FOX on Tech

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 ci...

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...

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...

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 trac...

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...

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...

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