I test Windows laptops for a living, and these are the 7 features I can't pass up
Sat, 29 Aug 2026 13:00:00 +0000
I've tested enough laptops to know which features matter the most to me, and it's easy to defend my list of non-negotiables. Here's what I look for.

Xbox CEO Asha Sharma leaves the door open for Elder Scrolls VI exclusivity on Xbox ? will they actually do it?
Fri, 28 Aug 2026 18:19:27 +0000
Microsoft's gaming chief has a dilemma: should Elder Scrolls VI skip PlayStation 5? She's not saying, for now.

Microsoft Edge update adds Apple sign-in and scam protection, but officially ends Edge Drop and real-time video translation
Fri, 28 Aug 2026 17:24:15 +0000
Microsoft Edge's latest update introduces Apple account sign-ins, automatic scam notification blocking, and new Copilot admin controls. It also officially retires Edge Drop and real-time video translation.

Survival?horror fans should pay attention to this upcoming Xbox Play Anywhere game that literally twists the genre?s perspective
Fri, 28 Aug 2026 16:44:07 +0000
A unique, upcoming ID@Xbox horror game with Xbox Play Anywhere support showed up during Gamescom 2026 called Holstin, and it's looking like a fresh, innovative take on the genre that fans of pixel-art and survival horror games should not miss out on.

$5.4 billion Microsoft data center vs 41,000 petitioners ? "Stopping this project is one of the most significant steps we could take"
Fri, 28 Aug 2026 13:12:31 +0000
Over 41,000 people have signed a petition opposing Microsoft's planned $5.4 billion hyperscale data center in Leeds, England.

Diablo's biggest rival has convinced me to give it a second chance when it leaves early access later this year on Xbox, thanks to its amazing new class
Fri, 28 Aug 2026 12:56:37 +0000
GGG has shown off new gameplay footage of Path of Exile 2's upcoming Duelist class and Sword weapon type, and they look so unbelievably cool that it's enticed me to finally play the game when it leaves early access on December 11, 2026, for Xbox and PC.

Shane van Gisbergen reacts to missing the Chase, despite first stage win on an oval
Sun, 30 Aug 2026 04:01:37 +0000
Daytona was roller coaster of a night for Shane van Gisbergen, and it ended in disappointment for the No. 97 Trackhouse Racing Chevrolet.
He watched Ryan Preece, Chris Buescher, and Kyle Larson all crash in front of him early in the running, clearing the way for SVG to earn his first-ever oval stage win and secure ten points.
However, Preece pulled off a remarkable save and suffered minimal ...Keep reading

Carson Hocevar surprised after losing control in late-race Daytona crash
Sun, 30 Aug 2026 03:48:08 +0000
Carson Hocevar was once again in contention on Saturday night, pushing towards the front of the pack with just a few laps left to race at Daytona in the Coke Zero Sugar 400.
But as has often been the case with Hocevar, one move, that was likely a tad too aggressive in retrospect, ended his day early. The No. 77 came down to the low line to get past Ryan Preece, but lost control, spinning out ...Keep reading

Official race results: 2026 NASCAR Cup Daytona
Sun, 30 Aug 2026 03:25:58 +0000
Ryan Preece only led five laps, but that was more than enough to completely change the complexion of his season. When the race-ending caution flag flew, he was just ahead of Daniel Suarez, earning his first-ever NASCAR Cup win in his 249th career start.
The win also vaulted him above Shane van Gisbergen in the championship standings, taking the 16th and final spot inside the Chase. SVG even ...Keep reading

The complete NASCAR Cup 2026 Chase grid after points reset
Sun, 30 Aug 2026 02:59:51 +0000
Denny Hamlin will lead the field of 16 into the ten-race Chase for the championship as the No. 1 seed, and after a wild night of racing at Daytona International Speedway, we now know all of the drivers who will join him.
Making his 249th career start, Ryan Preece earned his first-ever NASCAR Cup win, replacing Shane van Gisbergen as the final driver in the 2026 Chase for the ...Keep reading

Ryan Preece earns huge win in Daytona thriller, eliminating Shane Van Gisbergen from the Chase
Sun, 30 Aug 2026 02:53:23 +0000
In his 249th career start, Ryan Preece has finally won a NASCAR Cup Series race. He claimed victory under caution, just ahead of Daniel Suarez and Tyler Reddick.
The win was enough to push Preece up into the Chase, eliminating Shane van Gisbergen in a stunning upset. It was a wild night for the RFK Racing driver, who ended Turn 1 spinning through the grass, only to fight back and win his way ...Keep reading

North Carolina warns mobile petting zoo visitors of rabies exposure after baby goats test positive
Sun, 30 Aug 2026 03:56:17 GMT
Baby goats at Farm Adventures, a North Carolina mobile petting zoo, tested positive for rabies after a skunk entered their pen and bit them.

South Carolina police officer killed, another wounded in gunfight with suspect who had extensive record
Sun, 30 Aug 2026 03:51:52 GMT
Officer Christopher DeLong, 29, was killed while responding to a domestic dispute call in Columbia, South Carolina. He leaves behind a wife and two young children.

Retired Port Authority officers tell Mamdani, Hochul to stay away from Ground Zero on 9/11
Sun, 30 Aug 2026 03:00:33 GMT
Retired Port Authority police officers are urging Zohran Mamdani and Kathy Hochul to skip the 25th anniversary 9/11 commemoration at Ground Zero.

PGA Tour taps Donald Trump to reprise honorary chairman role for Presidents Cup, White House confirms
Sun, 30 Aug 2026 02:55:12 GMT
The PGA Tour announced Donald Trump as honorary chairman of the 2026 Presidents Cup at Medinah Country Club, continuing a tradition of world leaders.

Former California councilman's corruption unmasked after FBI finds cash buried in backyard
Sun, 30 Aug 2026 01:58:48 GMT
Ricardo Pacheco buried $62,900 in cash in his backyard as part of a bribery scheme involving Baldwin Park police union contracts and marijuana permits.

Footage of two planes stunning a rugby stadium with one of the wildest flyovers ever goes viral
Sun, 30 Aug 2026 01:50:42 GMT
A pair of Embraer E-Jets from Airlink buzzed a Cape Town rugby stadium at jaw-dropping altitude before the All Blacks vs. Springboks match began.

Shohei Ohtani 'Not 100%' Yet, Will Not Pitch vs. Tigers On Sunday
Sun, 30 Aug 2026 00:42:14 GMT
Shohei Ohtani will not pitch Sunday against the Detroit Tigers after experiencing knee discomfort during a Friday bullpen session.

Marathon Sunday in store for IndyCar drivers as rain forces suspension of Milwaukee Mile race 1
Sun, 30 Aug 2026 00:47:53 GMT
If the first race runs its full distance, IndyCar drivers will run a total of 409 laps on Sunday.

Kyle Kirkwood gives the Freedom 250 an American winner on the streets of downtown Washington
Sun, 23 Aug 2026 20:46:53 GMT
Kirkwood led for 128 out of 147 laps, setting the record for most laps led on a street course in series history.

IndyCar races through Washington for the first time in history
Sun, 23 Aug 2026 18:26:39 GMT
Kyle Kirkwood gave the Freedom 250 an American winner, racing to his second victory of the IndyCar season on the streets of the nation's capital.

3 IndyCar drivers face starting grid penalties ahead of Freedom 250 Grand Prix
Sun, 23 Aug 2026 12:30:31 GMT
The penalties affect Nolan Siegal with Arrow McLaren, Marcus Ericsson with Andretti Global and Mick Schumacher with Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing.

Alex Palou tops qualifying for the Freedom 250 in Washington, his 7th IndyCar pole of the season
Sat, 22 Aug 2026 23:36:09 GMT
Palou also leads the championship standings by 133 points with four races remaining. He will clinch the title if that lead reaches 163 on Sunday.

Drivers turn their attention from the buildings to the bumps while testing out DC's IndyCar track
Sat, 22 Aug 2026 23:06:34 GMT
IndyCar drivers reported significant bumps that could be a factor in Sunday's race.

IndyCar drivers amazed at downtown DC course: 'It's stuff that you dream of'
Fri, 21 Aug 2026 23:13:48 GMT
This weekend's Freedom 250 Grand Prix is the second big sporting event staged by President Trump in Washington as part of the nation?s 250th birthday celebration.

Marcus Ericsson wins inaugural IndyCar race in Markham for 1st win with Andretti
Sun, 16 Aug 2026 23:13:32 GMT
The brand new street circuit in Markham, a suburb about 30 kilometers north of downtown Toronto, proved tricky for even the series' most experienced drivers.