FOX on Tech

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

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 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

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

Huge news for Marvel fans and mobile gamers alike. Insomniac Games has officially "cut to the chase," announcing a Srelease date for Marvel’s Wolverine. We also look at Blizzard's surprise reveal of Overwatch Rush. It’s not a port, but a built-for-mobile 4v4 top-down hero shooter that looks to bring a MOBA-style perspective to the franchise. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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