Fox On Tech

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