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Xbox 360 games can now run on iPhone, iPad, and Mac thanks to a new app
Sun, 15 Mar 2026 18:32:46 +0000
A new experimental emulator called XeniOS aims to bring Xbox 360 games to iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Based on the Xenia emulator, the alpha build already runs some games but still has limited compatibility and requires sideloading with JIT enabled.

The original Xbox One has reportedly been jailbroken ? yes, the 2013 one
Sun, 15 Mar 2026 18:21:56 +0000
The original Xbox One ?VCR? model has reportedly been jailbroken almost 13 years after its launch. Researchers bypassed the console?s boot ROM security using a hardware technique known as voltage glitching, allowing unofficial software to run and opening new possibilities for preservation and hardware research.

Sam Altman wants to turn AI into a utility ? and meter ?intelligence? like electricity
Sun, 15 Mar 2026 18:02:19 +0000
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman predicts AI will shift from subscriptions to utility billing, charging by usage like power or water.

Windows Central?s subreddit just hit 1,000+ members ? here?s why you should join us
Sun, 15 Mar 2026 16:48:06 +0000
Our subreddit is quickly becoming one of the best places for Windows, Surface, Xbox, and PC fans to talk directly with us and with each other. Here?s why we built it ? and why you might want to join.

Microsoft quietly scraps plans to bring Copilot to notifications and Settings on Windows 11 as it moves to reduce AI bloat across the OS
Sun, 15 Mar 2026 15:55:37 +0000
Originally announced in 2024, Microsoft's plan to integrate Copilot across various areas of the Windows 11 shell has been shelved as the company reevaluates its AI approach in the OS.

Copilot helped me find the problem my doctors missed ? and that matters even more as Microsoft announces Copilot Health
Sun, 15 Mar 2026 13:00:00 +0000
Microsoft just announced Copilot Health, a secure vault for your medical history and wearable data. While 67% of our readers say they aren't ready to hand over the keys to their health data, I have a different perspective.

Windows Wrap: Windows 11?s disastrous year came at the perfect time for Xbox ? Project Helix will drag PC gaming to where it needs to be
Sat, 14 Mar 2026 21:04:11 +0000
Windows 11 struggled in 2025, but it may have paved the way for Project Helix. Microsoft promised to reduce the pain points of Windows 11, and gamers may be the biggest benificiaries.

Lenovo challenges the MacBook Neo with this Snapdragon X laptop ? its RAM and SSD especially are a huge step up
Sat, 14 Mar 2026 19:56:48 +0000
Amazon is offering an 8% discount on the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3X laptop. While it's not the best price drop, it has made it on par with the newly released MacBook Neo while offering superior RAM, storage, and other hardware features.

I sent my Xbox ROG Ally X away for repair, and now it's back ? but I've already moved on to another handheld (with some guilt)
Sat, 14 Mar 2026 13:00:00 +0000
The Xbox ROG Ally X that betrayed me is back, but I've found solace in the detachable arms of the Lenovo Legion GO and don't know if I can go back.

HP is not taking Apple's MacBook Neo lying down ? it's just discounted one of its laptops with superior RAM and storage with a whopping $650 off
Sat, 14 Mar 2026 10:26:43 +0000
The HP Omnibook 5 with a 14-inch OLED 2K display, 16GB of RAM, 512GB SSD, and Snapdragon X processor has been given an insane 57% discount as part of HP's response to Apple's MacBook Neo making waves on the internet.

Beloved Fallout composer says Bethesda's Todd Howard is a "visionary" ? and that critics of Xbox's Starfield "were just not ready" for the controversial RPG
Fri, 13 Mar 2026 23:10:23 +0000
Fallout and Starfield composer Inon Zur believes one day, we'll all think Xbox's Starfield is a "legendary" RPG, and that Todd Howard is a "visionary."

Ex-Xbox exec Larry Hryb 'Major Nelson' just joined this legendary gaming brand, but he says it's not his "full time gig" ? "I am still working on that"
Fri, 13 Mar 2026 20:47:33 +0000
Former Xbox programming director Larry "Major Nelson" Hryb has joined Commodore, but it's not his "full time gig." Could he return to Xbox at some point?

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Fri, 13 Mar 2026 20:07:55 +0000
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Microsoft's Xbox AI assistant Gaming Copilot is coming to consoles this year, and not stopping there ? "We will continue to bring it to more services that players are playing"
Fri, 13 Mar 2026 17:34:46 +0000
Nearly a full year after its introduction, Microsoft has announced the Xbox AI Gaming Copilot is coming to consoles later in 2026.

Microsoft just fixed my BIGGEST gripe about the Windows 11 setup experience ? power users rejoice!
Fri, 13 Mar 2026 17:33:56 +0000
The latest Windows 11 preview build introduces the ability to specify a custom user directory for your account, something both macOS and Linux have supported for decades.


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    Kyle Busch has spoken with film writer for Days of Thunder sequel ideas
    Sun, 15 Mar 2026 13:35:02 +0000
    In 1990, 'Days of Thunder' was released -- a movie starring Tom Cruise as hotshot NASCAR driver Cole Trickle. The film is basically 'Top Gun' but with race cars, earning over twice its budget in the box office, and remains very popular within the NASCAR fanbase.
    Legendary producer Jerry Bruckheimer, who was also deeply involved in the development for the recent hit 'F1' movie, has indicated in ...Keep reading

    Christopher Bell earns Las Vegas NASCAR Cup pole in JGR 1-2-3
    Sat, 14 Mar 2026 20:36:49 +0000
    It's a Toyota lockout of the first two rows with Joe Gibbs Racing 1-2-3 in Las Vegas NASCAR Cup qualifying.
    Christopher Bell rocketed to the top of the charts and was the only driver to break into the 28-second bracket. Four of Bell's 15 career poles have happened in Vegas, with the other three taking place in 2022 (first career pole in the Cup Series), 2023, and 2024.
    "Our Interstate ...Keep reading

    Four NASCAR Cup car chiefs ejected after multiple Las Vegas inspection failures
    Sat, 14 Mar 2026 19:30:52 +0000
    During pre-race inspection for the NASCAR Cup race at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, four different race teams failed twice ahead of practice and qualifying -- three Chevrolets and one Ford.
    As a result, they have all been issued the standard penalties for such failures, which includes the ejection of the car chief for the remainder of the race weekend.
    They are the #24 Hendrick Motorsports ...Keep reading

    Watch this safety truck pull off an epic save during NASCAR session
    Sat, 14 Mar 2026 17:00:12 +0000
    On Saturday morning, the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series cars were set to go out on track for practice at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. However, it was a safety truck driver that ended up stealing the show with quite the save.
    Exiting the infield access road to the frontstretch, the safety truck started to spin sideways, with the driver quickly trying to recover it. However, it overcorrected ...Keep reading

    Joe Gibbs Racing push back on Spire 'trade' deal; discovery rebuttal
    Sat, 14 Mar 2026 06:47:33 +0000
    ?There is no innocent explanation for secretly accessing, reviewing, and selectively deleting an employer's confidential files after your employment has ended and you are negotiating with a direct competitor. Gabehart's belief that he was acting in secret is itself powerful evidence of wrongful intent.?
    This is part of the basis in which Joe Gibbs Racing believes the Western District of ...Keep reading

    NASCAR is changing pit stall cleaning procedures, restricting teams
    Fri, 13 Mar 2026 16:27:20 +0000
    This week, NASCAR notified crew chiefs about the Sanctioning Body's updated rules for cleaning pit boxes during the race weekend.
    Previously, teams would use all manner of tactics and chemicals to ensure as much grip as possible in their assigned stall, looking for any possible advantage while aiming to prevent cars from sliding through their boxes.
    But as of March 12th, cleaning of pit box ...Keep reading

    How to watch NASCAR 2026 at Las Vegas: Weekend schedule, start time, TV
    Fri, 13 Mar 2026 13:25:03 +0000
    Tyler Reddick leads the championship standings by 60 points over Ryan Blaney, who earned an impressive victory at Phoenix Raceway last weekend.
    NASCAR now heads to Las Vegas Motor Speedway, where Josh Berry is the defending race winner. He is also the most recent first-time winner in the Cup Series.
    In this story, you can find all the information you need to watch this weekend's action in ...Keep reading

    Ty Gibbs uninjured in airborne sprint car crash, flipping into the fence
    Fri, 13 Mar 2026 04:32:16 +0000
    Ty Gibbs was competing in the 2026 High Limit Racing season-opener at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway dirt track on Thursday Night, which is just outside the 1.5-mile intermediate track where the NASCAR Cup Series will be racing this weekend.
    Driving a 410 winged sprint car, Gibbs was running fourth when he made contact with Corey Day -- a regular in the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series ...Keep reading

    Who will be NASCAR's next first-time winner, one year after its last?
    Thu, 12 Mar 2026 15:43:20 +0000
    12 months ago at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, Josh Berry wheeled the historic #21 Wood Brothers Racing Ford into Victory Lane and became the 206th different winner in NASCAR Cup Series history.
    It was a surprise win with Berry leading just 18 laps, and since then, no other driver has added their name to the NASCAR Cup Series winners list.
    Before Berry, Harrison Burton won for the first time in ...Keep reading


    Fox News Headlines

    Schiff, Booker deflect on shutdown blame amid terror concerns, thousands of DHS workers without pay
    Sun, 15 Mar 2026 21:00:58 GMT
    Democratic senators Schiff and Booker deflected blame over the DHS shutdown amid terror concerns in the U.S. on Sunday, as workers have gone weeks without pay.

    Pope Leo urges war leaders to halt fighting after deadly strike on school sparks outrage
    Sun, 15 Mar 2026 20:43:50 GMT
    Pope Leo XIV called Sunday for an immediate ceasefire in the war involving Iran, urgently urging world leaders to halt violence after deadly strikes hit schools and civilian areas.

    Spring Break crackdown: Southern towns roll out alcohol bans and new restrictions
    Sun, 15 Mar 2026 20:38:22 GMT
    Spring break destinations implement new safety rules as travel season approaches. Panama City Beach introduces overnight closures while other cities adjust policies.

    Illegal immigrant released under Biden charged with groping female students at Virginia high school
    Sun, 15 Mar 2026 20:00:37 GMT
    Mother of three students speaks out about alleged sexual assault case at Virginia high school, criticizing delayed notification and school district policies.

    CarGurus breach linked to ShinyHunters exposes 12.4M records
    Sun, 15 Mar 2026 20:00:05 GMT
    CarGurus users face a security risk after the ShinyHunters hacking group allegedly leaked 12.4 million records containing names, addresses and finance data.

    Oprah Winfrey fires back at internet trolls mocking her '90-year-old' walk at Paris Fashion Week
    Sun, 15 Mar 2026 19:55:03 GMT
    Oprah Winfrey hilariously explains why she appeared to walk slowly at Paris Fashion Week, revealing she couldn't see through non-prescription sunglasses.

    Tori Spelling sets the record straight on 30 years of plastic surgery rumors
    Sun, 15 Mar 2026 19:14:36 GMT
    Tori Spelling opens up about devastating plastic surgery rumors that started when she was just 17 on "90210" and continue to hurt her feelings at 52.

    FCC chair Brendan Carr warns broadcasters must 'correct course' on 'news distortions' before license renewals
    Sun, 15 Mar 2026 19:00:35 GMT
    FCC chair Brendan Carr warned broadcasters running "fake news" could lose licenses during renewals, citing public interest requirements and media accountability.

    String of attacks connected to naturalized citizens raises national security questions
    Sun, 15 Mar 2026 18:41:07 GMT
    Four alleged terror attacks connected naturalized U.S. citizens in March expose critical security gaps in America, a security expert warned on Fox News.

    Iran arrests dozens accused of spying for Israel in new internal crackdown
    Sun, 15 Mar 2026 18:17:03 GMT
    Iran says it has arrested dozens of alleged spies linked to Israel across several provinces, accusing them of sharing the locations of military sites and economic infrastructure.

    Rihanna shooting suspect?s disturbing posts emerge as star joins growing celebrity list facing fan threats
    Sun, 15 Mar 2026 18:00:01 GMT
    Unwelcome visitors for celebrities reach a dangerous new level as Rihanna joins a list of stars like Taylor Swift and Ariana Grande facing obsessed fans and attackers.

    Common vitamin could bring relief from long COVID symptoms, study suggests
    Sun, 15 Mar 2026 17:56:25 GMT
    New study reveals vitamin D supplements may reduce long COVID risk by 4%. Promising results for symptoms like fatigue and brain fog in clinical trial.

    DAVID MARCUS: In an age of broken institutions, the filibuster is one relic we can't afford
    Sun, 15 Mar 2026 17:38:09 GMT
    Senate filibuster allegedly enables far-left institutional capture of American democracy, argues detailed analysis comparing modern politics to England's history.

    Prince William honors Princess Diana with never-before-seen childhood photo on UK Mother's Day tribute
    Sun, 15 Mar 2026 17:35:15 GMT
    Prince William shared a Mother's Day tribute to Princess Diana with rare childhood photo, remembering his mother who died when he was 15.

    Ex-NFL star Troy Aikman drops theory about cause of early season injuries
    Sun, 15 Mar 2026 17:34:07 GMT
    Pro Football Hall of Famer Troy Aikman theorized the reason why early season injuries occur often in the NFL and suggested it had something to do with the rules.


    Indy Car Racing

    Kyle Kirkwood wins another IndyCar street race, this one to be first winner in Arlington
    Sun, 15 Mar 2026 19:42:18 GMT
    Kirkwood made an aggressive pass below four-time series champion Alex Palou with 15 laps to go and stayed in front the rest of the way.

    Marcus Ericsson scores maiden IndyCar pole in Arlington Grand Prix qualifying
    Sat, 14 Mar 2026 23:57:36 GMT
    It was Ericsson's first pole in his 117th IndyCar start and his first pole in general since the 2013 GP2 feature race at Silverstone.

    Red flag at IndyCar practice after workers spotted on temporary Texas street course
    Sat, 14 Mar 2026 19:54:34 GMT
    The television broadcast showed the trio of workers who appeared to be part of a catering crew.

    Roger Penske's Texas-sized 'playground' in Jerry Jones' neighborhood is IndyCar's new street course
    Sat, 14 Mar 2026 18:59:19 GMT
    The Grand Prix of Arlington is the first of three new street races on the IndyCar schedule this season. It is also the start of a multiyear deal in North Texas.

    IndyCar rookie Caio Collet helps Doug Boles mail out 'blue envelopes' containing Indy 500 tickets
    Wed, 11 Mar 2026 23:07:07 GMT
    The blue envelopes were shipped to all 50 U.S. states, including the District of Columbia, as well as 32 other countries around the world.

    Conor Daly joins Dreyer and Reinbold Racing for 110th Indianapolis 500
    Wed, 11 Mar 2026 18:55:33 GMT
    The Noblesville native will attempt to make his 13th start in the Indianapolis 500 as he returns to the Indianapolis-based team where he finished top-10 in 2024.

    IndyCar unveils course on the National Mall for Freedom 250 celebrating America?s birthday
    Tue, 10 Mar 2026 00:07:01 GMT
    The race weekend is free and open to the public August 22-23, 2026.

    Indy 500 parking and camping sold out: Here are some travel options
    Mon, 09 Mar 2026 16:57:58 GMT
    Race Day for the 110th Indy 500 is set to impress, with parking and camping sold out nearly a month earlier than last year. Here are some travel options!

    Josef Newgarden wins at Phoenix and moves atop the IndyCar standings
    Sat, 07 Mar 2026 23:32:14 GMT
    Newgarden's victory continued what could be a Team Penske sweep at Phoenix after Joey Logano won the pole for the NASCAR Cup Series race on Sunday.

    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.


    ESPN Sports Headlines

    Men's Bracketology: How the projected NCAA tournament field is taking shape
    Sun, 15 Mar 2026 16:45:11 EST
    The selection show is almost here! Here's the latest look at what we're expecting when it starts.

    Men's Bubble Watch: VCU's A-10 win clears lane for Saint Louis as an at-large
    Sun, 15 Mar 2026 16:45:12 EST
    The NCAA tournament at-large picture has come into clear focus. Here's the latest snapshot.

    Acuff scores 30 as Calipari, Hogs roll to SEC title
    Sun, 15 Mar 2026 16:36:59 EST
    Darius Acuff Jr. had 30 points as No. 17 Arkansas beat No. 22 Vanderbilt to win its first SEC tournament crown and first automatic NCAA tournament berth since 2000.

    Sources: Goedert stays with Eagles on new deal
    Sun, 15 Mar 2026 16:36:59 EST
    Tight end Dallas Goedert reached agreement Sunday on a one-year deal to return to the Eagles for his ninth season in Philadelphia, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter.

    NBA: Missed call late in Lakers-Nuggets thriller
    Sun, 15 Mar 2026 16:36:59 EST
    The NBA ruled that Spencer Jones had a clean strip of Austin Reaves with 9.2 seconds remaining in regulation of Saturday's Nuggets-Lakers game and that Reaves should not have gone to the free throw line.

    Late flurry allows SGA to maintain 20-point run
    Sun, 15 Mar 2026 16:36:59 EST
    Shai Gilgeous-Alexander barely extended his record streak of games with at least 20 points to 128 during Sunday's win over the Timberwolves.

    Power drops 44 to lead Penn over Yale in Ivy final
    Sun, 15 Mar 2026 16:36:59 EST
    TJ Power scored an Ivy Madness-record 44 points to lift Pennsylvania to an 88-84 victory over Yale to win the Ivy Legue championship on Sunday.

    McDavid calls on NHL to audit suspension process
    Sun, 15 Mar 2026 16:36:59 EST
    Connor McDavid called on the NHL to investigate how it doles out suspensions in the wake of a controversial ban of just five games for Radko Gudas' hit on Auston Matthews.

    Vonn: 'I'm the only one that will decide my future'
    Sun, 15 Mar 2026 16:36:59 EST
    Lindsey Vonn, who is recovering from a crash at the Olympics, said she's not ready to discuss her skiing future but "I'm the only one that will decide my future."

    Para gold nets U.S. historic hockey sweep in Italy
    Sun, 15 Mar 2026 16:36:59 EST
    Three weeks after the United States beat Canada in the Olympic hockey finals, the Americans overcame their neighbors again to win Paralympic gold and complete the three-peat at Milan Cortina.

    ? Big USA-Dominican Republic WBC showdown
    Sun, 15 Mar 2026 16:36:59 EST
    Who will win Sunday's star-studded World Baseball Classic semifinal? We've got you covered with players to watch, live updates and postgame takeaways.

    Has UCLA leapfrogged UConn for No. 1 overall and four more big questions for Selection Sunday
    Sun, 15 Mar 2026 16:28:42 EST
    Where the top eight seeds play in the regionals is as big of a question as which bubble teams get in Selection Sunday.

    Women's Bracketology: One final projection before the bracket is revealed
    Sun, 15 Mar 2026 16:28:42 EST
    All 31 auto-bids are spoken for. Will UConn or UCLA be No. 1 overall? And where will the hosts be seeded?

    Masterclass shows why Man Utd must keep Bruno Fernandes amid rebuild
    Sun, 15 Mar 2026 14:27:19 EST
    Man United will lose Casemiro, and Bruno Fernandes could leave too -- but performance vs. Aston Villa reinforces the club must keep Fernandes.

    NHL playoff watch: Projecting the Ducks' Pacific title chances
    Sun, 15 Mar 2026 08:50:19 EST
    Here's how Anaheim can pull it off. Plus, full playoff projections, lottery standings after a busy Saturday.

    Which NFL teams have improved the most in free agency? Five rosters that made the best moves
    Sun, 15 Mar 2026 08:50:47 EST
    We picked out the teams that took the biggest steps forward this week through their signings and other moves -- including the 49ers.

    Live tracking NFL free agency: Updates on signings, trades, cuts
    Sun, 15 Mar 2026 08:50:47 EST
    We're following NFL free agency signings, trades, cuts, contract restructures and other moves as they happen.

    Biggest questions facing Bears after free agent exodus
    Sun, 15 Mar 2026 08:53:35 EST
    Chicago needs to figure out things at edge and in the secondary after a number of players left in free agency.