Windows Central

Tired of Edge?s busy New Tab? Someone finally made a cleaner version with this new extension
Wed, 11 Feb 2026 21:36:10 +0000
A new Edge extension called Fluent New Tab replaces the cluttered New Tab page with a clean, Windows 11-style layout focused on privacy.

WWE 2K26 drops a closer look at its CM Punk Showcase ? including a glimpse at rewriting matches the Best in the World should've won
Wed, 11 Feb 2026 21:27:34 +0000
WWE 2K26 reveals its second Ringside Report, this time covering the CM Punk Showcase with CM Punk himself providing commentary on its features, rewards, and gameplay changes from previous Showcases.

The creator of Fable was "tearing up" watching Xbox show off the RPG reboot's gameplay ? "F*** me. This thing that we created, it's going to live"
Wed, 11 Feb 2026 21:09:19 +0000
Fable creator Peter Molyneux reveals that watching Xbox's recent gameplay showcase for the 2026 reboot made him start "tearing up."

Downloaded 7?Zip from the wrong site? That ?installer? might?ve turned your PC into a proxy bot
Wed, 11 Feb 2026 19:47:37 +0000
A convincing fake 7-Zip website is distributing a trojanized installer that quietly enrolls infected PCs into a residential proxy network without obvious warning signs.

How to kill Vox Engines in Helldivers 2 ? weak points and best stratagems to use against the "voice of Cyberstan"
Wed, 11 Feb 2026 19:43:54 +0000
The Cyborgs' Vox Engine tank is the deadliest threat Helldivers 2 players will face in the Battle of Cyberstan (hopefully). Here's how to kill it.

ARC Raiders finally gets the PvE focus it needed ? but real problems still remain
Wed, 11 Feb 2026 17:27:29 +0000
ARC Raiders update 1.15.0 introduces The Shared Watch PvE event and the return of Cold Snap, but I have concerns over progression and more.

Notepad's new Markdown feature added a severe vulnerability that's just been patched ? Is it enough to make Microsoft leave the lightweight app alone?
Wed, 11 Feb 2026 17:06:44 +0000
Notepad just picked up Markdown support last year, much to the chagrin of many longtime users. Microsoft has now provided details of a severe vulnerability tied to the feature, which it says has been patched.

Blizzard describes a "highly empowered" partnership with Xbox following its acquisition by Microsoft ? supportive collaboration exists on both sides
Wed, 11 Feb 2026 16:40:43 +0000
Blizzard president Johanna Faries describes the studio?s relationship with Xbox as highly empowered, emphasizing support, communication, and creative agency following Microsoft?s acquisition.

Blizzard has "exciting conversations" about TV show adaptations of its iconic games ? but the bar is high with fierce competition
Wed, 11 Feb 2026 16:25:20 +0000
In an exclusive interview, Blizzard president Johanna Faries confirms ?exciting conversations? about potential TV adaptations, but stresses that any project must meet the company?s high creative standards.

I tested Microsoft Flight Simulator with this entry-level throttle quadrant from Honeycomb ? the Bravo Lite is ideal for newcomers with smart control choices
Wed, 11 Feb 2026 16:00:00 +0000
Honeycomb's more affordable Bravo Throttle Quadrant Lite cuts down on some of its controls, leaving novice players with the essentials at an entry-level price.

Blizzard turns 35, and the studio says it?s ready to rebuild and move forward
Wed, 11 Feb 2026 15:00:00 +0000
Blizzard President Johanna Faries on the studio's 35th anniversary, its "highly empowered" future with Xbox, and keeping Battle.net a "shining star" for all players.

Microsoft Teams moves the 'Quit' option to Windows 11's system tray ? it's trying to stop you from leaving meetings by mistake
Wed, 11 Feb 2026 12:31:00 +0000
A new Teams update will move the quit option to the system tray, stopping users from accidentally ending calls mid-meeting.

HP now has a gaming laptop subscription service, offering RTX 5080 GPUs for $130 a month ? and you'll never own that PC
Wed, 11 Feb 2026 12:17:46 +0000
HP has quietly launched an OMEN gaming laptop subscription that offers hardware up to an RTX 5080 for $129.99 a month. The service includes a 30-day trial, a 12-month lock-in, yearly upgrade options, and steep cancellation fees, but no path to ownership.

Microsoft bets on power-saving 'HTS' cables to tame AI's energy appetite ? saving space with more efficiently designed data centers
Wed, 11 Feb 2026 12:01:00 +0000
Microsoft aims to explore high-temperature superconductors to reduce energy consumption and minimize the environmental impact of AI data centers worldwide.

Microsoft confirms that Windows 11 version 26H1 will not be updated to version 26H2 this fall ? won't get a new version until 2027
Wed, 11 Feb 2026 07:35:02 +0000
Microsoft's special offshoot version of Windows 11 that's exclusive to Snapdragon X2 devices won't be getting an upgrade to version 26H2 this fall. Here's why


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    Denny Hamlin says NASCAR needs billions-dollar investment to grow
    Wed, 11 Feb 2026 20:30:24 +0000
    The 23XI and Front Row Motorsports v NASCAR antitrust trial ended in a considerable victory for Denny Hamlin in the form of a settlement but now comes the real work of growing the discipline in decades to come.
    It was more than just a triumph for the team Hamlin co-owns with legendary sportsman Michael Jordan or the team owned by restaurant franchisee and NASCAR lifer Bob Jenkins too. The ...Keep reading

    Bubba Wallace sees 'good signs,' confident in Daytona 500 win shot
    Wed, 11 Feb 2026 20:23:16 +0000
    There are four crown jewel events that stand above all the others in NASCAR, and Bubba Wallace already has a victory in one of them, prevailing over Kyle Larson to win the 2025 Brickyard 400.
    But what about the Daytona 500? The 23XI Racing is no stranger to the front of the pack at superspeedways, and earned his first Cup win at Daytona's sister track -- Talladega Superspeedway in 2021.
    In ...Keep reading

    How Joe Gibbs supported the Hamlins over the past year
    Wed, 11 Feb 2026 19:52:41 +0000
    Denny Hamlin says Joe Gibbs went above and beyond with his family over the last year and leading up to the tragic house fire that claimed the life of his father Dennis and briefly hospitalized mother Mary Lou.
    The 60-race Cup Series winner was asked if business partner Michael Jordan has been available to him given that his own father was murdered in a 1993 robbery. Hamlin said Jordan has ...Keep reading

    Why three-time NASCAR champion Joey Logano is bald now
    Wed, 11 Feb 2026 18:57:18 +0000
    So, as people have noticed by now, Joey Logano is bald.
    Completely.
    After years of treating an autoimmune issue with hair growth treatments, one that he even turned into a sponsorship with HairClub for Men, the three-time Cup Series champion has finally embraced the chrome dome look.
    He calls it ?hair-o-dynamic,? for what it?s worth. He was asked about his ?hair journey? on ...Keep reading

    Shane van Gisbergen came to NASCAR for ovals; aims to make Chase
    Wed, 11 Feb 2026 18:08:07 +0000
    Shane van Gisbergen didn?t come to America to keep racing on road courses, he could have remained in Supercars to do that, so the decrease in road courses and a key NASCAR rule change doesn?t bother him any.
    Maybe more important to his success is that NASCAR reverted to the Chase for the Championship format this season, meaning ?SVG? can no longer simply win his way into the playoffs ...Keep reading

    How Daytona 500 qualifying works in the NASCAR Cup Series
    Wed, 11 Feb 2026 16:50:12 +0000
    Daytona 500 qualifying is unique, and different from every other race on the Cup Series schedule. It always delivers the drama, both in the battle for pole position, but also those trying to make it into the field.
    While the Indianapolis 500 has Bump Day and Fast 12, NASCAR has the Duels at Daytona. Four drivers and teams will be sent home on Thursday night as their dreams of competing in ...Keep reading

    Austin Cindric and Team Penske lead the first Daytona 500 practice
    Wed, 11 Feb 2026 15:56:16 +0000
    NASCAR Cup cars got on track at Daytona for the first time on Wednesday, shaking down their cars in morning practice for the 68th running of the Daytona 500.
    With qualifying following later in the day, most times were in qualifying trim and focusing on single-car runs. However, there was the occasional drafting and very small groups that formed, impacting the final speed charts. While some ...Keep reading

    What?s in a number? The numerology around Daytona 500 winners
    Wed, 11 Feb 2026 15:00:32 +0000
    In NASCAR, every car number has its own identity, statistics, and emotions around it. Some carry with them nearly 80 years of stock car racing history, evoking strong reactions from fans whenever it appears on the track. Others have yet to find their place in the pages of stock car racing greatness, but numerology has always been an interesting trend to follow in a sport where the car numbers are ...Keep reading

    NASCAR smashes a Guinness World Record for loudest billboard in NYC
    Tue, 10 Feb 2026 20:35:32 +0000
    The NASCAR Cup season officially gets underway this weekend with the 68th running of the Daytona 500 on February 15.
    Before that, NASCAR sent eighth-generation watermelon farmer and Trackhouse Racing star Ross Chastain to New York City for a very unique activation.
    As part of the sport's new 'Hell Yeah' campaign, NASCAR fitted a mock 1:1 replica of a Chevrolet Cup engine to a billboard ...Keep reading


    Fox News Headlines

    Kentucky governor takes heat for citing Bible to defend transgender treatments for children
    Wed, 11 Feb 2026 21:30:26 GMT
    Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear accused of twisting Scripture after using Bible to defend transgender youth policies, sparking criticism from Albert Mohler.

    Virginia Democrats retreat on VMI funding threat after Trump administration warns of 'extraordinary measures'
    Wed, 11 Feb 2026 21:25:25 GMT
    Virginia Democrats retreat from controversial VMI legislation after facing fierce opposition from Trump administration, cadets, and members of Congress.

    ICE shutdown fight might restrict FEMA, Coast Guard to ?life-threatening? emergencies
    Wed, 11 Feb 2026 21:23:39 GMT
    DHS faces shutdown by Saturday over Democrats' demands for Immigration and Customs Enforcement reforms, including warrant requirements and racial profiling bans.

    Prosecutor who left Minnesota office amid anti-ICE unrest joins Don Lemon defense team
    Wed, 11 Feb 2026 21:19:20 GMT
    The ex-US prosecutor resigned after 17 years at the Justice Department, and will appear in court Friday on Lemon's behalf

    WNBA player 'willing to testify' against ex-boyfriend James Pearce Jr after alleged domestic dispute
    Wed, 11 Feb 2026 21:14:42 GMT
    WNBA player Rickea Jackson said she is prepared to testify against Atlanta Falcons linebacker James Pearce Jr., who faces felony charges after an alleged domestic dispute.

    People with a certain BMI are more prone to deadly infections, study reveals
    Wed, 11 Feb 2026 21:05:05 GMT
    Obesity contributes to more than 10% of infection-related deaths and up to 11% could be prevented by addressing obesity, according to a study of 550,000 adults in Finland and the U.K.

    Exclusive: FBI captures longtime fugitive in Honduras in connection with 2000 killing of Philadelphia girl
    Wed, 11 Feb 2026 21:04:08 GMT
    FBI Most Wanted fugitive accused of kidnapping and murdering 5-year-old Philadelphia girl has been arrested in Honduras after nearly 25 years on the run.

    Billionaire JB Pritzker says he's had to overcome his wealth, which would be 'obstacle' in 2028
    Wed, 11 Feb 2026 21:00:53 GMT
    Gov. JB Pritzker appeared to complain his billionaire status was a challenge in the 2018 gubernatorial Democratic primary, citing Bernie Sanders' anti-wealth message.

    SEE THE PHOTOS: Armed Man at Nancy's Guthrie's Home
    Wed, 11 Feb 2026 21:00:02 GMT
    FBI-released footage of a masked gunman at Nancy Guthrie's front door the morning of her disappearance in Tuscon, Arizona, Sunday, February 1, 2026.

    US soccer legend Abby Wambach dumps agency, calls for CEO's resignation over emails with Ghislaine Maxwell
    Wed, 11 Feb 2026 20:54:29 GMT
    Soccer legend Abby Wambach announced she's leaving Wasserman Agency after CEO Casey Wasserman's flirtatious emails with Ghislaine Maxwell surfaced in the Epstein files.

    PHOTOS: Meet the 2026 US Olympic medalists
    Wed, 11 Feb 2026 20:52:40 GMT
    The 2026 Milan Cortina Olympic Games officially kicked off last week. Here is a slideshow of all the Americans who won a medal in Italy.

    Retail records could unmask potential subject in Nancy Guthrie case as experts reveal ?clothing is evidence?
    Wed, 11 Feb 2026 20:52:09 GMT
    FBI releases new surveillance footage showing armed suspect in Nancy Guthrie's apparent abduction from Tucson home, as experts reveal clothing clues.

    FBI investigates stolen military explosives found in The Villages home in Florida
    Wed, 11 Feb 2026 20:50:45 GMT
    The FBI took over a case after stolen military explosives were discovered at a home in The Village. Residents were evacuated as a bomb squad cleared the area.

    Watchdog group sues Illinois city's reparations program over giving money based on race
    Wed, 11 Feb 2026 20:49:10 GMT
    Judicial Watch challenged Evanston, Illinois for its $10 million reparations program in federal court, representing five plaintiffs denied $25,000 payments due to race.

    Ancient humans were hunting and eating sharks 7,000 years ago, burial site discovery shows
    Wed, 11 Feb 2026 20:48:07 GMT
    Ancient people in southern Arabia hunted and ate sharks as a main food and nutrition source, new archaeological research from Oman reveals. Here are details.


    Indy Car Racing

    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.

    Valentino Rossi passes on McLaren's Indy 500 seat, Ryan Hunter-Reay steps in
    Sat, 22 Nov 2025 19:34:06 GMT
    Rossi is considered one of the greatest motorcycle racers ever and is the only road racer to have competed in 400 or more Grands Prix.

    Indy 500 winner Alex Palou has likeness unveiled on Borg-Warner Trophy
    Thu, 20 Nov 2025 00:13:54 GMT
    As he has for every winner of the "500" since 1990, renowned sculptor Will Behrends crafted Palou's image for the Borg-Warner Trophy.

    Ryan Hunter-Reay joins Arrow McLaren for 2026 Indianapolis 500
    Thu, 13 Nov 2025 23:25:31 GMT
    Hunter-Reay, the 2014 winner of the "500" and 2012 IndyCar Series champion, will drive the No. 31 Chevrolet.

    AJ Foyt Racing signs Indy NXT runner-up Collet for full 2026 IndyCar campaign
    Thu, 06 Nov 2025 20:56:35 GMT
    Caio Collet will drive the No. 4 Chevrolet with backing from Brazilian logistics company Combitrans Amazonia in all 17 IndyCar races.

    McLaren vs. Palou: A $20.7M lawsuit over broken promises and disappearing messages
    Wed, 05 Nov 2025 21:18:07 GMT
    Closing arguments have been presented in McLaren's lawsuit against IndyCar champion Alex Palou.

    2026 Indy 500, Brickyard 400 tickets on sale now
    Tue, 28 Oct 2025 12:45:00 GMT
    Tickets for 2026 marquee events at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway are now on sale online. Here's what you need to know.

    Formula One driver Mick Schumacher returns to Indianapolis to turn laps on road course in an IndyCar
    Mon, 13 Oct 2025 22:10:02 GMT
    Mick Schumacher got a glimpse of the Indianapolis 500 in May. Whether he makes this area his next racing home is still to be decided.

    Officials explore bringing IndyCar race back to Cleveland
    Wed, 01 Oct 2025 18:30:16 GMT
    The Greater Cleveland Sports Commission confirmed it is exploring the potential opportunity to bring an IndyCar race to the streets of downtown Cleveland in 2028.

    Andretti Global hires Ron Ruzewski as team principal, reuniting him with driver Will Power
    Wed, 24 Sep 2025 17:00:06 GMT
    Ruzewski, a former Team Penske executive, will start in January. He replaces Rob Edwards, who will become chief performance officer for TWG Motorsports.


    ESPN Sports Headlines

    Tense meetings, 'petty' gripes and inflated egos: Why Jonathan Kuminga and the Warriors had to divorce
    Wed, 11 Feb 2026 16:09:42 EST
    The Warriors' divorce from Jonathan Kuminga finally came on Feb. 4 when he was traded to the Hawks.

    Ex-Jets LB jailed without bond on murder charge
    Wed, 11 Feb 2026 16:09:58 EST
    A judge on Wednesday kept former Jets first-round draft pick Darron Lee in jail without bond as he faces a first-degree murder charge in the death of his girlfriend.

    NBA bans Stewart, Bridges, 2 others for brawl
    Wed, 11 Feb 2026 16:09:58 EST
    The NBA has suspended Detroit's Isaiah Stewart and Jalen Duren and Charlotte's Miles Bridges and Moussa Diabate for their roles in Monday's brawl.

    Vonn has third leg surgery since Olympic crash
    Wed, 11 Feb 2026 16:09:58 EST
    Lindsey Vonn had a "successful" third surgery on her broken left leg following her downhill crash at the Olympics.

    Wasserman stays as LA28 chair after files review
    Wed, 11 Feb 2026 16:09:58 EST
    Casey Wasserman's job as chair of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics organizing committee is safe after the board's executive committee met to discuss his appearance in recently released government files on Jeffrey Epstein.

    FanDuel to eliminate credit card deposits March 2
    Wed, 11 Feb 2026 16:09:58 EST
    FanDuel Sportsbook will no longer accept deposits by credit cards beginning March 2.

    Slovakia stuns Finland to open men's hockey play
    Wed, 11 Feb 2026 16:09:58 EST
    Juraj Slafkovsky scored twice to pick up where he left off four years ago as Slovakia pulled off an upset in the first men's hockey game of the Milan Cortina Olympics by beating Finland 4-1.

    Falcons' DC 'disappointed' by Pearce arrest news
    Wed, 11 Feb 2026 16:09:58 EST
    Falcons defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich said Wednesday that he was "obviously disappointed" by the news of edge rusher James Pearce Jr.'s arrest.

    Stolz sets record with 1K-meter speedskating gold
    Wed, 11 Feb 2026 16:09:58 EST
    U.S. speedskater Jordan Stolz won the first of four potential gold medals, setting an Olympic record Wednesday in the 1,000 meters.

    ? 2026 NFL predictions: Super Bowl, MVP, more
    Wed, 11 Feb 2026 16:09:58 EST
    Who will win next season's Super Bowl? Who is set to be the next MVP? We asked NFL experts to make early calls on how 2026 will play out.

    Yates' new NFL mock draft: Predicting all 32 first-round picks -- and two QB landing spots
    Wed, 11 Feb 2026 09:20:18 EST
    Which teams might take a quarterback? Could offensive linemen dominate the first round? Field Yates projects the top 32 picks of the 2026 NFL draft.

    Who wins the Olympic men's hockey tournament? Intel on all 12 countries
    Wed, 11 Feb 2026 16:36:20 EST
    The NHL is back at the Olympics! Here are the top players to know, each team's medal chances and schedule, and much more.

    Lapsed fan's guide to the men's hockey tournament
    Wed, 11 Feb 2026 16:36:20 EST
    Just tuning in to hockey again for the first time in a long time? Get caught up here with all the key intel.

    2026 Winter Olympics: Speedskating gold for Stolz and more
    Wed, 11 Feb 2026 16:11:21 EST
    On Wednesday at the Winter Olympics, Chloe Kim nailed her debut in Milano Cortina while Evan Bates and Madison Chock skate for gold in ice dance free dance.

    Erin Jackson and Brittany Bowe's bond brings them back to the Olympics
    Wed, 11 Feb 2026 16:11:21 EST
    Four years ago, Brittany Bowe gave up her 500m spot -- and Erin Jackson went on to win gold.

    From a 6-foot-7 outfielder to a 5-foot-7 spark plug: One player to watch in spring training for all 30 MLB teams
    Wed, 11 Feb 2026 16:11:58 EST
    From prospects with big expectations to All-Stars returning from injury, here's who we're paying attention to.

    Baseball is back! The stars, teams and themes we can't wait to see
    Wed, 11 Feb 2026 16:11:58 EST
    Here's what has us most excited as MLB players report this week to Arizona and Florida.

    Men's Bubble Watch: Miami, TCU, Wisconsin boost résumés; Utah State is now a lock
    Wed, 11 Feb 2026 16:13:12 EST
    Three ranked upsets lead to big moves in the ACC, Big 12 and Big Ten as the mid-majors get another lock.