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NASA unveiled the first completed Space Shuttle on September 17th, 1976, and the Intrepid Sea, Air, & Space Museum is commemorating the occasion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apple's latest software update does not bring the much-anticipated Siri artificial intelligence enhancements, but the company says stay tuned. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Amazon opened the doors to its robotics research and development program exclusively for Fox Business. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Federal legislation aimed at setting national safety standards for autonomous vehicles seems to be sending mixed signals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The White House has pulled its controversial browser game "Build the Wall" from arcade.gov after The Tetris Company publicly issued a copyright warning over unauthorized IP use and block-stacking mechanics. Meanwhile, in a major industry shakeup, Sony's PlayStation Studios abruptly stepped away from publishing Hideo Kojima's next-generation action-espionage title Physint over budgetary concerns, allowing Microsoft's Xbox to swoop in, rescue the project, and secure the publishing rights alongside film and television adaptations. In-Episode Links & Resources: Main Podcast Page: https://radio.foxnews.com/podcast/fox-on-games/ Best Place to Start: New to our industry deep dives and gaming news analysis? Catch up on our foundational coverage here: https://megaphone.link/FOXM9094923257 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Developer IllFonic has officially patched out a controversial "Two-Person Power-Up" closet mini-game from its new asymmetrical 4v1 horror multiplayer title, Halloween: The Game. While intended as a tongue-in-cheek nod to slasher movie tropes, players quickly raised serious concerns when late-game reinforcement characters—specifically Dr. Samuel Loomis, bearing the likeness of the late actor Donald Pleasence—were able to trigger the suggestive audio encounters with teenage survivors. We examine the studio's response, calling the mechanic an unintended oversight, and look at the future of mini-games in the asymmetrical slasher adaptation. In-Episode Links & Resources: Main Podcast Page: https://radio.foxnews.com/podcast/fox-on-games/ Best Place to Start: New to our horror and industry reporting? Catch up on our foundational analysis of the gaming landscape here: https://megaphone.link/FOXM9094923257 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Senator Bernie Sanders introduced the American AI Sovereign Wealth Fund Act, aimed at giving the public a 50 percent ownership in the largest artificial intelligence companies in America. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Lawmakers are looking at giving the federal government the ability to cut off artificial intelligence development, after a recent incident in which OpenAI models escaped a testing environment and hacked into Hugging Face servers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Florida's Attorney General James Uthmeier has launched a civil lawsuit against TikTok and Bytedance, accusing the company of deceiving parents about the safety of its platform and violating a state social media law. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Country music artist Ben Gallaher talks about the use of artificial intelligence in songwriting, amid growing debate over the presence of A.I.-generated music on the charts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tesla's long-awaited autonomous future just hit the pavement—and ran straight into a regulatory roadblock. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

PAX is heading back to the Lone Star State as ReedPop and Penny Arcade officially announce PAX Unplugged Houston, set to debut at the George R. Brown Convention Center in June 2027 with a pure focus on board games, tabletop RPGs, and card games. Meanwhile, the White House launches an official browser-based retro gaming portal featuring MAGA-themed spins on arcade classics—including Rio Run, Build the Wall, and Flappy Bill—designed to highlight administration policies from border security to Trump Accounts and Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s MAHA initiative. In-Episode Links & Resources: Main Podcast Page: ⁠https://radio.foxnews.com/podcast/fox-on-games/⁠ Best Place to Start: New to our industry deep dives and gaming culture updates? Catch up on our foundational coverage here: ⁠https://megaphone.link/FOXM9094923257⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rockstar Games' extended 26-minute gameplay preview for Grand Theft Auto VI has silenced early skeptics, pulling in over 15 million views on YouTube alone alongside massive viewership on Netflix and creator reaction streams. While some critics labeled the open-world sandbox as "more of the same," unprecedented audience demand is proving otherwise. We break down the explosive cultural impact, the viral gameplay showcasing Vice City's criminal underworld, and how rampant hype has triggered widespread PlayStation 5 Pro hardware shortages—pushing secondary market auction prices north of $2,000. In-Episode Links & Resources: Main Podcast Page: ⁠https://radio.foxnews.com/podcast/fox-on-games/⁠ Best Place to Start: New to our deep dives and industry updates? Catch up on our foundational analysis of the gaming landscape here: ⁠https://megaphone.link/FOXM9094923257⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

OpenAI has announced its next major frontier model, GPT-6, code-named "Astra," heralding it as a generational leap in artificial intelligence and touting human-level AGI reasoning capabilities. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Adobe says you can now order changes via platforms like Photoshop or Premiere using messages from colleagues in Slack. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Self-driving taxi services are becoming more widely available, as Waymo rolls out service in three new cities and Tesla prepares to launch the Cybercab. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rockstar Games has officially released 26 minutes of extended gameplay for Grand Theft Auto VI, giving players an in-depth look at dual protagonists Jason and Lucia navigating crime, romance, and high-octane missions across the neon-lit streets of Vice City and the state of Leonida. Meanwhile, the Esports World Cup 2026 in Paris concludes with history made as Chinese organization AG.AL dethrones Team Falcons to capture the $7 million Club Championship crown, propelled by Gwendal "Gwen" Duparc's win in Trackmania. Plus, we break down Team Spirit's Counter-Strike 2 grand final comeback led by Donk, and Duo squad BIG's clutch Fortnite Reload championship victory. In-Episode Links & Resources: Main Podcast Page: https://radio.foxnews.com/podcast/fox-on-games/ Best Place to Start: New to our esports and industry showcases? Catch up on our foundational analysis of the competitive gaming landscape here: https://megaphone.link/FOXM9094923257 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As the Summer of Gaming concludes on FOX on Games, Week 4 takes a hard look at the legendary software that changed how we play forever. We explore id Software's Doom inventing the modern deathmatch, the birth of the MMORPG with Ultima Online, and how Call of Duty and World of Warcraft captured global audiences. Plus, we examine how Quake dragged the industry into true 3D graphics and laid the groundwork for modern esports. In-Episode Links & Resources: Main Podcast Page: https://radio.foxnews.com/podcast/fox-on-games/ Best Place to Start: New to our historical retrospectives? Catch up on our foundational analysis of the gaming landscape here: https://megaphone.link/FOXM9094923257 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A new web site has launched under the Twitter brand, but the developers say they're looking to make a number of changes and they want people to pay to join in testing the site. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

U.S.-based users are now finding advertisements in Apple maps, as the company pledges it will still respect users' privacy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Uber will let parents watch a live streaming video of their kids while they use the rideshare service, in a bid to enhance safety. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Schools are embracing technology like never before, but is it enhancing learning, or encouraging kids to outsource thinking? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A leading artificial intelligence chatbot can now help summarize your text messages, suggest possible replies, and even respond automatically, although some users are raising privacy concerns. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Trophy Weekend at the 2026 Esports World Cup in Paris brought dramatic sweeps and global shifts across the leaderboards. FaZe Clan capped off a flawless, undefeated run to claim the Rainbow Six Siege title over FURIA behind a 53-kill MVP performance from Jaime "Cyber" Ramos. Meanwhile, Grandmaster Magnus Carlsen conquered the digital chess bracket, Team Falcons swept Spacestation Gaming 4-0 in Rocket League, and Turkey's S2G Esports took the PUBG Mobile championship. Plus, Minnesota Timberwolves All-Star Anthony Edwards takes his competitive edge to the digital card table, partnering with Zynga to bring the culture and trash talk of Spades Plus to mobile players. In-Episode Links & Resources: Main Podcast Page: https://radio.foxnews.com/podcast/fox-on-games/ Best Place to Start: New to our esports and gaming culture updates? Catch up on our foundational analysis of the competitive landscape here: https://megaphone.link/FOXM9094923257 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As the Summer of Gaming continues on FOX on Games, Week 3 explores the fierce rivalries and technological shifts that shaped modern gaming. We trace the fallout of Nintendo and Sony's broken partnership that led to the original PlayStation, Bill Gates' entrance into the market with the Xbox and Halo, and Nintendo's brilliant pivot with motion controls on the Wii. Plus, we examine how Valve's Steam revolutionized digital distribution on PC, and how competitive gaming evolved from dusty basement LAN parties into stadium-filling esports juggernauts. In-Episode Links & Resources: Main Podcast Page: https://radio.foxnews.com/podcast/fox-on-games/ Best Place to Start: New to our historical retrospectives? Catch up on our foundational analysis of the gaming landscape here: https://megaphone.link/FOXM9094923257 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

California will allow Aurora and Kodiak AI to test autonomous long haul trucks, triggering backlash from Teamsters in the state. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In a bid to address concerns about online child safety, OpenAI is debuting a new version of its artificial intelligence chat bot aimed at users from 13 to 17 years old. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A majority of New York City Council members are demanding a pause on the use of artificial intelligence in classrooms until the government can develop better regulations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apple is sending notifications to users about possible spyware on their iPhones, warning them to use two-factor authentication and other security measures to protect their personal data. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced that the FAA has hired over 2,000 gamers to train as air traffic controllers, tapping into fast-twitch decision-making and spatial awareness skills to help bridge critical workforce shortages. Meanwhile, Week 5 of the 2026 Esports World Cup in Paris delivered thrilling grand finals: AG.AL's Khawaja "M. Zubair" pulled off a clean 5-0 sweep to win Tekken 8, OpTic Gaming secured their second consecutive EWC title in Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 with Anthony "Shotzzy" Cuevas-Castro earning MVP honors, and Kuaishou Gaming clinched a dramatic 7-game victory in Honor of Kings. In-Episode Links & Resources: Main Podcast Page: https://radio.foxnews.com/podcast/fox-on-games/ Best Place to Start: New to our esports and industry coverage? Catch up on our foundational analysis of the competitive landscape here: https://megaphone.link/FOXM9094923257 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As the Summer of Games continues on FOX on Games, Week 2 tackles the machines, hardware revolutions, and near-fatal disasters that shaped the industry. We trace the quarter-munching golden age of arcades in the late '70s and '80s, the wood-paneled revolution of the Atari 2600, and the catastrophic 1983 video game crash sparked by rushed titles like E.T. We also explore how Nintendo resurrected the North American market with the NES and the famous "Seal of Quality," kicking off the legendary 16-bit console wars between Nintendo and Sega. In-Episode Links & Resources: Main Podcast Page: https://radio.foxnews.com/podcast/fox-on-games/ Best Place to Start: New to our historical retrospectives? Catch up on our foundational analysis of the gaming landscape here: https://megaphone.link/FOXM9094923257 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

X will now let users see if they have been shadowbanned and how their content is being ranked on the social media site. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Google unveils a bunch of new hardware offerings, including the Pixel 11 smartphones enhanced with Gemini artificial intelligence, the new Pixel Watch 5, and a competitor to Apple's AirTag. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Courts in England and Wales become the latest to ban Meta's Smart Glasses, as the devices violate bans on recording in courtrooms. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Democratic Senator Elizabeth Warren is proposing to increase taxes on the artificial intelligence industry in order to invest in the American people. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apple releases macOS Tahoe 26.6.1 to address a security vulnerability that could allow hackers to remotely access your device. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Week 4 of the 2026 Esports World Cup in Paris delivered historic moments, headlined by 15-year-old Chilean phenom Jaime "Craime" Bustos becoming the youngest champion in event history by winning Street Fighter 6 for Team Falcons. We also cover Zeta Division's victory in the Overwatch Champion Series, G2 Esports taking home the crown in Call of Duty: Warzone, and Team Spirit making history in Mobile Legends: Bang Bang. Plus, we dive into Nintendo's new "Life in Bubbly Basin" DLC for Pokémon Pokopia, and the explosive global launch of Arc System Works' Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls. In-Episode Links & Resources: Main Podcast Page: https://radio.foxnews.com/podcast/fox-on-games/ Best Place to Start: New to our esports and game updates? Catch up on our foundational analysis of the competitive landscape here: https://megaphone.link/FOXM9094923257 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We take a retrospective journey through the historical milestones that built the video game industry. From Atari's Pong accidentally launching the arcade boom to Nintendo saving its American division with Shigeru Miyamoto's Donkey Kong, we explore how these foundational hits changed entertainment forever. We also examine Toru Iwatani's pizza-inspired Pac-Man, Alexey Pajitnov crossing the Iron Curtain with Tetris, and how Super Mario Bros. defined the home console experience. In-Episode Links & Resources: Main Podcast Page: https://radio.foxnews.com/podcast/fox-on-games/ Best Place to Start: New to our historical retrospectives? Catch up on our foundational analysis of the gaming landscape here: https://megaphone.link/FOXM9094923257 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

SpaceX confirms it is investing more than $16 billion into a semiconductor manufacturing facility to build microprocessor chips in Texas, amid concerns that the U.S. relies too heavily on imported chips. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Google has officially set a hard deadline for the retirement of Google Assistant, announcing that the legacy voice assistant will begin shutting down starting September 4. We break down the transition as Google pushes Android and iOS users toward its next-generation AI chatbot, Gemini, examining how the phased rollout impacts smartphones, Wear OS smartwatches, headphones, and Android Auto, alongside user debates over reliability versus advanced AI capabilities. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Trump administration is reportedly drafting a ban on Chinese-manufactured components for data centers, focusing on high-speed optical transceivers used in fiber-optic communications. We break down the national security concerns surrounding foreign-made hardware, the potential risks of remote shutdowns or espionage, and how limiting reliance on foreign infrastructure could drive up costs for domestic tech companies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

San Francisco police have successfully broken up a persistent pickpocket crew operating within the city's historic Chinatown neighborhood, utilizing departmental drones to track and apprehend the suspects. FOX On Tech has the details on how aerial surveillance is changing urban law enforcement tactics and helping crack down on street-level crime. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices