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The Information’s 411 — Turning the Page on Travis

By Tom Dotan · Oct 6, 2017 12:57pm PDT

Amir explains what Waymo is doing with self-driving cars in Chandler, Az. Cory and Reed break down the Facebook backlash as the company nears its day on Capitol Hill. Amir explains what Waymo is doing with self-driving cars in Chandler, Az. Cory and Reed break...

The Information’s 411 — Masa’s Comeback

By Tom Dotan · Sep 29, 2017 1:30pm PDT

Priya talks about why some Echo developers are upset with Amazon. Juro explains how SoftBank CEO Masayoshi Son's financial wizardry and charm has made him the most powerful investor in tech. Priya talks about why some Echo developers are upset with Amazon. Juro explains how SoftBank CEO...

The Information’s 411 — Facebook Goes to Washington

By Tom Dotan · Sep 22, 2017 2:05pm PDT · 1 comment

Cory phones in from the East coast to talk about how regulators are preparing for the effect autonomous cars have on city streets. And why D.C. has turned against Facebook and Google. Cory phones in from the East coast to talk about how regulators are preparing for the effect...

The Information’s 411 — Peak Bodega

By Tom Dotan · Sep 15, 2017 2:23pm PDT · 1 comment

The Information’s 411 — Peak Bodega

By Tom Dotan · Sep 15, 2017 2:23pm PDT · 1 comment

Kevin talks about his profile of Cisco CEO Chuck Robbins and the future of the company. Amir and Tom discuss Waymo, the new Apple products and the furor around Bodega. Kevin talks about his profile of Cisco CEO Chuck Robbins and the future of the company. Amir and...

The Information’s 411 — Amazon’s Prime Locations

By Tom Dotan · Sep 8, 2017 1:25pm PDT · 1 comment

Priya talks about the competition among cities for Amazon's second headquarters. Then Cory and Kevin discuss the future of meal delivery companies and why, in the battle over data center operating systems, Mesosphere surrendered to Kubernetes. Priya talks about the competition among cities for Amazon's second headquarters. Then Cory...

The Information’s 411 — Uber, schöner Götterfunken

By Tom Dotan · Sep 1, 2017 2:31pm PDT

Amir gives the backstory to the election of Uber's new CEO. He also explains why an internal controversy regarding employee compensation will be the new CEO's first order of business. Amir gives the backstory to the election of Uber's new CEO. He also explains why an internal...

The Information’s 411 — Quantum Leaps of Logic

By Tom Dotan · Aug 25, 2017 1:40pm PDT

Kevin talks about how quantum computing poses a threat to encryption. Cory dives into Opendoor and how it aims to shake up the process of selling a home. Kevin talks about how quantum computing poses a threat to encryption. Cory dives into Opendoor...

The Information’s 411 — Tech CEOs Seeking Councils

By Tom Dotan · Aug 18, 2017 1:31pm PDT

The Information’s 411 — Tech CEOs Seeking Councils

By Tom Dotan · Aug 18, 2017 1:31pm PDT

Amir and Tom talk about why some tech CEOs were late to leave Trump's business councils. Also how Lyft has gained market share from Uber in some cities and how Softbank's mad spending has upended tech. Amir and Tom talk about why some tech CEOs were late to leave Trump's business councils....

The Information’s 411 — Trouble in the Nap Pods

By Cory Weinberg · Aug 11, 2017 1:28pm PDT

Cory talks to Serena and Reed about the two biggest dramas of the week in Silicon Valley: Benchmark vs. Kalanick and Google's culture war. Cory talks to Serena and Reed about the two biggest dramas of the week in Silicon Valley:...

The Information’s 411 — Depressing Share Prices

By Tom Dotan · Aug 4, 2017 3:27pm PDT

Alfred and Tom explain how Snap's sinking share price means only a few early employees are seeing big returns on their equity, while the vast majority are not. Then they talk about how online lending startup Prosper's valuation is tumbling with its new round. Alfred and Tom explain how Snap's sinking share price means only a few early employees are...

The Information’s 411 — Facebook’s Appointment Viewing

By Tom Dotan · Jul 28, 2017 1:45pm PDT

Amir explains why SoftBank's big spending on Grab could force another Uber truce. Tom and Cory talk about whether Facebook's original video initiative will succeed. Amir explains why SoftBank's big spending on Grab could force another Uber truce. Tom and...

The Information’s 411 — Tell Me About Kubernetes

By Tom Dotan · Jul 21, 2017 2:01pm PDT · 1 comment

The Information’s 411 — Tell Me About Kubernetes

By Tom Dotan · Jul 21, 2017 2:01pm PDT · 1 comment

Kevin talks about AWS and its latest strategic moves. Tom and Reed lay out the future of AR and how the tech giants are approaching the technology. Kevin talks about AWS and its latest strategic moves. Tom and Reed lay out the future of AR and...

The Information’s 411 — Throwing Shade in Sun Valley

By Cory Weinberg · Jul 14, 2017 12:56pm PDT

Kevin explains how Amazon's Echo is catching up to Google Home. Jon talks about why VCs are investing in crypto currency. Plus, Amir and Tom detail what they have seen and heard in Sun Valley. Kevin explains how Amazon's Echo is catching up to Google Home. Jon talks about why VCs are...

The Information’s 411 — Liquidation and Lobsters

By Cory Weinberg · Jul 7, 2017 2:36pm PDT

Reed talks about why Jawbone went under. Plus, Hannah discusses how VCs are trying to create more accountability in the industry and Amir breaks down how Uber is trying to fill its executive holes. Reed talks about why Jawbone went under. Plus, Hannah discusses how VCs are trying to create more...

The Information’s 411 — Going on the Record

By Tom Dotan · Jun 30, 2017 4:32pm PDT

Jessica and Reed discuss how the Justin Caldbeck story changed the discussion of sexual harassment in Silicon Valley. Jessica and Reed discuss how the Justin Caldbeck story changed the discussion of sexual...

The Information’s 411 — Where Does Uber Go from Here?

By Tom Dotan · Jun 23, 2017 2:13pm PDT

The Information’s 411 — Where Does Uber Go from Here?

By Tom Dotan · Jun 23, 2017 2:13pm PDT

Amir explains how Travis' flaws as a manager led to his undoing. Tom talks about Snapchat's latest map feature. Amir explains how Travis' flaws as a manager led to his undoing. Tom talks about...

The Information’s 411 — Often Imitated, Never Duplicated

By Tom Dotan · Jun 16, 2017 1:59pm PDT

Cory talks about Airbnb's customer service cost cutting. Also we play a segment of our subscriber conference call about Uber's culture crisis, led by Jessica and Amir. Cory talks about Airbnb's customer service cost cutting. Also we play a segment of our...

The Information’s 411 — Monetizing the Peace and Quiet

By Tom Dotan · Jun 9, 2017 3:01pm PDT

Sam talks about the near-term, realistic expectations for AR and VR. Kevin talks about the future of HPE. Sam talks about the near-term, realistic expectations for AR and VR. Kevin talks about the future...

The Information’s 411 — You Can’t Ignore Washington

By Tom Dotan · Jun 2, 2017 12:47pm PDT

Jessica talks about whether tech is effective in influencing the Trump administration. Amir dives into Uber's finance department and the fight for control. Jessica talks about whether tech is effective in influencing the Trump administration. Amir dives...

The Information’s 411 — Softbank at the Bazaar

By Tom Dotan · May 26, 2017 2:39pm PDT

The Information’s 411 — Softbank at the Bazaar

By Tom Dotan · May 26, 2017 2:39pm PDT

Cory and Tom talk about Snap's growth strategy and what Mark Zuckerberg said at the Harvard commencement. Shai joins the podcast for the first time to go deep on Softbank's big spending. Cory and Tom talk about Snap's growth strategy and what Mark Zuckerberg said at the Harvard...