Fox On Tech

FOX on Tech reports that Apple has released iOS 26.2 for the iPhone 11 and newer devices, bringing significant quality-of-life and safety improvements. The update includes new 'Urgent' alarms in the Reminders app and an enhanced Apple Music/Podcasts feature that automatically creates chapters for episodes without them, making listening easier. Most critically, iOS 26.2 introduces Enhanced Safety Alerts for disasters like floods, which instantly provide mapped evacuation routes and pertinent information. Updates are also available for iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch, and Apple Vision Pro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

FOX on Games presents the ultimate Holiday Gift Guide for the Nintendo Switch 2 fan! We spotlight the new Camera accessory, which adds a personal touch to games and allows players to assist friends globally. We also recommend the unexpected utility of a large Mousepad, enabling users to control games like Metroid Prime 4: Beyond with the Joy-Cons acting as a mouse. Finally, we confirm that Amiibo figures and a new Carrying Case are simple, guaranteed wins for any Nintendo enthusiast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

FOX on Games breaks down the biggest moments from The Game Awards 2025. We cover the historic and surprise Game of the Year win for the turn-based RPG, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33. The show was dominated by major announcements: Star Wars revealed two games, the narrative RPG Fate of the Old Republic (a spiritual successor to KOTOR) and the racing game Galactic Racer (a follow-up to Podracing). Tomb Raider also announced two titles: Legacy of Atlantis (a modern reimagining of the 1996 original) and the brand new adventure Catalyst (2027). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Waymo, the autonomous taxicab company owned by Alphabet , is recalling more than 3,000 self-driving sedans due to the software issue that caused the robotaxis to illegally pass stopped school buses. This voluntary software recall follows a major investigation by the NHTSA into over 19 incidents where cars passed buses with stop signs deployed—in one case, while children were crossing. Waymo had initially claimed to have fixed the problem with a November update, but the recall confirms the persistence of the safety flaw. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The massive new integration between OpenAI's ChatGPT and Adobe's popular apps: Photoshop, Adobe Express, and Acrobat. This integration allows users to perform professional work—from editing photos and creating social media graphics to organizing PDF documents—simply by asking ChatGPT to do the work. The apps are available for free to users via the web, iOS, and Android. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

House lawmakers questioned medical professionals about the serious risks and benefits of AI chatbots used for health and therapeutic purposes. Fox on Tech breaks down the key concerns raised by the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee, including instances of "AI psychosis" and the lack of proper response from chatbots to mental health crises, especially among teens. The core of the debate focuses on balancing innovation with crucial safeguards for user data privacy (outside of HIPAA) and preventing emotional dependency. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

AI company Anthropic (makers of the Claude model) says it stopped what is likely the first large-scale cyberattack primarily executed by artificial intelligence. The operation, which targeted about 30 organizations globally (tech firms, financial institutions, and government agencies), used a Chinese state-sponsored hacking group to manipulate Anthropic's Claude Code tool into autonomously performing 80-90% of the attack work. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A serious safety crisis facing Waymo , the autonomous taxicab company owned by Alphabet. Federal regulators (NHTSA) have launched an investigation after documented video evidence showed Waymo robotaxis illegally passing stopped school buses 19 times in Atlanta and Austin, sometimes while children were actively crossing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

FOX on Games presents the ultimate Holiday Gift Guide for the Xbox fan! We spotlight the ASUS ROG Ally handheld, the perfect Game Pass companion, and the new CRKD Gibson Les Paul Guitar Controller for the Fortnite Festival rhythm game. We also recommend the affordable Hyperkin Competitor Pro Controller, which combats stick drift with Hall-Effect sticks and features programmable back buttons. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

FOX on Games presents the essential Holiday Gift Guide for the PlayStation fan! We cover hardware and services that maximize the PS5's value, including the PS Plus Premium streaming catalog (making the PlayStation Portal truly portable) and the durability of the DualSense Edge Pro Controller. The DualSense Edge is hailed as the top console controller thanks to its interchangeable thumbsticks (eliminating drift) and custom back paddles. We also recommend the official Pulse Wireless Headset and earbuds. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Regulators in the European Union are investigating whether Meta is gaining an unfair advantage in the artificial intelligence space by freezing out third-party apps and developers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Researchers in Israel are using artificial intelligence to decode the Cairo Genizah, a trove of ancient documents recovered in the 18th and 19th centuries. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A new device from Samsung can fold up to allow users to switch between a tablet and phone experience on the fly. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Data centers are being built at breakneck speed, but there are concerns that many of the related jobs disappear once the bulldozers are gone. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Amid volatility in the cryptocurrency market, the Senate Agriculture Committee released a highly-anticipated draft of its portion of a bill which would give more clarity on regulation of the industry. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

FOX on Games continues its holiday gift guide, focusing on the rapidly growing mobile segment. We review the innovative, Kickstarter-funded Ohsnap! MCON Controller, which uses a magnetic, foldable design for secure phone connectivity and protection. Plus, we revisit our conversation with Dylan Burgess (@PUKGaming), the creator of the PUK Gaming silicon add-on, who explains how his simple device makes touchscreen games "feel more natural" and transforms the screen into a traditional joystick plane. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

FOX on Games presents the ultimate Holiday Gift Guide for gamers! We recommend the 8BitDo Ultimate 2 as the perfect Switch 2 Pro Controller (featuring Hall-Effect sticks and trigger stops), the cross-console friendly Hyperkin controller for Xbox, and the affordable, low-latency Logitech G321 wireless headset for PC. We detail the advanced features like Hall-Effect thumbsticks to combat stick drift and adjustable triggers for better shooting accuracy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

An artificial intelligence company is facing legal action over claims its chatbot encouraged kids to commit suicide. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With companies blaming artificial intelligence for tens of thousands of white-collar layoffs, lawmakers in Washington are trying to get a handle on how artificial intelligence is reshaping the labor market. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Music and podcast streaming service Spotify says customers in the US will pay more for the service next year, amid rising costs from features like lossless audio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices