FOX on Tech

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

Regulators in the European Union are investigating whether Meta is gaining an unfair advantage in the artificial intelligence space by freezing out third-party apps and developers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Researchers in Israel are using artificial intelligence to decode the Cairo Genizah, a trove of ancient documents recovered in the 18th and 19th centuries. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A new device from Samsung can fold up to allow users to switch between a tablet and phone experience on the fly. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Data centers are being built at breakneck speed, but there are concerns that many of the related jobs disappear once the bulldozers are gone. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Amid volatility in the cryptocurrency market, the Senate Agriculture Committee released a highly-anticipated draft of its portion of a bill which would give more clarity on regulation of the industry. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

FOX on Games continues its holiday gift guide, focusing on the rapidly growing mobile segment. We review the innovative, Kickstarter-funded Ohsnap! MCON Controller, which uses a magnetic, foldable design for secure phone connectivity and protection. Plus, we revisit our conversation with Dylan Burgess (@PUKGaming), the creator of the PUK Gaming silicon add-on, who explains how his simple device makes touchscreen games "feel more natural" and transforms the screen into a traditional joystick plane. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

FOX on Games presents the ultimate Holiday Gift Guide for gamers! We recommend the 8BitDo Ultimate 2 as the perfect Switch 2 Pro Controller (featuring Hall-Effect sticks and trigger stops), the cross-console friendly Hyperkin controller for Xbox, and the affordable, low-latency Logitech G321 wireless headset for PC. We detail the advanced features like Hall-Effect thumbsticks to combat stick drift and adjustable triggers for better shooting accuracy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

An artificial intelligence company is facing legal action over claims its chatbot encouraged kids to commit suicide. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With companies blaming artificial intelligence for tens of thousands of white-collar layoffs, lawmakers in Washington are trying to get a handle on how artificial intelligence is reshaping the labor market. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Music and podcast streaming service Spotify says customers in the US will pay more for the service next year, amid rising costs from features like lossless audio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Companies across the board are laying off tens of thousands of white-collar workers, citing artificial intelligence as a reason even when it's not completely the case. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The story of the shocking insider threat at cybersecurity provider CrowdStrike, confirming they fired an employee who shared sensitive internal screenshots (including Okta workflows) with the notorious hacking syndicate, Scattered Lapsus$ Hunters. While CrowdStrike states its systems and customer data were never breached, the incident highlights the unique risk posed by insiders. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Coverage of The Game Awards 2025 continues, analyzing the highly competitive categories of Best Game Direction and Best Narrative. Direction nominees feature giants like Hideo Kojima (Death Stranding 2) and Sony's Ghost of Yotei versus the surprise indie hit Clair Obscur. For Narrative, Silent Hill f joins the Roman RPG Kingdom Come Deliverance 2. Finally, we break down the fierce battle for Best Ongoing Game, where newcomers Marvel Rivals and Helldivers 2 challenge veterans like Fortnite and Final Fantasy XIV. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

FOX on Games breaks down the highly anticipated list of Game of the Year nominees for The Game Awards 2025. The list is dominated by sequels, including Hideo Kojima's Death Stranding 2: On the Beach (starring Norman Reedus), Hades 2, and Hollow Knight: Silksong. We highlight the surprise breakout success of the turn-based RPG Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 (which has 12 total nominations) and the ambitious Kingdom Come Deliverance 2. The segment also features Donkey Kong Bananza, a major contender for the Nintendo Switch 2. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Google's Pixel 10 now supports direct file sharing with iPhones via Quick Share and Apple's AirDrop, enhancing cross-platform communication. This feature marks a significant step towards parity between phone builds, though it remains exclusive to Pixel 10. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In an effort to comply with a new law passed by the Australian government, Meta is beginning to deactivate Facebook, Instagram and Threads accounts belonging to kids under the age of 16. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A ton of web sites and internet services went down on Tuesday because of an error impacting the Cloudflare content delivery service. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tokenization - or the process of creating digital units or tokens on a blockchain to represent ownership of a real-world asset - is gaining global momentum. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Elon Musk's X Corporation is allowed to proceed with a lawsuit against Apple and the makers of ChatGPT, arguing they colluded to gain an unfair advantage in the artificial intelligence space. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Super Mario Galaxy Movie Update! Brie Larson is confirmed as the mysterious space princess Rosalina, and Oppenheimer actor Benny Safdie will voice Bowser Jr. The sequel also confirms the appearance of fan-favorite Yoshi and the return of Chris Pratt (Mario), Charlie Day (Luigi), and Anya Taylor-Joy (Peach). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney argues that AI usage in game development increases human productivity by "integer multiples" and will ultimately result in better, more immersive games with "infinite, context-based dialogue." His statement comes directly in response of the AI voice controversy surrounding Embark Studios' (Arc Raiders, The Finals) titles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Some Apple users will now be able to store a passport, driver's license, or state identification card on their iPhone or Apple Watch. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tens of thousands of white collar jobs are being cut from the nation's biggest companies, with artificial intelligence often cited as a culprit even though other factors are at work. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Google is cracking down on "wakelocks" that drain the battery on your Android device, and threatening the Play Store position of repeat offenders. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A leading tech company is warning Beijing is making big strides when it comes to the power generation that's necessary for making progress in artificial intelligence. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Meta is pledging significant amounts of money over the next three years to build data centers, power infrastructure, and other necessities to support artificial intelligence. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

FOX on Games reports on the most critical update to the PlayStation Portal: it now supports cloud streaming! Players with PS Plus Premium can now stream games from the subscription and classics catalogs without being connected to their PS5, making the handheld truly portable. Plus, we look at a new Legend of Zelda title, Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment, a hack-and-slash tale set during the Imprisoning War, expanding the time travel lore of Tears of the Kingdom. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

FOX on Games covers the massive pop culture crossover that is injecting new life into Fortnite: The Simpsons characters (Homer, Marge, Bart) and locations (Kwik-E-Mart) are now in the Battle Royale, with accompanying shorts on Disney Plus. We then analyze the legal battle between The Pokémon Company and the MMO Palworld. The case, centered on patent claims for summoning companions to fight, suffered a major setback in Japan, leading the U.S. Patent Director to order a re-examination of the corresponding U.S. patent Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Elon Musk's X is finally cutting ties with the Twitter brand, meaning users will need to update the URL they input along with two factor authentication and other credentials. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The federal government is forming a $1 billion partnership with Advanced Micro Devices for two supercomputers designed to tackle a range of problems, including cancer treatments and national security. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The latest update to Apple's mobile operating system promises security fixes, new live translation support, the return of a multi-tasking tool, and various other features. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Police departments across the country are turning to virtual reality training, with a goal of helping officers make split-second decisions in difficult and dangerous situations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Belkin says a range of smart household devices including doorbell cams and light switches will soon become useless as the company plans to end support. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Netflix is seemingly stepping away from touch-screen mobile games by partnering with DON'T NOD (Life is Strange) to develop titles, potentially based on their top IP. Meanwhile, Nintendo shocked the community with a major, free update for Animal Crossing: New Horizons years after its final patch, bringing new features and full Switch 2 functionality. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A shocking $2 billion market crash in Counter-Strike 2 (CS2), where the value of ultra-rare cosmetic skins has plummeted. Plus, Masahiro Sakurai unveiled new features for Kirby Air Ride 2, including the Road Trip challenge mode and the Top Ride top-down racer supporting up to eight players. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nvidia is teaming up with the federal government to push the Trump administration's plan to become the world leader in artificial intelligence. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After facing a lawsuit over a child who committed suicide after using the company's chatbot, a major artificial intelligence player is now banning minors from its services. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Crypto executives recently met with Senators on Capitol Hill to discuss future legislation, as President Trump promises to make the U.S. the "crypto capital" of the world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

AI is revolutionizing education in private schools across the country, earning national attention for its unique curriculum. We explore how AI is shaping the future of learning and its impact on students. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

TikTok and Meta face scrutiny from the European Commission for allegedly violating the Digital Services Act (DSA). The law aims to curb harmful content and requires platforms to provide data access to EU researchers, which both companies are accused of failing to do. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices