"Leave it to Surface to do it best": Privacy screens are changing, and I dug into how Microsoft's approach differs from HP, Lenovo, and Dell
Sun, 24 May 2026 14:00:00 +0000
Microsoft upgraded its Surface Laptop for Business (8th Edition) with an integrated privacy screen unlike the others. I went back into our archives to figure out which laptop brand did it first, who followed up, and why Surface has the new best implementation.

Microsoft?s Surface launch was so quiet I regret paying attention
Sun, 24 May 2026 14:00:00 +0000
This year?s Spring Surface drop arrived with no event, no excitement, and no clear strategy; just another quiet refresh at a time when the brand needs direction.

"The MG-1 MK.II is on a whole other level": Maingear's revamped gaming PC addresses (almost) all of my last-gen complaints
Sun, 24 May 2026 13:00:00 +0000
Maingear impressed us with its MG-1 pre-built gaming PC in 2025, and the company has now returned with an MG-1 MK.II model that addresses most of the complaints I had. Here's what you need to know before buying.

I tried GameSir's revolutionary new game controller and it's the most mind-blowing thing I've used in years
Sat, 23 May 2026 16:08:14 +0000
I finally got my hands on GameSir's Swift Drive prototype, and it's beyond any of my expectations. This is a truly game-changing product.

"I wish these huge corporations would stop ruining things people love" ? Destiny 2 fans rally with petition and call for everyone to log on June 9
Sat, 23 May 2026 14:42:52 +0000
Destiny 2 fans fight ending updates with a massive Change.org petition and a June 9 global log-in protest.

"AI definitely has a place in gaming": I asked readers about the future of gaming AI, and I wasn't expecting these answers
Sat, 23 May 2026 14:00:00 +0000
AI fatigue is already a real thing, but I can't help but assume that its implementation in gaming is only getting started. I asked our readers what they think about this trend, and most answers were surprisingly helpful. Here's what Windows Central readers think about AI in gaming.

NASCAR community says there was a difference between 'Rowdy' and Kyle Busch
Sun, 24 May 2026 01:25:00 +0000
By all accounts, there was Kyle Busch and there was Rowdy with a considerable amount of overlap depending on the circumstances, time and place.
That was the best way to eulogize the life and times of the two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion by those who knew him best. With the industry still in collective shock over the unexpected death of Busch on Thursday, the Sanctioning Body offered drivers ...Keep reading

Coyne to pay special tribute to Kyle Busch with Grosjean's No. 18 Indy 500 entry
Sun, 24 May 2026 00:52:59 +0000
Last year, we learned that Kyle Busch had always dreamed of attempting the Coke 600-Indy 500 Double. He nearly had a deal put together with Andretti in 2017 and again with McLaren in recent years.
Unfortunately, his Indy 500 dream never came to fruition before Busch's sudden and tragic passing this past week. The two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion was only 41 years old.
After the NASCAR ...Keep reading

NASCAR urged to honor Kyle Busch with immediate Hall of Fame entry
Sat, 23 May 2026 20:14:20 +0000
The late Kyle Busch will inevitably be enshrined into the NASCAR Hall of Fame so one of his future co-inductees and biggest rivals, Brad Keselowski, says why wait.
Earlier in the week, the voting panel elected Kevin Harvick, Jeff Burton, Larry Phillips and Lesa France-Kennedy to enshrinement during a ceremony to be held at the Charlotte Convention Center in January.
Typically, NASCAR rules ...Keep reading

Ricky Stenhouse Jr. leads only Coca-Cola 600 practice
Sat, 23 May 2026 19:51:20 +0000
For the first time this weekend, cars made their way onto the track for a live session on Saturday afternoon. It was a somber atmosphere as drivers climbed into their cars, including Austin Hill -- wearing a Kyle Busch t-shirt under his firesuit as he takes over the fallen legend's renumbered No. 33 car for the Coca-Cola 600.
Bubba Wallace walked out into the infield and reflected at the site ...Keep reading

Kyle Busch smack-talked Joey Logano to the very end
Sat, 23 May 2026 19:26:49 +0000
Joey Logano and Kyle Busch had a well-documented rivalry over the course of the past two decades.
Even as their relationship started to thaw, and enjoy a casual respect in recent years, ?Rowdy? never missed a chance to take public pot shots at his fellow Cup Series champion. As recently as a month ago, Busch went on ?Hang Out with Sean Hannity? and revealed that Logano, Brad Keselowski ...Keep reading

'Virgin River' actor's friend shares eerie premonition after fatal discovery in suspected murder
Sun, 24 May 2026 18:42:21 GMT
A friend of Virgin River actor Stewart McLean says he knew something was wrong when the actor disappeared, as police investigate his death as a homicide.

Oklahoma City Thunder at San Antonio Spurs Game 4 best bets include a side and two player props
Sun, 24 May 2026 18:39:12 GMT
Best bets for Thunder vs. Spurs Game 4 of the 2026 Western Conference Finals, including Spurs -2.5 and player props for Wembanyama and McCain.

Ukraine?s battlefield is transforming the future of NATO
Sun, 24 May 2026 18:35:23 GMT
NATO allies increasingly study Ukraine's wartime innovations in drones and defense production as the alliance prepares for its July summit in Ankara.

Khanna torches Democrats for running 'status quo' candidates, admits working-class voters were ?shafted?
Sun, 24 May 2026 18:29:46 GMT
Rep. Ro Khanna says Democrats failed working-class voters by backing "status quo" candidates who refused to call out a rigged economic system.

Piece of theme park history vanishes as Universal demolishes a cherished attraction
Sun, 24 May 2026 18:00:56 GMT
The Lost Continent at Universal Orlando's Islands of Adventure in Florida is being demolished after nearly 30 years, with Mythos Restaurant expected to remain open in 2027.

Gordon Ramsay says the ?most important thing? he taught his 6 kids had nothing to do with cooking
Sun, 24 May 2026 18:00:34 GMT
Gordon Ramsay tells Fox News Digital at the FOX Upfront 2026 red carpet the most important lesson he teaches the six children he shares with wife Tana.

Retiring senator warns if Trump continues to do 'stupid things' it will kill GOP in November
Sun, 24 May 2026 18:00:32 GMT
Sen. Thom Tillis warns Trump's decisions are "killing our chances" for Republicans to hold the Senate, escalating a feud with the president.

Indianapolis 500 live updates | Newgarden crashes in Turn 4 after restart on Lap 125
Sun, 24 May 2026 19:02:28 GMT
Keep it here all afternoon long for live updates of the 110th Running of the Indianapolis 500.

Here are all of the wrecks from the 110th Indianapolis 500
Sun, 24 May 2026 17:12:46 GMT
Crashes are part of the tragic history of the Indianapolis 500.

Snake Pit styles | Here are the best looks from inside the 2026 Indy 500's EDM festival
Sun, 24 May 2026 13:41:58 GMT
Every year, thousands of festival-goers crowd the northeast corner of the infield at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway during the Indy 500 for the Snake Pit.

Fashion at the 500 | Here are some of the best, unique looks from race fans at the 2026 Indy 500
Sun, 24 May 2026 12:35:16 GMT
Every year, the stands are filled with fans dressed up in the wildest costumes, patriotic attire and pretty much anything you can think of that's wearable!

Scott McLaughlin and Team Penske head into Indianapolis 500 looking to rewrite the 2025 script
Sat, 23 May 2026 18:36:31 GMT
On Sunday, McLaughlin and Team Penske will get a fresh start at Indianapolis ? and try to turn around last year's miserable month of May.

Pato O'Ward is looking to put Palou's dominance on hold and become an Indianapolis 500 champion
Sat, 23 May 2026 01:15:42 GMT
Few drivers have come as close as O'Ward without eventually making it to victory lane at the Indianapolis 500.

IndyCar agrees to multiyear extension with NTT to remain as series' title sponsor
Sat, 23 May 2026 00:41:03 GMT
IndyCar officials have agreed to a multiyear contract extension that will keep NTT as the series? title sponsor.

Talking traditions with Indy 500 drivers | Milk & Cookies
Fri, 22 May 2026 23:48:33 GMT
From creating new traditions at the Indianapolis 500 to reliving the best days of their lives, the drivers talk with Dave Calabro.

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Legge crashes early at Indy to end 'Double' quest
Sun, 24 May 2026 14:40:14 EST
Katherine Legge's attempt to become the first woman to complete "The Double" -- 1,100 miles over two tracks on one day -- ended when she crashed in the Indianapolis 500

Busch receives tributes before, during Indy 500
Sun, 24 May 2026 14:40:14 EST
The tributes for Kyle Busch started before racing's biggest day of the year officially began.

Kostyuk: Missile struck near parents' Kyiv home
Sun, 24 May 2026 14:40:14 EST
Marta Kostyuk revealed that a missile strike hit just 100 meters from her parents' home in Kyiv, Ukraine, hours before her match at the French Open.

Spurs stay up as West Ham relegated from EPL
Sun, 24 May 2026 14:40:14 EST
Tottenham have avoided relegation from the Premier League on the final day of the 2025-26 season.

Jays' Cease exits early; Vladdy pulled after HBP
Sun, 24 May 2026 14:40:14 EST
Blue Jays starter Dylan Cease left in the fifth inning because of left hamstring discomfort, while Vladimir Guerrero Jr. also exited after being hit in the elbow by a pitch.

Fernandes claims Premier League assist record
Sun, 24 May 2026 14:40:14 EST
Bruno Fernandes has claimed a record-breaking 21st assist in a Premier League season.

Carter halts talk of Giants rift over Dart's polit...
Sun, 24 May 2026 14:40:14 EST
Linebacker Abdul Carter was among Giants players who took to social media to shut down speculation that there was a locker room rift after quarterback Jaxson Dart introduced Donald Trump at a pep rally.

Ex-QB Manziel pummels influencer in MMA debut
Sun, 24 May 2026 14:40:14 EST
Former NFL quarterback Johnny Manziel flashed some skills as a fighter in his MMA debut, stopping social media influencer Bob Menery in the first round before saying one fight was "good enough."

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Spring chill turns to summer-like heat across Northern Tier, Upper Midwest
Sun, 24 May 2026 12:06:29 -0400
Long-awaited summer-like heat is returning to the Northern Tier and Upper Midwest after a spring filled with rain and temperatures running several degrees below average.

Millions face growing flood threat across South through Memorial Day and beyond amid days of downpours
Sun, 24 May 2026 06:50:54 -0400
Relentless storms are soaking much of the South this Memorial Day weekend, triggering flash flooding across portions of the region, with additional rainfall expected to compound the flood risk into this week.

This is how temperatures impact your running performance
Sat, 23 May 2026 18:08:59 -0400
Temperature has a direct impact on running performance, mainly because it changes how your body regulates heat and uses energy, with performance shifting as your body prioritizes internal climate control over speed.

Beneficial rain to ease historic drought conditions across the Southeast this week
Sat, 23 May 2026 15:02:20 -0400
Several states that are currently experiencing a historic dry year - including Arkansas, Georgia, Florida and the Carolinas - will get some relief with rainfall in the forecast next week.

3 children found dead in hot cars in 24-hour span as temperatures skyrocketed across the US
Sat, 23 May 2026 14:49:59 -0400
In just one day, three children were found dead in hot cars as temperatures rose across the U.S.

Tracking the tropics: Hints of tropical trouble possible for first weeks of hurricane season
Sat, 23 May 2026 13:05:53 -0400
With the beginning of the Atlantic hurricane season coming up June 1, eyes are on the possibility of tropical mischief forming along the Southeastern coast of the U.S. within the first two weeks of the season.