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Microsoft Teams and Google Meet are coming together in an unholy matrimony ? but only if you have the right hardware
Tue, 03 Feb 2026 23:02:46 +0000
With the right enterprise hardware it doesn't matter if you're using Google Meet or Microsoft Teams, because the two are now working together.

Skyrim lead designer thinks The Elder Scrolls 6 and Fallout 5 should be "dynamic" with "meaningful" choices like Baldur's Gate 3 ? "the gaming community has spoken"
Tue, 03 Feb 2026 22:59:33 +0000
With The Elder Scrolls 6 and Fallout 5 on the horizon, Skyrim's lead designer thinks Bethesda should make the RPGs more "dynamic" than previous titles.

Good lord, ARC Raiders just hit two colossal milestones ? the best-selling shooter is still dominating Steam and all of gaming, and it's not slowing down
Tue, 03 Feb 2026 20:40:19 +0000
As ARC Raiders continues to be a best seller on Steam, Xbox, and PS5, the game has hit two massive performance milestones.

"The AI web should respect quality content" ? How Microsoft's new Publisher Content Marketplace aims to save your favorite sites from extinction
Tue, 03 Feb 2026 20:00:08 +0000
Microsoft has unveiled the Publisher Content Marketplace, a new initiative that aims to compensate publishers for quality content while helping better train AI tools. Win-win?

The best gaming chair just got this must-have upgrade ? but Secretlab took its sweet time delivering it
Tue, 03 Feb 2026 19:48:31 +0000
Secretlab's new $49 lockable casters bring a much-needed flexibility fix to the TITAN Evo, though XL model owners are still being left behind.

One of Microsoft's biggest Xbox studios is forging a new path after development struggles, missing profit targets ? "What are we learning?"
Tue, 03 Feb 2026 18:50:07 +0000
Following the underwhelming performance of Avowed and The Outer Worlds 2, Xbox studio Obsidian Entertainment is making some major internal changes.

This Intel-based mini Windows 11 PC is down to the price it should have always been ? a space saver with 16GB of RAM
Tue, 03 Feb 2026 17:32:28 +0000
For those looking for a compact-sized mini PC to help with office work, search no more, for we have a 31% discount on ACEMAGIC's K1 Mini. Here's why it's worth your consideration.

The best Xbox games coming in February include Resident Evil, Yakuza, Dragon Quest, and more ? the choices are stacked
Tue, 03 Feb 2026 17:18:27 +0000
February 2026 is shaping up to be a major month for Xbox, with Resident Evil Requiem, Dragon Quest VII Reimagined, Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties, and High on Life 2 leading a packed release schedule.

Even Raspberry Pi isn't safe from the RAMpocalypse ? Second price hike in three months pushes 16GB Pi 5 beyond $200
Tue, 03 Feb 2026 16:04:54 +0000
Raspberry Pi is one of the most affordable ways to get your hands on a computer, but memory shortages are causing unwanted price hikes for the company. Here's what you need to know.

Xbox Game Pass announces February's first batch of games ? Kingdom Come Deliverance, Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii, and more are added for 2026
Tue, 03 Feb 2026 15:51:14 +0000
Microsoft has announced via Xbox Wire that February 2026's first batch of games coming to Xbox Game Pass have been revealed, and we have the details on what those lucky additions are.

Xbox and NetEase announce major Xbox PC partnership for China ? UU Accelerator officially integrated into Xbox PC app
Tue, 03 Feb 2026 15:44:20 +0000
Xbox has announced a deeper partnership with NetEase, integrating UU Accelerator directly into the Xbox PC app in China to improve online stability and reduce connection issues for players.

Firefox's new AI kill switch reminds me that Edge still doesn't have a similar feature ? a one-click toggle would only make Microsoft's browser more appealing
Tue, 03 Feb 2026 15:34:58 +0000
Mozilla announced that it's giving its Firefox browser an AI kill switch, making it easy to disable all AI enhancements with one click. Microsoft needs to add something similar to Edge instead of making us chase down individual settings.

Microsoft's best-ever Windows on Snapdragon laptop has impeccable design, a 20-hour battery, and a 120Hz display for 38% off ? just what I need for work
Tue, 03 Feb 2026 15:19:58 +0000
The Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 sees its best deal since Christmas 2025, giving folks a chance to experience its high performance, design, and battery life at a 38% discount.

'Xbox Play Anywhere' capabilities arrive for one of this year's most anticipated games ? as others leave Xbox PC in the dust
Tue, 03 Feb 2026 14:41:54 +0000
One step forward, a few steps backwards. Microsoft's occasional wins with Xbox PC often come with caveats, highlighting the work still required.

The PC shutdown bug is bigger than expected ? Windows 10 machines are now affected
Tue, 03 Feb 2026 14:41:34 +0000
Microsoft has confirmed that a shutdown bug affecting Windows 11 is also impacting supported Windows 10 builds, caused by January security updates.


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    NASCAR Clash has one more weather bullet to dodge on Wednesday
    Tue, 03 Feb 2026 21:45:54 +0000
    In hindsight, the Cook Out Clash could have been run on Tuesday but when the decision was made on Sunday to run the preseason exhibition on Wednesday, there were so many variables for numerous decision-makers to sort through.
    It?s objectively true that the snowstorm that passed through North Carolina was one of the five most impactful in the history of the state. In Winston-Salem, where the ...Keep reading

    Roval has been removed from 2026 NASCAR schedule, confirms Marcus Smith
    Tue, 03 Feb 2026 21:13:19 +0000
    In a late move coming just weeks before the start of the 2026 season, NASCAR and Charlotte Motor Speedway have decided to take the Charlotte Roval off the calendar, replacing the sixth race of The Chase with a traditional oval race.
    Marcus Smith, the CEO of Speedway Motorsports Inc. (SMI), confirmed the news first reported by The Athletic in a Tuesday appearance on the Dale Jr. Download. He ...Keep reading

    Kyle Busch says 'we got away from the Chase for a reason'
    Tue, 03 Feb 2026 02:26:44 +0000
    NASCAR is returning to a version of a championship format it used from 2004 to 2013 but two-time Cup Series champion Kyle Busch ponders if this is really for the best.
    ?I thought we got away from it for a reason in the past,? said Kyle Busch during a Monday morning appearance on SiriusXM NASCAR Radio. ?So, I?m not real sure why we went back to it. The reasons why we sort of went away ...Keep reading

    NASCAR Cup drivers are helping shovel snow at Bowman Gray after storm
    Mon, 02 Feb 2026 19:29:29 +0000
    Work continues to prepare Bowman Gray Stadium for racing on Wednesday (weather-permitting). The pre-season exhibition race known as the 'Cook Out Clash' has already been postponed several days due to historic snowfall throughout North Carolina. 
    The track itself has already been cleared of snow, but work continues in the grandstands and surrounding areas as temperatures finally punch above ...Keep reading

    Clash postponement emphasizes attendance; threat of more weather
    Sun, 01 Feb 2026 21:06:03 +0000
    The Cook Out Clash at Bowman Gray Stadium, originally scheduled for this weekend, and then postponed to Monday is now scheduled to take place on Wednesday night.
    A truly historic snowstorm affected the vast majority of North Carolina on Saturday and state resources are required for clean-up before anything can be devoted to the NASCAR Cup Series preseason exhibition event. While most of the ...Keep reading

    NASCAR Clash at Bowman Gray postponed once again after historic snowfall
    Sun, 01 Feb 2026 19:35:15 +0000
    Historic snowfall in North Carolina has forced NASCAR to postpone its pre-season exhibition race yet again. Originally, the Cook Out Clash at Bowman Gray Stadium was supposed to take place over Saturday and Sunday.
    With a bomb cyclone dropping nearly a foot of snow across the region, NASCAR has had to change their plans several times. The Clash was condensed down into one-day event on Sunday ...Keep reading

    NASCAR postpones Clash at Bowman Gray to Monday due to snow
    Sat, 31 Jan 2026 16:11:42 +0000
    NEW UPDATE: The race has been postponed yet again, with the new plan to go racing on Wednesday, February 4
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    NASCAR CupNASCAR Clash at Bowman Gray postponed once again after historic snowfall




    The entire Cookout Clash at Bowman Gray will take place on Monday, February 2nd as the track is currently being hammered with a winter storm that is dropping several ...Keep reading

    Who is racing in the NASCAR Clash at Bowman Gray and what is the format?
    Sat, 31 Jan 2026 14:00:03 +0000
    NASCAR will hold the Cook Out Clash at Bowman Gray Stadium on Wednesday, February 4th, after historic snwofall slammed the region. For those who may be unfamiliar with this event's purpose on the schedule, 'The Clash' is a pre-season exhibition race that has been a part of the NASCAR calendar since 1979.
    Originally developed as a 20-lap sprint race at Daytona International Speedway and only ...Keep reading

    Ahead of frigid 2026 Clash, we remember NASCAR?s coldest races ever
    Fri, 30 Jan 2026 21:40:15 +0000
    UPDATE: The Clash has been postponed to Wednesday, February 4, with a high temperature above 40 degrees (Fahrenheit) and a low of 25, with the temperature hovering around freezing at the green flag.
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    So how cold is too cold for NASCAR? 
    Well, on Sunday, February 25th, 1990 ...Keep reading


    Fox News Headlines

    Tom Brady refuses to pick sides as Patriots return to Super Bowl: 'Don?t have a dog in the fight'
    Tue, 03 Feb 2026 23:18:22 GMT
    Tom Brady stayed neutral on the Patriots' Super Bowl run, saying he has "no dog in the fight" despite spending 20 years in New England.

    Crown Princess Mette-Marit's Epstein ties 'unraveling' after document dump, experts warn
    Tue, 03 Feb 2026 23:10:28 GMT
    Newly unsealed Jeffrey Epstein documents reveal Crown Princess Mette-Marit had more contact than disclosed, sparking fresh scrutiny of Norway's royals.

    Families of 3 Massachusetts women who died at Belize resort file $100m lawsuit against hotel, Expedia: report
    Tue, 03 Feb 2026 23:09:44 GMT
    Families of three Massachusetts women who died from carbon monoxide poisoning at a Belize resort have filed a $100 million wrongful death lawsuit.

    Stephen A Smith warns Hall of Fame if Tom Brady is denied first-ballot: ?Burn down the building?
    Tue, 03 Feb 2026 23:05:37 GMT
    Stephen A. Smith warned Hall of Fame credibility is at stake after Bill Belichick and Robert Kraft were snubbed, questioning what happens when Tom Brady becomes eligible.

    DHS Secretary Noem stands by body camera requirement for federal agents following Trump comments
    Tue, 03 Feb 2026 23:03:29 GMT
    DHS Secretary Kristi Noem defends body camera decision for federal agents after Trump says "it wasn't my decision." Move aims to ensure truth in conflicts.

    Lawmakers question whether US moving fast enough to capitalize on Hezbollah's weakened state
    Tue, 03 Feb 2026 22:44:45 GMT
    House hearing reveals historic opportunity to weaken Hezbollah in Lebanon following ceasefire, as lawmakers debate whether U.S. policy is moving fast enough.

    Native American tribe responds to Billie Eilish's 'stolen land' Grammy comments
    Tue, 03 Feb 2026 22:42:39 GMT
    Singer Billie Eilish's Grammy Awards comments Sunday night sparked a response from the Tongva tribe after she declared "no one is illegal on stolen land."

    Popular chip brand exits coastal hometown after decades as workers face layoffs
    Tue, 03 Feb 2026 22:40:19 GMT
    Cape Cod chips' plant in Hyannis is closing after 40+ years, leaving New Englanders heartbroken. Campbell's is moving production elsewhere, which will affect 49 workers.

    NBC confirms Savannah Guthrie will not attend Winter Olympics as search for her mother intensifies
    Tue, 03 Feb 2026 22:39:27 GMT
    Savannah Guthrie will not be attending the Winter Olympics in Italy as the search for her missing mother intensifies, a spokesperson for NBC Sports confirmed to Fox News Digital.

    Major medical organization urges delaying youth gender surgeries
    Tue, 03 Feb 2026 22:37:26 GMT
    Leading plastic surgery group released a position statement opposing gender transition surgeries for minors under 19, citing "insufficient evidence" for favorable outcomes.

    Comedian defiant as Minnesota venue cancels six sold-out shows after he mocked Renee Good
    Tue, 03 Feb 2026 22:30:52 GMT
    Comedian Ben Bankas responds "F--- 'em" after comedy club cancels his performances following backlash over viral stand-up routine about ICE shooting victim.

    Measles exposure risk identified at major airport and theme park, health officials warn
    Tue, 03 Feb 2026 22:22:35 GMT
    Health officials warn of potential measles risk at LAX and Disneyland after international traveler's visit. Here's what to know about windows of exposure.

    12-year-old allegedly alive underwater for minutes before fatal scuba class failure: lawsuit
    Tue, 03 Feb 2026 22:21:45 GMT
    Parents sue Texas dive shop after 12-year-old Dylan Harrison allegedly drowned during scuba diving class. Lawsuit claims death was entirely preventable.

    Patriots' Drake Maye shrugs off shoulder injury concerns ahead of Super Bowl LX: 'I'll be just fine'
    Tue, 03 Feb 2026 22:20:28 GMT
    Patriots quarterback Drake Maye downplayed his shoulder injury concerns ahead of Super Bowl LX, saying he feels good and has "turned a corner" in recovery.

    Four defendants, including 2 Venezuelans, allegedly used 115 stolen identities in massive food stamp fraud
    Tue, 03 Feb 2026 22:20:08 GMT
    Four people allegedly used 115 stolen identities in $1 million food stamps and pandemic unemployment fraud scheme, including Venezuelan nationals.


    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

    A do-over of the 2025 NFL draft: Let's redraft the first 64 picks, with changes starting at No. 2
    Tue, 3 Feb 2026 16:36:34 EST
    Abdul Carter to the Jets? Tyler Shough to the Browns? Emeka Egbuka to the 49ers? We repicked the first two rounds of last year's NFL draft.

    Projecting Rounds 1-2 of the draft: Landing spots for 11 Senior Bowl standouts
    Tue, 3 Feb 2026 16:36:34 EST
    Matt Miller goes two rounds deep in his latest mock. Which prospects rose after the Senior Bowl?

    Sources: Celtics land Vucevic in trade with Bulls
    Tue, 3 Feb 2026 17:19:11 EST
    The Celtics added some much-needed frontcourt help, acquiring Nikola Vucevic from the Bulls for Anfernee Simons and a second-round draft pick, sources told ESPN.

    NFLPA: Players 'have no appetite' for 18th game
    Tue, 3 Feb 2026 17:19:11 EST
    NFL Players Association leadership made it clear Tuesday that the players aren't in support of an expanded regular-season schedule.

    Sources: Rebuilding Grizz trade Jackson to Jazz
    Tue, 3 Feb 2026 17:19:11 EST
    The Grizzlies are trading star forward Jaren Jackson Jr. to the Jazz as part of an eight-player deal, sources told ESPN.

    Huerter to Pistons, Ivey to Bulls in 3-team trade
    Tue, 3 Feb 2026 17:19:11 EST
    Chicago, Minnesota and Detroit have agreed to a trade that sends Jaden Ivey and Mike Conley to the Bulls and Kevin Huerter and Dario Saric to the Pistons, sources told ESPN.

    Boxer G. Davis facing new warrant in Baltimore
    Tue, 3 Feb 2026 17:19:11 EST
    An arrest order has been issued in Baltimore for boxer Gervonta Davis, stemming from an alleged probation violation following his recent arrest in Miami.

    Sources: Green involved in Warriors' trade talks
    Tue, 3 Feb 2026 17:19:11 EST
    The Warriors have involved Draymond Green in active trade conversation in advance of Thursday's NBA trade deadline, league sources told ESPN.

    CFP moves off NYE in '26 to avoid conflict with NFL
    Tue, 3 Feb 2026 17:19:11 EST
    The College Football Playoff won't have a game on New Year's Eve this season to avoid playing at the same time as an NFL Thursday night game, CFP executive director Rich Clark told ESPN.

    Falcons' Ryan won't commit to Penix as starter
    Tue, 3 Feb 2026 17:19:11 EST
    Falcons president of football Matt Ryan would not commit Tuesday to Michael Penix Jr. being the team's starting quarterback.

    ? James Franklin's rapid recruiting overhaul at VT
    Tue, 3 Feb 2026 17:19:11 EST
    In a sprint to the early signing period, Franklin gutted his former school and brought life to the Hokies.

    What we're hearing before the NBA trade deadline: Latest intel on Harden, Giannis, AD and interested teams
    Tue, 3 Feb 2026 17:43:03 EST
    With just two days until the deadline, which players and teams are Tim Bontemps and Brian Windhorst watching?

    Jaren Jackson Jr. to ... Utah? What?! Grading this Jazz-Grizzlies blockbuster
    Tue, 3 Feb 2026 17:43:03 EST
    The Jazz acquired Jackson plus three other players. The Grizzlies got four players and three future firsts.

    Another Harden trade? What we know about his potential Cavs fit and the Clippers' future
    Tue, 3 Feb 2026 15:38:43 EST
    NBA insiders answer five big questions after the news that James Harden and the Clippers are pursuing a trade.

    Veteran Joe Flacco, rookie Shedeur Sanders excited to be first-time Pro Bowlers
    Tue, 3 Feb 2026 18:13:12 EST
    The quarterbacks are two of 29 first-time Pro Bowlers participating in Tuesday's game (8 p.m. ET, ESPN).

    Men's Bubble Watch: Locks, long shots and teams on the edge
    Tue, 3 Feb 2026 17:43:34 EST
    How are your team's chances to make the Big Dance shaping up in the final six weeks until Selection Sunday?

    Bracketology: The good, and the less good, about Illinois' recent success
    Tue, 3 Feb 2026 17:43:34 EST
    The Fighting Illini are the top 2-seed -- with plenty of time this season to move further up the board.

    Bracketology: Duke returns to top 16, Princeton suffers biggest slide
    Tue, 3 Feb 2026 17:43:34 EST
    The Blue Devils, up one line to a No. 4 seed, have won 13 straight games and sit atop the ACC with Louisville.