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The Information’s 411 — Xanny Do

By Tom Dotan · Apr 26, 2019 4:07pm PDT

Jessica Toonkel talks about AT&T's struggles to turn its advertising unit, Xandr, into a powerhouse capable of challenging the big digital companies. Kevin discusses Apple and how its scaled back its reliance on AWS. Jessica Toonkel talks about AT&T's struggles to turn its advertising unit, Xandr, into a...

The Information’s 411 — Diversity and Capital

By Tom Dotan · Apr 19, 2019 2:09pm PDT

Chris joins to talk about the latest edition of our VC Diversity Index. Matt breaks down what user information Lyft employees and contractors can access. Cory talks about Airbnb's engineering challenges. Chris joins to talk about the latest edition of our VC Diversity Index. Matt breaks down what...

The Information’s 411 — Eye of the Iger

By Tom Dotan · Apr 13, 2019 8:07am PDT

Priya talks about Amazon's head of HR and how she manages the company's corporate culture. Beejoli and Tom discuss Disney's big day as it previewed its streaming service for investors. Priya talks about Amazon's head of HR and how she manages the company's corporate...

The Information’s 411 — Snapchat Is Fun Again

By Tom Dotan · Apr 5, 2019 4:20pm PDT · 1 comment

The Information’s 411 — Snapchat Is Fun Again

By Tom Dotan · Apr 5, 2019 4:20pm PDT · 1 comment

Beejoli joins to talk about Snap's new products and new image, how Disney is approaching original content for its new streaming service and the Hollywood standoff between TV writers and agencies. Beejoli joins to talk about Snap's new products and new image, how Disney is approaching...

The Information’s 411 – The Cleanup Crew

By Tom Dotan · Mar 29, 2019 3:14pm PDT

Ashley talks about the people in Facebook's policy and comms team. Jessica Lessin talks to Jerry Cuomo, IBM's VP of Blockchain Technology about how businesses are using the tech. Ashley talks about the people in Facebook's policy and comms team. Jessica Lessin talks to...

The Information’s 411 —All We Hear Is Media Gaga

By Tom Dotan · Mar 22, 2019 5:16pm PDT

Jessica Toonkel and Beejoli Shah discuss all the goings on in media, including Apple's upcoming TV release, the turmoil at WarnerMedia and the outcome of Disney's acquisition of 21st Century Fox's entertainment assets. Jessica Toonkel and Beejoli Shah discuss all the goings on in media, including Apple's...

The Information’s 411 — Tales From the Encrypt

By Priya Anand · Mar 15, 2019 5:03pm PDT

Sarah talks about Google's ad business and executive departures at Facebook as it pivots to focus on private encrypted messaging. Cory describes the growing pains faced by scooter companies. Sarah talks about Google's ad business and executive departures at Facebook as it pivots to...

The Information’s 411 — Heavy Lyfting

By Tom Dotan · Mar 8, 2019 2:47pm PST · 1 comment

The Information’s 411 — Heavy Lyfting

By Tom Dotan · Mar 8, 2019 2:47pm PST · 1 comment

Cory and Amir walk us through Lyft's filing to go public. And they talk about how CEO Logan Green reconciles his idealist visions with the realities of running a taxi business. Cory and Amir walk us through Lyft's filing to go public. And they talk about how CEO Logan...

The Information’s 411 — David Leaving and Richard Plexit

By Tom Dotan · Mar 1, 2019 1:21pm PST

Jessica Toonkel talks about the huge day at WarnerMedia where two top executives left, as new owner AT&T undertakes a restructuring. Kevin explains the reasons that companies have major cost overages with cloud providers. Jessica Toonkel talks about the huge day at WarnerMedia where two top executives left, as new...

The Information’s 411 — Privacy in the Swamp

By Tom Dotan · Feb 22, 2019 2:26pm PST · 1 comment

Ashley talks about how members of Congress are struggling to devise a new privacy protection law. Amir dives into Cruise, GM's self-driving technology division. Ashley talks about how members of Congress are struggling to devise a new privacy protection law....

The Information’s 411 — Sand Hill Crossroads

By Tom Dotan · Feb 15, 2019 2:37pm PST

Zoë and Reed talk about Mamoon Hamid, the venture capitalist tasked with turning around Kleiner Perkins. Martin breaks down the math Disney and other media companies have to do as they go into the streaming business. Zoë and Reed talk about Mamoon Hamid, the venture capitalist tasked with turning around...

The Information’s 411 — A Bumbling Ofo

By Tom Dotan · Feb 8, 2019 4:23pm PST

The Information’s 411 — A Bumbling Ofo

By Tom Dotan · Feb 8, 2019 4:23pm PST

Juro describes the rise and fall of Chinese bike rental company Ofo. Jessica speaks to IBM researcher Noam Slonim about the company's AI debate master in a preview of the IBM Think conference next week. Juro describes the rise and fall of Chinese bike rental company Ofo. Jessica speaks to IBM...

The Information’s 411 — MouseFlix

The Information’s 411 — MouseFlix

By Tom Dotan · Feb 1, 2019 2:47pm PST

Priya speaks with Tom about his analysis of Disney's streaming organization. Nick talks about how Microsoft's CEO is steering clear of the squabbles between Apple, Facebook and Google over data privacy. Priya speaks with Tom about his analysis of Disney's streaming organization. Nick talks...

The Information’s 411 — All That Jass

By Tom Dotan · Jan 25, 2019 2:05pm PST

Kevin talks about his profile of AWS's CEO Andy Jassy. Kevin talks about his profile of AWS's CEO Andy Jassy.

The Information’s 411 — Quibis and Bits

By Tom Dotan · Jan 18, 2019 3:32pm PST

Beejoli talks about whether Hollywood is on board with Jeffrey Katzenberg's new streaming service. Zoë gives her take on Slack and its finances as the company prepares to go public. Beejoli talks about whether Hollywood is on board with Jeffrey Katzenberg's new streaming...

The Information’s 411 — Turning a CE-No Into a CE-Yes

By Tom Dotan · Jan 11, 2019 3:32pm PST

The Information’s 411 — Turning a CE-No Into a CE-Yes

By Tom Dotan · Jan 11, 2019 3:32pm PST

Cory returns from Vegas to give his take on the latest hardware trends at CES. Kevin talks about Amazon's plans to launch a game streaming service. Cory returns from Vegas to give his take on the latest hardware trends at CES. Kevin talks about...

The Information’s 411 — A Bruised Apple

By Priya Anand · Jan 4, 2019 4:29pm PST

Aaron dissects Apple's warning that its first-quarter results will be lower than it expected. Priya discusses the hopes and prospects of the online grocery delivery startup Good Eggs against larger competitors. Aaron dissects Apple's warning that its first-quarter results will be lower than it...

The Information’s 411 — Should Aulde Acquaintance Be Forgot?

By Tom Dotan · Dec 28, 2018 3:32pm PST

Priya, Cory and Tom round out 2018 with the New Year's resolutions for tech's leaders and top companies. Priya, Cory and Tom round out 2018 with the New Year's resolutions for tech's leaders...

The Information’s 411 — The Ukraine Always Rings Twice

By Tom Dotan · Dec 21, 2018 4:05pm PST

Reed and Matt explain why Ring has been sending customer videos and data to its office in Ukraine and what it says about Ring's privacy policies. Reed and Matt explain why Ring has been sending customer videos and data to its office in Ukraine...

The Information’s 411 — Uber, Take the Wheel

By Tom Dotan · Dec 14, 2018 2:51pm PST

The Information’s 411 — Uber, Take the Wheel

By Tom Dotan · Dec 14, 2018 2:51pm PST

Amir explains how a whistleblower at Uber warned about the problems with their self-driving cars before the deadly collision in Arizona. Priya talks about how AWS's promise to use only renewable energy in its data centers has hit some speed bumps. Amir explains how a whistleblower at Uber warned about the problems with their self-driving cars...