
KCBS Bloomberg Tech and Business Report
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Trump looking to ban institutional investors from buying single family homes
This is our daily Tech and Business report. KCBS Radio News Anchor KCBS Radio News Anchor Holly Quan spoke with Markets Correspondent for Bloomberg television reporter Norah Mulinda. President Trump says he wants to ban institutional investors from buying single family homes in the U.S. The President made the announcement on social media.

Amazon's Ring plan to offer parking lot security cameras
This is our daily Tech and Business report. KCBS Radio News Anchor KCBS Radio News Anchor Holly Quan spoke with Matt Day Amazon is expanding its Ring doorbell unit to include a new line that will provide security cameras for parking lots. Some privacy advocates aren't happy that Amazon can share data from the doorbell's cameras with law enforcement.

We take a look at how smart rings compare to smart watches
This is our daily Tech and Business report KCBS Radio News Anchor Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg's Samantha Kelly. Smart rings are making their way into the mainstream slowly gaining ground on smart watches.

Will the rise of AI and the slowdown in job growth continue in 2026?
This is the daily Tech and Business Report. With the hot topic of A-I in the workforce, a mixed prediction for the 2026 economy and a slowdown in the rate of job growth, how are employment numbers going to be in the new year? For more, KCBS Radio news anchor, Margie Shafer, spoke with Michael Bernick, former California Employment Development Director and attorney with Duane Morris.

Economic trends to watch in the new year
This is the daily Tech and Business Report. We are approaching the end of the year -- which means it's a good time to take a look at your portfolio before 2026 begins. For more, KCBS Radio news anchor, Margie Shafer, spoke with Michael Yoshikami, CEO and founder of Destination Wealth Management in Walnut Creek.

What is the economy looking like now that the year is almost over
This is our daily Tech and Business report. KCBS Radio News Anchor KCBS Radio News Anchor Holly Quan spoke with KCBS very own Jason Brooks It's holiday season and nearly the end of the year but what is the economy looking like and are consumers still going out in troves to buy presents or are families aiming to save? To find out this and more KCBS Radio News Anchor Holly Quan spoke with KCBS's very own Jason Brooks

Five leases have been cancelled for wind farms that were under construction.
This is our daily Tech and Business report. KCBS Radio News Anchor KCBS Radio News Anchor Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg's Will Wade. The Trump Administration has canceled leases for all five of the wind farms that were under construction off the East Coast citing national security concerns. The move comes after a federal judge ruled that Trump's ban on new projects was illegal.

Podcast popularity: why people watch conversations
It is time for our daily Tech and Business Report. KCBS anchor Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg reporter Ashley Carman. Cable TV has become a lot less popular, but people are still turning on their TVs to watch podcasts. YouTube has gained a larger audience of devoted podcast listeners, dedicated more than 700-million hours watching creators in October alone.

How soaring coffee prices are changing consumer habits
This is the daily Tech and Business Report. The high cost of coffee has some people changing how they get their morning jolt. For more, KCBS Radio anchor Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg's Ilena Peng.

The ideal price point for fast food chains amidst rising grocery costs
This is our daily Tech and Business Report. KCBS's Margie Shafer spoke with Bloomberg's Deena Shanker. The rising cost of groceries is hitting fast-casual chains with their latest earnings reports showing a significant drop in sales.

Doordash Launching app "Zesty" to help you find new restaurants
This is our daily Tech and Business report. KCBS Radio News Anchor KCBS Radio News Anchor Margie Shafer spoke with Bloomberg's Natalie Lung DoorDash is testing out a new AI powered app in San Francisco and New York...that will help its users discover new restaurants.

General Motors moving away from CarPlay after reaching deal with Apple
This is our daily Tech and Business report. KCBS Radio News Anchor KCBS Radio News Anchor Margie Shafer spoke with Bloomberg's David Welch. GM and Apple have reached a deal that will bring the Apple Music app to Chevrolet and Cadillac models. Unlike the CarPlay app people who use the app in their GM's will have access to the spatial audio feature.

Is Crumbl Cookies set to crumble?
From the milk chocolate chip cookie in Utah to the internationally beloved cookies and cream cocoa mousse cup, Crumbl has become a sensation. But with its hearty and ever-changing menu, it's unclear whether the franchise can keep up. KCBS's Matt Bigler spoke with Bloomberg's Adam Chandler.

Microsoft says they will stop development if AI becomes a threat to humans
This is our daily Tech and Business report. KCBS Radio News Anchor Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg's Matt Day. A Microsoft executive says the company will pull the plug on developing AI if the technology starts to become a threat to humanity.

Exploring Meta's new AI model "Avocado"
This is our daily Tech and Business Report. KCBS's Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg's Kurt Wagner to tell us about Meta's "Avocado" Meta is working on a new AI model but unlike its previous one this one won't be open source.

Uber introducing kiosks at airports for added convenience
This is our daily Tech and Business report. KCBS Radio News Anchor Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg's Natalie Lung to tell us more about Uber introducing new kiosks at airports that lets people hail rides even if they don't have the app.

How does AI shape travel agents' trip recommendations?
This is our daily Tech and Business Report. KCBS's Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg's Nikki Ekstein. Being replaced by A.I. is a concern for a lot of professions right now, but travel agents aren't going anywhere—they're adapting. Rather than fighting A.I., travel agents are utilizing it to book better trips for customers.

The battle over the sale of Warner Brothers is still up in the air
This is the daily Tech and Business Report. Today, KCBS Radio anchor Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg's Chris Palmeri. A battle is brewing over the sale of Warner Brothers, with Paramount saying the process has been tainted, and is not being carried out in the best interest of the company's shareholders.

Uber is looking to offer robo-taxi services in Dallas
This is the daily Tech and Business Report. KCBS Radio anchor Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg's Natalie Lung. Uber is teaming up with Austin based AV Ride to start offering robo taxi rides in Dallas. We take a deeper dive into the driverless vehicle services and what to expect from Uber.

Now that Cyber Monday is behind us we explore it's results
This is the daily Tech and Business Report. KCBS Radio anchor Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg's Spencer Soper. Cyber Monday turned out to be a big day for retailers with consumers spending more than 14 billion dollars. Black Friday also continued to get more popular with sales that day totaling 11.8 billion dollars.

If you're looking for a deal on game consoles Monday you may be out of luck
This is the daily Tech and Business Report. KCBS Radio anchor Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg's Spencer Soper. It's Cyber Monday with shoppers heading online to score big deals. If you're a gamer though you may be out of luck.

Volkswagen looking to bring back the "Scout" in EV form
Volkswagen looking to bring back the "Scout" in EV form Volkswagen is reviving its Scout line of SUV's and pickups but the company has had a change of heart focusing on electric vehicles. For more on this KCBS Radio News Anchor Liz Saint John spoke with Bloomberg's Keith Naughton.

Peloton's new line looking to incorporate artificial intelligence
Sales for Peloton's new line of artificially intelligence boosted bikes and treadmills from Peloton are off to a slow start. To hear more, KCBS Radio News Anchor, Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg's Dana Wollman.

Is 'tis the season to use Chat GPT's new holiday shopping guide?
This is the daily Tech and Business Report. Today, KCBS Radio anchor Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg's Natalie Lung. Just in time for the holidays...Open AI is introducing a new tool for Chat GPT users...to help them find the perfect gift.

'Comet' browser has a built-in AI search engine
This is the daily Tech and Business Report. Today, KCBS Radio anchor Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg's Natalie Lung. San Francisco-based Perplexity AI is out with a version of its Comet browser for mobile devices.

The Michelin Guide has arrived in Boston
A Boston restaurant has won the city its first ever Michelin star. In addition to Three 1 One Omakase, six other restaurants earned a Bib Gourmand designation. For more, KCBS's Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg's Greg Ryan.

Federal judge's ruling is a huge win for META
This is the daily Tech and Business Report. Today, KCBS Radio anchor Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg's Riley Griffin. A federal judge has ruled that Meta's acquisition of Instagram and WhatsApp did not violate antitrust laws.

Ford teams up with Amazon to buy used cars on it's website
This is the daily Tech and Business report. Ford is working on a deal with Amazon to sell used car's on it's website To find out more KCBS News Anchor Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg's Keith Naughton.

Apple's CarPlay will soon be added to Tesla vehicles
This is the daily tech and biz report. Tesla is reportedly working on equipping its cars with Apple's CarPlay system. To find out more KCBS News Anchor Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg's Mark Gurman.

Waymo becomes first robotaxi to ride on freeways
Waymo is taking to the open roads becoming the first robotaxi service in the US to offer rides on freeways. For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg's Natalie Lung .

The Minnesota Timberwolves are changing the game for fan experience
NBA's Minnesota Timberwolves have started a new program that lets fans upgrade their seats, even after the game has started. For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg's Ira Boudway.

Americans are moving out of flood zones
Time now for our daily Tech and Business Report. A new report by real estate brokerage and tech company Redfin shows that Americans are moving out of flood-prone areas. This is a change from during the pandemic, when those areas saw an influx of people moving there. For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Holly Quan spoke to Bloomberg's Leslie Kaufman.

Unionized Starbucks baristas prepare to strike next week
Unionized Starbucks baristas could be heading for the picket lines next week, just in time for one of the chain's busiest days. For more, KCBS's Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg's Redd Brown.

Report: Apple developing its first low-cost laptop
Apple is reportedly working on its first ever low-cost laptop. KCBS Radio's Holly Quan talks about it with Bloomberg tech reporter Mark Gurman.

Michaels Stores repricing items on shelves due to tariffs
Time now for our daily Tech and Business Report. Today, we're joined by Bloomberg reporter Lily Meir. It's Halloween, which means costumes and candy for most. But, this year, it also means tariffs. The arts and crafts store Michaels has been raising their prices of items that have already been sitting on the shelves. For more, KCBS Radio anchor Matt Bigler spoke with Bloomberg's Lily Meir.

Chipotle and Shake Shack see dwindling sales
Time now for our daily Tech and Business Report. Today, have people lost their taste for burrito bowls and burgers? Younger customers aren't making their way to Chipotle and Shake Shack like they used to, and their sales are suffering as a result. For more, Bloomberg Reporter Charles Gorrivan.

Amazon's newest smart speakers have been released
Time now for our daily Tech and Business Report. Today, it's been a month since Amazon introduced its updated line of smart speakers. For more, KCBS Radio anchor Matt Bigler spoke with Bloomberg's Mark Gurman.

Microsoft invests in OpenAI
Time now for our daily Tech and Business Report. Today, Microsoft is taking a 27% stake in Open AI as the ChatGPT company is taking steps to become a for-profit business. For more, KCBS Radio anchor Matt Bigler spoke with Bloomberg's Rachel Metz.

PopUp Bagels announces major national expansion
Time now for our daily Tech and Business Report sponsored by San Francisco Bay University. Today, New Yorkers can be notoriously picky about their bagels. But that hasn't stopped a startup chain from going viral, and now it's looking to expand nationwide. For more, KCBS Radio anchor Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg's Charles Gorrivan.

Amazon launches new AI tool to help indecisive shoppers
Time now for our daily Tech and Business Report. Today, Amazon has launched a new artificial intelligence tool to help indecisive shoppers. For more, KCBS Radio anchor Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg's Spencer Soper.