FOX on Tech

Burger King is piloting "Patty," an OpenAI-powered chatbot that lives inside employee headsets. Far from just an order assistant, Patty is designed to coach workers on using pleasantries like "please" and "thank you," while reporting the frequency of these interactions back to management. Eben Brown breaks down the tech behind the BK Assistant platform. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Artificial intelligence is pushing more than just technological boundaries; it's raising red flags for mental health professionals and legal teams alike. We break down a new lawsuit alleging that a popular chatbot engaged in "concerning behavior" with users. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

YouTube wants more for your money. While most viewers are used to sitting through ads or paying for the top-tier subscription, a major shift is coming to the "Lite" tier. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Senate Commerce Committee is looking at the negative impacts of social media on American kids. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

New York Governor Kathy Hochul is restricting the operation of companies like Waymo, amid public skepticism and backlash from taxi drivers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's not dead, yet... but the clock is ticking for Highguard. Following significant layoffs at Wildlight Entertainment and a "mixed" reception on Metacritic, the studio is rolling out a massive content update to keep the public discourse alive. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ubisoft breaks its silence on the massive strike involving over 1,200 employees, defending its restructuring and Return-to-Office mandates as "necessary for stability"—a move developers are calling tone-deaf. Meanwhile, Helldivers 2 is back in a big way! For its second anniversary, the game sees a massive 78% player jump on Steam as fans meme their way back to the front lines. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The incredible demand for data centers is also creating competition above our atmosphere. Companies like Sidus Space are taking the lead in making that future possible. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Google is unveiling an entry-level Pixel smartphone that boasts a durable body and fast charging, among other features. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apple says video will be coming to Apple Podcasts, including HTTP live streaming, in an effort to compete with platforms like YouTube and Spotify. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With at least three trillion dollars dedicated to data center-related investments over the next five years, the debate over powering artificial intelligence is playing out in American communities, with rising concerns over energy and water usage. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Google's self-driving car company says the autonomous vehicles are struggling with passengers leaving the door open, and they're partnering with DoorDash to address the problem. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sony's State of Play delivered a massive nostalgia punch! Santa Monica Studio confirms the original God of War Greek Trilogy is getting a full remake, while simultaneously shadow-dropping a new 2D prequel, God of War: Sons of Sparta, available right now. We also celebrate the liberation of Metal Gear Solid 4 from the PS3 with the announcement of Master Collection Vol. 2. Plus, Bungie's Marathon gets a March 5th release date and a "Server Slam" beta coming later this month. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A massive week for Nintendo's new hardware! The latest 3rd Party Direct confirms that Microsoft is going all-in on the Switch 2, bringing Fallout 4, Oblivion, and Indiana Jones and the Great Circle to the portable powerhouse. We also break down the arrival of Final Fantasy VII Rebirth and the February 27th launch of Resident Evil: Requiem alongside Biohazard and Village. Plus, Konami drops a nostalgia bomb with the Super Bomberman Collection, featuring the classic SNES titles and the Famicom originals that started it all. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Google is highlighting the importance of a paid cloud subscription for Nest-branded doorbell cameras, after the company managed to find footage relevant to the search for 84 year-old Nancy Guthrie in Arizona. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Amazon is working on a same day prescription medication delivery service, a major expansion of its existing online pharmacy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Are we experiencing a loneliness epidemic, and will artificial intelligence be your child's next prom date? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Big tech is now full steam ahead on building as many data centers as possible to power the artificial intelligence boom, despite serious concerns about energy and water usage. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Regulators in the European Union are looking to clamp down on TikTok's addictive features, amid a larger global push to restrict minors' access to social media. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Move over, Madden—the mutants have spoken. In our final Super Bowl preview, we look at the Mutant Football League's "Mayhem Bowl" simulation. Creative Director Michael Mendheim reveals why his game has a better prediction record over the last nine years than the EA Sports giant. We break down the Nuked London Hatriots' 40-37 victory over the Microhard Mutilators. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's the weekend of the Big Game, and the official EA Sports simulation is in! Madden NFL 26 sees a Super Bowl rematch for the ages between the New England Patriots and the Seattle Seahawks. We break down Madden's prediction of a tight 23-20 Seahawks victory led by Sam Darnold. But we also ran our own simulation here at Fox on Games, and the results for Drake Maye and the Patriots are very different. With a 65% historical accuracy rate, is Madden the one to trust this Sunday? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

NASA Chief Jared Isaacman is reversing course and now says astronauts will be allowed to bring the latest smartphones into space with them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Some lawmakers are pushing the Safeguarding Consumers from Advertising Misconduct (SCAM) Act in an effort to protect Americans from online scams. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The NFL is making it a bit easier to watch this year's Super Bowl, teaming with Ticketmaster and OneCourt to help blind and low-vision fans follow all the action. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With shopping returns valued around 850 billion dollars in value last year, one UPS-owned logistics company is turning to artificial intelligence to make sure those items are the real deal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Wired magazine reports that certain artificial intelligence-powered toys may raise safety concerns, including lax security regarding personal data they gather about your kids and family. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A massive shakeup is hitting the French gaming giant Ubisoft. With six games canceled—including the long-awaited Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time remake—and 200 layoffs looming at their Paris headquarters, the French video game makers union is officially calling for a strike. We break down the impact on upcoming titles, the closure of international studios, and what this means for the future of mega-franchises like Assassin's Creed, Rainbow Six Siege, and The Division. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A massive week for gaming history and social sims! Blizzard kicks off its 35th-anniversary "Franchise Spotlight" series, with major updates scheduled for World of Warcraft, Overwatch, Hearthstone, and Diablo. Is a new StarCraft project hidden in the branding? Plus, we break down the surprise Nintendo Direct for Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream, bringing the quirky Mii-centric world to the Switch with a fresh new look. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Fox goes inside the future of artificial intelligence, touring a Dallas-based company that helps businesses across the country use robots to transform how they operate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Google is adding a tool that will make it easier to generate images using artificial intelligence. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Want to pay for Instagram or Facebook? Meta is experiencing with premium subscription tiers for its biggest social media services. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Some Democrats in Congress want to slow or stop the construction of new data centers, saying they're wreaking havoc on electricity and water usage. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tesla is phasing out its assisted-driving program and moving toward full self-drive with a monthly subscription. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Hero of Albion returns! We're diving into the latest on the Fable reboot as Playground Games carves its own path away from the Lionhead legacy. From marriage and property to the morality system that defines the series, we break down what to expect from this Summer release. Plus, the numbers are in for the "Steal a Brainrot" concert: Bruno Mars has officially shattered Roblox records with 12.8 million users. We analyze the shift in virtual events and tease our upcoming Xbox Direct deep dive. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In a rare and heartwarming moment for the gaming industry, Rockstar Games has reportedly stepped up to grant a terminally ill fan's wish to see Grand Theft Auto 6. Following a viral plea from a rival developer at Ubisoft Toronto, Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick and the team at Rockstar have moved mountains for a gamer with limited time. We break down how the industry came together, the current state of the November release window, and why this story is the "must-hear" moment of the weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Waymo vehicles are expanding service to portions of Miami, while Tesla's robotaxis will soon begin driving in Austin, Texas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jeff Bezos' space company Blue Origin is getting into the space-based internet business, announcing a service that will rival SpaceX Starlink. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

NASA is preparing for a mission that will send three U.S. astronauts and one Canadian around the Moon, in preparation for another manned mission to the lunar surface. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

New polls find broad support for careful development of artificial intelligence – yet little agreement on who should regulate it — as the U.S. is looking to stay ahead of Beijing in the AI arms race. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The increase in artificial intelligence-powered toys is raising concerns about the lack of safety guardrails to prevent explicit and inappropriate content from being shared with children. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We discuss the casting of Ryan Hurst as Kratos for Amazon Prime Video. Plus, somber news in the tech space as Meta shutters three major studios, including the team behind Resident Evil 4 VR. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This weekend, we mark the official shutdown of Anthem's servers after seven years. But it's not all bad news for the industry, as Daniel Knight and Kinetic Games announce a new publishing label dedicated to helping independent developers stay investor-free. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices