The arrest of Telegram’s CEO Pavel Durov is bringing fresh attention to criminal activity on the app. According to law-enforcement officials and cybercrime researchers, Telegram has become the premier internet platform to buy everything from hacked data and weapons to illicit drugs and child sexual abuse material. WSJ reporter Angus Berwick joins host Zoe Thomas to discuss how Telegram became the successor to the darknet and what it's like to find your personal data for sale on the app.

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Plus, Amazon to boost pay for its delivery drivers following unionization threats. And Microsoft plans to layoff 650 workers from its gaming unit. Zoe Thomas hosts. 

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New artificial intelligence tools are helping job seekers tailor their résumés and pass hiring managers' assessment tests. To find qualified candidates in sea applicants, companies are adding new steps and more human interaction to the hiring process. WSJ reporter Katherine Bindley joins host Zoe Thomas to discuss. Plus, workers are strapping on virtual reality headsets as companies turn to VR for training.

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Plus, SpaceX astronauts set for first private spacewalk. And Truth Social’s parent company takes a hit to its stock price following the presidential debate. Zoe Thomas hosts. 

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To gain entry into Elon Musk’s orbit and ensure access to funding rounds for his companies, two investors have essentially committed their venture firm to serving Musk’s needs. WSJ reporter Berber Jin joins host Zoe Thomas to explain how the investing strategy has worked out for the pair and what it says about Silicon Valley more broadly. Plus, could Oracle’s late arrival in cloud computing be an advantage in the AI boom?

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Plus, EU upholds $2.7 billion antitrust fine against Google over search results. And Sony announces a beefed up version of PlayStation 5 for the holiday season. Zoe Thomas hosts.

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Apple showed off artificial intelligence text editing and photo recognition tools, along with an improved Siri voice assistant for its iPhone 16. Will it be enough to spur sales of its flagship product? Brad Olson, a WSJ tech news editor, joins host Zoe Thomas to discuss that and the new features on Apple’s other products. Plus, how are companies and government agencies storing your body’s unique data—aka biometrics? We’ll tell you.

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Plus: Google faces another blockbuster antitrust case. Squarespace and Permira agree to boost the website development company’s buyout price. Apple unveils new AI iPhones. Danny Lewis hosts. 

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Mass layoffs in the videogame industry are making it hard for workers to find new roles, even those with decades of experience. WSJ reporter Sarah Needleman joins host Zoe Thomas to explain what’s behind the industry's downsizing and what that’s meant for people who thought they found their dream careers. Plus, in-flight Wi-Fi can be so slow, but new technology could soon make it much faster. 

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Plus, Telegram CEO hits back at French charges in first public comments since his arrest. And J.P. Morgan Chase is investigating possible check fraud spurred by TikTok videos. Zoe Thomas hosts. 

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