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KCBS Bloomberg Tech and Business Report

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.

Jan 7, 20265 min

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.

Jan 6, 20264 min

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.

Jan 5, 20265 min

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.

Dec 31, 20257 min

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.

Dec 26, 20256 min

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

Dec 23, 20254 min

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.

Dec 22, 20254 min

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.

Dec 19, 20254 min

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.

Dec 18, 20254 min

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.

Dec 17, 20254 min

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.

Dec 16, 20253 min

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.

Dec 15, 20255 min

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.

Dec 12, 20254 min

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.

Dec 11, 20253 min

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.

Dec 10, 20254 min

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.

Dec 9, 20254 min

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.

Dec 5, 20254 min

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.

Dec 4, 20255 min

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.

Dec 3, 20255 min

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.

Dec 3, 20255 min

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.

Dec 1, 20254 min

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.

Nov 26, 20254 min

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.

Nov 25, 20253 min

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.

Nov 24, 20254 min

'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.

Nov 20, 20254 min

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.

Nov 19, 20253 min

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.

Nov 18, 20254 min

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.

Nov 17, 20254 min

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.

Nov 13, 20254 min

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 .

Nov 12, 20254 min

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.

Nov 7, 20254 min

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.

Nov 7, 20254 min

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.

Nov 5, 20254 min

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.

Nov 4, 20253 min

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.

Oct 31, 20254 min

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.

Oct 30, 20254 min

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.

Oct 29, 20254 min

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.

Oct 28, 20255 min

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.

Oct 24, 20254 min

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.

Oct 23, 20254 min

GM returns self-driving cars with The 2028 Cadillac SUV

Oct 22, 20255 min

Warner Brothers says it is considering sale, received multiple offers

Oct 21, 20254 min

DoorDash tests out new service using self-driving delivery vehicles

Oct 16, 20253 min

There's a new reward program for people paying off their mortgages

Oct 15, 20255 min

Walmart to partner with Open AI to make shopping easier

Oct 14, 20255 min

More private companies are gathering weather data for federal agencies

Oct 13, 20254 min