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iOS 26.2 Update: Urgent Reminders, Auto-Podcast Chapters & Enhanced Safety Alerts Dec 16, 2025

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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

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Holiday Gift Guide: Switch 2 Camera, Amiibo & The Unexpected Mousepad Accessory Dec 15, 2025

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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.

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TGA Aftermath: Clair Obscur's Historic GOTY Win, Two New Star Wars, & Two New Tomb Raider Games Dec 14, 2025

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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).

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Waymo Recall: Robotaxis Head to the Shop After 3,000 Vehicles Violate School Bus Laws Dec 13, 2025

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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.

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ChatGPT and Adobe Merge: Free AI Editing Now in Photoshop, Acrobat & Express Dec 12, 2025

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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.

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Congress Scrutinizes AI Chatbots: Lawmakers Question Medical Experts on Safety & 'AI Psychosis' Dec 11, 2025

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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.

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The AI Cyber Arms Race: Anthropic Thwarts First Large-Scale AI-Orchestrated Attack Dec 10, 2025

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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.

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Feds Demand Answers After Robotaxis Illegally Pass School Buses 19 Times Dec 09, 2025

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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.

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Holiday Gift Guide : XBOX Crkd Guitars, Hyperkin Pro Controller & The ASUS ROG Ally Dec 08, 2025

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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.

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Holiday Gift Guide: DualSense Edge, PS Plus Premium Streaming & The Portal Upgrade 2025 Dec 07, 2025

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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.

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