FOX on Tech

"Hello, Yoshi!" meets the Matrix. Eammonn Dignam explores Nintendo's new toddler lineup and the existential indie thriller "Prove You're Human." Nintendo is expanding the "My Mario" ecosystem with interactive board books, wooden blocks that double as amiibo, and the new "Hello, Yoshi!" app. But for the adults, the developers behind 1000xRESIST and Slay the Princess have unveiled Prove You're Human—a narrative adventure that uses CAPTCHAs to challenge our views on AI and self-identity. We break down the "My Mario" rollout and why your hatred of "I am not a robot" tests is about to become your next gaming obsession. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"Video games are pretty powerful stories." Eammonn Dignam speaks with play therapist Sophia Ansari on why games are the cure. For decades, the conversation around kids and gaming focused on concern. But therapist Sophia Ansari is changing that narrative. Using Minecraft, Roblox, and Fortnite, she helps children build confidence and community. We explore the "Gamer Therapist" movement and how character creation allows kids to experience themselves in a new, accepted light. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

NASA's Space Shuttle program carried astronauts into space for 30 years, but the future was uncertain after the last shuttle was retired. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Astronauts from the United States last walked on the Moon in 1972, as the country's focused shifted to the reusable Space Shuttle and building space stations in low Earth orbit. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President John F. Kennedy made reaching the Moon NASA's goal back in the 1960's, and decades later President Donald Trump made it the goal of the American space program once again. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As NASA's Artemis II mission reaches the Moon, Fox's Eben Brown takes a look back at the early days of the U.S. space program and the steps it took to launch the Apollo missions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Fox's Eben Brown recaps the first milestones of the United States and Soviet Union putting satellites and then humans into space. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Gaming meets the Gospel this Easter. Eammonn Dignam explores the release of "I Am Jesus Christ" and "Jesus Simulator" on PC. While the gaming industry often leans into fantasy, two new releases are taking a sincere approach to biblical history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The human cost of 1,000 layoffs. Eammonn Dignam reports on how Tim Sweeney is responding to the heartbreaking case of Mike Prinke, a former Epic Games programmer battling terminal brain cancer. After mass job cuts at the Fortnite maker, the story of Mike Prinke and his wife, Jenni Griffin, went viral, we break down Tim Sweeney’s public apology, the specific severance packages offered to the "Epic 1,000." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The latest iOS 26 software update allows Apple users to access the ChatGPT app in CarPlay, along with other features. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

America’s streets are becoming more crowded with autonomous vehicles from companies like Waymo, but as the competition builds, so do questions over safety and calls for a federal set of rules for the road. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A health care tech firm says they suffered a security breach that put patients' health records at risk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

From the military to farming to real estate and more, drones of all shapes and sizes have become a fixture for a range of industries. It’s also creating an ever-growing need for pilots. Fox speaks to For the Win Robotics about their program that brings drone piloting education to schools. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

An Iran-linked hacker group is claiming responsibility for hacking FBI Director Kash Patel's personal email address and leaking some personal photos. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Glen Powell is Fox McCloud! Eammonn Dignam breaks down the shock casting in The Super Mario Galaxy Movie and what it means for a Smash Bros. future. The "House of Mario" is opening its doors to the wider Nintendo ecosystem. With Glen Powell officially voicing the legendary Star Fox pilot, fans are reeling from the implications. Between the confirmed appearance of the Pikmin and rumors of Samus Aran, is Nintendo building toward a Super Smash Bros. crossover event? We dive into the casting, the lore, and what to watch for when the film hits theaters this Wednesday. Also for a deeper Mario history regarding the character, the history of the Galaxy set of games, and the screen history check out our Beyond the Controller series on Monday at FOX on Games. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

YouTube gamer Stephen McCullagh (Votesaxon07) has been convicted of murdering his pregnant girlfriend, Natalie McNally. Despite staging a pre-recorded Grand Theft Auto: Vice City "livestream" as an alibi, a Northern Ireland jury delivered a guilty verdict this week. Eammonn Dignam breaks down the chilling details of the case. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

iVerify says a new version of iOS hacking tool Darksword can put your personal data at risk if you're not up to date on software updates for your Apple devices. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apple Business will now provide a wide range of services like built-in mobile device management and easier integration with Microsoft and Google Workspace. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apple says you may soon see advertisements while using Apple Maps. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Federal investigators are looking into an incident where a Waymo self-driving car hit a young child in Santa Monica, California. It comes as executives from the autonomous vehicle company are set to testify before Congress. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

WordPress says agentic artificial intelligence will now allow you to do things like draft and publish posts and organize content. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Would you stay in a hotel that remembers your gaming preferences? In this Sunday update of FOX on Games - Video Game News & Industry Analysis, Eammonn Dignam checks in with the developers of the Atari Hotel Phoenix. We explore the 100,000-square-foot destination featuring holographic check-ins, influencer residencies, and a facade inspired by retro circuitry and Tetris. Learn how this 91-room resort is blending 1972 nostalgia with 2028 technology. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Do you need a CS degree to make games? In this Saturday update of FOX on Games - Video Game News & Industry Analysis, Eammonn Dignam sits down with Ashley Sanders of San Diego Studio. Discover how her background in English and Health Science—combined with a pandemic-era streaming community—landed her a role as a Live Designer for MLB The Show 26. We also dive into the new "Road to Cooperstown" mode and the historic 500-player expansion of the World Baseball Classic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Meta is deploying artificial intelligence on Facebook and other platforms to root out deepfakes and other content that's designed to mislead users. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apple is issuing a special update for Mac, iOS and iPad OS that's designed to protect against malicious code within web browsers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Google has pulled the 'What People Suggest' feature that summarized health care tips for people performing searches, amid concerns that artificial intelligence might be giving out bad medical advice. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Lawmakers take another step at regulating cryptocurrency, with the CLARITY Act advancing past the Senate Agriculture Committee on a party-line vote as Congress moves to impose rules on digital assets. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Google's artificial intelligence can now help with tasks like building spreadsheets and slide shows using the company's various apps. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Get ready for some digital trick shots! In this Sunday update of FOX on Games - Video Game News & Industry Analysis, Eammonn Dignam reveals the return of the legendary Harlem Globetrotters to the gaming world. We dive into the revival of Acclaim Games under founder and pro-wrestling legend Jeff Jarrett, and look back at the Globetrotters’ 8-bit history as they prepare for their first modern title: Super Basketball Classics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Mushroom Kingdom is heading to the stars, and we finally know who is providing the voice for everyone's favorite green dinosaur. In this Saturday update of FOX on Games - Video Game News & Industry Analysis, Eammonn Dignam breaks down the massive final cast reveal for The Super Mario Galaxy Movie. From Donald Glover as Yoshi to Luis Guzmán as the long-lost villain Wart, we are looking at the star-studded lineup heading to theaters. Plus, learn how to claim your 40th-anniversary digital trading cards on the Nintendo Today! app. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Samsung's Galaxy S26 Ultra integrates Google Gemini to perform agentic artificial intelligence tasks within apps. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

WhatsApp is adding designated accounts for pre-teens, allowing parents to monitor how long their kids are using the app and what sort of conversations they're having. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Google wants to use artificial intelligence to help flag potential deepfake videos of politicians and policymakers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The creation of a new TikTok/US joint venture is raising national security concerns from experts in addition to questions over whether it complies with a law that states the app would be banned if it remained in Chinese hands. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is bringing the biggest names in autonomous driving to Washington this week. With CEOs from Waymo, Zoox, and Aurora set to appear, regulators are looking for answers on how these driverless systems handle real-world safety laws. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Government regulators with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration are talking to self-driving taxi companies amid concerns about the safety of autonomous vehicles on American roads. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The gaming industry is facing its most significant legal week of 2026. First, we break down the U.S. government's move against Tencent Games—the Shenzhen-based giant behind League of Legends and Riot Games—citing the same data privacy concerns that led to the TikTok divestiture. Then, we dive into Nintendo’s blockbuster lawsuit against the U.S. Court of International Trade. Following the February 20th Supreme Court ruling striking down IEEPA-authorized tariffs, Nintendo is demanding a full refund, with interest, for billions in "unlawful" duties paid on Switch 2 accessories and hardware. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It was supposed to be the next big shadow-drop success, but Highguard is officially entering its final days. Wildlight Entertainment has announced the servers will go offline on March 12th—just six weeks after a high-profile launch. From a 2-million player start to a concurrent peak that struggled to hit 500 in its final weeks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A new lawsuit filed in New Jersey and California alleges that Meta’s AI-enabled glasses have violated privacy laws in a graphic way. Reports indicate that subcontractors in Kenya were able to view private photos and videos. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Among the new offerings from Apple are the iPhone 17e, iPad Air M4, and the MacBook Neo. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Syracuse, New York is partnering with artificial intelligence company Samsara to more efficiently keep the streets brined, salted and plowed during the winter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The White House artificial intelligence and crypto czar is stressing the importance of the United States staying ahead, amid mounting backlash to the economic and environmental costs of the new technology. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Meta is adding a new layer of intervention to its parental supervision tools. Starting this week, parents enrolled in the Family Center will receive automated alerts—via the app, WhatsApp, text, or email—if their teenager repeatedly searches for terms associated with suicide or self-harm. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Shawn "Clown" Crahan is known for the chaotic energy of Slipknot, but his latest project is all about zen and healing. We go inside Vernearth, a custom-built Minecraft universe inspired by Crahan’s family and his mother’s love of science fiction. We explore how Crahan is using voxel-based building as a therapeutic tool for players to combat "real-life demons" and his ambitious plans for the platform—including a massive pyramid stage for live in-game concerts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices