This week, Apple scrambled to fix a bug in its FaceTime video-chat system that lets callers eavesdrop on users of iPhones, iPads and Macs.  The Wall Street Journal's Robert McMillan explains the awkward setback for a company that has touted its commitment to privacy. 

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Apple Pulls FaceTime Group After Bug Let Users Eavesdrop

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Plus: Sam Altman invests in a startup intended to provide clean energy to data centers. And Disney’s chief technology officer departs. Alex Ossola hosts.



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TNB Tech Minute: Tesla and Li Auto Drop EV Prices in China

Early in Ukraine’s war with Russia, American startups were eager to have their drones battle-tested. But things haven’t gone well. Despite years of work, and billions of dollars in investment, the American-made drones have been riddled with problems . WSJ reporter Heather Somerville tells host Alex Ossola about the alternatives Ukrainian soldiers are turning to, and what it will take to improve American-made drones. Plus, as artificial intelligence becomes more integrated into companies, some executives are rethinking their hiring  and staffing needs. WSJ enterprise technology reporter Isabelle Bousquette discusses what this means for workers. 



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Why American Drones Are Failing on Ukrainian Battlefields

Plus: Congress is fast-tracking an effort to crack down on TikTok. And China ordered Apple to remove four popular messaging apps from its Chinese app store. Alex Ossola hosts.



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TNB Tech Minute: Tesla Recalls More Than 3,800 Cybertrucks

For years, the Grayscale Bitcoin Trust was one of the few ways to invest in bitcoin without buying the cryptocurrency itself. But in recent months, more than a dozen competing funds have popped up. Now the trust, which is still the world’s largest bitcoin fund, is bleeding. WSJ reporter Vicky Ge Huang tells host Alex Ossola how Grayscale is fighting to compete. Plus, Meta has released its latest AI model. WSJ social media business reporter Salvador Rodriguez talks about what’s new, and how it might change the user experience on the company’s platforms.



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Why the World’s Biggest Bitcoin Fund Is Bleeding Assets

Plus: Meta releases its newest AI model. And Netflix adds millions of subscribers. Alex Ossola hosts.



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Apple Pulls FaceTime Group After Bug Let Users Eavesdrop

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