bloomberg Technology co-host Ed Ludlow.
Amazon has been increasing the cut it takes from vendors since 2016 when the company took a 32% cut from vendor sales by 2022 that cut exceeded 50%.
And it seems like this year the e-commerce giant is look to get at least a 50% cut of vendor money yet again.
Joining KCBS Radio's Holly Quan is Bloomberg E-commerce Reporter Spenser Soper.
Fox has reportedly turned down an offer of 2 Billion dollars for its Tubi streaming service.
Today, KCBS Radio's Matt Bigler is joined by Bloomberg News Reporter Chris Palmeri.
Congress is gearing up to dole out millions to provide broadband access to rural Americans to get online, but some areas that need it are getting short-changed. That's because service providers have been shown to exaggerate their coverage, making it hard to get an accurate picture of who needs Internet and where.
KCBS Radio anchor Holly Quan is joined Bloomberg Reporter Todd Shields.
Officials at Meta are reportedly working on a process known as "flattening," asking many of its managers and directors to transition into "individual contributor jobs," or leave.
This comes after the Facebook parent company laid off 13% of its workforce at the end of last year and has been working to be more efficient.
For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg reporter Kurt Wagner.
PG&E is teaming up with Sunrun to help stabilize the state's power grid in times of high demand, such as during summer heatwaves. The agreement calls for 7,500 Sunrun users to enroll in the program.
In today's Tech and Business Report, KCBS Radio reporter Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg News reporter Mark Chediak on how much energy this agreement may be able to provide to the state's power grid and whether or not the program could expand in the future.
You can hear our Tech and Business Report weekdays at 12:30 p.m. on KCBS Radio.
Lyft is rolling out new docking stations that hold both its electric bikes and scooters.
In this edition of the Tech and Business Report, KCBS Radio news anchor Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg News reporter Sri Taylor on these new docking stations, where they will go and why Lyft hopes they will quell the chaos that electric scooters have brought to some cities.
You can hear our daily Tech and Business Report weekdays at 12:30 p.m. on KCBS Radio.
The Biden Administration announced today that more car owners may soon be able to claim the $7,500 consumer tax credit for electric vehicles. This is after a tweak to the Inflation Reduction Act has broadened certain conditions for crossover SUVs to quality.
In today's Tech and Business Report, KCBS Radio's Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg automotive reporter Keith Laing for more details.
Several company veterans at Google who helped to spearhead the companies advertising business have been laid off in a round of cuts that may signal big changes coming to the tech giant.
The cuts come after the DOJ last week sued Google-parent company Alphabet, saying it holds a monopoly over digital advertising technology.
Are these cuts just part of the mass layoffs hitting the tech sector right now or do you think this has more to do with the antitrust case?
If you haven't signed up for Peacock's ad-based, free streaming service, you'll now have to pay for it. The company's cheapest option will now start at $5.
For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg News Reporter Chris Palmeri.
More workers are slowly returning to the office. A new study says that last wee, more than 50% of employees in major cities in the U.S. went back to the office for the first time since the pandemic.
For more on this, KCBS Radio's Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg tech reporter Matthew Boyle.
Ford is cutting the price of its electric Mustang by as much as $5,900. The move comes two weeks after Tesla slashed its prices by as much as 20% on certain models.
Today, KCBS Radio's Holly Quan is joined by Bloomberg News auto reporter David Welch.
Today, we're joined by Bloomberg Senior Tech Editor Graham Starr.
A Southern California startup in on an out of this world mission to extract and refine metals. what can you tell us about AstroForge?
The Justice Department says it broken up a ransomware group that's extorted more than 100 million dollars from 15-hundred victims.
KCBS Radio anchor Holly Quan is joined by Bloomberg News reporter Jeff Stone.
Today, KCBS Radio news anchor Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg tech reporter Mark Gurman about Apple's upcoming headset that can switch between augmented and virtual reality.
The Department of Justice and 8 states, including California, are suing Google over the company's advertising technology business.
The suit seeks to break up its ad division.
Today, KCBS Radio is joined by Bloomberg News reporter Julia Love.
The push for green energy has the demand for wind energy growing. But, it comes as more problems appear to be affecting some of the newer turbines.
KCBS Radio's Liz Saint John is joined by Bloomberg News reporter Ryan Beene for more.
As we've been reporting, Google's parent company Alphabet says it is cutting 12,000 jobs, which is more than 6% of its workforce. This follows similar moves by other tech giants, including Salesforce, Meta, Microsoft and Amazon.
For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg News reporter Davey Alba.
Apple is stepping up its efforts in smart home devices.
KCBS Radio's Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg tech reporter Mark Gurman in today's Tech and Business Report for the latest.
The latest round of tech layoffs are continuing with Amazon announcing it will be letting go of 18-thousand workers.
KCBS Radio anchor Holly Quan is joined by Bloomberg tech reporter Matt Day.
Microsoft says it plans to add the artificial intelligence chatbot Chat GPT to its Azure cloud services soon.
KCBS Radio's Holly Quan is joined by Bloomberg News reporter Dina Bass for more.
As you've been hearing on our financial reports, Tesla is slashing prices on most of its electric cars across the U.S. and Europe in response to dropping demand for the cars. This comes after a tumultuous few weeks for the electric car company as its stock price has been tumbling and sales are slowing.
KCBS Radio news anchor Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg reporter Dana Hull for more information in today's Tech and Business Report.
You can hear our Tech and Business Report weekdays at 12:30 p.m. on KCBS Radio.
In today's Tech and Business Report, KCBS Radio news anchor Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg News reporter Olivia Rockeman about Amazon's new partnership with Rent the Runway, a designer clothing rental company.
You can hear our Tech and Business Report weekdays at 12:30 p.m. on KCBS Radio.
Today, KCBS Radio's Holly Quan is joined by Bloomberg tech reporter Mark Gurman.
Apple says it will start making the screens for its devices, possibly as early as next year.
In today's Tech and Business Report, KCBS Radio news anchor Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg News reporter Dina Bass about Open AI, the company behind ChatGPT that is drawing attention and potentially billions of investment dollars from companies such as Microsoft.
You can hear our Tech and Business Reports live on weekdays at 12:30 p.m. on KCBS Radio.
Federal officials are taking steps to regulate gas stoves following several reports showing they may be harmful to people's health.
KCBS news anchor Holly Quan is joined by Bloomberg News reporter Ari Natter for more.
In today's Tech and Business Report, KCBS Radio news anchor spoke with Bloomberg tech reporter Mark Gurman on the launch of the long-awaited Ring Car Cam, a dashboard camera intended to deter vehicle break-ins, among other uses.
You can hear our Tech and Business Report weekdays at 12:30 p.m. on KCBS Radio.
Ford says the number of electric vehicles it sold in the U.S. last year more than doubled placing the company right behind Tesla.
For more, KCBS Radio anchor Holly Quan is joined by Bloomberg reporter Keith Naughton.
Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff says the San Francisco-based company will lay off 10 percent of its workforce and reduce its corporate footprint.
For more, KCBS Radio anchor Holly Quan is joined by Bloomberg reporter Brody Ford.
The Consumer Electronics Show officially gets underway Thursday in Las Vegas, and while there will be hundreds of automotive products and technologies on display, the focus this year will be slightly different from years past.
KCBS Radio news anchor Holly Quan is joined by Bloomberg Reporter Keith Naughton for more.
An Israeli startup is looking to team up with cattle ranchers as it works on creating steak that's grown in a lab.
For more, Liz Saint John spoke with Bloomberg News reporter Devin Leonard
New data compiled by Bloomberg shows that as of November women make up a record 32% of S&P 500 company board seats.
KCBS Radio's Liz Saint John spoke with Bloomberg News reporter Jeff Green.
YouTube's parent company has won the rights to the NFL's Sunday Night Ticket. Alphabet will pay 14 billion dollars for the 7 year deal.
KCBS Radio Anchor, Liz St. John is joined by Bloomberg News reporter Mark Bergen.
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg took to the witness stand in a San Jose courtroom yesterday to testify in an FTC antitrust suit seeking to stop his company's acquisition of a company that makes a virtual reality fitness app.
KCBS Radio Anchor Liz St. John is joined by Bloomberg News reporter Joel Rosenblatt.
Meta says it remains committed to the metaverse. The company is coming off a tough year, laying off 11,000 workers and seeing its stock dropping dramatically. But, the company says it plans to put 20% of its spending towards its division in charge of virtual and augmented reality.
KCBS Radio's Kris Ankarlo is joined by Bloomberg News reporter Kurt Wagner with more.
The FTC says the company behind Fortnite will pay $520 million to settle claims it violated children's privacy laws, and misled people over in-game purchases.
KCBS Radio's Kris Ankarlo spoke with Bloomberg reporter Leah Nylen for more.
In the latest chapter of Twitter drama, Elon Musk suspended the accounts of several journalists saying they put his family in danger by disclosing the location of his private jet.
KCBS Radio's Matt Bigler spoke with Bloomberg reporter Kurt Wagner for more in today's Tech and Business Report.
In today's Tech and Business Report, KCBS Radio news anchor Margie Shafer spoke with Bloomberg News reporter David Baker about the state of California's plans to increase the number of electric vehicle chargers in the state.
The number of freelance workers in the U.S. is rising, according to a new study. In today's daily Tech and Business Report, KCBS Radio news anchor Margie Shafer was joined by Bloomberg reporter Airielle Lowe for more on who is freelancing, why they're doing it and the pros and cons of freelancing.
Researchers at Lawrence Livermore National Lab have made a breakthrough in nuclear fusion.
KCBS Radio news anchor Margie Shafer spoke with Will Wade, writer and editor at Bloomberg Energy.
Today we're joined by Bloomberg reporter David Barker.
For the first time since Bloomberg started tracking prices, the cost of lithium-ion battery packs - which power the batteries in Electric cars - rose, and experts say they probably won't drop until next year.
The news spells trouble for automakers who have begun rolling out new Electric models hoping to expand beyond just early-adopters.
The FTC has filed suit to block Microsoft's acquisition of gaming company Activision Blizzard. For more, KCBS Radio's Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg News reporter Dina Bass.
Time now for our daily Tech and Business Report. Today, KCBS news anchor Holly Quan is joined by Bloomberg News reporter Scott Moritz.
Dish is out with an offer that might be for you. It's introducing Boost Infinite, which offers service for 25 dollars a month for life.
HBO Max is once again partnering up with Amazon Prime after a 15-month absence. For more on this, KCBS Radio news anchor Holly Quan was joined by Bloomberg Entertainment reporter Lucas Shaw for today's Tech and Business Report.
It may be getting harder to pay for your purchases at marijuana dispensary shops.
This after a common workaround that let people use debit cards is getting shut down.
Banks and credit card companies don't process the transactions since marijuana is still illegal according to Federal law.
KCBS Radio news anchor Margie Shafer spoke with Bloomberg reporter Tiffany Kary, for more.
In a win for SpaceX, the FCC has approved sending up another massive fleet of Starlink satellites into space, bringing Elon Musk's company one step closer to blanketing the Earth with low-orbiting satellites, which aims to bring fast broadband Internet access to remote and rural areas.
This comes as a blow to rival satellite company Viasat, which asked the FCC to deny Space-X's request, saying there were serious risks.
In today's tech and business report, KCBS Radio news anchor Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg News reporter Chris Palmeri about "Avatar: The Way of Water," the sequel to the hit 2009 film "Avatar."
With the film set to premier in London next Tuesday, Disney is about to find out whether or not a big bet paid off.
Today, KCBS Radio news anchor Holly Quan is joined by Bloomberg News reporter Michael Tobin.
Airbnb is teaming up with several big landlords and letting renters offer rooms on the service.
Today, we're joined by Bloomberg tech reporter Mark Gurman.
Elon Musk has launched a tweet storm aimed at Apple saying the company cut its advertising on Twitter and threatened to drop the app from its store without saying why. He also questioned whether Apple hated free speech and criticized its app store fees.What's Musk's goal in tweeting all this?
Today, we're joined by Bloomberg reporter Kevin Simauchi.
Cryptocurrency lender Block Fi is filing for bankruptcy protection following the collapse of the crypto exchange FTX earlier this month. How are the two companies connected?
Analysts are expecting the holiday shopping season to be a bit slower than usual, and that affects not only online retailers, but also the companies that ship their products.
For more, Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg reporter Esha Dey.
Federal officials are issuing a warning saying that US officials offshore gas and oil facilities are at a significant risk of a cyber attack.
For more, KCBS Radio's Liz Saint John spoke with Bloomberg reporter Ari Natter.
The wave of layoffs hitting the tech industry is hitting one type of employee especially hard. They are those who are in the U.S. on H-1B visas, which allows them to stay in the country, but only as long as they're employed.
For more, Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg reporter Sinduja Rangarajan.
One of the perks of online shopping may be going away, as more companies are no longer offering free returns.
Bloomberg reporter Allison Nicole Smith cites high costs as the main deterrent to continue offering these services.
While some people may have turned to meat alternatives as a healthier choice, some may not be aware of the sanitary conditions in at least one of the plants where the product is made.
KCBS Radio news anchor Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg reporter Deena Shanker.
Amazon says it wants to make it easier for third party sellers who've been suspended from the site to get reinstated.
For more, KCBS Radio's Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg News reporter Spencer Soper.
Apple says it will start using chips in its devices from a plant in Arizona starting in 2024.
For more KCBS Radio news anchor Liz Saint John spoke with Bloomberg tech reporter Mark Gurman.
Apple is out with a special deal on its MacBook Pro for small businesses. For more, Liz Saint John spoke with Bloomberg tech reporter, Mark Gurman.
Time now for our daily Tech and Business Report. KCBS Radio Anchor Holly Quan is joined by Bloomberg News Reporter Todd Shields.
A Texas based startup has launched a test version of a satellite it hopes will let people use their cellphones from remote locations.
Joining us today is Bloomberg Reporter Spencer Soper.
Amazon is going with the "less is more" approach when it comes to its new drone.
The e-commerce giant revealed its design today of a delivery drone that's smaller, makes less noise than the current one, and can fly through light rain.
Telecom giant AT&T has announced the end of their dial 0 operator and 411 services in January. Today, we look into the impact of this change and the reasoning behind this move.
Time now for our daily Tech and Business Report. Today, KCBS News Anchor Holly Quan is joined by Bloomberg social media reporter Alex Barinka.
Big cutbacks are coming to Meta with CEO Mark Zuckerberg announcing plans to layoff 11-thousand workers.
Air-taxi company Joby is one step closer to lift off. The FAA has proposed standards the company will have to meet for the aircraft to be officially certified.
For more, KCBS Radio's Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg News reporter Alan Levin.
Meta is set to follow in Twitter's footsteps, with the company reportedly planning to layoff thousands of workers later this week.
For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg social media reporter Alex Barinka.
Bloomberg is reporting that Elon Musk is planning to cut half its workforce starting Friday. This report seeks to evaluate the upcoming changes and how Twitter will operate with half of its current staff.
The fashion industry produces more than 1,000,000,000 apparel items every year and while some of the most popular fast fashion brands have set up programs to collect used clothing, it's estimated less than 1% of those items get recycled.
For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Holly Quan is joined by Natalie Obiko Pearson, a reporter for Bloomberg News.
Amazon is expanding its music offerings for Prime members, increasing the number of songs available to stream.
For more, KCBA Radio news anchor Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg News reporter Ashley Carman.
A startup company backed by Volkswagen and Ford that hoped to put self-driving vehicles on the streets is shutting down. The news comes as federal officials are launching a criminal probe into Tesla into the company's claims about it's vehicles ability to drive themselves.
For more, Liz Saint john spoke with Bloomberg News autos reporter David Welch.
Apple says it will comply with a new law in the EU, which mandates that smartphones and other electronic devices sold there use USB-C chargers.
For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Margie Shafer spoke with Bloomberg tech reporter Mark Gurman.
Ford is out with an update to its Escape SUV.
For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Margie Shafer spoke with Bloomberg's Keith Naughton.
One of Meta's shareholders has penned an open letter to the company asking it to reign in its spending on the metaverse.
For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Margie Shafer spoke with Bloomberg News Reporter Ed Ludlow.
Amazon is teaming up with Hawaiian Airlines to help ship its goods.
Fore more, KCBS Radio's Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg News reporter Spencer Soper.
Amtrak service in part of Southern California will be shut down for the rest of the year after a recent storm surge caused waves that shifted the tracks near San Clemente. It comes as climate change is affecting Amtrak service on both sides of the country.
For more, KCBS Radio's Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg News Reporter, Allison Nicole Smith.
Walmart has come up with a new approach to help sell its merchandise.
For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg News reporter Brendan Case.
San Francisco Mayor London Breed says the City will have to look beyond tech companies to bring workers back to the office. This comes as San Francisco has been one of the slowest areas in the US to recover from COVID-19 with the return-to-office rate stuck around 40% of pre-pandemic levels.
For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg News California Bureau Chief Karen Breslau.
Verizon is teaming up with Walmart to offer pay-as-you-go wireless internet service.
For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg News Reporter Scott Moritz.
Some analysts had predicted that American shopping habits would be forever changed after the start of the pandemic with many turning to online shopping. It turns out that might not be the case.
For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg News editor Matt Townsend.
Santa Clara based chipmaker Intel is reportedly set to announce thousands of job cuts at the end of the month. This comes as the industry has been seeing a slump in PC sales.
For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg tech reporter Mark Gurman.
A group of Google users is seeking class-action status in a lawsuit, calling into question just how private the company's private Incognito browsing mode is.
For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg News reporter Malathi Nayak
Almost two years after selling off its fleet of autonomous taxis, the rideshare company Uber has signed a deal with Motional Incorporated to offer driverless deliveries and rides, reinvigorating the company's interest in autonomous driving technology.
In a statement this week, Motional's CEO calls the agreement "instrumental" to the widescale adoption of robotaxis.
For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg reporter Jackie Davalos.
E-vehicle giant Tesla is set to delivering the first batch of its semi trucks to Pepsi Co by December 1st. That'll be 15 of the 100 trucks that the snack and beverage company ordered from Tesla about five years ago.
For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg Reporter Chester Brown, who's in Detroit.
Self-driving cars were a promise to bring us a safer, more convenient mode of transportation. But several years and $100 BILLION later, self-driving companies still haven't been able to perfect the technology.
For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg News reporter Max Chafkin.
Elon Musk has apparently had a change of heart, now saying that he plans to go ahead with the purchase of Twitter. Shares are still trading below what Musk agreed to pay and the trial was just around the corner.
For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg Legal reporter Jef Feeley.
Tesla stocks dropped sharply this morning after the company issued its latest report on deliveries.
For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg News Reporter Dana Hull.
Amazon recently announced that all but one U.S. call center will close in an effort to cut real estate costs, moving hundreds of office workers into remote work.
This as the e-commerce giant has been grappling with ways to maintain growth amid rising inflation and economic uncertainty.
For more on this, KCBS Radio news anchor Holly Quan spoke to Bloomberg reporter Spencer Sopher.
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has announced a hiring freeze and restructuring as the company seeks to cut costs.
For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg News reporter Kurt Wagner.
Amazon showed off its newest line of home security products at its annual device showcase this morning.
For more, KCBS news anchor Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg tech reporter Mark Gurman.
Airbnb is out with a guide detailing its work-from-home policy.
For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg News reporter Jo Constanz.
Employers and workers continue to experience significant disconnect over hybrid and remote work, with managers reporting concerns over employee productivity that workers say is unfounded. This has led some companies to adopt controversial surveillance measures to monitor employee productivity.
For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg reporter Dina Bass.
A company backed by Google co-founder Larry Page, that was trying to make flying cars, is shutting down.
For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg News reporter Mark Bergen.
While tech companies have been pushing virtual and augmented reality, the devices have yet to hit the mainstream. Well, a new company is hoping the NFL can help change that
For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg News reporter Matt Townsend.
Peloton has started taking orders for its rowing machine, with a price tag of almost $3,200 dollars.
For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg tech reporter Mark Gurman.
For the first time, Disney has released data on employee pay broken down by race and gender. For more on this, KCBS Radio's Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg News reporter Jeff Green on the Tech and Business Report.
Uber is investigating a security breach after a hacker managed to break into its system.
For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Liz Saint John spoke with Bloomberg News reporter Margi Murphy.
A federal agency has issued a report, calling for new regulations for the 'buy now - pay later' industry.
For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Eric Thomas spoke with Bloomberg News Finance reporter Jenny Surane.
One of ABC's popular shows is returning next Monday, but this year fans of 'Dancing With the Stars' will have to subscribe to Disney Plus if they want to watch it.
For more, KCBS Radio's Liz Saint John was joined by Bloomberg News Reporter Chris Palmeri.
The White House is urging railroads and labor unions to reach a contract agreement to avert a strike that could start as early as Friday.
For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Liz Saint John spoke with Bloomberg Economics Reporter Augusta Saraiva.
Amazon merchants are fearing a slow holiday season due to the current economy.
For more, KCBS Radio news anchor spoke with Bloomberg News reporter Spencer Soper.
GM plans to introduce a new electric SUV with a more affordable price tag as it tests out the market.
For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg News reporter David Welch.
Twitter is expanding its program that has users help fact check tweets.
For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Liz Saint John spoke with Bloomberg News reporter Kurt Wagner.
The FTC wants to require Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg to get approval before taking over any more companies. This comes as the agency is trying to block Meta's acquisition of a virtual reality fitness app maker.
For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg News reporter Leah Nylen.
The recently-released annual study out of Strategic Vision shows that consumers are hungry for a car from tech giant Apple, even if no such thing exists yet.
The survey included Apple on their list of car brands for the first time, and found that 26% of those asked said they would "definitely consider" buying an Apple-made car, following only Toyota and Honda.
For more, KCBS Radio news anchor spoke with Bloomberg reporter David Welch.
General Motor's 'Cruise' self-driving cars had to recall dozens of vehicles and update their software, following an accident. It happened on the streets of San Francisco, just a day after the company was given permission to start charging fares for picking up customers.
For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Eric Thomas spoke with Bloomberg News autos reporter David Welch.
Google employees are steeping up protests against the company's $1.2B contract to provide the Israeli government with artificial intelligence and cloud services.
For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Eric Thomas spoke with Bloomberg News technology reporter Davey Alba.
Trademark filings show Apple may be preparing to release its own mixed-reality headset.
For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Liz Saint John spoke with Bloomberg tech reporter Mark Gurman.
Attorneys for Elon Musk have subpoenaed a whistleblower who claims the company misled regulators about its problems with fake accounts and its cybersecurity defenses.
For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Liz Saint John spoke with Bloomberg Legal reporter Jef Feeley who's based in Delaware.
Time now for our daily Tech and Business Report with KCBS Radio Contributor, and Bloomberg Reporter Jack Gillum.
Google has changed its search maps to now label facilities that provide abortions.
Amazon is shutting down its Amazon Care Service following its planned acquisition of One Medical.
For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg News reporter Spencer Soper.
Peloton is teaming up with Amazon to let its bikes and other accessories be sold on the site.
For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg tech reporter Mark Gurman.
A whistleblower could give a boost to Elon Musk in his effort to have his acquisition of Twitter called off.
For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg Legal reporter Jef Feeley who's based in Deleware, where the case is being held.
Tesla is hiking the price of its so called Full Self Driving driver-assistance technology. Starting September 5th, it will cost $15,000, which is a jump of $3,000.
For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg News reporter Sean O'Kane.
Wayfair is the latest tech company to announce a cut in its workforce. The company says it will cut about 870 employees to save costs amid a slowing economy. It's part of a potentially troubling trend amongst tech companies.
For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg Reporter Jordan Yadoo.
For the first time, the number of people watching streaming TV has surpassed those watching cable.
For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg News Reporter Chris Palmeri
Apple has reportedly set September 7th as its target date to launch its new line of iPhones.
For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg tech reporter Mark Gurman.
American Airlines is buying 20 supersonic jets, which could cut transatlantic travel times in half.
The last commercial supersonic flight was in November of 2003, When the Concorde was retired.
For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg News reporter Julie Johnsson.
Time now for our daily Tech and Business Report with KCBS Radio contributor, and Bloomberg reporter Jack Gillum here to talk about Google Maps regularly misleading people who are searching for abortion clinics.
Credit giant Mastercard Inc. is facing backlash for the rollout of its new installment program, allowing people to pay off their purchases in multiple payments.
For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Liz Saint John spoke with Bloomberg Reporter Jenny Surane
Disney is introducing an ad-based version of its video streaming service and hiking the price for those who want to watch without ads.
For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Liz Saint John spoke with Bloomberg News Reporter Chris Palmeri.
Samsung has unveiled its newest version of its foldable devices...and they say prices won't be going up.
For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Liz Saint John spoke with Bloomberg Reporter Mark Gurman.
Analysts say that the price of goods sold in the US has dropped for the first time in two years.
For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg News Senior Editor Alex Tanzi.
Apple's acquisition spree is slowing down. While the company had previously been acquiring a company every three to four weeks, reports show it has only taken over 2 companies so far this year.
For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg tech reporter Mark Gurman.
Highly coveted jobs at Facebook and Instagram will be more elusive this year. Meta is telling its interns it is delaying potential job offers to give the company extra time to assess its staffing needs.
For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg Reporter Carly Wanna.
While COVID-19 transmission rates remain high, the return to in-person work seems to be taking hold. WeWork says its offices are now nearly three-quarters full which matches the occupancy rate from before the pandemic.
For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg Reporter Ellen Huet.
The lack of snow in the west and resulting drought is upending lives in more ways than empty ski slopes.
For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg reporter David R. Baker
Procter and Gamble is trying to come up with a way to sell its dishwashers and the detergent that fuels them.
There is a myth that dishwashers use more water than hand-washing, but the company says new models actually use less.
For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg Reporter Daniela Sirtori-Cortina.
Elon Musk's behavior is now affecting his business. Tesla owners and future buyers of the electric vehicle are now turning away from his premier product.
For more, Holly Quan spoke with KCBS Radio Contributor and Bloomberg Reporter Ira Boudway.
Amazon is reporting earnings that prove while big box stores, like Walmart and Target, may be faltering as the economy worsens and their warehouses pile up with unwanted goods, the online retail giant appears to be doing just fine.
For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg reporter Spencer Soper.
Shares of Comcast were down almost 10% earlier today, following the company's latest earnings report showing for the first time ever, the company added NO new broadband subscribers.
For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg News Reporter Scott Moritz.
Twitter has announced plans to close and downsize offices across the world, including right here in the Bay Area.
For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg News Reporter Sarah Frier.
The economic upheaval caused by the pandemic has left the city of San Francisco scrambling to find ways to bring back workers and tourists.
For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg Reporter Romy Varghese.
Time now for our daily Tech and Business Report. Today, we're joined by Bloomberg News reporter Reade Pickert.
A new survey shows that letting people work from home part of the time...is good for both employees...and the companies they work for. Reade...tell us about the survey...
There's often a perception that people who are working from home may be more easily distracted and spend less time actually working. Why do you think workers' productivity actually increased?
Some employees would prefer to work from home full time. Why do you think companies prefer the hybrid model?
GM introduced its first electric Chevy Blazer this week and it's giving us a look at just how far the company has come with its battery technology.
For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg News autos reporter David Welch.
Time now for our daily Tech and Business Report.
Amazon is buying primary-care provider One Health in a deal worth almost 3 and a half billion dollars.
For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Holly Quan is joined by Bloomberg News reporter Spencer Soper.
If you've noticed your cellphone bill going up, you're not alone. It's also not likely to be going down anytime soon.
For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg News Reporter Scott Moritz.
Twitter has won round one in its case against Tesla CEO Elon Musk...with a judge ruling to fast-track the case to start in October. Jef...how significant is the ruling?
For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg Legal reporter Jef Feeley, who's based in Deleware.
Time now for our daily Tech and Business Report. Today, KCBS Radio news anchor Holly Quan is joined by Bloomberg News reporter Katia Dmitrieva.
Time now for our daily Tech and Business Report! Today, KCBS Radio news anchor Bret Burkhart is joined by Bloomberg reporter Alan Levin.
The company Wing, a subsidiary of Google parent company Alphabet, has announced the development of a new team of drones, hoping to beef up how much the small aircrafts can carry and how far.
Netflix is teaming up with Microsoft to launch a new ad-based streaming service.
For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Bret Burkhart spoke with Bloomberg Entertainment reporter Lucas Shaw.
Twitter has followed through on its threat to take Tesla CEO Elon Musk to court over his decision to back out of purchasing the company. The attorney says they are not only confident they will win, but also that they can wrap this case up in less than a week.
For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Bret Burkhart spoke with Bloomberg legal reporter Jef Feeley, who's based in Delaware.
Twitter is gathering a legal team to prepare for a lawsuit against Elon Musk after he pulled back on his bid to buy the company.
For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Liz Saint John spoke with KCBS Radio Contributor and Bloomberg Reporter Jeff Feeley.
For the first time in years, home prices in San Francisco have started to drop. A new report by the real estate company Compass, shows prices are down three percent from last year.
For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg News real estate reporter John Gittelsohn.
Google has reached a deal with developers to allow users to subscribe to services outside the company's Play Store.
This is similar to a settlement deal Apple reached with small developers.
For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Margie Shafer spoke with KCBS Radio contributor and Bloomberg Reporter Mark Bergen.
Peninsula Hotels is rolling out a new feature to help its clients get a better night's sleep.
For more, KCBS Radio's Megan Goldsby spoke with Bloomberg Travel Editor Nikki Ekstein.
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg says the company will hire 30% fewer engineers than planned this year due to the economy.
For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Megan Goldsby spoke with Bloomberg News social media reporter Alex Barinka
State lawmakers have passed a bill to boost the state's power grid.
For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Bret Burkhart spoke with Bloomberg News reporter Mark Chediak.
Tesla has laid off 200 workers after closing a facility in San Mateo.
For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Bret Burkhart spoke with Bloomberg News Reporter Ed Ludlow.
The price of oil rose for a third straight day today. That strength in crude has kept US retail gasoline prices near record highs and caused huge pain, in particular for drivers on Uber and Lyft. Now a wave of ride-hailing drivers are turning to Tesla and other EV-makers as gas prices put a squeeze on their profits.
For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Bret Burkhart spoke with Bloomberg News Reporter Ed Ludlow.
Some of the nation's largest banks are teaming up to come up with a plan to fight off hackers.
For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Megan Goldsby spoke with Bloomberg News reporter Craig Torres
Several states have trigger laws that go into effect within 30 days of today's ruling. But Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton issued a statement following today's ruling, saying abortions in the state are now illegal.
For more, KCBS Radio news anchors Jeff Bell and Patti Reising spoke with Bloomberg News Editor Brendan Walsh.
General Motors has just started charging people who hail one of its self-driving Cruise taxis in parts of San Francisco.
For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Margie Shafer spoke with Bloomberg News autos reporter David Welch.
The labor group that helped employees at a Maryland Apple Store unionize says it's getting calls from Apple workers all over the country.
For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Margie Shafer spoke with Bloomberg Social Media Reporter Maxwell Adler
The FAA has given approval to a drone delivery company called Zipline.
For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Margie Shafer spoke with Bloomberg News reporter Alan Levin
The toy industry has experienced a resurgence over the past couple of years, all thanks to a new kind of customer.
For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Eric Thomas spoke with Bloomberg News Reporter Kelly Gilblom
Elon Musk held a virtual meeting with Twitter employees for the first time since announcing his interest in buying the company. One of the issues he addressed was his stance on what kinds of tweets should be allowed.
For more, KCBS News anchor Eric Thomas spoke with Bloomberg News reporter Kurt Wagner.
YouTube says more than one and a half billion people are now logging onto Shorts, which is its short video platform.
For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Eric Thomas spoke with Bloomberg News reporter Mark Bergen.
AT&T says it may have to hike the price of its wireless plans for a second time in recent months.
For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Eric Thomas spoke with Bloomberg News Reporter Scott Moritz.
Tesla CEO Elon Musk is warning that the company has been having a very tough quarter and he's asking employees to help overcome that.
For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Eric Thomas spoke with Bloomberg News Reporter Ed Ludlow.
Amazon is coming under fire for its encrypted messaging app, which has reportedly been used to trade thousands and thousands of images of child pornography.
For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Margie Shafer spoke with Bloomberg reporter Brandon Sapienza.
Federal officials are stepping up their investigation into Tesla over the company's Autopilot system.
For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Margie Shafer spoke with Bloomberg News Automotive Regulations reporter Keith Laing.
A plan by city officials in Baltimore to roll out broadband service to under-served communities receives push back from one of the country's biggest internet service providers.
For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Margie Shafer spoke with Bloomberg News Reporter Todd Shields.
Apple kicked off its weeklong Worldwide Developers Conference by unveiling new software and upgrades to some of its products this morning.
For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Margie Shafer spoke with Bloomberg tech reporter Mark Gurman.
Amazon says efforts by the federal government to reign in big tech will only be bad for consumers. This comes as the FTC is once again setting its sites on Amazon over possible antitrust violations.
For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Eric Thomas spoke with Bloomberg tech reporter Matt Day.
Twitter's employees have reportedly been experiencing a change in their work environment following Elon Musk's announcement that he would be taking the company private.
For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Margie Shafer spoke with Bloomberg News Reporter Ed Ludlow.
Apple's World Wide Developer's Conference kicks off a week today, but the rumors have already started about what we can expect from the company's next mobile operating system.
For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Margie Shafer spoke with Bloomberg tech reporter Mark Gurman
Instacart is joining other big tech companies on slowing down the hiring process and shifting focus to making the startup as profitable as possible.
This comes just this month as the delivery company confidentially filed for their long-awaited IPO, with a listing expected as soon as this year.
For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Liz Saint John spoke with Bloomberg reporter Michael Tobin.
Apple says it will NOT be boosting production of its iPhone this year, even though the company is expected to be releasing a major upgrade in the Fall.
For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Liz Saint John spoke with Bloomberg tech reporter Mark Gurman.
Amazon has opened its first brick-and-mortar CLOTHING store. It's called Amazon Style...and is located in Glendale. Matt...so tell us about the store?
For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Megan Goldsby spoke with Bloomberg tech reporter Matt Day.
A new study shows that people looking to buy new vehicles might actually get a better deal if they go electric.
For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Megan Goldsby spoke with Bloomberg Editor Dimitra Kessenides.
Apple may be close to releasing a headset that combines augmented and virtual reality.
For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Margie Shafer spoke with Bloomberg tech reporter Mark Gurman.
Elon Musk is taking on the insurance industry. Tesla is now offering auto insurance in eight states including California and plans to expand to 80% of the U.S.
For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Melissa Culross spoke with Bloomberg News Reporter Dana Hull.
Hackers have found a way to unlock and drive off with certain Tesla models.
For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Melissa Culross spoke with Bloomberg's Margi Murphy.
Major League Baseball is teaming up with several streaming services. This will give them exclusive rights to broadcast certain games. However, the move has some fans scratching their heads, figure out how to watch.
For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Melissa Cullross spoke with Bloomberg News reporter Gerry Smith.
Elon Musk's Twitter deal is reportedly now on hold, with the billionaire using the platform to announce he's keeping the $44 Billion dollar sale in limbo until he gets more information about fake bots on the site.
For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Megan Goldsby spoke with Bloomberg reporter Kurt Wagner.
Some companies are rethinking their plans to have workers return to the office.
For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Megan Golsdby spoke with Bloomberg News reporter Matthew Boyle.
Airbnb announces its making some of its biggest changes to its service for the first time in a decade. Among these changes, there will be a new focus on customer service. However, some of the improvements may not sit too well with all of its hosts.
For more, KCBS Radio news anchors Megan Goldsby spoke Bloomberg News reporter Nikki Ekstein.
Shares of Peloton dropped to a record low following the company's latest earnings report.
For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Megan Goldsby spoke with Bloomberg News reporter Michael Tobin.
Nearly two years after being removed from both Apple and Google's app stores, Fornite is making a comeback thanks to Microsoft.
For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Megan Goldsby spoke with Bloomberg News Video Game reporter Cecilia D'Anastasio
Shares of e-commerce companies including Shopify and Etsy are tumbling today following their latest earnings reports. The drop mirrors that of Amazon, which tumbled 35% from its peak in July following its latest earnings report released last week.
For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Megan Goldsby spoke with Bloomberg News reporter Ryan Vlastelica.
Apple has hired a former Ford executive to lead the company's efforts to build an electric car.
For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Megan Goldsby spoke with Bloomberg tech reporter Mark Gurman.
San Jose-based Roku is expanding its lineup of original programming with plans for more than 2 dozen new shows.
For more on the new content, KCBS Radio news anchor Liz Saint John spoke with Bloomberg News reporter Lucas Shaw.
Toyota says it is about to run out of its tax credit that the government allows it to give to people who buy electric and hybrid vehicles.
For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Megan Goldsby spoke with Bloomberg News reporter Keith Laing.
Streaming giant Netflix has given a number of employees the ax, just a week after its subscriber numbers took a dip that shook up the company's investors.
For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Megan Goldsby spoke with Bloomberg Trending News Reporter Martine Paris.
Snap is introducing a new device to help you take that perfect picture. It's a drone that hovers over its owner's head.
The company has been working on augmented reality devices, like its Spectacles glasses for a while. What else is in the works?
For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Megan Goldsby spoke with Bloomberg Senior Executive Editor of Global Tech Coverage, Brad Stone
Forever 21's parent company, Authentic Brands, has filed suit against San Francisco online payment start-up Bolt.
For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Megan Goldsby spoke to Bloomberg News reporter Lizette Chapman.
Facebook parent company Meta plans to open its first-ever brick and mortar store in Burlingame next month.
For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Megan Goldsby spoke with Bloomberg News reporter Maxwell Adler.
Harry's is taking a new approach to selling its razors. The company gained popularity by selling its low-cost blades online. But, now you can find them in stores ranging from Target to Costco.
For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Megan Goldsby spoke with Bloomberg News reporter Daniela Sirtori-Cortina.
Amazon has a new way for third-party sellers to use its services. Spencer...what's Amazon doing?
For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Megan Goldsby spoke with Bloomberg News reporter Spencer Soper
Netflix shares are down 35% today after the company's latest earnings report showed the streaming service lost subscribers for the first time in a decade.
Netflix says it's considering a new, cheaper subscription level with ads. The company's avoided this up til now.
For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Megan Goldsby spoke with Bloomberg News Reporter Ed Ludlow.
Just a year after expanding it's podcasting efforts, Facebook appears to be pulling back from the format.
For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Megan Goldsby spoke with Bloomberg News reporter Ashley Carman.
Tesla CEO Elon Musk wants to buy Twitter. Musk, who recently became Twitter's biggest shareholder, is offering $43 BILLION to take the company private.
For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Megan Goldsby spoke with Mandeep Singh of Bloomberg Intelligence
Back in 2013 Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos made an ambitious pledge, that the company would be able to deliver goods to customers in half an hour; using drones. Nine years later, the company's plans have yet to take off.
For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Megan Goldsby spoke with Bloomberg News reporter Spencer Soper.
Apple Targets Watch blood-pressure tool for 2024 after technical snags.
For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Megan Goldsby spoke with Bloomberg Reporter Mark Gurman
Elon Musk is discussing new options with Twitter's board after deciding not to join after all.
For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Megan Goldsby spoke with Dana Hull, KCBS Radio Contributor and Bloomberg Reporter Dana Hull.
Microsoft's CEO, Satya Nadella, is warning that those long workdays, which often go into the night, will do more to HURT a company in the long run than help.
For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Margie Shafer spoke with Bloomberg Business reporter Matthew Boyle.
Long-time game giant, Activision Blizzard, just made about 1,100 temporary and contracted game testers full-time employees.
For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Margie Shafer spoke with Bloomberg Videogame Reporter Cecelia D'Anastasio.
For the third year in a row, the Apple Developer Conference will be held only online.
For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Megan Goldsby spoke with Bloomberg Reporter Mark Gurman.
With many companies around the world embracing the hybrid workplace, where employees spend some of their work time at home, Microsoft is touting its Windows 11 operating system as the best option for those working outside the office.
For more, KCBS Radio news anchors Megan Goldsby spoke with KCBS Radio Contributor and Bloomberg News Tech Reporter, Dina Bass.
Telsa founder, Elon Musk, just bought a nearly 10 percent stake in Twitter. That makes Musk the social media giant's biggest shareholder.
For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Megan Goldsby spoke with KCBS Radio Contributor and Bloomberg Business's West Coast correspondent, Ed Ludlow.
Waymo's fully driverless rides are getting ready to debut in San Francisco, after years of testing across the Bay Area and in Arizona, as the pandemic made for emptier streets and more opportunities to try the cars out.
Now, the question on everyone's mind is When can we get a ride?
For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Megan Goldsby spoke with Bloomberg reporter Ed Ludlow.
Apple is developing its own financial services department to handle things including payment processing and credit checks.
For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Megan Goldsby spoke with Bloomberg tech reporter Mark Gurman
Uber plans to expand its delivery options by partnering up with local retailers.
Emily sat down with CEO Dara Khosrow-Shahi, who explained his thinking behind the plan.
For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Megan Goldsby spoke with Bloomberg Technology anchor and executive producer Emily Chang.
Sony says it will launch a new subscription service for its Playstation gamers this summer. Sony previously had a subscription called Playstation Plus and Playstation Now. Why combine them?
For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Liz Saint John spoke with Bloomberg reporter Jason Schreier.
Google is expanding its efforts in heath care, introducing a new way to help people book appointments with doctors.
For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Liz Saint John spoke with Bloomberg News reporter Nico Grant.
As the price tags increase for the tech giant's products, Apple is planning to unveil a subscription service for its hardware.
For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Liz Saint John spoke with Bloomberg Business reporter Mark Gurman.
U.S. auto-giant, Ford, has created a new division that is solely focused on the development of autonomous vehicles and new automotive technology.
For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Liz Saint John spoke with Bloomberg Business's Detroit Bureau Chief David Welch.
Instagram is changing its algorithm to allow users to see the most recent posts first.
For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Jeff Bell spoke with KCBS Contributor and Bloomberg Reporter Sarah Frier
Apple is making changes to the way customers can buy the newest version of the iPhone.
For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Rebecca Corral spoke with Bloomberg Reporter Mark Gurman.
If you've ever wanted a piece in your favorite sports team now could be your chance.
Alex Rodriguez, former baseball player and current businessman, spoke at the Future's Industry Conference, saying Blockchain, the technology behind cryptocurrency, could give millions around the world an opportunity to have a stake in major sports franchises.
For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Liz Saint John spoke with Bloomberg reporter Katherine Doherty.
Your online orders from Amazon and Walmart are probably being delayed by the lockdowns in China.
For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Rebecca Corral spoke with Bloomberg reporter Matt Day.
Amazon is shaking, not stirring, up the entertainment industry, after closing on an $8.5 billion deal with MGM studios, home to the iconic James Bond franchise.
This after some predicted a potential challenge from the Federal Trade Commission back in July.
For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Liz Saint John spoke with Bloomberg reporter Spencer Soper.
New parental supervision controls have now been added to Instagram. What prompted Meta, the company controlling Instagram, to finally act on this?
For more, KCBA Radio news anchor Rebecca Corral spoke with Bloomberg Reporter Ilena Peng
Silicon Valley is trying to disentangle itself from Russian money.
For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Rebecca Corral spoke with Bloomberg reporter Jackie Davalos.
With new management at the helm, exercise equipment company Peloton is testing out a new monthly subscription plan for its high-priced exercise bikes and interactive workout content.
The company's standard bikes cost nearly $1,500.
For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Liz Saint John turned to Bloomberg Business reporter Mark Gurman.
Shopping online can be dangerous for your wallet any time, but especially now with Adobe reporting prices for groceries bought online increased by a record 7.6 percent just last month.
As gas gets pricier and so does everything else, digital inflation is the latest concern for those who get the essentials brought to their door.
For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Rebecca Corral spoke with Bloomberg reporter Alexandre Tanzi.
The much-anticipated Apple product launch has unveiled a new iPad Air, a new version of the iPhone SE, and a redesigned Mac desktop computer with a faster processor.
For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Rebecca Corral spoke with KCBS Radio Contributor and Bloomberg Reporter, Mark Gurman.
Today is International Women's Day and what better time for Google and Twitter to make efforts to help women who face online attacks.
For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Rebecca Corral spoke with Bloomberg Reporter Nico Grant.
Netflix is one of the latest companies to pull out of Russia. What were some of the factors behind the company's decision?
In other Russian news, the country's parliament passed a new law last week threatening prison time for anyone publishing information that the government deems false about Russia's invasion, which it's calling a "special military operation." Will any Western media companies be able to do business there?
For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Rebecca Corral spoke to Bloomberg entertainment reporter Lucas Shaw.
Telecommunications companies have spent $100 BILLION rolling out 5G networks in the U.S. But so far, it doesn't appear they've been able to make any money from their efforts. So Scott...what were the hopes and expectations for 5G...and what's the reality been?
For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Liz Saint John spoke with Bloomberg News reporter Scott Moritz.
The invitations have gone out for Apple's big event next week. It's highly speculated Apple will showcase new iPhones and iPads with 5g capabilities.
Sales of the iPhone 13 surprised some analysts. What do you think the demand will be like for a 5G SE?
For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Rebecca Corral spoke with Bloomberg tech reporter Mark Gurman
Fitbit is recalling its Ionic Smartwatches after more than 100 users complained of burn injuries from the devices.
For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Rebecca Corral spoke with Bloomberg Reporter Ilena Peng.
The invasion of Ukraine is affecting workers at some of the biggest companies in the world, who rely on coders based in the country.
For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Liz Saint John spoke with Bloomberg News reporter Priya Anand.
Twitter says it will ad warning labels to posts by Russian media outlets. It's the latest in the company's attempts to stop the spread of misinformation following the invasion of Ukraine.
For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Rebecca Corral spoke with Bloomberg News reporter Mark Bergen.
Facebook's parent company Meta is once again having a problem with misinformation. This time its posts following Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
For more, KCBA Radio news anchor Rebecca Corral spoke with Bloomberg News reporter Cecelia D'Anastasio
Facebook's parent company Meta is working on its own digital voice assistant. We've heard a lot about Amazon's Alexa and Apple's Siri, why does Meta think it needs its own?
What are the privacy concerns over Facebook creating something like this?
For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Rebecca Corral spoke with Kurt Wagner, Bloomberg News reporter
It's been six months since Amazon first showed off its robot Astro, but so far, it hasn't appeared to have made much of an impression.
Early adopters usually like to post often about their new gadgets, but why is the buzz around Astro so lackluster?
For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Rebecca Corral spoke with Mark Gurman, Bloomberg tech reporter.
If you've driven in San Francisco sometime in the past few months, you've probably spotted one of Waymo self-driving Jaguars.
For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Rebecca Corral spoke with Bloomberg News reporter Andrew Grant who leads the mobility research team at Bloomberg New Energy Finance.
Grubhub is expanding its pilot program, delivering convenience store items from 7-Eleven.
For more, KCBS Radio's Rebecca Corral spoke with Bloomberg News reporter Jackie Davalos.
Employees at Apple's retail stores say that their wages have not increased with inflation and they're doing something about it. There are efforts to UNIONIZE workers at several Apple stores around the US.
For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Liz Saint John spoke with Mark Gurman, Bloomberg News Reporter
Uber is letting its customers see just what drivers think of them. Drivers have been rating passengers for quite a while, but the ride-hailing company is now letting people see a breakdown of that rating.
Do riders care? Does it affect them at all?
For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Rebecca Corral spoke with Bloomberg Technology anchor and executive producer Emily Chang.
Google is increasing privacy protections for Android phone users but says it will do so in a way that's less blunt than Apple.
How is it different from Apple? Why is the company taking action now?
For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Dan Mitchinson spoke with Nico Grant, Bloomberg News reporter
For this segment, KCBS Radio news anchor Liz Saint John spoke with KCBS Radio Contributor and Bloomberg Technology anchor and executive producer, Emily Chang.
Chang spoke with the CEO of ride-share giant, Uber, who outlined the companies ambitions moving forward and how it plans to deal with recovering ridership to pre-pandemic levels, profitability expectations, and a possibility of riders being able to pay with crypto-currency.
YouTube is making its move into the Metaverse, starting with gaming videos. For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Liz Saint John spoke with Bloomberg News reporter Nico Grant.
Galaxy unveiled its latest line of smartphones at its unpacked event this morning. The three new smartphones introduced were the Galaxy S22, the S22+, and the S22 ULTRA which includes a stylus.
How well will these compete with the iPhone?
For more, KCBS News Anchor Rebecca Corral spoke with Mark Gurman, Bloomberg tech reporter.
Amazon is expanding its virtual health service to 20 new cities, including San Francisco, later this year.
Why did Amazon want to get into virtual health? What other health services does Amazon offer?
For more, KCBS Radio News Anchor Rebecca Corral spoke with Spencer Soper, Bloomberg News reporter
Apple is reportedly preparing to hold its first product launch of the year, with speculation that the company is planning to introduce a cheaper iPhone, and an updated iPad.
For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Liz Saint John spoke with Bloomberg tech reporter Mark Gurman.
Starting later this month, many Amazon prime members will be charged significantly more for their subscription, with an annual membership jumping up to $139, or $180-dollars for those who pay monthly.
And despite the price hike, experts don't think many users will turn away.
To discuss further, KCBS Radio news anchor Liz Saint John spoke with Bloomberg reporter Spencer Soper.
Shares of Facebook parent company Meta are down more than 5 percent this afternoon, after the company released it's latest earnings report yesterday.
For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Rebecca Corral spoke with Bloomberg News Reporter Ed Ludlow.
Wireless companies are making inroads in getting people to subscribe to their home internet service. For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Rebecca Corral spoke with Bloomberg News reporter Scott Moritz.
Self-driving car startup 'Cruise' is set to launch a ride hailing service in San Francisco. The company started testing out its fleet in the City more than a year ago.
For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Rebecca Corral spoke with Bloomberg News autos reporter David Welch.
The move by Starbucks workers to unionize appears to be growing, with workers at around 50 stores now taking action. This comes after the labor board certified the vote to unionize at two stores in the Buffalo area.
For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Rebecca Corral spoke with Bloomberg News reporter Josh Eidelson.
Just how safe and private are your texts? A new NFL ad by What's App claims the answer is not very.
How hard will it be for What's App to get people to switch from texting?
What's App is owned by Facebook's parent company Meta, which has faced criticism over privacy issues.
For more, KCBS News Anchor Liz Saint John spoke with Bloomberg News reporter Kurt Wagner
Apple is planning a new service that will let businesses take payments using iPhones.
For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Rebecca Corral spoke with Bloomberg tech reporter Mark Gurman.
For the first time since 2015, Apple is the top smartphone seller in China.
For more, KCBS News Anchor Rebecca Corral spoke with Bloomberg tech reporter Mark Gurman,
Many companies are working on self-driving cars, but one startup is putting the technology in another line of business, self-driving lawn mowers.
For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Rebecca Corral spoke with Bloomberg News Reporter Sarah McBride.
AT&T is rolling out what's being called the fastest internet connection for consumers.
For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Rebecca Corral spoke with Bloomberg reporter Scott Moritz.
Santa Clara based Intel plans to invest $20 billion dollars to build a chip facility in Ohio.
For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Liz Saint John spoke with Bloomberg Technology reporter Ian King.
E-commerce giant Amazon is planning to open its first ever brick-and-mortar clothing store in Los Angeles some time this year.
For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Rebecca Corral spoke with Bloomberg News reporter Spencer Soper.
YouTube will stop investing in original programming to focus its efforts elsewhere.
For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Rebecca Corral spoke with Bloomberg Entertainment reporter Lucas Shaw.
Microsoft is buying the gaming company behind Call of Duty and World of Warcraft for nearly $70 billion dollars.
For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Rebecca Corral spoke with Bloomberg News reporter Dina Bass.
The House committee investigating the January 6th attack on the Capitol has issued subpoenas to the biggest tech companies, including Twitter, Meta, Alphabet, and YouTube.
For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Liz Saint John spoke with KCBS Radio contributor, and Bloomberg Technology anchor and executive producer Emily Chang.
Facebook's parent company Meta has been hit by many scandals over the past year, and while they don't seem to be taking a toll on the company's bottom line, they do appear to be hurting employee morale.
For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Liz Saint John spoke with Bloomberg News reporter Kurt Wagner.
A shortage of Covid-19 test kits in the U.S. is shining a spotlight on just who is able to get them.
For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Jeff Bell spoke with Bloomberg News reporter Mark Bergen to tell us more on his look at that divide amongst Google employees.
While most people may think of Tesla as primarily an electric vehicle company, CEO Elon Musk wants to change that. Musk has told shareholders he believes energy storage, like in-home batteries, will be at least as important as the company's cars.
For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Jeff Bell spoke with Bloomberg News Reporter Dana Hull.
Some of the major names in streaming, including Amazon and Spotify have been investing heavily in podcasts.
But, so far, they still haven't been able to find the secret sauce to create something new that has proven to be a major hit.
For more, KCBS News Anchor Rebecca Corral spoke with Lucas Shaw, Bloomberg Entertainment Reporter
In another good reminder of why you shouldn't re-use passwords, officials in New York say hackers tried to use millions of IDs stolen from other sites to log into 17 major companies.
For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Dan Mitchinson spoke with Bloomberg Cybersecurity Correspondent Jack Gillum.
It's now a year after the January 6th insurrection at the Capitol. Do the social media companies have a better handle on stopping misinformation?
For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Rebecca Corral spoke to Bloomberg News reporter Naomi Nix.
Business for San Francisco-based Strava, which helps runners and cyclists track their workouts, has boomed since the start of the pandemic. But this time of year is especially challenging for the company.
For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Rebecca Corral spoke with Bloomberg News reporter Max Chafin.
Now that Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes has been found guilty on four counts of defrauding investors, some are wondering how the case may change investments in startups. Holmes, who dropped out of Stanford, was able to gain the backing of high-profile investors including Oracle founder Larry Ellison and Rupert Murdoch without proof that her blood-testing startup was achieving accurate results.
For more, KCBS News Anchor Rebecca Corral spoke with Emily Chang, Executive Producer, KCBS Contributor, and Bloomberg Technology Anchor
This week was supposed to see the grand return of the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, then the Omicron variant of Covid-19 hit and spooked many would-be exhibitors from participating in the event.
For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Rebecca Corral spoke with Bloomberg News reporter, Mark Gurman.
With 2021, thankfully coming to and end, Bloomberg Senior Executive Editor Brad Stone took a look back at the year in tech. Earlier, Stone spoke with KCBS Radio news anchor Eric Thomas.
Many tech companies are continuing to push back their return to the office. While some had hoped to have offices staffed come next month, the emergence of the Omicron variant has thrown a wrench in the works.
For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Liz Saint John spoke with Bloomberg News reporter Priya Anand.
Apple is going all out to retain some of its top engineers, granting bonuses of up to $180,000 dollars.
For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Liz Saint John spoke with Bloomberg tech reporter Mark Gurman.
Spotify executives are worried that younger people aren't using the site the same way its older users are.
For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Eric Thomas spoke with Bloomberg Entertainment reporter Lucas Shaw.
Federal officials are considering taking action against a Chinese company that makes more than half the drones operated in the U.S.
Earlier today, KCBS News Anchor Eric Thomas spoke with Bloomberg News Reporter Todd Shields.
Amazon's Alexa voice-controlled smart speakers are always popular holiday gifts, but it turns out many times they sit idle on the shelf after one week of use. New documents from Amazon show the company's concerns about keeping the attention of users.
For more, KCBS News Anchor Liz Saint John spoke with Bloomberg News Reporter Priya Anand.
Electric truck startup Nikola has agreed to a 125 million dollar settlement over charges that it misled investors
For more, KCBS Radio news anchors Patti Reising and Eric Thomas spoke with Bloomberg News reporter Chester Dawson.
It was a big weekend for the latest chapter in the Spider Man movie franchise with 'Spider Man - No Way Home' breaking the record for movies released since the start of the pandemic. The movie took in 260 million in North America trailing only Marvel's 'Avengers Engame' which came out back in 20-19.
For more KCBS Radio news anchor Eric Thomas spoke with Bloomberg News Reporter Chris Palmeri.
Ads for Peloton bikes featuring Chris Noth, also known as the infamous Mr. Big from Sex and the City, were pulled yesterday after a Hollywood Reporter story revealed sexual assault allegations against the actor.
This comes after the company was already concerned with their stock following Big's death-by-peloton featured in the newest movie adaptation of the HBO show. For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Liz Saint John spoke with Bloomberg News reporter Mark Gurman.
Uber plans to start delivering food, with driverless cars next year. When people use Uber Eats, the driver drops the food off at your door, but with the new method, many users may not be happy when they they have to go out and get there order.
For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Rebecca Corral spoke with Bloomberg News reporter Jackie Davalos.
Some computer security experts are calling it one of the worst computer vulnerabilities ever. A researcher last month discovered a bug in a widely used software tool called log 4 j.
For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Rebecca Corral spoke with Bloomberg News reporter William Turton.
The US Department of Homeland Security is looking for a few good hackers. Officials are offering a "bug bounty" for people to find vulnerabilities in its computer systems. Bloomberg News reporter Jordan Robertson has the story.
You can hear our Tech and Business Report weekdays at 12:30 p.m. on KCBS Radio, and for more, tune into Bloomberg TV at 2 p.m.
The logjam of container ships continues at the Port of Los Angeles,stretching further and further into the Pacific, adding more pressure to an already crisis-level supply chain issue for the US.
For more, KCBS News Anchor Margie Shafer spoke with KCBS Contributor and Bloomberg News reporter Ed Ludlow.
Netflix may be rethinking its movie making process.It appears some have been criticizing the company for putting quantity over content and the company has increased the number of movies IT creates as major studios have been REDUCING the number.
For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Rebecca Corral was joined by Bloomberg Entertainment reporter Lucas Shaw.
The CEO of Instagram is testifying before a Senate panel, which wants to know what the company is doing to protect its younger users. This following a whistle blowers claim that the company's own research showed how the app was toxic to teenagers.
For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Rebecca Corral spoke with Bloomberg Technology anchor and executive producer Emily Chang.
Since 2011, the U.S. has spent about $10 billion dollars in tax credits for people buying electric vehicles. Now, the government is extending that credit to people wanting to hop on electric bikes. It's all part of President Biden's Build Back Better bill.
For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Rebecca Corral spoke with Bloomberg News reporter Ira Boudway to understand what's included in that bill.
Shares of Tesla have recovered following a shop drop in morning trading. The fall followed reports that the SEC was opening an investigation into the company. For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Rebecca Corral spoke with Bloomberg News Reporter Ed Ludlow.
Time now for our daily Tech and Business Report with Bloomberg News reporter Mark Gurman, who has the story of another cell phone hack raising concerns about security, this latest hack involves mobile phones of a number of U.S. State Department employees.
After being hit by supply chain issues, Apple finds itself faced with another problem, a drop in demand for the iPhone.
For more, KCBS News Anchor Liz Saint John spoke with Bloomberg tech reporter Mark Gurman.
Salesforce executive Bret Taylor has been named as the company's co-CEO.
For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Rebecca Corral spoke with Bloomberg News reporter Joel Williams.
The Facebook executive in charge of the company's Diem cryptocurrency is stepping down.
For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Rebecca Corral spoke with Bloomberg News reporter Kurt Wagner.
As we've been reporting on KCBS FM, Twitter co-founder Jack Dorsey is stepping down from his role as CEO of the company.
KCBS News Anchor Rebecca Corral spoke with Emily Chang, KCBS Contributor ... and Bloomberg Technology anchor
WalMart is taking to the skies to deliver some of its products. The company is testing out drone deliveries in Farmington, Arkansas.
For more, KCBS Radio' Rebecca Corral spoke with Bloomberg News reporter Alan Levin.
If you're looking for something to watch over the long Thanksgiving holiday weekend, two Hollywood blockbusters are among the movies hitting the big screen.
For more, KCBS Radios' Rebecca Corral spoke with Bloomberg News reporter Brian Eckhouse.
Amazon has been working hard on a workaround to the issues which have snarled the supply chain.
For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Liz Saint John spoke with Bloomberg News reporter Spencer Soper.
While President Biden is releasing 50 million barrels of oil to help ease the spike in gas prices, his recently signed infrastructure bill includes $6 Billion to help the transition to electric vehicles.
To discuss, KCBS Radio news anchor Rebecca Corral was joined by Bloomberg News autos reporter Gabrielle Coppola.
Twitter co-founder and CEO Jack Dorsey is using his celebrity connections to raise money for some good causes.
For more on what he's doing, KCBS News Anchor Rebecca Corral spoke with Bloomberg News reporter Sophie Alexander.
Xbox head Phil Spencer says the company will reevaluate its relationship with Activision Blizzard. This comes a day after Acitivision employees staged a walkout over its CEO's handling of sexual harassment cases.
For more, KCBS Radio reporter Margie Schafer spoke with Bloomberg News gaming reporter Jason Schreier.
Bloomberg, with the scoop, and first to report, that Apple is hoping to launch its self-driving cars as soon as 2025. Apple has been working on developing its own car for a few years. For more, KCBS Radio's Margie Shafer spoke with Bloomberg tech reporter Mark Gurman.
Apple is making it easier for people to repair their own devices. The company says it will start selling parts and tools early next year.
For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Rebecca Corral spoke with Bloomberg tech reporter Mark Gurman.
More and more drivers are turning to electric vehicles with sales expected to hit 5.6 million this year. The number accounts for 20 percent of total sales for several of the top European automakers, including Volvo and Daimler, and its almost triple the number sold just three years ago.
For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Rebecca Corral spoke with Bloomberg News reporter Kyle Stock.
Tesla CEO Elon Musk is taking aim at Senator Bernie Sanders in a series of tweets over the weekend.
For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Rebecca Corral spoke with Bloomberg News Reporter Ed Ludlow.
Disney Plus is rolling out more than a dozen new titles today to celebrate the second anniversary of the streaming platform on what's being called 'Disney Plus Day.'
But the launch comes as the service is struggling to find new subscribers. For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Liz Saint John spoke with Bloomberg News reporter Chris Palmeri.
Facebook became the latest tech company to pull the plug on its facial recognition technology earlier this month. While the technology has drawn the ire of privacy advocates, many companies are expanding its use.
For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Liz Saint John spoke with Bloomberg News reporter Dina Bass to talk about some of the companies who have pulled back from using facial recognition and their reasons.
Dozens of cities have signed up to take part in sharing data gathered from people who rent electric scooters in their cities. Los Angeles established the Open Mobility Foundation after issuing permits for the scooters there back in 2018.
Many other cities, including San Francisco and San Jose, jumped on board.
For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Rebecca Corral spoke with Bloomberg CityLab reporter Laura Bliss.
Airbnb is rolling out more than 50 new features, brought about in part, by the way its users rental habits have changed since the start of the pandemic.
For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Rebecca Corral spoke with Bloomberg News reporter Michael Tobin.
After CEO Elon Musk ran a Twitter poll over the weekend, asking people to decide whether he should sell ten percent of his shares in the company, 58 percent replied yes.
Due to this, the shares in Tesla are down more than three percent. For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Rebecca Corral spoke with Bloomberg News Reporter Ed Ludlow.
Time now for our daily Tech and Business Report. Today, we're joined by Bloomberg News reporter Jackie Davalos.
San Francisco-based e-scooter and bike rental company Lime has raised more than a half a billion dollars as it plans to go public next year. How's the company planning to put that money to use?
Google's parent company plans to use artificial intelligence to create new medicines.
For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Rebecca Corral spoke with Bloomberg News reporter Mark Bergen.
Shares in Lyft are up almost 10 percent today. This after a big earnings report, showing revenue 73 percent higher than last year.
During the worst of the pandemic, ride hailing companies were having a hard time keeping up with demand, with some people waiting longer, or even being unable to get rides.
For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Rebecca Corral spoke with Bloomberg News reporter Jackie Davalos to understand the big jump.
Tesla shares are down today, after CEO Elon Musk tweeted that the company's much-ballyhooed deal to sell 100-thousand cars to Hertz, that hasn't been finalized yet. Meanwhile, Hertz says it's already started receiving the cars.
For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Rebecca Corral spoke with Bloomberg News Reporter Dana Hull.
Anna Edgerton, Washington DC based Bloomberg reporter, recently wrote a story about a call to investigate top management at Facebook over questions that they may have broken the law.
For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Rebecca Corral spoke with Edgerton to discuss this topic.
The global supply chain crisis could have some of the biggest tech companies slogging through the mud to get products to customers, which could mean a not-so-merry Christmas for holiday shoppers, and company profit margins. For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Margie Shafer spoke to Bloomberg News Reporter Ed Ludlow.
Facebook is getting a new name. CEO Mark Zuckerberg says the company is re-branding itself Meta, taken from Metaverse, which Zuckerberg has been touting. For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Rebecca Corral spoke to Bloomberg news reporter Ed Ludlow, reporting from outside company's Menlo Park headquarters.
Just days after announcing a deal to buy 100,000 Tesla's, Hertz has announced a deal with Uber. What are the two planning?
Uber drivers will initially pay $334 a week to rent a Tesla Model 3 and that will eventually drop to $299 . Is that a good deal for the drivers?
For more, KCBS News Anchor Rebecca Corral spoke with Bloomberg Correspondent Erik Schatzker.
Officials with TikTok, Snap and YouTube appeared before Congress today to testify about exactly what they're doing to protect the privacy of their younger users. This all comes a day after over a dozen news organizations published a series of stories based on thousands of pages or leaked documents from Facebook which appeared to indicate the company put profit before privacy.
For more, KCBS News Anchor Rebecca Corral spoke with Bloomberg News reporter Anna Edgerton,
As things slowly start to return to normal following the pandemic, some companies are ending some policy changes implemented to help workers through the crisis. One of those changes isn't sitting well with workers at Epic Games. For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Liz Saint John spoke to Bloomberg News reporter Jason Schreier.
Former President Donald Trump is unveiling plans to return to the social media realm, with his own company named "Truth Social." This comes after being kicked off most other sites.. including Twitter, Youtube and Facebook. For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Rebecca Corral spoke to Bloomberg News reporter Mark Niquette.
Facebook is reportedly set to give its company a new name. That according to a report in The Verge, which says it will be one of the topic's at the company's upcoming Connect conference at the end of the month.
For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Rebecca Corral spoke with Bloomberg News reporter Kurt Wagner.
Instacart is going shopping. The grocery delivery company is acquiring a startup called Caper.
For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Rebecca Corral spoke with Bloomberg News reporter Jackie Davalos about what this means.
Amazon is gearing up for what it hopes will be a busy holiday season announcing plans to hire 150,000 workers. For more, KCBS News Anchor Rebecca Corral spoke with Bloomberg tech reporter Matt Day.
LinkedIn is shutting down operations in China, citing government regulations. For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Rebecca Corral spoke with Bloomberg News reporter Dina Bass.
Captain Kirk has finally made it to space. William Shatner, who's 90, became the oldest person to rocket into space on board Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin today.
For more on how it went, KCBS Radio news anchor spoke with Bloomberg News Reporter Ed Ludlow.
Apple has set the date for an event to show off its first update to its MacBook Pro laptop in five years.
For more about what we can expect, KCBS Radio news anchor Liz Saint John spoke with Mark Gurman, Bloomberg tech reporter.
Apple says it's appealing a ruling in it's court battle with Epic Games over Fortnite, that would have resulted in a major change to the company's app store
For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Liz Saint John was joined by Bloomberg tech reporter Mark Gurman.
Tesla CEO Elon Musk says he's moving the company's headquarters from Palo Alto the Austin, Texas. The announcement comes after a threat by Musk last year that he would be relocating the company following a very public dispute with officials who had ordered its Fremont plant to shut down at the start of the pandemic. For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Margie Shafer spoke to Bloomberg News Reporter Dana Hull.
Hackers have released data stolen from an attack on Amazon's Twitch gaming platform. For more on what's next, KCBS Radio news anchor Rebecca Corral spoke with Bloomberg tech reporter Matt Day.
Tesla has been ordered to pay $137 MILLION dollars to a former employee at the company's Fremont plant, who says he faced racism on the job.
For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Margie Shafer was joined by Bloomberg News reporter Malathi Nayak.
Shares of Facebook hit their lowest level in more than three months following a "60 Minutes" interview with a whistle blower. She accused the company of putting profits before safety by not curbing inflammatory postings on the site.
For more, KCBS Radio news anchor spoke with KCBS Contributor and Bloomberg Technology anchor and executive producer, Emily Chang.
A new study says using a ride-hailing company may be even worse for the environment, than driving yourself.
For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Jeff Bell spoke with Bloomberg News reporter Laura Bliss to learn more about the study.
YouTube says it will take down any videos that spread misinformation about the safety of any vaccines. Last year, the company singled out content that included incorrect information regarding the coronavirus vaccine.
For more information, KCBS Radio news anchor Jeff Bell spoke with Bloomberg News reporter Mark Bergen.
Amazon showed off a host of new services and products this morning, including a new home robot named Astro.
For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Jeff Bell spoke with KCBS Radio Contributor and Bloomberg Technology anchor and executive producer, Emily Chang.
Tesla has broken ground for a new battery factory in Lathrop, which is the factory for the company's Megapacks.
For more information on how important this is for Tesla's future business plans, KCBS Radio news anchor Rebecca Corral spoke with Bloomberg News Reporter Dana Hull.
Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi says a revolution in delivery will lead to the company breaking even next quarter.
For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Rebecca Corral spoke with Bloomberg Technology anchor and executive producer Emily Chang.
HBO Max is launching a new podcast based on the Batman franchise.For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Rebecca Corral spoke with Bloomberg News Reporter Gerry Smith.
The big winners at last night's Emmy Awards were the streaming services. Netflix led the way, snagging 34 awards.
For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Rebecca Corral spoke to Bloomberg News Reporter Chris Palmeri.
Four people are spending their first day in orbit following Space X's launch yesterday evening.
Bloomberg News Reporter Ed Ludlow joined KCBS News Anchor Rebecca Corral live from Cape Canaveral.
Space X is planning to make history tonight, launching a rocket with four space tourists, and no trained astronauts. For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Rebecca Corral spoke to Ed Ludlow, who brings us this report from the Kennedy space Center just a couple miles from the launch pad.
Washington DC's Attorney General is expanding his lawsuit against Amazon, which accuses the company of driving up prices. For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Rebecca Corral was joined by Bloomberg tech reporter Matt Day.
A judge has handed a major blow to Apple over the way it runs its app store. For more, KCBS contributor and Bloomberg Technology anchor and executive producer Emily Chang joined KCBS Radio news anchor Margie Shafer.
Amazon is introducing its first line of smart TVs.
For more KCBS Radio news anchor Liz Saint John was joined by Bloomberg News reporter Spencer Soper.
Opening statements are underway at the trail of Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes who's facing charges of defrauding patients and investors over the company's blood testing claims. The company had claimed these tests could detect various health conditions.
For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Margie Shafer spoke with Bloomberg's Ed Ludlow, who was at the courthouse.
Disney's latest blockbuster, "Shang-Chi" set a Labor Day box office record earning $90 million over the holiday weekend. The movie broke new ground in another way, as Marvel's first movie featuring an Asian superhero.
For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Liz Saint John was joined by Bloomberg News Reporter Chris Palmeri.
Twitter is rolling out new features to give users more control over their accounts.
For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Margie Shafer spoke with Bloomberg News reporter Naomi Nix.