NASA is preparing for a mission that will send three U.S. astronauts and one Canadian around the Moon, in preparation for another manned mission to the lunar surface. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
New polls find broad support for careful development of artificial intelligence – yet little agreement on who should regulate it — as the U.S. is looking to stay ahead of Beijing in the AI arms race. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The increase in artificial intelligence-powered toys is raising concerns about the lack of safety guardrails to prevent explicit and inappropriate content from being shared with children. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
We discuss the casting of Ryan Hurst as Kratos for Amazon Prime Video. Plus, somber news in the tech space as Meta shutters three major studios, including the team behind Resident Evil 4 VR. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
This weekend, we mark the official shutdown of Anthem's servers after seven years. But it’s not all bad news for the industry, as Daniel Knight and Kinetic Games announce a new publishing label dedicated to helping independent developers stay investor-free. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Spotify subscribers will soon have to pay up to two dollars more per month, just two years after their last price increase. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
YouTube is giving parents more control over how their kids use the service, including daily time limits for YouTube Shorts and streamlined account setup for teens. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apple has a package deal for creative software including Final Cut Pro, Keynote, and Pages, in an effort to compete with Adobe Creative Cloud. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Federal law enforcement are trying to combat online exploitation via networks that coerce kids into violent or sexual behavior. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Governments around the world are moving to ban access to xAI's Grok after the bot was used to generate fake nude images of real people, including children. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Huge news for Xbox and Nintendo fans: Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade is officially breaking away from PlayStation exclusivity on January 22, 2026. Eammonn Dignam breaks down what this means for the trilogy and the upcoming Switch 2 . Plus, we look at the surprise success of the survival climber Cairn . With a demo that’s already racked up 600,000 players, the "simulation of the impossible" on Mount Kami is proving that hardcore survival is reaching new heights. Learn more about your ad choi...
The gaming world is mourning the loss of a true pioneer. David Rosen , the American co-founder of SEGA , has passed away at the age of 95. Eammonn Dignam looks back at the life of the former Airman who saw an opportunity in post-war Japan, eventually merging his photo booth and arcade business to create a company that would challenge Nintendo for the soul of the industry. From the Sega Master System to the cultural phenomenon of the Genesis and Sonic the Hedgehog , we honor the man behind the "S...
Artificial intelligence developers are offering more agentic tools to help workers get more done at this year's Consumer Electronics Show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tech companies at the Consumer Electronics Show are demonstrating new ways that wearable tech can use your health data. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Artificial intelligence has been a major topic of discussion at this year's Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
OpenAI, Sam Altman, and Microsoft are facing a wrongful death lawsuit from the estate of Suzanne Adams, who was allegedly murdered by her son Stein-Erik Soelberg following his extensive conversations with ChatGPT. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Elon Musk's Neuralink is implanting more brain-computer interface chips as it envisions a future where people control electronic devices with their thoughts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
As the industry returns from the holiday hiatus, Eammonn Dignam analyzes two major shifts. Sony Interactive Entertainment has officially updated its PlayStation Plus roadmap, confirming that starting in 2026, the service will focus on PS5 titles, effectively phasing out the PS4 ecosystem. We also look at the 2025 Google Year in Search , where the extraction shooter Arc Raiders shocked the industry by becoming the #1 most-searched game, outperforming juggernauts like GTA VI and Battlefield 6 . Le...
2026 is officially the year of the blockbuster. Eammonn Dignam breaks down the essential release dates, starting with Resident Evil Requiem on February 27, 2026, featuring the return of Leon S. Kennedy and newcomer Grace Ashcroft . We look at 007 First Light , the James Bond origin story from the developers of Hitman , which has been delayed to May 27, 2026 . Finally, we discuss the juggernaut: Grand Theft Auto VI , locked in for November 19, 2026 . Plus, the silver screen is getting a gaming ta...
One of President Trump’s latest executive orders attempts to create one national artificial intelligence rulebook to wipe out the chaos of competing state laws - especially preempting big blue states’ rules like those from California and New York. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Despite the ongoing questions and concerns facing our nation’s tech giants, there’s no slowdown when it comes to the government adopting artificial intelligence. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Justice Department alleges that two men had careers at top cybersecurity firms even as they were working for a notorious hacking group to extort major corporations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The CEOs of Citigroup, Bank of America, and Wells Fargo are among the big names in finance who are lobbying Congress on cryptocurrency regulation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
A Google help page suggests that all users may soon be able to change their Gmail addresses. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
As 2025 comes to a close, Eammonn Dignam reflects on a year that changed the industry. We analyze the record-breaking launch of the Nintendo Switch 2 , which brought us Mario Kart World and Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, all while celebrating the 40th anniversary of the Mushroom Kingdom's hero. We discuss the shifting of the guard as Doug Bowser retires as President of Nintendo of America, succeeded by Devon Pritchard. The show also dives into the "AA" miracle: Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 winning Game...
Bored on a holiday? Eammonn Dignam has your ultimate guide to avoiding the kitchen table politics by jumping into the best gaming events of 2025. We break down World of Warcraft's Feast of Winter Veil (featuring a level 80 Abominable Greench), the return of snow and the "Gooch" in GTA Online , and Hitman’s hilarious Home Alone homage: "Holiday Hoarders." Plus, we look at festive debuts in Pokémon GO and the snowball fights of Halo Infinite . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices...
Artificial intelligence may be booming, but it’s just starting to gain ground in the housing industry and experts say that means there’s plenty of potential. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
A federal judge in Texas blocked a law that would require kids under 18 to get their parents' permission to download apps and make online purchases, but the state is appealing the ruling, saying the law is necessary to protect children. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
After a settlement with antitrust regulators in Brazil, Apple's iOS will allow users to access third-party app stores and external payment systems. The company is warning that the change could bring security risks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Data centers are rapidly transforming small town America amid demand for artificial intelligence computing power, but the growth comes with questions and concerns from residents. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
