FOX on Tech

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

Apple users looking to make extended use of Apple's upcoming AI-powered Siri upgrade may soon need to open their wallets. Following insights shared on an earnings call reported by TechCrunch, departing CEO Tim Cook revealed that premium, high-compute AI features could sit behind a paywall when iOS 27 rolls out this fall. We break down how Apple's potential pricing strategy aligns with competitors like OpenAI's ChatGPT, Grok, and Anthropic's Claude, and what developers are seeing in current beta testing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

August is officially Gaming History Month here on FOX on Games! Starting this Monday and running every weekday all month long, we are launching an epic retrospective covering the milestones that shaped the industry. In Week 1, we lay the foundation with pioneer games from Pong to Super Mario Bros. Week 2 explores the machines, tracing the rise of the arcade, the 1983 video game crash, and the salvation of the home console. Week 3 puts the gloves on with the brutal console wars between Nintendo, Sony, and Microsoft, plus the rise of PC gaming and esports. Finally, Week 4 examines the software that changed everything—from Doom to World of Warcraft—before assessing the interconnected reality of modern gaming. Tune in every weekday to explore the decades of digital entertainment that built a $200 billion global giant. 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

Week 3 of the 2026 Esports World Cup in Paris concluded with massive tournaments across soccer, battle royale, and tactical strategy. We break down the incredible Cinderella story of Răzvan "RvPLegend" Pui climbing from 30th globally to claim the $250,000 EA Sports FC 26 grand final against Levy Finn Rieck. Plus, we cover Virtus.pro's dominant three-day run in PUBG led by tournament MVP Nino "Nixzyee" Mikec, and Team Vision's clean sweep over Aurora Gaming in the Teamfight Tactics 4v4 finals. In-Episode Links & Resources: Main Podcast Page: https://radio.foxnews.com/podcast/fox-on-games/ Best Place to Start: New to our esports coverage? Catch up on the foundational analysis of these global stages here: https://megaphone.link/FOXM9094923257 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Federal regulators have given the green light to Amazon-owned Zoox, granting the first commercial exemption for a purpose-built robotaxi without traditional driver controls. We break down how Zoox's unique steering wheel-free, carriage-style pod compares to existing fleets from Waymo and Tesla, what the NHTSA approval means for paid commercial deployment, and how the autonomous vehicle landscape is shifting on public roads. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

DoorDash has received the green light from the Federal Aviation Administration to commercially operate its own in-house drone delivery fleet. We break down the launch of DoorDash Air, how the company's proprietary technology and autonomous systems aim to augment human drivers for mid-range orders, and where DoorDash stands alongside competitors like Amazon and Uber Eats in the evolving delivery space. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Trump administration is pressing forward in its quest for global cryptocurrency dominance, gaining key momentum and support from Congress. We break down the latest legislative developments, the push toward national digital asset strategies, and how policymakers on Capitol Hill are shaping the future of financial technology. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oregon has experienced an explosion in data center construction due to its cheap electricity prices, tax subsidies, and stable climate, but not everyone is happy about that. Hillsboro moved to temporarily ban new data centers while it considers a more permanent solution. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Meta is debuting a new app called Seller which aims to help people sell their stuff on Facebook Marketplace. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Microsoft has officially rolled out Xbox Backward Compatibility for PC, allowing players to natively boot up original Xbox classics directly on their PC rigs and Windows handhelds like the ROG Ally. The first wave of early 2000s nostalgia includes Blinx: The Time Sweeper, Conker: Live & Reloaded, Crimson Skies: High Road to Revenge, and Fuzion Frenzy, complete with upscaling features and upcoming support for achievement hunters. Meanwhile, the first story trailer has arrived for director Zach Cregger’s take on the Resident Evil franchise. Following the critical and commercial misfire of 2021's Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City, this second cinematic reboot tells an original side-story running parallel to the core games. In-Episode Links & Resources: Main Podcast Page: https://radio.foxnews.com/podcast/fox-on-games/ Best Place to Start: New to our hardware and simulation coverage? 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

Week 2 of the 2026 Esports World Cup in Paris has concluded, with League of Legends and Dota 2 taking center stage. We break down Dplus KIA's stunning sweep over French favorites Karmine Corp to silence the home crowd, fueled by MVP Shin 'Smash' Geum-jae. Plus, we cover Parivision's dominant run to take the Dota 2 trophy against BetBoom Team, Team Vitality's defense of their title in the Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Women's International, and Lyon's record-breaking performance in Free Fire. In-Episode Links & Resources: Main Podcast Page: https://radio.foxnews.com/podcast/fox-on-games/ Best Place to Start: New to our esports coverage? Catch up on the foundational analysis of these global stages here: https://megaphone.link/FOXM9094923257 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Google is releasing data on Gemini artificial intelligence usage across the official app and Google search to better gauge how the technology is being incorporated into people's lives. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A school on a Seneca Indian reservation in New York is testing out a Realbotix robot as a teaching assistant. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Meta is making it easier to replace the music on your old Instagram posts while still keeping the comments and everything else the same. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Crypto experts claim foreign adversaries such as Iran and North Korea are utilizing digital assets to evade global sanctions and funnel money to bad actors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Cryptocurrency companies are advocating for more Americans to use crypto in their everyday lives, particularly Stablecoins which are chained to the value of the dollar. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

While the world’s attention is locked on the soccer World Cup, the video game equivalent, the 2026 Esports World Cup (EWC) in Paris, has delivered a high-stakes opening week. We recap the major results from the Paris Expo Porte de Versailles, including UNLIMIT’s extraordinary comeback to secure the Apex Legends championship, Luis "DarkAngel" Castillo Gomez’s emotional maiden major title in Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves, and 100 Thieves’ dominant, undefeated run to claim their first international VALORANT trophy. We analyze how these teams have positioned themselves in the early Club Championship standings and preview the intense competition ahead as the tournament shifts to its next phase. In-Episode Links & Resources: Main Podcast Page: https://radio.foxnews.com/podcast/fox-on-games/ Best Place to Start: New to our esports coverage? Catch up on the foundational analysis of these global stages here: https://megaphone.link/FOXM9094923257 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

PlayStation fighting game fans will need to clear some extra space in their schedules. Sony has officially delayed the release of its "Flex-Strike" wireless arcade stick, originally planned for August 6th, citing the need for "finishing touches" before hitting store shelves. Meanwhile, EA Sports is looking to keep its legendary simulation streak alive. Despite losing the official FIFA license, the EA Sports FC franchise—using its internal "The World's Game" tournament simulation—has predicted that Spain will take the crown this summer. We break down the hardware setback and why fans are keeping a close eye on EA's historic track record of simulating world-class champions. Main Podcast Page: https://radio.foxnews.com/podcast/fox-on-games/ Best Place to Start: New to our hardware and simulation coverage? Catch up on our previous deep dives here: https://megaphone.link/FOXM9932630922 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The federal government has reached agreements with Google’s DeepMind, Microsoft, and SpaceXAI to evaluate advanced artificial intelligence models for national security risks before they are released to the public. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

House Republicans have launched an investigation into how companies like Airbnb and Anysphere are using Chinese-developed artificial intelligence over national security concerns. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Medical drones are starting to emerge as a new tool in health care, and Missouri is now testing whether they could help close care gaps in rural America. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Vermont Independent Senator Bernie Sanders holds an international panel to discuss the advance of artificial intelligence and the need for greater cooperation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Disney Plus is trying to compete with rivals like YouTube and Paramount+ by looking at a free streaming tier supported by advertisements. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After two and a half years in Early Access, the creature-collecting survival hit Palworld has officially launched its 1.0 version on PlayStation, PC, and Xbox. Developer Pocket Pair has implemented significant overhauls to base-building and introduced entirely new biomes, including the World Tree region. We discuss why the studio is recommending that players start fresh to fully experience the new progression curve. In other news, Ubisoft has launched a viral marketing campaign for the newly released Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced, taking over the social media accounts of brands like McDonald's, Control developer Remedy, and Dead by Daylight creator Behaviour Interactive. We break down what this "boarded" social media stunt might hint at for the future of cross-brand gaming events. Main Podcast Page: https://radio.foxnews.com/podcast/fox-on-games/ Best Place to Start: New to our coverage of industry marketing trends? Catch up on our previous analysis here: https://megaphone.link/FOXM9393957676 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A bipartisan crackdown on AI deepfakes is gaining momentum in Washington, but the video game industry is pushing back. While the "NO FAKES Act" aims to protect Americans' voices and images from unauthorized digital replication, the Entertainment Software Association (ESA) argues the bill contains a massive blind spot. Developers warn that without explicit exemptions, the legislation could invite crippling lawsuits over standard gaming practices, such as background NPC generation and player-led character creation. We explore the tension between protecting personal rights and maintaining the creative freedom necessary for modern interactive entertainment. Main Podcast Page: https://radio.foxnews.com/podcast/fox-on-games/ Best Place to Start: New to our coverage of gaming legislation? Catch up on the foundational analysis of these topics here: https://radio.foxnews.com/podcast/fox-on-games/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After delaying the release at the request of the United States federal government, OpenAI is now allowing users to access the latest version of its artificial intelligence chat bot, which includes features like voice prompts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

You will now be able to hold full voice conversations with ChatGPT ahead of the broad introduction of GPT-5.6. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In a bid to create more original video contact and protect the work of smaller creators, X is encouraging users to post TikTok-style reaction videos to other content. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Foreign adversaries are increasingly leveraging sophisticated social media campaigns to influence the American public with disinformation, moving from exploiting existing viral conspiracies to manufacturing them entirely out of thin air. Gillian Turner explains this trend that happens during real-time events, such as the White House Correspondents' Dinner, where bots surged to amplify narratives about media collusion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Elon Musk's Tesla is launching Robotaxi service in Miami, joining Google's Waymo which has already been operating in the city. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Following hardware price hikes across Xbox and Valve’s new Steam Machine, Sony Interactive executives have hinted that their upcoming console may depart from the industry’s traditional "loss leader" strategy. In a recent Q&A, the company stated it does not intend to sell hardware at "significant losses," while also dropping major hints that its next system could feature portable capabilities similar to the Nintendo Switch. Meanwhile, we look at the legendary indie title The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth, which just set a new record for concurrent users on Steam following a massive 90% discount in the platform’s Summer Sale, marking a historic win for a critical darling that has famously been snubbed by major awards for over a decade. In-Episode Links & Resources: Main Podcast Page: https://radio.foxnews.com/podcast/fox-on-games/ Best Place to Start: New to our console pricing and industry trend coverage? Get caught up on our previous analysis of the hardware landscape here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1HQHePoKPLDyZ2xRO6K7Kz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

To celebrate the America 250 milestone, we’re getting into the spirit with a virtual tour through our nation’s history and landmarks. We look back at how Assassin’s Creed III puts you in the middle of the American Revolution, how Fallout 3 and Fallout 4 offer a dark, post-apocalyptic vision of our national identity, and why the floating city of Columbia in BioShock Infinite provides a unique steampunk "what-if" story set in the aftermath of the Civil War. While these games aren't historical textbooks, they remain a fantastic way to explore the spirit of our country's most famous settings. In-Episode Links & Resources: Main Podcast Page: https://radio.foxnews.com/podcast/fox-on-games/ Best Place to Start: New to our deep dives? Catch up with our foundational analysis here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7vuhZLJZeHjH51nM6nXJxu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A smart home thermostat can help regulate the temperature of your home even when everyone is away, a handy upgrade when hundreds of millions of Americans are suffering under a heatwave. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A popular internet messaging app is allowing users to reserve an online alias. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

American Airlines plans to install SpaceX Starlink internet service on more than 500 of its airplanes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Air taxis are taking another step toward reality above city skies, as JOBY moves to carry out test flights in New York City. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

OpenAI is following a Trump administration directive to restrict access to the latest version of its powerful chatbot to government agencies and approved partners. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices