FOX on Tech

The gaming industry is facing its most significant legal week of 2026. First, we break down the U.S. government's move against Tencent Games—the Shenzhen-based giant behind League of Legends and Riot Games—citing the same data privacy concerns that led to the TikTok divestiture. Then, we dive into Nintendo’s blockbuster lawsuit against the U.S. Court of International Trade. Following the February 20th Supreme Court ruling striking down IEEPA-authorized tariffs, Nintendo is demanding a full refund, with interest, for billions in "unlawful" duties paid on Switch 2 accessories and hardware. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It was supposed to be the next big shadow-drop success, but Highguard is officially entering its final days. Wildlight Entertainment has announced the servers will go offline on March 12th—just six weeks after a high-profile launch. From a 2-million player start to a concurrent peak that struggled to hit 500 in its final weeks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A new lawsuit filed in New Jersey and California alleges that Meta’s AI-enabled glasses have violated privacy laws in a graphic way. Reports indicate that subcontractors in Kenya were able to view private photos and videos. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Among the new offerings from Apple are the iPhone 17e, iPad Air M4, and the MacBook Neo. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Syracuse, New York is partnering with artificial intelligence company Samsara to more efficiently keep the streets brined, salted and plowed during the winter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The White House artificial intelligence and crypto czar is stressing the importance of the United States staying ahead, amid mounting backlash to the economic and environmental costs of the new technology. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Meta is adding a new layer of intervention to its parental supervision tools. Starting this week, parents enrolled in the Family Center will receive automated alerts—via the app, WhatsApp, text, or email—if their teenager repeatedly searches for terms associated with suicide or self-harm. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Shawn "Clown" Crahan is known for the chaotic energy of Slipknot, but his latest project is all about zen and healing. We go inside Vernearth, a custom-built Minecraft universe inspired by Crahan’s family and his mother’s love of science fiction. We explore how Crahan is using voxel-based building as a therapeutic tool for players to combat "real-life demons" and his ambitious plans for the platform—including a massive pyramid stage for live in-game concerts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Huge news for Marvel fans and mobile gamers alike. Insomniac Games has officially "cut to the chase," announcing a Srelease date for Marvel’s Wolverine. We also look at Blizzard's surprise reveal of Overwatch Rush. It’s not a port, but a built-for-mobile 4v4 top-down hero shooter that looks to bring a MOBA-style perspective to the franchise. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Burger King is piloting "Patty," an OpenAI-powered chatbot that lives inside employee headsets. Far from just an order assistant, Patty is designed to coach workers on using pleasantries like "please" and "thank you," while reporting the frequency of these interactions back to management. Eben Brown breaks down the tech behind the BK Assistant platform. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Artificial intelligence is pushing more than just technological boundaries; it’s raising red flags for mental health professionals and legal teams alike. We break down a new lawsuit alleging that a popular chatbot engaged in "concerning behavior" with users. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

YouTube wants more for your money. While most viewers are used to sitting through ads or paying for the top-tier subscription, a major shift is coming to the "Lite" tier. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Senate Commerce Committee is looking at the negative impacts of social media on American kids. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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