The Windows Central Podcast sits down with Microsoft CVP Marcus Ash to discuss all things Windows 11
Tue, 04 Aug 2026 18:01:14 +0000
Windows design and Insider lead Marcus Ash chats with the Windows Central Podcast about the current state of Windows 11

Train Sim World 6 has reached the end of the line for Xbox One and PS4 ? here's what it means for your virtual train driving on console
Tue, 04 Aug 2026 17:22:13 +0000
Dovetail Games has revealed an update on the future of Train Sim World 6 on Xbox One and PS4, and it's unfortunately reached the end of the line.

Gears of War: E-Day's multiplayer beta test leads (or perhaps overshadows) the first wave of Xbox Game Pass for August 2026
Tue, 04 Aug 2026 16:46:37 +0000
Xbox has announced the first wave of games coming and leaving Xbox Game Pass for the first half of August 2026, with the star of the batch being Gears of War: E-Day's early access multiplayer beta test.

Microsoft pays security researchers $20M following AI-backed surge in bug reports
Tue, 04 Aug 2026 16:31:30 +0000
Microsoft paid 562 security researchers $20 million for finding vulnerabilities in its software and cloud services, setting a new record for the bounty program.

Microsoft delivered plenty of Windows 11 updates in July ? and I'm highlighting the most important changes for your PC
Tue, 04 Aug 2026 16:30:00 +0000
Microsoft tested new Windows 11 features in July 2026, including Taskbar controls, Start menu customization, improved Search, and File Explorer improvements.

If you use the Xbox App on Windows 11 with non-Xbox games then you absolutely need to use this Game Bar widget
Tue, 04 Aug 2026 15:42:15 +0000
The Xbox App on Windows 11 is a pretty good launcher for all your PC games these days, but you really need this Game Bar widget to make it look pretty.

Cleetus McFarland buys Pro Late Model to work on racecraft
Tue, 04 Aug 2026 18:06:47 +0000
After urging from Dale Earnhardt Jr. and several others, Cleetus McFarland (real name Garrett Mitchell) has finally purchased his own Pro Late Model. He unveiled the No. 33 Rette Jones Racing Pro Late Model in a recent YouTube video, and hopes to perfect his racecraft with it as he continues his climb up the NASCAR ladder.
Cleetus did a full day of testing with his new Pro Late Model at ...Keep reading

Where to watch NASCAR for the rest of the 2026 season
Tue, 04 Aug 2026 15:58:02 +0000
With FOX, Prime, and TNT now wrapping up their leg of the 2026 NASCAR Cup season, the final 14 races of the year will be split between two networks -- NBC and the USA Network. 
Only four of these races will actually air on the NBC network channel, including the final three races of the year at Talladega Superspeedway, Martinsville Speedway, and the title-decider at Homestead-Miami Speedway ...Keep reading

The Clash returns to Daytona for 2027 NASCAR season
Tue, 04 Aug 2026 15:06:06 +0000
NASCAR has officially confirmed that the pre-season Clash will return to Daytona International Speedway oval in 2027, preceding the 69th running of the Daytona 500.
Now called the Wheatley Vodka Clash, the race was held on the Daytona oval from 1979 through 2020. The following year, it was held on the Daytona road course, and then on a temporary short track built inside the L.A. Memorial ...Keep reading

Legacy Motor Club announces new investors, including Scott Dixon, Dario Franchitti and Tony Kanaan
Thu, 30 Jul 2026 19:42:10 +0000
The Legacy Motor Club team announced nearly a dozen new investors into its NASCAR Cup Series team on Thursday, including IndyCar legends Scott Dixon, Tony Kanaan, and Dario Franchitti.
As part of this new strategic ownership group, Legacy Motor Club previously announced Emmy Award-winning television host and restaurateur Guy Fieri, as well as three-time Grammy award winning singer/songwriter ...Keep reading

Every 1-2-3-4 finish in NASCAR history
Thu, 30 Jul 2026 17:00:27 +0000
At Indianapolis Motor Speedway, JR Motorsports became the first NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series team to finish 1-2-3-4 in a race. In fact, it was just the sixth NASCAR team in history to ever achieve the front four sweep across the three national divisions.
It's happened only once in both NASCAR O'Reilly and the NASCAR Craftsman Trucks, however it's happened four times in the top ...Keep reading

Tennessee coach unloads on NCAA's 'bulls?t', after star linebacker suspended for outdated rule
Tue, 04 Aug 2026 19:25:15 GMT
Josh Heupel called the NCAA's two-game suspension of Arion Carter "bullsh*t," blasting outdated rules after the linebacker returned from the NFL Draft.

Trump admin trucking crackdown lands 51 immigration detentions, 36 English language proficiency violations
Tue, 04 Aug 2026 19:19:33 GMT
Operation Highway Shield resulted in 766 unsafe vehicles placed out of service and 51 immigration detentions as the Trump administration's trucking industry crackdown expands.

Iran?s unseen supreme leader becomes weapon in escalating power struggle, experts say
Tue, 04 Aug 2026 19:14:52 GMT
Iran's rival factions invoke Mojtaba Khamenei's name to attack opponents, but his prolonged public absence raises questions about who governs.

Social media reacts to tennis star Aryna Sabalenka's comments on WTA transgender rules
Tue, 04 Aug 2026 19:12:15 GMT
Aryna Sabalenka voiced support for the WTA's new transgender eligibility policy at the Canadian Open, calling it essential to keep fairness on tour.

Trump keeps calling Thune despite public fight over SAVE America Act
Tue, 04 Aug 2026 19:09:57 GMT
John Thune says Trump called him twice in one morning, pushing back on reports their working relationship over the SAVE America Act has collapsed.

40% off or more: The biggest Amazon home refresh deals on Keurig, Ninja, Shark and more
Tue, 04 Aug 2026 19:04:05 GMT
Tackle your end-of-summer home refresh with savings of 40% or more on air purifiers, storage solutions and cleaning essentials.

Vance to host Congress at White House to discuss legislative action on fraud
Tue, 04 Aug 2026 19:02:20 GMT
Vice President JD Vance will host roughly 20 members of Congress at the White House to discuss legislative action targeting Medicare and Medicaid fraud.

IndyCar holds first public test of new IR-28 chassis at Indianapolis Motor Speedway
Sat, 01 Aug 2026 23:59:54 GMT
Alexander Rossi, the 2016 Indianapolis 500 winner, was the first driver to turn laps in the new-for-2028 chassis on Saturday.

Preparations are coming for historic IndyCar street race in DC
Wed, 29 Jul 2026 19:21:36 GMT
Organizers say road construction to prepare for the Freedom 250 Grand Prix will begin in late July.

IndyCar officials release renderings of new 2028 car, with testing scheduled to begin this weekend
Tue, 28 Jul 2026 23:47:35 GMT
Series officials believe the new, sleeker, lighter cars that debut in 2028 will produce faster speeds and better racing, while also keeping drivers safer.

Dreyer & Reinbold Racing agrees to purchase 1 IndyCar charter from Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing
Wed, 22 Jul 2026 19:47:02 GMT
The transaction between DRR and RLL is still subject to IndyCar approval, with more details to be announced at a later date.

President Trump hosts top IndyCar racers to promote DC street race
Wed, 15 Jul 2026 09:33:04 GMT
President Trump enlisted star IndyCar racers, a simulated pit stop and a pair of high-powered sports cars as he revved up excitement for the Freedom 250 Grand Prix.

First standalone IndyCar video game in over 20 years delayed again
Fri, 10 Jul 2026 18:43:21 GMT
The game is now set to be launched in the countdown to the 2027 Indianapolis 500.

Indy 500 winners Dixon, Rosenqvist sign multiyear deals to begin racing for Arrow McLaren in 2027
Mon, 06 Jul 2026 21:27:44 GMT
The team also announced 2014 Indy 500 winner Ryan Hunter-Reay will drive in the 111th Running of the Indianapolis 500 next May.

Meyer Shank Racing extends Marcus Armstrong's contract; will drive No. 60 car in 2027
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 15:25:58 GMT
Meyer Shark Racing announced Friday Armstrong has signed a multi-year contract extension that will keep him with the racing team.