Windows Central

Original Xbox games on Android are the funniest technical miracle of 2026
Sat, 07 Mar 2026 15:35:49 +0000
Original Xbox emulation is now possible on Android through a community port of the Xemu emulator. Early testing shows mixed results, with some games running while others struggle with performance.

I'm still here with Xbox for now ? but it has some serious identity work ahead if it wants to reassure long-time fans
Sat, 07 Mar 2026 14:00:00 +0000
After nearly two decades with Xbox, I am reflecting on how its shifting brand messaging has shaped how I feel about the platform, alongside Phil Spencer?s retirement and Asha Sharma?s arrival as CEO, and why I'm not dooming about the whole ordeal.

Windows 11 users are calling out Microsoft for missing features the OS should have had years ago, and the community is not being subtle about it
Sat, 07 Mar 2026 13:50:06 +0000
The Windows community demands a leaner operating system, an AI master switch, faster search, and full control. The real Windows 11 debate isn't new features.

Twitch FPS legend Shroud "can't believe" Marathon is so hard ? "you play ARC Raiders and it's like you're playing Hello Kitty Adventures"
Fri, 06 Mar 2026 23:38:59 +0000
Marathon and ARC Raiders are both extraction shooters, but Bungie's FPS is a far harder game ? so much so that the Twitch star Shroud "can't believe" it.

Marathon's Outpost map has released and can be unlocked now, and boy is it brutal ? "it just becomes a real clusterf*** when you're in there fighting"
Fri, 06 Mar 2026 21:53:46 +0000
Marathon's new Outpost map has been unlocked, and compared to the other maps in Bungie's extraction shooter, it's far more brutal and dangerous.

Black Ops Royale ditches player loadouts for upgradable weapons in new Call of Duty: Warzone mode ? here's how they work
Fri, 06 Mar 2026 21:06:56 +0000
Call of Duty: Warzone's next big update introduces Black Ops Royale, a mode inspired by classic Blackout battle royale from Black Ops 4. The new mode will drop weapon loadouts in exchange for encouraging more scavenging for weapon and gear. Here's how you build yourself up to victory.

We asked how you feel about Xbox's new console "Project Helix" ? here's what you said about Microsoft blurring the line between Xbox and PC
Fri, 06 Mar 2026 19:56:32 +0000
Microsoft has officially announced the next Xbox, Project Helix ? and it'll be a hybrid console-PC. We asked how you felt about that; here's what you said.

Forza Horizon 6 is dropping a long-standing feature ? players move to protest
Fri, 06 Mar 2026 17:29:22 +0000
Forza Horizon 6 lets go of Social Clubs after Microsoft does, but maybe this doesn't have to be the end?

Do you know everyone in your meeting? ? Microsoft Teams is ready to boot bots out.
Fri, 06 Mar 2026 16:01:54 +0000
Malicious bots can sit in on company calls to obtain sensitive data. A new Microsoft Teams feature keeps them locked out.

A laptop with more ports than you'd ever need AND two disc drives? ? This viral gaming rig from 20 years ago channels peak Alienware energy
Fri, 06 Mar 2026 15:13:10 +0000
Seeing old gaming laptops from 20 years ago get some love is always fun, and this gargantuan model has been making waves this week. Here's what it really is and what it had inside.

I polled over 14,000 Xbox gamers on exclusivity ? only 12.4% said Xbox should have zero exclusive games
Fri, 06 Mar 2026 15:00:44 +0000
Incoming Xbox CEO Asha Sharma will have to navigate the rather fractious debate on whether or not Xbox Series X|S or Helix should have exclusive games.

Helium might be the perfect web browser ? a cross-platform antidote to Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge
Fri, 06 Mar 2026 14:50:06 +0000
If you're tired of your web browser shoving AI and endless features in your face, then Helium might be just what you've been looking for.

Windows 11?s app identity crisis is finally ending ? but Microsoft still can?t figure out how numbers work
Fri, 06 Mar 2026 13:33:22 +0000
The latest update to WinUI Gallery helps developers make more polished Windows app. But the version number could use some polish.

Microsoft Copilot is getting its own "Snipping Tool" for sharing screenshots directly to the AI in Windows ? and it's more privacy-friendly than Windows Recall
Fri, 06 Mar 2026 12:01:36 +0000
Microsoft is developing a screenshot tool for Copilot to help users "communicate visual context more easily and receive more accurate, actionable assistance."

Microsoft's CEO Satya Nadella praises Intel and even Apple as critical parts of its own huge success ? "Without Mac, I wonder whether Office would have happened"
Fri, 06 Mar 2026 11:57:07 +0000
CEO Satya Nadella credits Intel and Apple for shaping Windows and Office, revealing how Microsoft?s biggest products might not have happened without them.


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    NASCAR Cup Phoenix practice and qualifying suggests promising race
    Sat, 07 Mar 2026 20:30:39 +0000
    There was definitely a different feel for NASCAR Cup Series drivers to chase in their return to Phoenix Raceway four months after the 2025 championship race.
    By the end of the day, Joey Logano secured the pole for Team Penske, but only after a brief afternoon of practice in which there were several tire failures and spins that included the driver chasing four straight wins to open the 2026 ...Keep reading

    2026 NASCAR Cup at Phoenix full starting lineup: Joey Logano on pole
    Sat, 07 Mar 2026 20:12:26 +0000
    Joey Logano and Kyle Larson will share the front row for the NASCAR Cup race at Phoenix as the 'real' season gets underway, following two drafting tracks and a road course to open the 2026 season.
    Logano lapped the Arizona oval in 26.561s, and the driver of the #22 Team Penske Ford beat Larson's #5 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet by 0.117s in an impressive lap.
    Austin Cindric will start ...Keep reading

    Gibbs details reasons it seeks expedited discovery against Spire, Gabehart
    Sat, 07 Mar 2026 03:34:48 +0000
    Joe Gibbs Racing on Friday night outlined to the Western District of North Carolina its legal reasons for believing an expedited fact discovery against Chris Gabehart and Spire Motorsports are necessary.
    Typically, the discovery process begins after both parties participate in a Rule 26(f) conference, where all parties involved in litigation meet to discuss settlement options and negotiate the ...Keep reading

    William Byron not sweating early NASCAR points deficit
    Sat, 07 Mar 2026 02:35:22 +0000
    The general consensus is that it will take a top-three seed to contend for the NASCAR Cup Series championship come the start of the Chase for the Championship so is William Byron the least bit concerned with 13th through three races?
    Drivers talk about it.
    ?Yeah, it?s funny. (Christopher) Bell and I were talking about this at driver intros last week,? said Byron during a Friday press ...Keep reading

    Anthony Alfredo says Alex Bowman substitute role is about the team
    Fri, 06 Mar 2026 22:42:02 +0000
    This weekend isn?t about Anthony Alfredo but is instead about Alex Bowman, Blake Harris and whatever the Hendrick Motorsports No. 48 team needs in a substitute role at Phoenix Raceway.
    Like, Alfredo is not oblivious to the fact that a chance to fill-in for the ailing Alex Bowman is an opportunity to show up and show out in one of the best prepared cars in the NASCAR Cup Series but that would ...Keep reading

    Alex Bowman will miss Phoenix NASCAR Cup race, suffering from vertigo
    Thu, 05 Mar 2026 18:34:40 +0000
    32-year-old Alex Bowman had to step out of the #48 Hendrick Chevrolet in the middle of last weekend's NASCAR Cup race at Circuit of the Americas. The team lost five laps as Myatt Snider got behind the wheel, finishing the race.
    Since then, Bowman was evaluated by medical professionals and has now been diagnosed with vertigo. He will sit out the Phoenix race this weekend entirely, and has been ...Keep reading

    How to watch the NASCAR and IndyCar doubleheader at Phoenix
    Thu, 05 Mar 2026 16:52:19 +0000
    Tyler Reddick leads the NASCAR Cup championship standings after winning three consecutive races to open the 2026 season in a feat never seen before in the history of the sport.
    And speaking of dominant showings, four-time IndyCar champion Alex Palou won the season-opener in St. Pete by over ten seconds.
    Now, the top level of stock car racing and open-wheel racing in the United States are ...Keep reading

    Judge overseeing Gibbs v Gabehart and Spires issues formal restraining order
    Thu, 05 Mar 2026 16:49:18 +0000
    As decided on Monday by Judge Susan C. Rodriguez of the Western District of North Carolina, Chris Gabehart will be permitted to continue working for Spire Motorsports but also under a limited restraining order regarding anything that overlapped with his previous duties at Joe Gibbs Racing.
    Gabehart and Spire have been sued by JGR for over $8 million in damages alleging a ?brazen scheme? to ...Keep reading

    Tyler Reddick's next NASCAR record challenge: The rare four-peat
    Wed, 04 Mar 2026 18:31:46 +0000
    Last year, Christopher Bell became the first driver in the Next Gen era (2022 onward) to win three consecutive Cup races, with Tyler Reddick recently becoming the second. However, Reddick is now the only driver in the 78-year history of NASCAR to win the first three races of a new season, winning two drafting tracks and a road course.
    Since the modern era of NASCAR began in 1972, only eight ...Keep reading


    Fox News Headlines

    Trump and first lady attend dignified transfer for 6 US troops killed in Kuwait
    Sat, 07 Mar 2026 21:34:09 GMT
    President Trump and first lady Melania Trump participated in a dignified transfer on Saturday for six U.S. service members killed in Kuwait.

    ?Fire-breathing? trend linked to severe burns in teens, officials warn
    Sat, 07 Mar 2026 21:14:05 GMT
    Fire-breathing challenge reportedly leaves 14-year-old Pennsylvania girl intubated with burns after blowing isopropyl alcohol onto flame. Fire Chief Tommy Dick warns parents.

    US figure skating star Alysa Liu appears to withdraw from World Championships in Prague
    Sat, 07 Mar 2026 21:12:04 GMT
    Alysa Liu appears to have withdrawn from World Championships in Prague less than a month after winning Olympic gold. The U.S. skater is no longer listed on the ISU website.

    Miami RedHawks complete undefeated regular season with dramatic overtime victory over Ohio
    Sat, 07 Mar 2026 21:04:50 GMT
    Miami RedHawks make history as just the fifth NCAA DI team this century to go undefeated in regular season play with a thrilling 110-108 overtime win over Ohio.

    Fetterman condemns Democrats for refusing to put 'country over party' on Iran strikes
    Sat, 07 Mar 2026 20:29:48 GMT
    Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pa., breaks with Democrats over Iran policy, defending U.S.-Israel strikes against the Iranian regime and more on "Saturday in America."

    Woman heard God say 'return to me' after years living as transgender man
    Sat, 07 Mar 2026 20:00:16 GMT
    Woman shares powerful story of returning to her "true identity" after living as a man for six years, describing her transformative encounter with God and faith.

    Farage slams British prime minister for ?extraordinary? lack of support for Trump's Iran strikes
    Sat, 07 Mar 2026 19:54:53 GMT
    Nigel Farage slams UK PM Starmer for blocking US use of Diego Garcia military base during Iran strikes, warning Trump administration about Chagos deal.

    GOP senators say Trump's strikes 'significantly degraded' Iran but emphasize attacks not 'forever wars'
    Sat, 07 Mar 2026 19:47:11 GMT
    Republican senators say U.S. and Israeli strikes have reportedly degraded Iran's military capabilities but won't lead to "forever wars" in the Middle East.

    Be aware of extortion scam emails claiming your data is stolen
    Sat, 07 Mar 2026 19:40:18 GMT
    Bitcoin extortion emails claiming hackers stole your information are hitting thousands of inboxes daily, and experts are warning users of the signs.

    Smart pills that could replace gut procedures
    Sat, 07 Mar 2026 19:38:03 GMT
    Ingestible smart capsules deliver medication directly to specific gut locations using microscopic needles and targeted drug release systems.

    FBI captures Bangladeshi fugitive extradited in massive online child sextortion case
    Sat, 07 Mar 2026 19:28:47 GMT
    Bangladeshi man accused of running massive international sextortion scheme targeting hundreds of minors extradited from Malaysia to face federal charges.

    Reigning Masters champ Rory McIlroy withdraws from PGA event 1 month before green jacket defense
    Sat, 07 Mar 2026 19:25:08 GMT
    Rory McIlroy withdrew from the Arnold Palmer Invitational after suffering back spasms during warmups, putting his Masters title defense in doubt just weeks before Augusta.

    Etiquette expert reveals 5 common coffee shop habits that customers need to stop doing
    Sat, 07 Mar 2026 19:10:53 GMT
    Coffee shops aren't your living room, says one etiquette expert. Discover the unwritten rules about ordering, lingering, and respecting shared public spaces.

    Fitness influencer Stephanie Buttermore dead at 36, fiancé confirms in heartbreaking post
    Sat, 07 Mar 2026 19:03:54 GMT
    YouTube fitness star Stephanie Buttermore passed away unexpectedly at age 36, leaving behind fiancé Jeff Nippard and her dedicated community of over 1 million subscribers.

    American father hears missiles overhead while stranded in Dubai with kids and pregnant wife
    Sat, 07 Mar 2026 19:03:22 GMT
    An American family from Louisiana has been stranded in Dubai as missiles shake their hotel amid the Middle East crisis. They were hopeful about getting out this weekend.


    Indy Car Racing

    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.

    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.


    ESPN Sports Headlines

    Sources: Packers acquire Colts veteran LB Franklin
    Sat, 7 Mar 2026 15:57:16 EST
    Faced with the possibility of losing Quay Walker in free agency, the Packers sent DT Colby Wooden to the Colts in exchange for LB Zaire Franklin.

    Hurley tossed as UConn stumbles in 1-seed push
    Sat, 7 Mar 2026 15:57:16 EST
    UConn coach Danny Hurley was ejected in the final second as Marquette hung on for a 68-62 victory that prevented the fourth-ranked Huskies from winning a share of the Big East regular-season title and hurt their hopes for a 1-seed in the NCAA tournament.

    Sources: Bills, McGovern reach 4-year, $52M deal
    Sat, 7 Mar 2026 15:57:16 EST
    The Bills and center Connor McGovern have reached agreement on a four-year, $52 million deal, which includes $32 million guaranteed, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter.

    Sources: Eagles giving DT Davis record extension
    Sat, 7 Mar 2026 15:57:16 EST
    The Eagles and defensive tackle Jordan Davis have reached agreement on a three-year, $78 million extension that includes $65 million guaranteed, sources told ESPN.

    Calipari gets 900th career victory in Arkansas win
    Sat, 7 Mar 2026 15:57:16 EST
    Coach John Calipari picked up his 900th career win on Saturday in Arkansas' 88-84 overtime victory over Missouri.

    Chelsea ends Wrexham's FA run in extra time
    Sat, 7 Mar 2026 15:57:16 EST
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    Rams' D. Williams retires; CB overhaul continues
    Sat, 7 Mar 2026 15:57:16 EST
    Rams cornerback Darious Williams has retired after 100 regular-season NFL games. Following Williams' retirement, Los Angeles still has four pending free agents at cornerback.

    Olympic champ Liu out of figure skating worlds
    Sat, 7 Mar 2026 15:57:16 EST
    Olympic figure skating gold medalist Alysa Liu has withdrawn from the world championships later this month.

    ? Men's Bubble Watch: Who's in and who's out?
    Sat, 7 Mar 2026 15:57:16 EST
    Has Division I's only undefeated team done enough to secure its spot?

    Maxx Crosby to the Ravens: What's next for both teams, plus free agency and draft implications
    Sat, 7 Mar 2026 08:48:36 EST
    Is Baltimore a contender? What's next for Las Vegas? Answering six questions about the Crosby trade.

    Solak: Why Crosby fits perfectly with the Ravens' D -- and their Super Bowl window
    Sat, 7 Mar 2026 08:48:36 EST
    Baltimore had to give up two first-round picks to get him, but Crosby can dominate in the Ravens' defense.

    Men's Bracketology: Belmont is first conference 1-seed to fall
    Sat, 7 Mar 2026 16:26:54 EST
    The Bruins fell in the MVC tournament quarterfinal, paving the way for the first bid thief of Champ Week.

    The NFL's most overrated, underrated free agents: Why Travis Etienne Jr. might be a risky signing
    Sat, 7 Mar 2026 07:24:54 EST
    As NFL free agency begins next week, we picked out five free agents who might be flying under the radar -- and five who are getting too much hype.

    Biggest needs and predictions for 32 teams
    Sat, 7 Mar 2026 07:24:54 EST
    Malik Willis, Tyler Linderbaum, Mike Evans and Jaelan Phillips are worth keeping an eye on.

    Can Cameron Boozer be stopped? Why everyone has failed to this point
    Sat, 7 Mar 2026 12:28:09 EST
    The star freshman has led teams to championships throughout his basketball career. Can he do it again for Duke?

    How Duke's Krzyzewskiville ordering test decides who gets the best 'Cameron Crazies' seats
    Sat, 7 Mar 2026 07:28:43 EST
    There aren't many tests at Duke that will produce a median score among takers of 43.2%. But Krzyzewskiville's annual "ordering test" isn't just any test.

    Women's Bracketology: With Vandy out of running, who can grab final No. 1 seed?
    Sat, 7 Mar 2026 07:10:55 EST
    Vanderbilt's pursuit of a 1-seed is over. But as many as four teams still have a shot at the final No. 1 seed.

    Women's Power Rankings: How Champ Week can help or hurt the top teams
    Sat, 7 Mar 2026 07:10:55 EST
    Teams have one last chance to improve their projected seed -- or protect their spot in the top 16.