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The Information’s 411 — Slowed Boat to China

By Tom Dotan · Jul 20, 2018 2:37pm PDT

Priya talks about the incremental movements toward an antitrust case against Amazon. Also we discuss why Walmart is thinking about building a competitor to Amazon Prime Video. Matt Pressberg dives into the stalled negotiations between Hollywood and China over movie releases. Priya talks about the incremental movements toward an antitrust case against Amazon. Also we...

The Information’s 411 — The Best Never Vest

By Tom Dotan · Jul 13, 2018 2:30pm PDT · 1 comment

Jessica checks in from Sun Valley to give an inside look at what media and tech moguls are talking about. Amir explains why self-driving truck technology is back in fashion. Alfred talks about why companies' delaying their IPOs could come back to haunt employees' equity. Jessica checks in from Sun Valley to give an inside look at what media and tech moguls are...

The Information’s 411 — Amazon Falls Out of Fashion

By Priya Anand · Jul 6, 2018 3:13pm PDT

Sarah Kuranda talks about how you may soon be talking to Google's Duplex when you dial a call center. Then Priya explains why new retail brands are choosing Instagram over Amazon and how Instagram could become a bigger player in ecommerce. Sarah Kuranda talks about how you may soon be talking to Google's Duplex when you dial a...

The Information’s 411 — Apple’s Bundles and Grumbles

By Tom Dotan · Jun 29, 2018 2:58pm PDT

The Information’s 411 — Apple’s Bundles and Grumbles

By Tom Dotan · Jun 29, 2018 2:58pm PDT

Jessica Toonkel talks about Apple's plans to create a super bundle of its TV content with music and magazine articles. One question is whether that will be appealing to most people. Then she and Tom talk about Snap's plans to launch a gaming platform. Jessica Toonkel talks about Apple's plans to create a super bundle of its TV content with...

The Information’s 411 — I Can See for Last Miles and Miles

By Tom Dotan · Jun 22, 2018 3:47pm PDT

Amir talks about scooter mania and why the scooter-rental startups face a tougher regulatory climate than ride hailing companies did. Then he discusses the debate at Uber about whether equal pay guidelines have hurt its recruiting efforts. Amir talks about scooter mania and why the scooter-rental startups face a tougher regulatory...

The Information’s 411 — TV on the Radio

By Tom Dotan · Jun 15, 2018 1:05pm PDT

Jessica Toonkel talks about what the media landscape will look like after ATT won a decisive victory over the DOJ and has officially acquired Time Warner. Priya recaps her interview with the CEO of Poshmark and how it has built up an online fashion marketplace. Jessica Toonkel talks about what the media landscape will look like after ATT won a decisive...

The Information’s 411 — You’re So Vein

By Tom Dotan · Jun 8, 2018 4:02pm PDT

Tom interviews John Carreyrou about his new book Bad Blood, an expose of Elizabeth Holmes and her blood testing startup Theranos. Tom interviews John Carreyrou about his new book Bad Blood, an expose of Elizabeth Holmes and her...

The Information’s 411 — Org Is the New Black

By Tom Dotan · Jun 1, 2018 1:22pm PDT

The Information’s 411 — Org Is the New Black

By Tom Dotan · Jun 1, 2018 1:22pm PDT

Priya grills Tom on the Netflix's org chart, how Netflix is managed and how it decentralizes decision-making across the company. Priya grills Tom on the Netflix's org chart, how Netflix is managed and how it decentralizes...

The Information’s 411 — Oracles and Bad Omens

By Tom Dotan · May 25, 2018 5:40pm PDT

Kevin talks about how Oracle uses the specter of software audits to sell its cloud services to customers. Martin explains why Comcast's all-cash bid to buy Fox doesn't make sense. Kevin talks about how Oracle uses the specter of software audits to sell its cloud services to...

The Information’s 411 — Social to the Left of Me, Media to the Right

By Tom Dotan · May 18, 2018 1:18pm PDT

Tom and Cory talk about how Evan Spiegel rammed through Snap's disastrous redesign and the state the company is in now. Also Cory dives into the role tech money is playing in the San Francisco mayoral race. Tom and Cory talk about how Evan Spiegel rammed through Snap's disastrous redesign and the...

The Information’s 411 — Uber’s Got 99 Problems

By Tom Dotan · May 11, 2018 1:42pm PDT

Juro explains how the ride-hailing market in Brazil turned into a proxy war between Didi and Uber. Alfred explores the bank in San Diego that's at the center of the cryptocurrency market. Juro explains how the ride-hailing market in Brazil turned into a proxy war between Didi and...

The Information’s 411 — Lyfted Expectations

By Tom Dotan · May 4, 2018 2:06pm PDT

The Information’s 411 — Lyfted Expectations

By Tom Dotan · May 4, 2018 2:06pm PDT

On an all ride-hailing episode, Amir talks about Lyft's missed opportunities to win share from Uber. Reed discusses why neither Uber and Lyft monitor whether their drivers have dealt with recall notices. On an all ride-hailing episode, Amir talks about Lyft's missed opportunities to win share...

The Information’s 411 — Fulfilled by Amazon

By Tom Dotan · Apr 27, 2018 12:53pm PDT

Priya talks about Amazon's quarterly earnings and her story on private equity firms looking to buy up Amazon sellers. Cory dives into the discussions between Uber and Lyft and cities over public transit. Priya talks about Amazon's quarterly earnings and her story on private equity firms looking...

The Information’s 411 — A DeepMind Is a Terrible Thing to Waste

By Tom Dotan · Apr 20, 2018 3:19pm PDT

Kevin talks about the challenges for DeepMind as it integrated into Alphabet and the conflicts it had with Google's other AI team, Google Brain. Amir dives into the electric scooter frenzy and why these devices are running straight into a regulatory controversy. Kevin talks about the challenges for DeepMind as it integrated into Alphabet and the conflicts it...

The Information’s 411 — Zuck Between a Swamp and a Hard Place

By Tom Dotan · Apr 13, 2018 1:56pm PDT · 2 comments

Jessica and Cory talk about Facebook's big week as Mark Zuckerberg faced questions from Congress. Sarah explains how a conman tricked a cybersecurity company to hire him as a top human resources executive. Jessica and Cory talk about Facebook's big week as Mark Zuckerberg faced questions from...

The Information’s 411 — The Future of Hollywood (Live From L.A.!)

By Tom Dotan · Apr 6, 2018 4:20pm PDT

The Information’s 411 — The Future of Hollywood (Live From L.A.!)

By Tom Dotan · Apr 6, 2018 4:20pm PDT

At the Pack Theater in Hollywood, we talked to journalist Richard Rushfield about his industry newsletter The Ankler and whether it is better or worse to work in Hollywood now than a few decades ago. We also spoke with Tony Yacenda and Dan Perrault, creators of Netflix’s “American Vandal,” about how they turned their love for... At the Pack Theater in Hollywood, we talked to journalist Richard Rushfield about his industry...

The Information’s 411 — Bez Blows Top

By Tom Dotan · Mar 30, 2018 1:22pm PDT

Priya and Tom talk about their profile of Jeff Blackburn, one of Jeff Bezos' top lieutenants, and his tenure overseeing the embattled Studios division. Priya and Tom talk about their profile of Jeff Blackburn, one of Jeff Bezos' top...

The Information’s 411 — Ich Bin Ein Facebook Reporter

By Tom Dotan · Mar 23, 2018 3:25pm PDT

Jessica talks about how Facebook's 2007 decision to launch a developer platform led to its current crisis. Serena reflects on her conversation with Shawn Carolan of Menlo Ventures and why it was a rare candid interview in Silicon Valley. Jessica talks about how Facebook's 2007 decision to launch a developer platform led to its...

The Information’s 411 — Why Does Siri Suck?

By Tom Dotan · Mar 16, 2018 11:24am PDT · 1 comment

Aaron talks about the ballad of Siri within Apple and why it fell so far behind Google and Amazon. Amir talks about why self driving car technology is a long way away from being able to navigate cities. Aaron talks about the ballad of Siri within Apple and why it fell so far behind Google and...

The Information’s 411 — Clear Eyes, Whole Foods, Can’t Lose

By Tom Dotan · Mar 9, 2018 2:49pm PST

The Information’s 411 — Clear Eyes, Whole Foods, Can’t Lose

By Tom Dotan · Mar 9, 2018 2:49pm PST

Jessica explains why media companies are investing less in tech. Priya talks about the battle between Amazon and Instacart over grocery deliveries. Tom analyzes Evan Spiegel's quixotic mission to make Snap break even. Jessica explains why media companies are investing less in tech. Priya talks about the battle...