Windows Central

ON THIS DAY: Continuum will be built into Windows 10 for Phones, turning your phone into a PC
Wed, 29 Apr 2026 17:33:23 +0000
11 years ago, Microsoft unveiled Continuum for Windows 10 Mobile?a feature that promised to blur the line between smartphone and desktop PC. By connecting a phone to a monitor, keyboard, and mouse, users could run a desktop-like environment powered entirely by their pocket device. We?re reaching into the Windows Central vaults to revisit the moment Microsoft tried to change how we define a "computer.

Windows K2 status tracker: Keeping tabs on every Windows 11 commitment Microsoft has made in 2026
Wed, 29 Apr 2026 14:48:42 +0000
Microsoft has promised to fix Windows 11's biggest flaws, but actions speak louder than words. So, let's track its progress.

"Why it actually matters": Inside the Xbox publishing overhaul designed to win back frustrated developers
Wed, 29 Apr 2026 14:14:53 +0000
Xbox is rolling out Game Package Manager, a new developer tool designed to simplify game publishing, improve version management, and streamline updates across the platform.

"Still one of the best webcams with 4K and Windows Hello" ? the Logitech BRIO 4K hits its lowest price in months
Wed, 29 Apr 2026 13:56:43 +0000
The Logitech BRIO 4K is on sale for $149.99, offering 4K video and Windows Hello support in a webcam that continues to hold up in 2026.

"First time in years I didn't uninstall a WP launcher after 10 minutes": METROV could be a hit if you loved the look of Windows Phone 8.1
Wed, 29 Apr 2026 13:13:07 +0000
Although Windows Phone went away years ago, it has lived on in the hearts of many. This custom Android launcher returns the feel of WP 8.1, and it's starting to get attention.

You can pick up a $100 Xbox gift card for $83.50 right now, and I'm not kidding ? but this "limited offer" won't last for long.
Wed, 29 Apr 2026 13:07:56 +0000
The Xbox Gift Card is a special voucher that Xbox players can use to redeem digital currency and buy games, DLC, movies, and more from the Xbox Marketplace. Newegg is currently offering a special 16% discount for an Xbox Gift Card that's worth $100, but only for a short time.

Nascar

Joe Gibbs Racing intends to amend Spire, Gabehart lawsuit
Tue, 28 Apr 2026 04:50:56 +0000
Prior to the weekend, Joe Gibbs Racing notified both Spire Motorsports and Chris Gabehart that it intended to amend and refile its lawsuit against them both.
As a result, their intended responses to the lawsuit due on Monday is no longer necessary. The below in italics is taken from the notice to the Western District of North Carolina.  
?Defendants requested JGR provide a copy of the ...Keep reading

Everything you wanted to know about Carson Hocevar's Talladega celebration
Mon, 27 Apr 2026 20:02:11 +0000
It was one of the most epic victory celebrations in the history of motorsports on Sunday at Talladega Superspeedway.
Carson Hocevar, who stands 6'4", sat on his door against the B-post and was able to work the clutch and throttle to be able to drive both ways around the track while personally waving to the attending fans following his win in the Jack Link?s 500.
In fact, someone even ...Keep reading

Winners and losers from a tense NASCAR Cup race at Talladega
Mon, 27 Apr 2026 18:31:24 +0000
The Jack Link's 500 at Talladega was another memorable superspeedway race with high-drama, big wrecks, a new winner, and some of the same frustrations we've come to expect in these events.
While Carson Hocevar became the 208th different winner in NASCAR Cup Series history, Chris Buescher just missed out on ending RFK's win drought. 
Here's a look back at the biggest winners and losers from ...Keep reading

RCR makes another crew chief change for Kyle Busch, effective immediately
Mon, 27 Apr 2026 15:15:18 +0000
Ten races into the 2026 NASCAR Cup season, Richard Childress Racing has just one top ten finish as an organization -- a tenth by Kyle Busch this past weekend at Talladega Superspeedway.
Jim Pohlman, who left behind a successful career as crew chief for Justin Allgaier in the NASCAR O'Reilly Series to take over crew chief duties for Busch, is now being moved off the pit box. Pohlman, who won ...Keep reading

The worst of NASCAR's superspeedway product on display at Talladega
Mon, 27 Apr 2026 03:56:53 +0000
They saved fuel for half the raceThey then tried to race and immediately crashed nearly the entire fieldThey were then stuck 2x2 and were unable to pass the front row
"You said it perfectly," said Ryan Blaney after the massive 26-car crash at the start of the final stage. ?We?re either fuel saving or we?re running all over each other because that?s just what this car is and that?s how ...Keep reading

Fox News Headlines

Father of slain student Sheridan Gorman calls death a 'failure' after illegal immigrant's not guilty plea
Wed, 29 Apr 2026 17:24:16 GMT
Illegal immigrant Jose Medina-Medina pleads not guilty to murdering 18-year-old Loyola University Chicago student Sheridan Gorman in Rogers Park.

Kentucky basketball fans are melting down after losing top recruit to Kansas
Wed, 29 Apr 2026 17:10:06 GMT
The Kentucky Wildcats saw the top prospect on their recruiting board head to Lawrence, Kansas, and Big Blue Nation is starting to show signs of fatigue with coach Mark Pope.

Dan Bongino reveals he found 'mother lode' of secret Russiagate files inside FBI burn bags
Wed, 29 Apr 2026 17:07:37 GMT
Dan Bongino alleges he discovered a "mother lode" of Crossfire Hurricane documents in a burn bag that he says were meant to be destroyed at the FBI.

Amtrak data breach exposes millions of customer records
Wed, 29 Apr 2026 17:00:49 GMT
A dataset attributed to Amtrak appeared on Have I Been Pwned, reportedly exposing customer emails, names, addresses and support interaction records.

Dems? ?No Kings? rhetoric backfires as critics lambaste ?confusing? reaction to actual king
Wed, 29 Apr 2026 17:00:15 GMT
King Charles III received a bipartisan standing ovation in Congress, prompting Republicans to highlight Democrats' "No Kings" protest hypocrisy.

Reds fans go berserk after catcher Tyler Stephenson's ABS challenge wins them free pizza
Wed, 29 Apr 2026 17:00:15 GMT
The ABS challenge system helped Cincinnati Reds fans earn free pizza when a reversed call gave the Reds their 11th strikeout against the Colorado Rockies.

Trump's agenda on razor's edge as GOP divisions block legislative path in House
Wed, 29 Apr 2026 16:54:18 GMT
Republican divisions over FISA renewal legislation and the farm bill threaten Trump's legislative agenda as an April 30 deadline approaches.
Indy Car Racing

Katherine Legge to race in Indy 500 with HMD Motorsports, AJ Foyt Racing partnership
Mon, 27 Apr 2026 13:00:12 GMT
Legge is the only female driver assigned to a car for this year?s race.

Central Indiana Girl Scouts get a behind-the-scenes look at an IndyCar team
Fri, 24 Apr 2026 04:22:13 GMT
Girl Scouts are about more than cookies; they?re about building courage, confidence and character. On Thursday, that mission shifted into high gear.

INDYCAR names Scot Elkins managing director of officiating
Tue, 21 Apr 2026 17:43:42 GMT
Elkins will start this new role on Monday, May 11.

Jacob Abel entering 2026 Indianapolis 500 with Abel Motorsports
Mon, 20 Apr 2026 15:00:27 GMT
?The Louisville native will pilot the No. 51 Chevrolet for his family's team as he seeks his first Indianapolis 500 start.

Quick pit stop propels Alex Palou to maiden Long Beach Grand Prix victory
Mon, 20 Apr 2026 01:41:59 GMT
Palou also reclaimed the championship lead and now heads into the Month of May with a 17-point advantage over Kyle Kirkwood.

Felix Rosenqvist scores first pole position since 2024 in IndyCar qualifying at Long Beach
Sun, 19 Apr 2026 01:56:14 GMT
Rosenqvist will be joined on the front row by Pato O'Ward.

Colton Herta's Indianapolis 500 hopes blocked by Formula 2 calendar change
Thu, 09 Apr 2026 18:15:53 GMT
Now that Herta is not available, Andretti Global said Thursday it will focus on its current three-driver lineup for the Indy 500 and not enter a fourth car.

500 Festival event vehicles revealed at Indianapolis Motor Speedway
Tue, 07 Apr 2026 15:06:55 GMT
Built by Hoosiers at the Fort Wayne Assembly Plant, the trucks will hit the streets with Indianapolis 500 graphics to remind everyone the Indy 500 is almost here.
ESPN Sports Headlines

Miller: Ranking the 100 best NFL draft picks of 20...
Wed, 29 Apr 2026 09:53:06 EST
Matt Miller picked out his 100 favorite selections, factoring in value, fit and trades. Which pick is No. 1? Which teams dominated the list?

32 draft-day trades that will always be remembered...
Wed, 29 Apr 2026 09:59:01 EST
NFL Nation looks back at the draft deals that produced memorable outcomes -- good or bad -- for their teams.

Simmons retires as Bronco: 'My heart, my home'
Wed, 29 Apr 2026 13:10:49 EST
Two-time Pro Bowl safety Justin Simmons announced Wednesday that he is retiring from the NFL as a member of the Broncos.

Red Sox ace Crochet to IL after rocky start to '26...
Wed, 29 Apr 2026 13:10:49 EST
The Red Sox placed ace Garrett Crochet on the 15-day IL with inflammation in his pitching shoulder.

Dybantsa ups NIL deal to pro Nike partnership
Wed, 29 Apr 2026 13:10:49 EST
As AJ Dybantsa is transitioning from college to prepare for the NBA draft, he is also taking the next step in his endorsement deal with Nike. Dybantsa, who signed a NIL deal with Nike in 2024, is extending that agreement as pro basketball contract.

Sorokin, Swayman, Vasilevskiy finalists for Vezina...
Wed, 29 Apr 2026 13:10:49 EST
Ilya Sorokin, Jeremy Swayman and Andrei Vasilevskiy are the three finalists for the Vezina Trophy awarded to the NHL's top goaltender.

LeBron on MJ debate: 'Our games are different'
Wed, 29 Apr 2026 13:10:49 EST
While there may be no deciding the GOAT debate, LeBron James acknowledges the influence Michael Jordan had on him.

Senators' Tkachuk: Trade talk 'getting frustrating...
Wed, 29 Apr 2026 13:10:49 EST
Senators captain Brady Tkachuk said Wednesday that the constant trade rumors became "a distraction" and that he's "been fully committed to this team."