Windows Central

An old Xbox AI patent is going viral for the wrong reasons ? assistive tech is actually one of the best use case scenarios for AI
Tue, 03 Mar 2026 21:13:21 +0000
New Xbox CEO Asha Sharma's AI background has thrust an old Microsoft patent into the spotlight. Its system would let assistants help you in-game.

Five new ID@Xbox games you might've missed ? From star-crossed lovers to hack-and-slash frenzies
Tue, 03 Mar 2026 19:50:45 +0000
Our Spring roundup is overflowing with indie games that are ready to sweep you off your feet.

Xbox's Starfield reportedly has a PS5 release date according to a new leak ? Bethesda's RPG may be coming to PlayStation sooner than I thought
Tue, 03 Mar 2026 18:41:36 +0000
Newly leaked information suggests Xbox and Bethesda's Starfield RPG is launching on PS5 in just a few weeks.

How long can you run a PC on AA batteries? ? I think we just witnessed the birth of a chaotic new speedrun
Tue, 03 Mar 2026 17:34:07 +0000
How many AA batteries does it take to run a PC? One YouTuber found out, and the result is a high-tension "speedrun" that I need to see more of.

Sam Altman backpedals as ChatGPT uninstalls surge 295%, and critics torch Pentagon fiasco ? calls deal "opportunistic and sloppy"
Tue, 03 Mar 2026 17:27:15 +0000
Pentagon AI partnership sparks backlash, driving a 295% surge in ChatGPT uninstalls and forcing OpenAI to amend some of the terms in the contract.

The best way to buy RAM is with bundles like this ? Get a Ryzen 5 CPU, 16GB DDR5 RAM, motherboard, and AIO liquid cooler for one low price for a limited time
Tue, 03 Mar 2026 17:02:24 +0000
I hate to see anyone overpay for RAM. So what's the solution? This bundle with Ryzen 5 9600X CPU, B850 motherboard, AiO liquid cooler, and 16GB of DDR5-6000 RAM is now down to just $439 for a limited time

PC gamers stay winning: Capcom confirms 50% of its sales now come from Windows
Tue, 03 Mar 2026 16:59:49 +0000
Capcom has revealed that 50% of its total game sales now come from PC, with the company expecting that share to increase. Resident Evil Requiem has already become the biggest Resident Evil launch on Steam.

My new favorite app makes AirPods feel like they're at home on Windows 11 ? I can't believe I put up with audio issues for so long
Tue, 03 Mar 2026 16:56:52 +0000
What if I told you there's an app that can solve practically all of the audio issues usually experienced when connecting AirPods to a Windows PC? I only wish I'd started using the MagicPods app a lot sooner.

Microsoft BUILD might be moving to June this year? breaking its sacred May-in-Seattle tradition. Here's why.
Tue, 03 Mar 2026 16:12:33 +0000
A leaked asset has seemingly confirmed that Microsoft is moving its Build developer conference out of May and into June, while also changing up its location.

Cyberpunk 2077 confirmed for Xbox Game Pass ? March's first update confirmation includes Planet of Lana II, and more
Tue, 03 Mar 2026 14:40:54 +0000
March is off to a strong start for Game Pass subscribers, with major RPGs, day one releases, and returning favorites landing across Cloud, Console, and PC.

Hideo Kojima's "Limited Special Edition" 2-in-1 gaming PC is now available to buy ? The perfect laptop for Death Stranding fans won't be around for long
Tue, 03 Mar 2026 14:00:42 +0000
Hideo Kojima has lately been collaborating with fashion and hardware designers, and the latest product is a Limited Special Edition ASUS ROG Flow Z13 gaming PC. It's now available to buy, and I don't expect it to be available for very long.

Microsoft?s next-gen Xbox vision just entered preview ? or at least a single feature has ? but you'll need an NPU to see it
Tue, 03 Mar 2026 13:55:31 +0000
Xbox Insiders can now test AI-powered highlight reels on the ROG Xbox Ally X. The NPU-exclusive feature is a hint at Microsoft's next-gen console strategy.

Minecraft?s PS3 source code just leaked with floating islands and early villager houses offering a rare look at scrapped features
Tue, 03 Mar 2026 12:26:00 +0000
Minecraft?s PlayStation 3 source code has reportedly leaked online, revealing internal development files, scrapped features like Skylands terrain, early villager houses, and insight into how the console edition was optimized for 256MB of RAM.

Stolen Microsoft Office and Windows keys land a Florida woman with 22 months in prison and a $50,000 fine ? after she ironically stored them in Excel spreadsheets
Tue, 03 Mar 2026 12:21:00 +0000
A Florida woman has been sentenced to 22 months in prison and fined $50,000 for running a massive Microsoft license fraud scheme.

Microsoft Office's "ribbon" user interface is apparently overrated ? according to its open-source (and free) LibreOffice rival
Tue, 03 Mar 2026 12:11:00 +0000
LibreOffice says Microsoft Office's "ribbon" UI shouldn't be treated as an ergonomic standard.


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    NASCAR Cup spotter to make ARCA driving debut at Hickory
    Tue, 03 Mar 2026 16:30:17 +0000
    By every definition, Derek Kneeland is a racer.
    He is a racer when he climbs the ladder each week to serve as spotter for Kyle Busch and Austin Hill at Richard Childress Racing. He is a racer when he gets behind the wheel of a Pro Late Model several times a year as his schedule permits.
    And to wit, the 39-year-old will be a racer on Saturday, March 28 when he makes his ARCA East debut at ...Keep reading

    What is causing all of these cool suit failures in NASCAR?
    Mon, 02 Mar 2026 20:11:48 +0000
    There were a handful of cool suit system failures in the NASCAR Cup race at the Circuit of the Americas and while many might want to place the blame on faulty hardware the root cause is actually a bit more complex and often due to team choices for performance.
    A cool suit system typically consists of a small box that is a miniaturized air conditioning unit which has an input and output for a ...Keep reading

    Winners and losers from NASCAR's first road course of 2026 at COTA
    Mon, 02 Mar 2026 19:39:20 +0000
    23XI Racing and Tyler Reddick have managed to do what has never been done before, winning the first three races of a new NASCAR Cup season. Shane van Gisbergen finished second, and Christopher Bell was third.
    The race was fairly clean, with only one natural caution and only one car failing to reach the checkered flag. However, there was still plenty of drama, and even a mid-race driver change! ...Keep reading

    Judge issues limited restraining order against Chris Gabehart in Gibbs lawsuit
    Mon, 02 Mar 2026 18:41:41 +0000
    The judge overseeing the Joe Gibbs Racing vs Chris Gabehart and Spire Motorsports lawsuit issued a mixed restraining order during a very brief session on Monday at the Western District of North Carolina courthouse.
    Gabehart will be allowed to continue working as the Chief Motorsports Officer at Spire Motorsports but will not be allowed to do anything that overlaps with his previous competition ...Keep reading

    Gibbs seeks proof that Spire, Chris Gabehart conspired to steal trade secrets
    Mon, 02 Mar 2026 08:22:51 +0000
    Joe Gibbs Racing filed an 'expedited motion for discovery' with the Western District of North Carolina on Sunday night seeking evidence that Spire Motorsports 'induced or encouraged' Chris Gabehart to 'acquire or disclose' trade secrets as part of a job change.
    Gabehart most recently served as the Joe Gibbs Racing competition director in 2025 to close a 13-year tenure in which the 45-year-old ...Keep reading

    Tyler Reddick channels Michael Jordan with first three-peat
    Mon, 02 Mar 2026 02:26:20 +0000
    Before the Cup Series race at Circuit of the Americas on Sunday, Michael Jordan wanted Tyler Reddick to know that ?three-peats? are kind of his brand, the one the 30-year-old has inherited at 23XI Racing.
    During his time as the face of the National Basketball Association, Jordan led the Chicago Bulls to a pair of three-consecutive championships from 1991-to-1993 and again from ...Keep reading

    Complete NASCAR Cup points standings after COTA 2026
    Mon, 02 Mar 2026 01:08:58 +0000
    After winning all three races to start the year in a feat never seen before, Tyler Reddick has ran off with the early championship lead. As part of the format overhaul, wins are now worth an impressive 20 additional points over the runner-up spot.
    That means Reddick has a massive 70-point lead over 23XI Racing teammate Bubba Wallace as NASCAR leaves COTA.
    Shane van Gisbergen, who finished ...Keep reading

    Shane van Gisbergen: "It?s weird to be disappointed with second"
    Mon, 02 Mar 2026 01:07:36 +0000
    Shane van Gisbergen leaves Circuit of the Americas without the race win, but he is now ranked fifth in the championship point standings after a very strong points day.
    In 2025, SVG won every road/street course race on the NASCAR Cup schedule with the exception of one -- Circuit of the Americas.
    While he won Saturday's NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series race at COTA, Van Gisbergen came one ...Keep reading

    Tyler Reddick beats Van Gisbergen to earn historic COTA NASCAR Cup win
    Mon, 02 Mar 2026 00:05:19 +0000
    Tyler Reddick simply cannot be stopped. Even Shane van Gisbergen at a road course wasn't quite enough to deny him, as Reddick earned his third consecutive win to open the 2026 NASCAR Cup season.
    Reddick is the first driver in the entire history of NASCAR to win the first three races of a new season -- Daytona, Atlanta, and now COTA. 23XI Racing, co-owned by Michael Jordan and Denny Hamlin, is ...Keep reading


    Fox News Headlines

    Braves star faces 162-game suspension after second failed test for performance-enhancing drugs: report
    Tue, 03 Mar 2026 21:15:40 GMT
    Atlanta Braves star Jurickson Profar is reportedly facing a 162-game suspension by Major League Baseball for a possible second failed test for a performance-enhancing drug.

    Swalwell pressed on Democrats' resistance to fully funding DHS amid Iran threat
    Tue, 03 Mar 2026 21:14:49 GMT
    Rep. Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., appeared on CNN Tuesday where he was asked whether it's time for Democrats to support funding the Department of Homeland Security amid Iran threats.

    Ex-USWNT star Carli Lloyd calls out Alexi Lalas' critics, says backlash stems from his conservative views
    Tue, 03 Mar 2026 20:59:58 GMT
    Carli Lloyd defended Alexi Lalas after critics attacked the soccer analyst on social media over his political stances, sparking debate about sports and politics.

    Rising pro wrestling star Persephone to be part of historic CMLL show at Slam Fest, reacts to Tony Khan praise
    Tue, 03 Mar 2026 20:56:01 GMT
    Rising women's pro wrestling star Persephone talked to Fox News Digital about her involvement in CMLL's historic show taking place during Slam Fest.

    US strikes more than 1,700 targets in Iran during first 72 hours of Operation Epic Fury
    Tue, 03 Mar 2026 20:48:42 GMT
    U.S. forces reportedly strike more than 1,700 targets across Iran in massive Operation Epic Fury campaign aimed at dismantling military infrastructure.

    Former NASCAR driver Chase Pistone dead at 42
    Tue, 03 Mar 2026 20:48:29 GMT
    Former NASCAR driver Chase Pistone, grandson of ?Tiger" Tom Pistone, died at 42 and was remembered for his racing talent, mentorship, and passion for the sport.

    Trump Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick to appear for House Epstein probe, Comer says
    Tue, 03 Mar 2026 20:40:57 GMT
    Trump administration Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick is expected to testify before the House Oversight Committee for its probe into Jeffrey Epstein.

    IOC releases statement after US and Israel strike Iran
    Tue, 03 Mar 2026 20:40:25 GMT
    IOC releases statement on U.S. and Israel strikes on Iran, reaffirming Olympic neutrality principle amid questions about potential Olympic truce violations and calls for penalties.

    Amazon slashes spring home upgrades 40% off or more ? all under $100
    Tue, 03 Mar 2026 20:29:53 GMT
    Get at least 40% off cordless vacuums, steam mops and storage solutions on Amazon, with prices starting at just $15.

    Jets' Breece Hall posts cryptic message after the team makes $14 million decision on his future
    Tue, 03 Mar 2026 20:29:45 GMT
    The New York Jets placed the non-exclusive franchise tag on running back Breece Hall on Tuesday, preventing the star from hitting the market as an unrestricted free agent.

    Columbia University 'occupiers' who held staff hostage have discipline overturned by NY judge
    Tue, 03 Mar 2026 20:25:07 GMT
    A New York judge vacated disciplinary sanctions against 22 Columbia University students who occupied Hamilton Hall during anti-Israel protests in April 2024.

    Cincinnati mayor opposes judge's move to grant bail to convicted felon linked to mass shooting gun battle
    Tue, 03 Mar 2026 20:24:53 GMT
    Mayor Aftab Pureval slammed the "extremely concerning" $50,000 bond for Franeek Cobb, a suspect in the Cincinnati music venue shooting that injured nine people.

    Trump slams Starmer as ?not Winston Churchill? for refusal to back Iran strikes
    Tue, 03 Mar 2026 20:23:24 GMT
    President Donald Trump blasted British Prime Minister Keir Starmer Tuesday, saying, "This is not Winston Churchill we are dealing with."

    GOP Texas candidate in the hot seat after rival exposes family's Dem donations: 'Doesn't make sense'
    Tue, 03 Mar 2026 20:21:48 GMT
    Texas GOP candidate alleges rival may be Democrat infiltrator in open primary system after discovering opponent's family donated $30,000 to Beto O'Rourke.

    Nikki Haley slams Democrats who say Iranian regime 'was no threat to America': 'Absurd'
    Tue, 03 Mar 2026 20:21:12 GMT
    Former Ambassador Nikki Haley slammed Democrats for claims on Iranian regime's threats as Operation Epic Fury sparks divide in the Democratic Party.


    Indy Car Racing

    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.

    James Hinchcliffe making NASCAR debut in Truck Series race at St. Petersburg
    Thu, 12 Feb 2026 21:54:38 GMT
    Hinchcliffe joins Dario Franchitti as former IndyCar drivers competing in the first street race in NASCAR Truck Series history.

    IndyCar announces historic deal with Honda, Chevrolet
    Thu, 12 Feb 2026 17:27:49 GMT
    Each Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) agreement will begin in 2027 and run for several years.

    Phil Krueger, 2-time Indy 500 starter, dies at 74
    Thu, 12 Feb 2026 00:22:14 GMT
    Krueger, who entered ten Indy 500s from 1981 through 1991, died Feb. 9 after sustaining injuries from a fall at his home in Freetown, according to his obituary.

    President Trump announces new IndyCar race in Washington, DC
    Fri, 30 Jan 2026 21:18:50 GMT
    An executive order says the Freedom 250 will run near the National Mall in conjunction with the celebration of America's 250th birthday.

    Tim Cindric returns to Team Penske as Scott McLaughlin's race strategist
    Thu, 29 Jan 2026 22:56:09 GMT
    Cindric had previously been the team president and race strategist for Josef Newgarden.

    Indy 500 champ Josef Newgarden is still getting acclimated to seeing former teammates in new places
    Wed, 28 Jan 2026 19:36:15 GMT
    Newgarden is still trying to get acclimated to seeing longtime teammate Will Power and Ron Ruzewski, Penske?s ex-managing director, working together at a rival team.

    Alex Palou ordered to pay McLaren Racing $12M in breach of contract suit
    Fri, 23 Jan 2026 19:07:19 GMT
    It is not clear if Chip Ganassi, the team owner Palou drives for in IndyCar, is covering any of the losses.

    Why Colton Herta is leaving IndyCar for junior series F2
    Thu, 22 Jan 2026 21:43:19 GMT
    Herta says he hopes to race in the Indianapolis 500, despite potential conflicts with his F2 schedule.

    Will Power is determined to make Penske regret writing him off as he joins Andretti
    Mon, 19 Jan 2026 03:19:50 GMT
    Power's determination and experience are expected to boost Andretti's performance this season.

    Six-time IndyCar champion Scott Dixon receives a knighthood from New Zealand
    Wed, 31 Dec 2025 19:22:56 GMT
    ?I?ve been called a lot of things, but I never thought that ?Sir? was going to be one of them," Dixon said.

    Rahal Letterman Lanigan adds Mick Schumacher, son of seven-time world champ, to 2026 IndyCar lineup
    Wed, 26 Nov 2025 19:13:24 GMT
    Mick Schumacher is coming to America to jump-start his racing career.


    ESPN Sports Headlines

    Ranking the NFL's top 100 free agents: Which players should land big contracts?
    Tue, 3 Mar 2026 16:28:06 EST
    Could Kenneth Walker III, Trey Hendrickson, Jauan Jennings and Malik Willis get a lot of interest from teams? Let's stack the best free agents.

    Tracking free agency: Updates on re-signings, trades, cuts and rumors
    Tue, 3 Mar 2026 16:28:06 EST
    NFL free agency opens with the legal negotiating window on March 9. Here's the latest intel.

    Sources: Cardinals to cut QB Murray next week
    Tue, 3 Mar 2026 16:19:39 EST
    The Cardinals have informed quarterback Kyler Murray that they intend to release him on the first day of the league year next Wednesday, barring a trade between now and then, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter on Monday.

    Colts place rarely used transition tag on QB Jones
    Tue, 3 Mar 2026 16:19:39 EST
    The Colts place the rarely used transition tag on QB Daniel Jones, preserving their right to match any offer sheet in free agency.

    Sources: Bears center Dalman retiring at age 27
    Tue, 3 Mar 2026 16:19:39 EST
    Pro Bowl center Drew Dalman has informed the Bears that he's retiring at age 27 after four seasons with the Atlanta Falcons and one with Chicago, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter.

    Branch latest 5-star hoops recruit to choose BYU
    Tue, 3 Mar 2026 16:19:40 EST
    Top-10 senior Bruce Branch III has committed to BYU, giving coach Kevin Young his third consecutive recruiting class with a five-star recruit.

    New NHL cap rules frustrating teams at deadline
    Tue, 3 Mar 2026 16:19:40 EST
    Some NHL executives and player agents told ESPN that they're frustrated by the impact that the new salary cap rules have had ahead of Friday's trade deadline.

    Jets put franchise tag on Hall amid contract talks
    Tue, 3 Mar 2026 16:19:40 EST
    The Jets placed their franchise tag on running back Breece Hall ahead of Tuesday's deadline.

    Sources: Braves' Profar faces 162-game PED ban
    Tue, 3 Mar 2026 16:19:39 EST
    Atlanta Braves DH Jurickson Profar faces a 162-game suspension after testing positive for PEDs for the second time in the past year.

    Jurors: Miami murder case lacked direct evidence
    Tue, 3 Mar 2026 16:19:39 EST
    A lack of direct evidence caused most of the jury to decide prosecutors hadn't proved ex-Hurricanes player Rashaun Jones killed teammate Bryan Pata, according to jurors who spoke with ESPN.

    ? Why Billups could be facing decades in prison
    Tue, 3 Mar 2026 16:19:39 EST
    After a Hall of Fame NBA career, here's what we know about Billups' connections to Mafia-affiliated poker games and illegal gambling.

    Men's Bracketology: Miami (Ohio) or Auburn? Sorry, Bruce Pearl -- it's the RedHawks
    Tue, 3 Mar 2026 16:10:36 EST
    The RedHawks are two wins away from an undefeated regular season while the Tigers are barely above .500.

    Experts pick 8 men's teams that could win it all -- and the 357 that won't
    Tue, 3 Mar 2026 16:10:36 EST
    It's a no-brainer if one of these eight teams wins in April. For the remaining 357? Better luck next year.

    Big combine shakeups in the top 64? Reid projects Rounds 1-2 with his new NFL mock draft
    Tue, 3 Mar 2026 14:02:42 EST
    Now that the 2026 combine is in the books, how could the draft shake out? Jordan Reid projects the first two rounds -- including two trades.

    Women's Bracketology: Welcome to the top 16, Minnesota
    Tue, 3 Mar 2026 14:20:11 EST
    Sunday's reveal put a new team in the top 16. The start of Champ Week will bring more answers as the bracket comes into focus.

    Predicting all 31 women's Champ Week winners and conference players of the year
    Tue, 3 Mar 2026 14:20:11 EST
    Thirty-one automatic bids to the women's NCAA tournament are on the line when Champ Week opens.

    Projecting six win-win NHL trades ahead of Friday's deadline
    Tue, 3 Mar 2026 14:07:44 EST
    How many blockbusters will occur before 3 p.m. ET on Friday? Here are six deals we think teams should make.

    Live NHL trade tracker for 2025-26: All the deals made before March 6 deadline
    Tue, 3 Mar 2026 14:07:44 EST
    Catch up on all the deals made, along with analysis from our reporters.