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Xbox Mode is now officially rolling out, while console players will start to see their cloud save sync status
Tue, 24 Mar 2026 18:23:34 +0000
Xbox Mode is beginning to roll out on PC, replacing the Xbox Fullscreen Experience, while console users in Alpha Skip Ahead can now view cloud save sync status in Game Cards.

I'm excited about 3 big changes coming soon to your Windows 11 PC ? signals of Microsoft's much-needed course correction
Tue, 24 Mar 2026 17:54:46 +0000
Windows 11 is getting Taskbar fixes, smarter updates, and a toned-down Copilot. Here's why these changes finally matter.

AYANEO can't sell its NEXT 2 Windows gaming handheld anymore because it's "no longer sustainable" ? AI and the RAM and SSD shortage crisis are to blame
Tue, 24 Mar 2026 17:37:54 +0000
Sales of AYANEO's enthusiast-class NEXT 2 handheld gaming PC have been suspended due to ongoing RAM and SSD shortages caused by the AI boom.

The new Outlook finally learns how to search ? Microsoft revamps "People" experience
Tue, 24 Mar 2026 17:23:45 +0000
Microsoft is rolling out a unified search experience for the new Outlook, allowing users to find contacts across directories and personal accounts with simple keywords.

Microsoft, you're not done: There are still 5 big Windows 11 issues that I want to see addressed
Tue, 24 Mar 2026 17:21:34 +0000
Microsoft's big plan to save Windows 11 is almost perfect. There's just a few more issues that need to be addressed.

Epic Games lays off 1,000 employees as the Fortnite 'magic' begins to fade
Tue, 24 Mar 2026 16:54:22 +0000
Epic Games is laying off 1,000 employees as it struggles to maintain the "magic" and revenue growth of Fortnite amidst a $500 million budget shortfall.

NVIDIA's CEO just claimed humanity has achieved "AGI" ? here's why Microsoft lawyers may (aggressively) disagree
Tue, 24 Mar 2026 16:17:49 +0000
Has humanity achieved the vaunted "AGI" AI benchmark? Jensen Huang thinks so. Microsoft has some specific clauses with OpenAI around these claims though ...

I'm seriously tempted to drop Microsoft Edge after the latest Firefox update
Tue, 24 Mar 2026 14:28:01 +0000
Firefox is catching up to Edge in features while also making it easy to disable AI with a single switch.

Microsoft quietly announced upcoming WSL upgrades, including a "more streamlined first-time setup and onboarding"
Tue, 24 Mar 2026 13:51:46 +0000
Amid the raft of promised changes Microsoft has recently made regarding Windows 11 was nestled a small but interesting update on the future of WSL.

World of Warcraft: Midnight review ? This dark middle act has immense ambition, but Blizzard is spreading itself thin at the cost of quality
Tue, 24 Mar 2026 12:40:00 +0000
The high bar Blizzard has set itself has given us more "stuff" to do in WoW than ever, but there's a variety of quality issues that are compounding into frustration.

Our favorite Windows desktop PC crushes your daily productivity, and can easily be upgraded for gaming ? now under $1,000
Tue, 24 Mar 2026 12:39:17 +0000
Dell is offering a special 29% discount on the Dell Tower Plus desktop PC, a deceptively simple yet highly powerful rig suited to a wide range of productivity tasks and easily upgradeable for AAA gaming.

Time to ditch my old gaming headset for one of Razer's best: An "industry-leading mic, longer-lasting battery life," and more
Tue, 24 Mar 2026 12:25:39 +0000
The Razer BlackShark V2 Pro is an outstanding gaming headset for PC we'd recommend any time it's on sale, and that time is now, as it's currently 36% off for a limited time.

Apple fans amazed as MacBook Neo runs a 12-year-old Halo game at almost 60 FPS ? Should Xbox bring its games to mobile?
Tue, 24 Mar 2026 11:58:23 +0000
Halo Combat Evolved Anniversary is now playable on the MacBook Neo using Crossover, achieving around 50 FPS with performance settings, showcasing Apple silicon?s growing capability for gaming.

If Call of Duty: Modern Warfare (2019) looks awful on your NVIDIA 50-series GPU, here's how to fix it
Tue, 24 Mar 2026 11:40:48 +0000
If you joined the Call of Duty: Modern Warfare (2019) revival, but it looks awful on your NVIDIA RTX 50-series GPU, here's how to fix it.

Microsoft could be OpenAI's biggest partner and most substantial IPO risk ? raising investor concerns over future valuation
Tue, 24 Mar 2026 10:32:12 +0000
OpenAI?s IPO faces risks from its reliance on Microsoft, Musk?s lawsuits, and soaring compute costs, raising investor concerns about its $730B valuation.

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    Denny Hamlin explains how 23XI is beating JGR with their own data
    Tue, 24 Mar 2026 17:41:02 +0000
    Denny Hamlin has said this frequently but his 23XI Racing team and Joe Gibbs Racing are true alliance partners as part of the $8 million a year the former pays to the latter in exchange for all technical data.
    But Hamlin says, and he did again on Monday on his Actions Detrimental podcast, that the information flow goes both ways.
    ?We're always privy to what they're doing as well as they ...Keep reading

    Winners and losers from NASCAR's first Darlington race of 2026
    Mon, 23 Mar 2026 16:24:46 +0000
    Daytona, Atlanta, COTA, and now Darlington. 23XI Racing's Tyler Reddick is driving away with the championship lead, and in this age of parity, a win record like that is nearly unheard of.
    But 23XI wasn't the only team that turned heads on Sunday, with RFK and Spire both showing good pace, while titans like HMS and JGR lagged behind. 
    36 of the 37 starters finished Sunday's race, but there ...Keep reading

    Cup drivers say new package is directionally positive at Darlington
    Mon, 23 Mar 2026 02:46:17 +0000
    When it comes to the debut of the new short track package at Darlington Raceway, there might be a Venn Diagram overlap between those who had really good cars and those who felt like it improved the racing.
    As a result, there may also be a similar overlap for the opposite.  
    Ultimately, most drivers said the increased horsepower and reduced downforce configuration did not fundamentally ...Keep reading

    Tyler Reddick and 23XI on a 'dream run' to start NASCAR season
    Mon, 23 Mar 2026 01:05:18 +0000
    This isn?t supposed to happen anymore.
    With the introduction of the NextGen car in 2022, a single-source supplied spec car, the conviction was that no one would be able to dominate modern Cup Series campaigns the way Jeff Gordon, Jimmie Johnson or Kyle Larson had back in the day.
    Parity!
    There have been just six races, of course, but Tyler Reddick, Billy Scott and the 23XI Racing No. 45 ...Keep reading

    Complete NASCAR Cup points standings after 2026 Darlington I
    Sun, 22 Mar 2026 23:21:15 +0000
    After four wins in the first six races, Tyler Reddick holds a monumental points lead in the regular season standings. He is now enjoying his biggest lead yet, 95 points ahead as Ryan Blaney moves back into the runner-up spot after a tough day for Bubba Wallace.
    Around the cutline, Daniel Suarez has now moved back inside the top 16 while his Spire teammate Michael McDowell drops below.
    The ...Keep reading

    Official race results: NASCAR Cup 2026 Darlington I
    Sun, 22 Mar 2026 22:44:49 +0000
    At Darlington Raceway, 23XI Racing's Tyler Reddick earned his 12th career win and his fourth in the first six races of the 2026 NASCAR Cup season.
    He was followed by Brad Keselowski in second, a driver who was hoping to end a two-year win drought, but had to settle for two stage wins and a runner-up finish. Ryan Blaney fought back from a loose wheel to finish third, Carson Hocevar led the way ...Keep reading

    Tyler Reddick fights through adversity to win Darlington Cup race
    Sun, 22 Mar 2026 22:43:35 +0000
    Tyler Reddick may have started first and finished first, but there was a lot happening between it all. He struggled with electrical issues early and needed to shut off the fans, causing the temperature to rapidly rise in the car. He had to manually drain hot water from his broken cool suit, complained about possible brake problems, faced a green flag pit stop mishap, the team had to change a ...Keep reading

    The best throwback schemes for NASCAR Darlington weekend
    Sun, 22 Mar 2026 16:11:29 +0000
    Darlington is no longer being treated as the official 'Throwback Weekend,' but there's still several teams opting to pay tribute to the sport's history by recreating iconic paint schemes.
    Last December, two-time Southern 500 winner Greg Biffle was killed alongside six others in a tragic plane crash. This weekend, there are several paint schemes honoring the NASCAR legend, in both the Cup and ...Keep reading

    NASCAR Cup Darlington starting lineup: Tyler Reddick beats Bubba Wallace to pole
    Sat, 21 Mar 2026 20:35:43 +0000
    In a tricky qualifying session at Darlington Raceway, Tyler Reddick went fastest of all with a 29.072s lap, even while hitting the wall at the exit of Turn 4.
    The closest driver to the championship leader in qualifying was the same driver closest to him in the championship standings -- 23XI Racing teammate Bubba Wallace, who ended the session 0.126s behind the pole-sitter.
    "Gosh, I came off ...Keep reading

    Fox News Headlines

    US military sends drones, alongside 200 troops, to Nigeria amid fears of renewed Boko Haram insurgency
    Tue, 24 Mar 2026 18:42:33 GMT
    The U.S. military deployed MQ-9 Reaper drones to Nigeria for intelligence-gathering and training as the African country is grappling with a security crisis.

    'House of horrors' suspect accused of holding stepson captive hit with new charges as she denies allegations
    Tue, 24 Mar 2026 18:38:17 GMT
    Kimberly Sullivan, accused of holding her stepson captive for decades in a Connecticut home, now faces additional kidnapping and assault charges.

    TSA callouts hit Houston, Atlanta, New Orleans hardest, 450 officers have quit nationwide
    Tue, 24 Mar 2026 18:33:57 GMT
    More than 450 TSA officers have quit and 3,200 called out during the 38-day Department of Homeland Security shutdown, leaving airports facing security delays.

    Kentucky family says it turned down $26M from AI giant to keep farmland that 'fed a nation'
    Tue, 24 Mar 2026 18:33:50 GMT
    A Kentucky family rejected a $26 million offer from a major AI company for half of its farmland to build a data center, saying generations of history cannot be bought.

    North Korean dictator says government will keep cementing nation's 'irreversible status as a nuclear power'
    Tue, 24 Mar 2026 18:27:57 GMT
    North Korean figure Kim Jong Un said the government will bolster the nation's "irreversible status as a nuclear power," The Associated Press reported.

    Mullin sworn in as DHS chief after GOP fracture forced Dem to save nomination
    Tue, 24 Mar 2026 18:24:09 GMT
    Former MMA champion Markwayne Mullin was sworn in as the ninth U.S. secretary of Homeland Security on Tuesday, replacing outgoing Secretary Kristi Noem.

    Trump admin says SJSU now faces 'impending enforcement' for transgender volleyball scandal conflict
    Tue, 24 Mar 2026 18:23:12 GMT
    President Donald Trump's Department of Education is cracking down on San Jose State University amid an ongoing Title IX conflict over a transgender former volleyball player.

    Mattis identifies 'problem' if US declares victory over Iran now
    Tue, 24 Mar 2026 18:15:20 GMT
    The U.S. is in a "tough spot" because Iran would claim control of the Strait of Hormuz if the war stopped now, former Defense Secretary Jim Mattis said.

    FBI rescues missing autistic teen after two days lost in frigid wilderness
    Tue, 24 Mar 2026 18:09:30 GMT
    FBI agents rescued missing autistic teen Joel Medina in New Jersey after a nearly two-day search in near-freezing temperatures and rugged woods.

    DocuSign email scam targets healthcare workers
    Tue, 24 Mar 2026 18:03:35 GMT
    Cybercriminals are using fraudulent DocuSign emails to steal login credentials, urging users to verify unexpected document requests before clicking links.

    Scottie Scheffler withdraws from PGA event just 2 weeks before Masters to welcome second child: reports
    Tue, 24 Mar 2026 18:02:18 GMT
    Scottie Scheffler pulled out of the Houston Open before the Masters but for good reason as his wife, Meredith, is set to welcome the couple's second child.

    Democratic Senate candidate laughs when pressed if voters can trust her after public Biden defense
    Tue, 24 Mar 2026 17:56:38 GMT
    Maine Gov. Janet Mills laughed when asked why voters should trust her after publicly backing Biden after the debate and revealing recently that she privately urged him to drop out.

    Senate Republicans move to reopen DHS with new plan, wait for Democratic buy-in
    Tue, 24 Mar 2026 17:53:33 GMT
    A new Senate Republican framework would fund most of DHS but leave ICE enforcement unfunded, as Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, DpN.Y., says Democrats need to review the proposal.

    Illegal alien accused of slitting Salt Lake woman's throat, ICE lodges detainer
    Tue, 24 Mar 2026 17:52:12 GMT
    An illegal alien from Mexico is charged with attempted murder after allegedly slitting a woman's throat in Salt Lake City as DHS demands he stay jailed.

    Major airline tightens window for passengers to seek compensation after baggage delays
    Tue, 24 Mar 2026 17:41:24 GMT
    In a new policy change, Delta Air Lines has cut its baggage claim filing window from three days to two hours, requiring travelers to act fast after domestic flights arrive.
    Indy Car Racing

    NASCAR suspends Daniel Dye after livestream mockery of IndyCar's David Malukas
    Wed, 18 Mar 2026 18:15:06 GMT
    Dye used voices that made inferences about Malukas? sexuality, and he mimicked Malukas? voice at one point.

    Kyle Kirkwood wins another IndyCar street race, this one to be first winner in Arlington
    Sun, 15 Mar 2026 19:42:18 GMT
    Kirkwood made an aggressive pass below four-time series champion Alex Palou with 15 laps to go and stayed in front the rest of the way.

    Marcus Ericsson scores maiden IndyCar pole in Arlington Grand Prix qualifying
    Sat, 14 Mar 2026 23:57:36 GMT
    It was Ericsson's first pole in his 117th IndyCar start and his first pole in general since the 2013 GP2 feature race at Silverstone.

    Red flag at IndyCar practice after workers spotted on temporary Texas street course
    Sat, 14 Mar 2026 19:54:34 GMT
    The television broadcast showed the trio of workers who appeared to be part of a catering crew.

    Roger Penske's Texas-sized 'playground' in Jerry Jones' neighborhood is IndyCar's new street course
    Sat, 14 Mar 2026 18:59:19 GMT
    The Grand Prix of Arlington is the first of three new street races on the IndyCar schedule this season. It is also the start of a multiyear deal in North Texas.

    IndyCar rookie Caio Collet helps Doug Boles mail out 'blue envelopes' containing Indy 500 tickets
    Wed, 11 Mar 2026 23:07:07 GMT
    The blue envelopes were shipped to all 50 U.S. states, including the District of Columbia, as well as 32 other countries around the world.

    Conor Daly joins Dreyer and Reinbold Racing for 110th Indianapolis 500
    Wed, 11 Mar 2026 18:55:33 GMT
    The Noblesville native will attempt to make his 13th start in the Indianapolis 500 as he returns to the Indianapolis-based team where he finished top-10 in 2024.

    IndyCar unveils course on the National Mall for Freedom 250 celebrating America?s birthday
    Tue, 10 Mar 2026 00:07:01 GMT
    The race weekend is free and open to the public August 22-23, 2026.

    Indy 500 parking and camping sold out: Here are some travel options
    Mon, 09 Mar 2026 16:57:58 GMT
    Race Day for the 110th Indy 500 is set to impress, with parking and camping sold out nearly a month earlier than last year. Here are some travel options!

    Josef Newgarden wins at Phoenix and moves atop the IndyCar standings
    Sat, 07 Mar 2026 23:32:14 GMT
    Newgarden's victory continued what could be a Team Penske sweep at Phoenix after Joey Logano won the pole for the NASCAR Cup Series race on Sunday.

    David Malukas scores maiden IndyCar pole in Phoenix qualifying; Schumacher qualifies 4th for first oval start
    Sat, 07 Mar 2026 01:19:00 GMT
    Team Penske locked out the front row for Saturday's race while Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing drivers occupy the second row.

    The Palou Show | Defending IndyCar champ wins season-opener in St. Petersburg
    Sun, 01 Mar 2026 22:27:15 GMT
    The victory was Palou's 20th of his career and also marked his 45th podium finish in 99 starts.

    Mick Schumacher's IndyCar debut ends in crash at Grand Prix of St. Petersburg
    Sun, 01 Mar 2026 19:51:53 GMT
    Schumacher didn't even get to complete a full lap in Sunday's season-opening IndyCar race on the streets of St. Petersburg.

    McLaughlin earns pole for IndyCar opener in St. Petersburg as Grosjean, rookie teammate Hauger make 'Fast Six'
    Sun, 01 Mar 2026 02:16:59 GMT
    McLaughlin, coming off a winless season in 2025, won his second straight pole on the streets of St. Pete after narrowly beating out Marcus Ericsson for the top spot.

    Alex Palou and Chip Ganassi Racing end McLaren contract fight after $12 million ruling
    Sat, 28 Feb 2026 00:14:34 GMT
    McLaren was initially seeking closer to $30 million and said after the ruling it would still pursue legal fees from Palou.

    Indy 500 veteran Simona de Silvestro turns to speed of Olympic bobsleigh
    Wed, 18 Feb 2026 05:17:40 GMT
    The 2010 Indy 500 Rookie of the Year is competing in two events at the Milan Cortina Games.

    Romain Grosjean rejoins Dale Coyne Racing, returns to full-time IndyCar competition
    Fri, 13 Feb 2026 21:12:52 GMT
    ?Grosjean will drive the No. 18 Honda and be partnered with 2025 Indy NXT champion and IndyCar rookie Dennis Hauger.
    ESPN Sports Headlines

    MLB season preview: Rankings, playoff odds for all 30 teams as baseball returns
    Tue, 24 Mar 2026 13:33:48 EST
    Whether your club enters Opening Day as the team to beat or hoping to be 2026's biggest surprise, we've got you covered.

    LB David retires as one of Bucs' all-time greats
    Tue, 24 Mar 2026 14:31:53 EST
    Linebacker Lavonte David announced his retirement Tuesday after a 14-year career with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in which he was a 12-time captain and has led the league in tackles since he entered the NFL.

    Players union blasts Bucks over Giannis dispute
    Tue, 24 Mar 2026 14:31:53 EST
    The NBA Players Association rebuked the Bucks over their dispute with Giannis Antetokounmpo, implying that Milwaukee is "tanking" and damaging the league's integrity by wanting to shut down the All-Star forward for the rest of the season.

    Tua: 'Got to play better' to become Falcons' QB1
    Tue, 24 Mar 2026 14:31:53 EST
    Former Dolphin Tua Tagovailoa said Tuesday he has "got to play better football" if he wants a chance to become the Atlanta Falcons' starting quarterback.

    Arkansas' Acuff lands historic Reebok shoe deal
    Tue, 24 Mar 2026 14:31:53 EST
    Arkansas star Darius Acuff Jr. has landed a signature shoe with Reebok, becoming the first NCAA men's athlete to receive one with a major U.S. brand while still in college, head of basketball at Reebok, Jide Osifeso, tells ESPN.

    Hurley asks rival fans to join forces in Sweet 16
    Tue, 24 Mar 2026 14:31:53 EST
    Coach Dan Hurley is pleading for rival UConn and St. John's fans to rally together -- for one night -- and root for each other in the Sweet 16 of the NCAA tournament.

    McCarthy: Rodgers reunion would be 'great story'
    Tue, 24 Mar 2026 14:31:53 EST
    Mike McCarthy said reuniting with Aaron Rodgers in Pittsburgh would "be a great story."

    With baby coming, Scheffler exits Houston Open
    Tue, 24 Mar 2026 14:31:53 EST
    Scottie Scheffler withdrew from the Houston Open on Tuesday, a tournament that was always questionable for him to play because his wife is expecting their second child.

    Amputee cornhole player faces murder charges
    Tue, 24 Mar 2026 14:31:53 EST
    A county sheriff's office in Maryland said Monday that a professional cornhole player who's also a quadruple amputee fatally shot a passenger in the front seat of a car he was driving during an argument.

    ? Fantasy baseball draft guide: Rankings, more
    Tue, 24 Mar 2026 14:31:53 EST
    All the rankings, projections, cheat sheets, strategy and analysis you need for the 2026 fantasy baseball season.

    Men's March Madness Pain Index: Ranking all 52 NCAA tournament losses
    Tue, 24 Mar 2026 13:18:13 EST
    Some losses are understandable; others will haunt us forever (see: Florida). We rank them all.

    What's next for Florida, Kansas, Kentucky, UNC: Recruits, transfer portal, more
    Tue, 24 Mar 2026 13:01:10 EST
    Their NCAA tournament runs ended early and now it's all about next season. Here's how it's taking shape.

    The trade that wasn't: Inside the Maxx Crosby saga between the Raiders, Ravens
    Tue, 24 Mar 2026 12:17:21 EST
    We talked to people about the Maxx Crosby trade situation to find out what really went down between Baltimore and Las Vegas.

    Predicting Rounds 1-2 of the NFL draft: Yates finds landing spots for 64 top prospects
    Tue, 24 Mar 2026 10:39:47 EST
    Field Yates unveils his latest NFL mock draft, projecting two full rounds. Which top prospects could go in the opening 64 picks?

    Meet the 'Tokyo Toe' -- the NFL draft's most interesting kicker prospect
    Tue, 24 Mar 2026 10:39:47 EST
    After learning how to kick and teaching himself English, Kansei Matsuzawa's dream is nearing reality.

    Tiger to return with Jupiter's TGL season on line
    Tue, 24 Mar 2026 13:02:00 EST
    Tiger Woods told ESPN that he'll play in Match 2 of the best-of-three TGL finals in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida.

    UConn star Azzi Fudd and the family behind her final March
    Tue, 24 Mar 2026 07:08:42 EST
    Azzi Fudd's "imperfectly perfect" family has been her rock through ACL tears, dog food pranks and Beyoncé on repeat. Now they're hoping for one more NCAA tournament title for UConn.

    Ranking the remaining 16 teams in the women's NCAA tournament
    Tue, 24 Mar 2026 13:02:23 EST
    Six SEC teams and five from the ACC (including a 10-seed!) help make up the Sweet 16. Here's how they stack up.