Cloud Computing Isn’t as Cost Effective as Hoped. So What’s Next? | Tech News Briefing Podcast | WSJ

Countless companies have migrated their data storage and computing needs to the cloud in recent years, in part to save money. But now many tech leaders say the investments have…

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Why Ether’s Value Is Going Down After the ‘Merge’ | Tech News Briefing Podcast | WSJ

The cryptocurrency ether saw its value climb ahead of the highly anticipated software upgrade known as “the merge.” But even though the changeover went smoothly, ether’s price has fallen since…

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Does ‘Bossware’ Boost Worker Productivity? It’s Far From Clear. | Tech News Briefing | WSJ

More companies are turning to surveillance software to monitor white-collar workers. But this tech doesn’t always create the productivity boost that managers hope to see. WSJ tech columnist Christopher Mims…

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Google: Hackers Working With Russia to Coordinate Cyberattacks | Tech News Briefing Podcast | WSJ

The Russian military may be coordinating with hackers and online activists in cyberattacks, according to a new report from Google researchers. WSJ cybersecurity reporter Robert McMillan joins host Zoe Thomas…

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