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The Information’s 411 — The Last Five Years

By Tom Dotan · Dec 7, 2018 4:02pm PST

Jessica talks about how the business models for news have shifted since The Information launched in 2013. Juro gives us the context behind the recent arrest of Huawei's CFO and what the episode means for relations between the US and China. Jessica talks about how the business models for news have shifted since The Information launched...

The Information’s 411 — Charlie and the CFO Factory

By Tom Dotan · Nov 30, 2018 5:26pm PST

Tom talks about Mic's firesale to Bustle and what it means for digital media. Priya talks about how Amazon seeded CFOs across the tech industry. Tom talks about Mic's firesale to Bustle and what it means for digital media. Priya talks...

The Information’s 411 — Believing, On a Jet Plane

By Tom Dotan · Nov 23, 2018 1:32pm PST

Cory hosts this week and talks to Tom about Snap and how Evan Spiegel's longterm vision for the company is running up against its near-term realities. Aaron talks about how Apple is thinking about widening distribution for its TV service. Cory hosts this week and talks to Tom about Snap and how Evan Spiegel's longterm vision for...

The Information’s 411 — You’re No Bitcoin Jesus

By Tom Dotan · Nov 16, 2018 2:13pm PST

The Information’s 411 — You’re No Bitcoin Jesus

By Tom Dotan · Nov 16, 2018 2:13pm PST

Jon talks about the drama with Bitcoin Cash and why the SEC is stepping up its investigations of the crypto sector. Aaron explains why Apple's margins on iPhones are going down even as its retail prices are going up. Jon talks about the drama with Bitcoin Cash and why the SEC is stepping up its investigations of...

The Information’s 411 — Elon’s Driving Ambitions

By Tom Dotan · Nov 9, 2018 3:03pm PST

Amir talks about what Tesla's Autopilot can actually do, and whether the company's self-driving technology is well regarded in the industry. Amir talks about what Tesla's Autopilot can actually do, and whether the company's...

The Information’s 411 — The Feds Aren’t Coming

By Tom Dotan · Nov 2, 2018 3:37pm PDT

Matt Drange talks about why the Northern District US Attorney's office hasn't been bringing many cases against Silicon Valley firms. Priya explains how Amazon tells workers to deal with questions about Trump. Matt Drange talks about why the Northern District US Attorney's office hasn't been...

The Information’s 411 — Scooternomics

By Tom Dotan · Oct 26, 2018 4:21pm PDT

Jessica explores why there hasn't been a bigger backlash in Silicon Valley over accepting Saudi money. Cory gives an update on the scooter business. Jessica explores why there hasn't been a bigger backlash in Silicon Valley over accepting...

The Information’s 411 — IPO or Cannabust

By Tom Dotan · Oct 19, 2018 2:10pm PDT

The Information’s 411 — IPO or Cannabust

By Tom Dotan · Oct 19, 2018 2:10pm PDT

Juro talks about how niche social apps could reshape the social media landscape in China. Nick talks about PAX Labs and its plans to make the public markets comfortable with its business of selling cannabis vaping devices. Juro talks about how niche social apps could reshape the social media landscape in China. Nick...

The Information’s 411 — Wrappers Delight

By Tom Dotan · Oct 12, 2018 4:28pm PDT

Wayne delves into the world of fraudsters in China that exploit Apple's warranty. Kevin explains Amazon’s plans to build picking robots for its warehouses. Wayne delves into the world of fraudsters in China that exploit Apple's warranty. Kevin...

The Information’s 411 — Terms and Conditions Probably Apply

By Priya Anand · Oct 5, 2018 11:02am PDT

Amir dissects the Bloomberg report about China using hidden chips to hack American hardware. Alfred describes the terms SoftBank sets when it makes big investments in startups. Amir dissects the Bloomberg report about China using hidden chips to hack American hardware....

The Information’s 411 — Unfriending Facebook

By Priya Anand · Sep 28, 2018 3:42pm PDT

Jessica Toonkel talks about her profile of BuzzFeed CEO Jonah Peretti. Sarah analyzes Facebook's problems. Jessica Toonkel talks about her profile of BuzzFeed CEO Jonah Peretti. Sarah analyzes...

The Information’s 411 — Anti-Social, Pro-Capital

By Priya Anand · Sep 21, 2018 4:35pm PDT

The Information’s 411 — Anti-Social, Pro-Capital

By Priya Anand · Sep 21, 2018 4:35pm PDT

Reed talks about his interview with Social Capital founder Chamath Palihapitiya. Amir describes the new power dynamics at Uber. Reed talks about his interview with Social Capital founder Chamath Palihapitiya. Amir...

The Information’s 411 — Walmart’s Soldiers

By Priya Anand · Sep 14, 2018 11:32am PDT

Cory talks about how Airbnb and other tech companies try to circumvent local regulation by lobbying statehouses. Priya outlines how Walmart is trying to compete with Amazon. Cory talks about how Airbnb and other tech companies try to circumvent local regulation by...

The Information’s 411 — A Job You Could Do in Your Sleep

By Priya Anand · Sep 7, 2018 4:22pm PDT

Priya and Reed discuss whether concerns about big tech will resonate with voters. Tom and Aaron talk about Apple's Eddy Cue, who leads several services at the company such as music and video, where Apple is playing catch-up. Priya and Reed discuss whether concerns about big tech will resonate with voters. Tom and Aaron...

The Information’s 411 — Zuck’s Army

By Tom Dotan · Aug 31, 2018 1:21pm PDT

Sarah joins to talk about Facebook's organization and why so many executives have been exiting the campus (or plan to). Kevin reveals why Alibaba has temporarily backed off its ambitions to compete in the cloud market in the US. Sarah joins to talk about Facebook's organization and why so many executives have been...

The Information’s 411 — Gadzoox!

By Tom Dotan · Aug 24, 2018 4:00pm PDT

The Information’s 411 — Gadzoox!

By Tom Dotan · Aug 24, 2018 4:00pm PDT

Cory discusses his reporting on the troubles at construction startup Katerra. He also explains why Airbnb's rental inventory has been shifting toward year-round rentals. Amir talks about the drama at Zoox, which this week ousted its CEO. Cory discusses his reporting on the troubles at construction startup Katerra. He also explains...

The Information’s 411 — Tencent’s Unquiet Riot

By Tom Dotan · Aug 17, 2018 1:18pm PDT

Wayne talks about his deep dive into the culture clashes between Riot Games and its owner Tencent. Matt Drange explains why government agencies are doing a poor job tracking accident data involving self-driving technology. Wayne talks about his deep dive into the culture clashes between Riot Games and its owner...

The Information’s 411 — Amazon and the Case of the Stolen GoPros

By Tom Dotan · Aug 10, 2018 2:50pm PDT

Reed talks about how stolen items sold on Amazon cause havoc in the retail world. Priya explains why almost nobody is using their Echoes to buy things online. Reed talks about how stolen items sold on Amazon cause havoc in the retail world. Priya explains...

The Information’s 411 — The Rent Is Too Damn High

By Tom Dotan · Aug 3, 2018 4:41pm PDT · 1 comment

Priya talks to Cory about how the Bay Area's high cost of living is pushing tech companies out of the area. Tom checks in with Jon Victor about the Information's new crypto newsletter. Priya talks to Cory about how the Bay Area's high cost of living is pushing tech companies...

The Information’s 411 — The Jobs Tapes

By Tom Dotan · Jul 27, 2018 1:23pm PDT

The Information’s 411 — The Jobs Tapes

By Tom Dotan · Jul 27, 2018 1:23pm PDT

Sarah and Martin explain why Facebook and Twitter's earnings set off a panic among investors. Nick reflects on his interview with Steve Jobs, which took place a decade ago at the dawn of the App Store. Sarah and Martin explain why Facebook and Twitter's earnings set off a panic among...