FOX on Tech

Spotify subscribers will soon have to pay up to two dollars more per month, just two years after their last price increase. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

YouTube is giving parents more control over how their kids use the service, including daily time limits for YouTube Shorts and streamlined account setup for teens. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apple has a package deal for creative software including Final Cut Pro, Keynote, and Pages, in an effort to compete with Adobe Creative Cloud. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Federal law enforcement are trying to combat online exploitation via networks that coerce kids into violent or sexual behavior. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Governments around the world are moving to ban access to xAI's Grok after the bot was used to generate fake nude images of real people, including children. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Huge news for Xbox and Nintendo fans: Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade is officially breaking away from PlayStation exclusivity on January 22, 2026. Eammonn Dignam breaks down what this means for the trilogy and the upcoming Switch 2. Plus, we look at the surprise success of the survival climber Cairn. With a demo that's already racked up 600,000 players, the "simulation of the impossible" on Mount Kami is proving that hardcore survival is reaching new heights. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The gaming world is mourning the loss of a true pioneer. David Rosen, the American co-founder of SEGA, has passed away at the age of 95. Eammonn Dignam looks back at the life of the former Airman who saw an opportunity in post-war Japan, eventually merging his photo booth and arcade business to create a company that would challenge Nintendo for the soul of the industry. From the Sega Master System to the cultural phenomenon of the Genesis and Sonic the Hedgehog, we honor the man behind the "Sega!" chant. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Artificial intelligence developers are offering more agentic tools to help workers get more done at this year's Consumer Electronics Show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tech companies at the Consumer Electronics Show are demonstrating new ways that wearable tech can use your health data. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Artificial intelligence has been a major topic of discussion at this year's Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

OpenAI, Sam Altman, and Microsoft are facing a wrongful death lawsuit from the estate of Suzanne Adams, who was allegedly murdered by her son Stein-Erik Soelberg following his extensive conversations with ChatGPT. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Elon Musk's Neuralink is implanting more brain-computer interface chips as it envisions a future where people control electronic devices with their thoughts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As the industry returns from the holiday hiatus, Eammonn Dignam analyzes two major shifts. Sony Interactive Entertainment has officially updated its PlayStation Plus roadmap, confirming that starting in 2026, the service will focus on PS5 titles, effectively phasing out the PS4 ecosystem. We also look at the 2025 Google Year in Search, where the extraction shooter Arc Raiders shocked the industry by becoming the #1 most-searched game, outperforming juggernauts like GTA VI and Battlefield 6. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

2026 is officially the year of the blockbuster. Eammonn Dignam breaks down the essential release dates, starting with Resident Evil Requiem on February 27, 2026, featuring the return of Leon S. Kennedy and newcomer Grace Ashcroft. We look at 007 First Light, the James Bond origin story from the developers of Hitman, which has been delayed to May 27, 2026. Finally, we discuss the juggernaut: Grand Theft Auto VI, locked in for November 19, 2026. Plus, the silver screen is getting a gaming takeover with The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, Mortal Kombat II, and Street Fighter all hitting theaters. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

One of President Trump's latest executive orders attempts to create one national artificial intelligence rulebook to wipe out the chaos of competing state laws - especially preempting big blue states' rules like those from California and New York. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Despite the ongoing questions and concerns facing our nation's tech giants, there's no slowdown when it comes to the government adopting artificial intelligence. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Justice Department alleges that two men had careers at top cybersecurity firms even as they were working for a notorious hacking group to extort major corporations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The CEOs of Citigroup, Bank of America, and Wells Fargo are among the big names in finance who are lobbying Congress on cryptocurrency regulation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A Google help page suggests that all users may soon be able to change their Gmail addresses. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As 2025 comes to a close, Eammonn Dignam reflects on a year that changed the industry. We analyze the record-breaking launch of the Nintendo Switch 2 , which brought us Mario Kart World and Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, all while celebrating the 40th anniversary of the Mushroom Kingdom's hero. We discuss the shifting of the guard as Doug Bowser retires as President of Nintendo of America, succeeded by Devon Pritchard. The show also dives into the "AA" miracle: Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 winning Game of the Year on a budget under $10 million. Finally, we break down the end-of-year controversy surrounding Arc Raiders , its shift to a premium $40 model, and Tim Sweeney's defense of its AI-voiced characters. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bored on a holiday? Eammonn Dignam has your ultimate guide to avoiding the kitchen table politics by jumping into the best gaming events of 2025. We break down World of Warcraft's Feast of Winter Veil (featuring a level 80 Abominable Greench), the return of snow and the "Gooch" in GTA Online , and Hitman's hilarious Home Alone homage: "Holiday Hoarders." Plus, we look at festive debuts in Pokémon GO and the snowball fights of Halo Infinite . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Artificial intelligence may be booming, but it's just starting to gain ground in the housing industry and experts say that means there's plenty of potential. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A federal judge in Texas blocked a law that would require kids under 18 to get their parents' permission to download apps and make online purchases, but the state is appealing the ruling, saying the law is necessary to protect children. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After a settlement with antitrust regulators in Brazil, Apple's iOS will allow users to access third-party app stores and external payment systems. The company is warning that the change could bring security risks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Data centers are rapidly transforming small town America amid demand for artificial intelligence computing power, but the growth comes with questions and concerns from residents. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With rivals like Google gaining ground and China's DeepSeek lurking, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman is telling employees that the company is declaring a "code red." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Game Awards 2025 delivered a record-shattering 171 million global livestreams, an 11% increase over last year. Host and founder Geoff Keighley opened the show with a deeply personal speech, thanking developers and fans for their trust during a challenging year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

FOX on Games presents the ultimate Holiday Gift Guide for PC gamers! We cover the "must-have" digital gifts like Steam Gift Cards, Robux for Roblox, and V-Bucks for Fortnite. For those wanting a physical gift, we highlight the Logitech G lineup: the budget-friendly G321 Lightspeed headset, the high-end Astro A20 X with PlaySync for switching between PC and consoles, and the G515 Low-Profile mechanical keyboard. Finally, we look at the PRO X Superlight 2 gaming mouse—a 60g esports standard that barely weighs a thing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Google says its Gemini artificial intelligence service can now provide more accurate real-time translation for 70 different languages. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Govstream.ai says their product can help streamline the process of permitting for new construction, at a time when many cities are facing a serious housing shortage. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ford is abandoning its all-electric truck and pivoting to a hybrid model that includes a backup gasoline engine amid changes in market demand. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A lead attorney in a sprawling federal lawsuit against social media companies tells Fox Business that Meta repeatedly put “growth and engagement and profit over user safety” even after internal researchers warned of serious harms. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

FOX on Tech reports that Apple has released iOS 26.2 for the iPhone 11 and newer devices, bringing significant quality-of-life and safety improvements. The update includes new 'Urgent' alarms in the Reminders app and an enhanced Apple Music/Podcasts feature that automatically creates chapters for episodes without them, making listening easier. Most critically, iOS 26.2 introduces Enhanced Safety Alerts for disasters like floods, which instantly provide mapped evacuation routes and pertinent information. Updates are also available for iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch, and Apple Vision Pro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

FOX on Games presents the ultimate Holiday Gift Guide for the Nintendo Switch 2 fan! We spotlight the new Camera accessory, which adds a personal touch to games and allows players to assist friends globally. We also recommend the unexpected utility of a large Mousepad, enabling users to control games like Metroid Prime 4: Beyond with the Joy-Cons acting as a mouse. Finally, we confirm that Amiibo figures and a new Carrying Case are simple, guaranteed wins for any Nintendo enthusiast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

FOX on Games breaks down the biggest moments from The Game Awards 2025. We cover the historic and surprise Game of the Year win for the turn-based RPG, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33. The show was dominated by major announcements: Star Wars revealed two games, the narrative RPG Fate of the Old Republic (a spiritual successor to KOTOR) and the racing game Galactic Racer (a follow-up to Podracing). Tomb Raider also announced two titles: Legacy of Atlantis (a modern reimagining of the 1996 original) and the brand new adventure Catalyst (2027). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Waymo, the autonomous taxicab company owned by Alphabet , is recalling more than 3,000 self-driving sedans due to the software issue that caused the robotaxis to illegally pass stopped school buses. This voluntary software recall follows a major investigation by the NHTSA into over 19 incidents where cars passed buses with stop signs deployed—in one case, while children were crossing. Waymo had initially claimed to have fixed the problem with a November update, but the recall confirms the persistence of the safety flaw. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The massive new integration between OpenAI's ChatGPT and Adobe's popular apps: Photoshop, Adobe Express, and Acrobat. This integration allows users to perform professional work—from editing photos and creating social media graphics to organizing PDF documents—simply by asking ChatGPT to do the work. The apps are available for free to users via the web, iOS, and Android. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

House lawmakers questioned medical professionals about the serious risks and benefits of AI chatbots used for health and therapeutic purposes. Fox on Tech breaks down the key concerns raised by the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee, including instances of "AI psychosis" and the lack of proper response from chatbots to mental health crises, especially among teens. The core of the debate focuses on balancing innovation with crucial safeguards for user data privacy (outside of HIPAA) and preventing emotional dependency. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

AI company Anthropic (makers of the Claude model) says it stopped what is likely the first large-scale cyberattack primarily executed by artificial intelligence. The operation, which targeted about 30 organizations globally (tech firms, financial institutions, and government agencies), used a Chinese state-sponsored hacking group to manipulate Anthropic's Claude Code tool into autonomously performing 80-90% of the attack work. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A serious safety crisis facing Waymo , the autonomous taxicab company owned by Alphabet. Federal regulators (NHTSA) have launched an investigation after documented video evidence showed Waymo robotaxis illegally passing stopped school buses 19 times in Atlanta and Austin, sometimes while children were actively crossing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

FOX on Games presents the ultimate Holiday Gift Guide for the Xbox fan! We spotlight the ASUS ROG Ally handheld, the perfect Game Pass companion, and the new CRKD Gibson Les Paul Guitar Controller for the Fortnite Festival rhythm game. We also recommend the affordable Hyperkin Competitor Pro Controller, which combats stick drift with Hall-Effect sticks and features programmable back buttons. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

FOX on Games presents the essential Holiday Gift Guide for the PlayStation fan! We cover hardware and services that maximize the PS5's value, including the PS Plus Premium streaming catalog (making the PlayStation Portal truly portable) and the durability of the DualSense Edge Pro Controller. The DualSense Edge is hailed as the top console controller thanks to its interchangeable thumbsticks (eliminating drift) and custom back paddles. We also recommend the official Pulse Wireless Headset and earbuds. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices