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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Elasticity: The Economic Concept Behind How Companies Price Products | The Price Index | WSJ

The economic concept is key to understanding how companies price their products. Consumer spending has held up relatively well so far despite inflation, but experts say we’re approaching an inflection…

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