FOX on Tech

Stick with your doctor for health advice: a new study suggests artificial intelligence chat bots are not always a reliable source of medical guidance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What happens when a generation grows numb to violence? We’re seeing it with Gen Z, an emerging “empathy recession” fueled by social media where brutality sits alongside TikTok dances. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

An Italian digital rights organization that studies spyware says a company that provides services to many governments around the world has been distributing a dangerous product. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The FAA wants YOU. ✈️ Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy says gamers are the perfect fit for high-stakes Air Traffic Control roles. ​The Department of Transportation is officially targeting the gaming community to fill critical gaps in American airspace management. After receiving a staggering 12,000 applications in just 24 hours, the FAA had to cap the program early. We break down why skills like "split-second visualization" and "multi-tasking" are worth a $155,000 salary and how your time in virtual cockpits might lead to a career in the real ones. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Roblox turns text into games with a new AI partner. Bryan Hultgren reports on the tech shift and new layoffs at Iron Galaxy Studios. ​The future of game creation is getting an AI assist. Roblox has unveiled a new planning mode that uses text prompts to build reviewable action plans, complete with an AI playtesting agent. But as automation advances, the human cost remains high; Iron Galaxy Studios, the legendary team behind Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater remasters, has announced layoffs citing a difficult industry climate. We break down the tech, the job cuts, and what this "new normal" means for developers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A recently released US memo accuses China of using a network of cyber spies to hack the software of AI companies, gaining access to private data. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Recently released data from the UK's National Cyber Security Centre suggests multiple world governments can gain access to data on privately owned mobile devices. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A new app, Bond, implementing AI to help its users organize their social media posts and come up with ideas for people on how to spend their time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With housing costs and availability still the top issue for buyers and builders alike, Texas-based ICON is pumping out communities of 3D-printed houses in an effort to address both. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The FBI and companies like Meta and Google are trying to contend with an ever-growing flood of artificial intelligence scams and phony ads. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

HADOUKEN! The first trailer for the "Street Fighter" movie is here. Bryan Hultgren breaks down the casting and the World Warrior tournament. ​Paramount has finally pulled back the curtain on the next evolution of Capcom's fighting franchise. Starring Andrew Koji as Ryu and Noah Centineo as Ken, this adaptation promises a darker take on the sinister plot behind the iconic tournament. We analyze the star-studded cast—including Cody Rhodes and 50 Cent—and what this means for the October 16 release. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rockstar Games confirms a third-party data breach. Bryan Hultgren reports on the "ShinyHunters" attack and the status of "Grand Theft Auto VI." ​The most anticipated game of 2026 is back in the headlines for the wrong reasons. Hacker group ShinyHunters claims to have accessed Rockstar Games' servers through the Anodot monitoring platform. While Rockstar downplays the breach as "non-material," fans are drawing parallels to the massive 2022 leaks. We break down the timeline, the group’s history with Microsoft and Ticketmaster, and what this means for the November 19 launch. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Google is trying to make smart glasses a bit more stylish through a new partnership. This comes after Google Glass failed to catch on and was discontinued. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The artificial intelligence you’ve been using may know more about you than you realize, and there could be legal ramifications. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On Tax Day, a look at how H&R Block, TurboTax, and other tax preparation services are using artificial intelligence for importing data and finding issues with your return. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The road to success for self-driving cars runs through Capitol Hill, where executives from Waymo, Tesla, and other firms testified before Congress as lawmakers contemplate new regulations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

France is transitioning away from Microsoft Windows and using an open source Linux-based operating system instead. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"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