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Amazon's autonomous taxi company Zoox is expanding operations to the nation's capital, allowing customers to hail rides through the Zoox app. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Google announced plans to bring back YouTube accounts that were permanently banned for political speech after the tech giant admitted to facing pressure from the Biden administration to remove misinformation and conspiracy theories about COVID-19 and the 2020 election. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The British government will be requiring digital identification for all workers in an effort to fight illegal immigration. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Fortnite has a chaotic new limited-time mode called "Delulu," where proximity voice chat is on for everyone. We break down why the new setting has led to "thousands" of bans for players violating the Terms of Service. Then, we look at the rising cost of gaming as Microsoft announces its second console price increase this year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Supergiant Games drops their first-ever sequel, Hades II, to massive critical acclaim, proving the power of the indie blockbuster. We break down the magic-fueled combat of new protagonist Melinoë, why its success is creating a "Silksong Effect" across the industry, and the roguelite philosophy that keeps casual players coming back after every death. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

OpenAI says its flagship chat bot will now be able to bring you news headlines in the morning. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Trump administration is downplaying fears about artificial intelligence and automation taking millions of white collar jobs, despite mounting concerns that advancements in the field will do just that. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Amid reports of multiple people dying or taking their own lives after interacting with artificial intelligence chat bots, the families of victims are demanding better safeguards from developers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The CEO of artificial intelligence powerhouse Anthropic is stepping up safety measures, and urging the rest of the industry to follow suit. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Cyber security experts are urging Congress to restore funding for the Multi-State Information Sharing and Analysis Center to help protect Americans from online threats. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The biggest showdown in competitive Counter-Strike is almost here! We're breaking down the Thunderpick World Championship, where the top eight teams, including defending champs The Mongolz and perennial powerhouses NAVI and FURIA, will clash in Malta for an $850,000 prize. From online qualifiers to the in-person LAN finals, we will tell you where you can catch every clutch shot live. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After a 15-year hiatus, the beloved Skate franchise is back, but with a new twist. We're breaking down the Early Access launch of the new game from developer Full Circle, which is free-to-play and promises an "ever-evolving" experience shaped by its community. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Meta's smart glasses will allow users to interface with apps like Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp using a visual HUD, while also pairing with a "neural band" that allows you to control the device with hand gestures. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The White House says Oracle and a coalition of other companies will purchase the video-sharing app TikTok from ByteDance, removing Chinese government influence over the app. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apple's mobile operating system update iOS 26 brings Liquid Glass design, along with the Preview feature for iPhone and Live Translation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Whistleblowers tell a congressional committee that Meta's virtual reality platform was turning a blind eye to dangers to kids. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Google says the latest version of its flagship smartphone, the Pixel 10, has C2PA support to help recognize when an image has been generated or modified by artificial intelligence. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

He was the star of last year's Game of the Year, and now Astro Bot's game is a year old. We sit down with Team ASOBI founder Nicolas Doucet to celebrate Astro's birthday and discuss the "techno magic" behind his games. Doucet explains how they use haptic feedback to create a truly immersive experience, giving players the feeling of "touching water...or the rain...or the sand." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

He’s a plumber, a kart racer, a fighter, and a pop culture icon—and now he’s 40! We're celebrating the milestone anniversary of Super Mario Bros. by tracing the hero's journey from his debut as "Jumpman" in 1981 to his current reign. We also look at the impact of his countless games and films, and discuss the major announcements from the recent Nintendo Direct celebrating his 40th anniversary, including a new animated film, The Super Mario Galaxy Movie. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Amazon is partnering with Zoox to offer autonomous taxi service in Las Vegas through the ride-hailing company's app. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ride-hailing app Uber says it's partnering with Blade to offer helicopter lifts to passengers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Four new iPhone models, new AirPods, and Apple Watches are among the products unveiled at Apple's big event. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Trump says the US will use every tool at its disposal to build the most advanced artificial intelligence infrastructure on the planet. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Major movie studios like Universal, Walt Disney, and now Warner Bros. are suing artificial intelligence developers, claiming the technology is stealing and monetizing their intellectual property. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The September 2025 PlayStation State of Play gave us our first deep dive into 007: First Light, the new James Bond game. We break down the Hitman-esque gameplay, the Q gadgets, and the origin story of a young James Bond. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The rhythm game genre is back in the spotlight, and the original creators of Guitar Hero are leading the charge. RedOctane's studio head, Simon Ebejer, talks about the studio's revival and their plans for a new, premium rhythm game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Trump administration hosted a gathering of artificial intelligence developers at the White House as part of an effort to cultivate American leadership in the space. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Firms like Recursion and Schrodinger are using artificial intelligence to model how drugs work, reducing the need for lab testing on animals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

OpenAI is adding new safeguards to protect children, after multiple high-profile incidents in which kids committed suicide after holding conversations with the artificial intelligence chat bot. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The NFL is doing away with the chains for measuring first downs, opting instead for virtual measurements through Sony's "Hawk-Eye" HD camera technology. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Finnish Firm Polar Night Energy is setting a world record with a 100 MWh sand battery that can store up to a month's worth of thermal energy for an entire town. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The console wars are over—and both sides may have raised a white flag. We're breaking down the unprecedented move to bring Gears of War to PlayStation and Helldivers 2 to Xbox. Plus, we'll dive into Konami's return to the Metal Gear Solid universe with a new remake, and what that means for the future of the franchise after its public split with creator Hideo Kojima. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A titan of '90s gaming has returned. We're talking about Acclaim Entertainment, the publisher behind classics like WWF games, NBA Jam, and Turok. After going bankrupt 20 years ago, a new team including wrestling star Jeff Jarrett is resurrecting the brand. We'll break down what this means for gaming's future and what you can expect from their announcements on September 10th. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

American Online says it is ending dial-up internet service after 34 years. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Robomart will soon start testing self-driving electric vehicles for retail deliveries in Austin, Texas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First Lady Melania Trump announces that the White House is encouraging kids to use artificial intelligence to address a problem within their community. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman is making the case that artificial intelligence is already having beneficial impacts on the US economy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Internet messaging app WhatsApp will soon allow you to leave a voice message when someone misses your call. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Los Angeles is set to host the 2026 Global Esports World Finals, a weeklong competition and celebration in December. The LA Times will partner in transforming a warehouse into a virtual arena, marking a major step in esports infrastructure. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

AI is transforming game development, with 87% of developers seeing positive impacts, despite concerns over data rights. Plus, discover Nintendo's latest racer, Kirby Air Riders, set to expand multiplayer racing in November. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Google says AI mode will be available to more users around the world, as it integrates agentic features to its signature search business. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Google says you can now perform photo editing with voice prompts, thanks to Gemini artificial intelligence. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Spotify's Follow Along feature now introduces a visual dimension when it reads back your favorite audio books. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With the demand for data centers in the US surging because of AI and the massive amounts of energy needed to power it, we got an inside look at data center leader Equinix's massive location in Virginia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The General Services Administration is partnering with artificial intelligence companies to create a proprietary chat bot that serves the needs of the federal government. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Gamescom kicks off on August 19th in Cologne, Germany, promising to be one of the biggest gaming events globally. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nintendo teams up with the Interstate Scholastic Esports Alliance to launch esports tournaments for grades 4-12, reaching over 80,000 students across 23 states. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apple is trying to make up ground in the artificial intelligence race, considering robots and other hardware that can showcase the new technology. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The latest version of OpenAI's signature artificial intelligence chat bot is getting some less-than-stellar reviews, so the company says it is restoring access to the previous version. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A researcher tells TechCrunch how easy it is to bypass modern vehicle security systems and unlock a car. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices