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The Information’s 411 — Package Deal

By Tom Dotan · Jul 22, 2016 3:04pm PDT

Amir talks about the three brothers at Apple helping to build the software in its self-driving car. Zara explains why WeChat is different—and can do more—than any app Americans are familiar with. Amir talks about the three brothers at Apple helping to build the software in its self-driving...

The Information’s 411 — False Prophets

By Tom Dotan · Jul 15, 2016 1:18pm PDT

Jessica explains why she's not sold on the augmented reality in Pokemon GO, or smartphones generally. Cory and Yunan delve into the headwinds for WeWork both in the US and in China. And Alfred lays out the trends in private tech financing. Jessica explains why she's not sold on the augmented reality in Pokemon GO, or smartphones...

The Information’s 411 — Fully Vested

By Steve Nellis · Jul 8, 2016 2:34pm PDT

In this week’s podcast, Zara talks about her exclusive interview with Didi Chuxing’s first angel investor. Tom and Amir share what they’ve learned at Allen & Co’s annual media and tech retreat in Sun Valley, where the fleece vests and deal talk were abundant. In this week’s podcast, Zara talks about her exclusive interview with Didi Chuxing’s...

The Information’s 411 — Moonlighting

By Tom Dotan · Jun 10, 2016 3:11pm PDT

The Information’s 411 — Moonlighting

By Tom Dotan · Jun 10, 2016 3:11pm PDT

Jessica talks about Larry Page's flying-car side projects and why they should live inside Alphabet. Zara Zhang, our summer intern, makes her podcast debut to talk about China's live streaming market. Reed discusses the future of Nest post Tony Fadell. Jessica talks about Larry Page's flying-car side projects and why they should live inside...

The Information’s 411 — Whistleblowers

By Tom Dotan · Jun 3, 2016 3:59pm PDT

Reed talks about Google's employee policies that prevent workers from talking to the media. Cory explains the promise and disappointment of buy buttons on social networksYou can find our RSS feed here or subscribe via iTunes and SoundCloud. Reed talks about Google's employee policies that prevent workers from talking to the media....

The Information’s 411 — Tech-Media Overlords

By Tom Dotan · May 27, 2016 1:03pm PDT

Amir and Reed debate the uproar over Peter Thiel bankrolling the Gawker lawsuit. Also we discuss the self-driving car startup ecosystem and Apple's decision to open up Siri and develop an Amazon Echo competitor. Amir and Reed debate the uproar over Peter Thiel bankrolling the Gawker lawsuit. Also we discuss...

The Information’s 411 — Allo Like Guv’nor

By Tom Dotan · May 20, 2016 2:44pm PDT

Jessica and Tom talk about the difficulty in writing about machine learning, a profile of Chinese investor Jenny Zeng and why Snapchat isn't rushing into India.You can find our RSS feed here or subscribe via iTunes and SoundCloud. Jessica and Tom talk about the difficulty in writing about machine learning, a profile of Chinese...

The Information’s 411 — Trust Our Machines

By Tom Dotan · May 13, 2016 1:16pm PDT

The Information’s 411 — Trust Our Machines

By Tom Dotan · May 13, 2016 1:16pm PDT

Cory, Stephen and Tom talk about Apple's investment in Didi Chuxing, Uber's cloud infrastructure, the privacy questions around bots and the costs of getting on Snapchat Discover.You can find our RSS feed here or subscribe via iTunes and SoundCloud. Cory, Stephen and Tom talk about Apple's investment in Didi Chuxing, Uber's cloud...

The Information’s 411 — Bear Case

By Tom Dotan · May 6, 2016 12:24pm PDT

Stephen and Martin talk about their conversation with Janus Global Technology Fund and why they think the private tech markets are overpriced. Then Tom and Martin argue about whether there's consumer demand for more digital video.You can find our RSS feed here or subscribe via iTunes and SoundCloud. Stephen and Martin talk about their conversation with Janus Global Technology Fund and why they...

The Information’s 411 — Infosphere

By Tom Dotan · Apr 29, 2016 12:48pm PDT

Sam argues that most TV shows should be edited way down. Cory discusses WhatsApp's revenue-generating plans and Tom explains why HBO might be in trouble.You can find our RSS feed here or subscribe via iTunes and SoundCloud. Sam argues that most TV shows should be edited way down. Cory discusses WhatsApp's...

The Information’s 411 — Flights of Fantasy

By Tom Dotan · Apr 22, 2016 11:21am PDT

Jessica explains why Silicon Valley isn't doomed like some media reports suggest. Stephen talks about the infighting in Apple's cloud division as well as Microsoft's earnings.You can find our RSS feed here or subscribe via iTunes and SoundCloud. Jessica explains why Silicon Valley isn't doomed like some media reports suggest. Stephen...

The Information’s 411 — Drunk on Bots

By Tom Dotan · Apr 15, 2016 2:06pm PDT · 4 comments

The Information’s 411 — Drunk on Bots

By Tom Dotan · Apr 15, 2016 2:06pm PDT · 4 comments

Stephen discusses the product fixes Slack needs to make. Cory, Amir and Tom reflect on F8, bots and the social media wars.You can find our RSS feed here or subscribe via iTunes and SoundCloud. Stephen discusses the product fixes Slack needs to make. Cory, Amir and Tom reflect on F8, bots...

The Information’s 411 — Talking Our Books

By Tom Dotan · Apr 8, 2016 1:43pm PDT

On this week's show, Tom talked with Gimlet's co-founder Matt Lieber about the podcast business. The show also features an excerpt of Jessica's conference call about Chinese tech giants like Tencent.You can find our RSS feed here or subscribe via iTunes and SoundCloud. On this week's show, Tom talked with Gimlet's co-founder Matt Lieber about the podcast...

The Information’s 411 — Symmetrical Players

By Tom Dotan · Apr 1, 2016 10:40am PDT

Stephen guest hosts this week and talks to Amir about commerce in Facebook Messenger, the obstacles for Workday and how AT&T may snub Google.You can find our RSS feed here or subscribe via iTunes and SoundCloud. Stephen guest hosts this week and talks to Amir about commerce in Facebook Messenger, the...

The Information’s 411 — Many Hats

By Tom Dotan · Mar 25, 2016 7:10pm PDT

Reed Albergotti comes on to discuss Nest and its struggles and what that says about the broader hardware industry.You can find our RSS feed here or subscribe via iTunes and SoundCloud. Reed Albergotti comes on to discuss Nest and its struggles and what that says about the broader...

The Information’s 411 — Moral Hazards

By Tom Dotan · Mar 18, 2016 10:13am PDT

The Information’s 411 — Moral Hazards

By Tom Dotan · Mar 18, 2016 10:13am PDT

Cory joined as co-host on this week's episode and talked about why people in San Francisco's city government are addicted to encrypted messaging app Telegram. Tom explained why Snapchat's unusual vesting schedule isn't exactly employee friendlyYou can find our RSS feed here or subscribe via iTunes and SoundCloud. Cory joined as co-host on this week's episode and talked about why people in San...

The Information’s 411 — Hazing

By Tom Dotan · Mar 11, 2016 2:05pm PST

On this week's episode, Stephen Nellis discusses Slack's new funding round. Cory Weinberg talks about Facebook's ad tech strategy. Tom talks to podcaster and comedian Marc Maron and his producer.You can find our RSS feed here or subscribe via iTunes and SoundCloud. On this week's episode, Stephen Nellis discusses Slack's new funding round. Cory...

The Information’s 411 — Low Hanging Fruit

By Tom Dotan · Mar 4, 2016 1:02pm PST

On this week’s podcast, Jessica Lessin on what’s wrong with most mergers.Cory Weinberg and Jessica discuss what’s coming at F8, Facebook’s developer conference (e-commerce in messenger). On this week’s podcast, Jessica Lessin on what’s wrong with most mergers.Cory...