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Elon Musk's Tesla is launching Robotaxi service in Miami, joining Google's Waymo which has already been operating in the city. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Following hardware price hikes across Xbox and Valve’s new Steam Machine, Sony Interactive executives have hinted that their upcoming console may depart from the industry’s traditional "loss leader" strategy. In a recent Q&A, the company stated it does not intend to sell hardware at "significant losses," while also dropping major hints that its next system could feature portable capabilities similar to the Nintendo Switch. Meanwhile, we look at the legendary indie title The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth, which just set a new record for concurrent users on Steam following a massive 90% discount in the platform’s Summer...

To celebrate the America 250 milestone, we’re getting into the spirit with a virtual tour through our nation’s history and landmarks. We look back at how Assassin’s Creed III puts you in the middle of the American Revolution, how Fallout 3 and Fallout 4 offer a dark, post-apocalyptic vision of our national identity, and why the floating city of Columbia in BioShock Infinite provides a unique steampunk "what-if" story set in the aftermath of the Civil War. While these games aren't historical textbooks, they remain a fantastic way to explore the spirit of our country's most famous settings. </p...

A smart home thermostat can help regulate the temperature of your home even when everyone is away, a handy upgrade when hundreds of millions of Americans are suffering under a heatwave. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A popular internet messaging app is allowing users to reserve an online alias. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

American Airlines plans to install SpaceX Starlink internet service on more than 500 of its airplanes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Air taxis are taking another step toward reality above city skies, as JOBY moves to carry out test flights in New York City. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

OpenAI is following a Trump administration directive to restrict access to the latest version of its powerful chatbot to government agencies and approved partners. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Preorders for the November 19 release of Grand Theft Auto 6 are officially live, and retailers are already warning that high demand will likely outstrip physical supply—though reports suggest these "physical" copies may simply be digital codes in a box. Meanwhile, Microsoft has announced another price hike for its hardware, with the Series S rising to $500 and the Series X reaching $800. In industry news, Bungie is facing a second major blow as the studio lets go of nearly 300 staff members, impacting both the core Destiny 2 team and the developers working on the upcoming extraction shooter Marathon. We break down these ma...

The gaming world is in mourning following the death of Ubisoft co-founder Claude Guillemot, who was killed in a plane crash in western France at the age of 69. Guillemot, a key figure in the family-led company behind the Assassin’s Creed and Far Cry franchises, was piloting his twin-engine Cessna 421 when the accident occurred. In other news, Valve has officially unveiled the pricing for its highly anticipated Steam Machine, which departs from the traditional "loss leader" console model. Starting at $1,049 for a 512GB model and reaching up to $1,428 for a 2TB bundle with a controller, the device is positioned as...

A range of Apple products are getting price increases, including the MacBook, MacBook Neo, and iPad. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Android users can now skip ahead of the security line at the airport by using TSA PreCheck Touchless ID to have their face scanned. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Los Angeles Unified School Board voted to become the first major U.S. school district to restrict digital learning devices in schools. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Florida's Attorney General James Uthmeier has launched a criminal investigation into OpenAI over ChatGPT's alleged connection to the deadly Florida State University shooting in April of last year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nearly nine years after Elon Musk unveiled the Tesla Semi, the electric trucks are one step closer to hitting the road. We're getting a look at some of the vehicle's new features. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Roblox is overhauling its safety protocols with a massive launch of new features aimed at protecting its youngest players. Moving away from the honor system, the platform is deploying AI-powered facial scans and age estimation to verify user identity. These changes include disabling chat entirely for children under nine, while users aged nine to sixteen will be restricted to chatting only with verified peers or trusted friends. We explore these new technical standards, the enhanced parental tracking tools for monitoring screen time and friend lists, and why Roblox's Vice President of Safety Product Policy, Eliza Jacobs, hopes this "gold...

Roblox is overhauling its safety protocols with a massive launch of new features aimed at protecting its youngest players. Moving away from the honor system, the platform is deploying AI-powered facial scans and age estimation to verify user identity. These changes include disabling chat entirely for children under nine, while users aged nine to sixteen will be restricted to chatting only with verified peers or trusted friends. We explore these new technical standards, the enhanced parental tracking tools for monitoring screen time and friend lists, and why Roblox's Vice President of Safety Product Policy, Eliza Jacobs, hopes this "gold...

One food delivery giant is looking to robot-powered deliveries to help meet growing demand. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The latest version of Apple's operating system will bring new features like the ability to create digital versions of loyalty and membership cards, or send payment requests to other people after splitting a bill. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Google shows off the latest version of its mobile operating system, boasting features like better artificial intelligence, security, and multitasking. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices