Windows Central

32GB of Corsair Vengeance DDR5 RAM is 33% off today only ? This superb memory deal for PC gamers might sell out before midnight
Wed, 01 Apr 2026 18:53:32 +0000
Memory deals are more important than ever with the current RAM pricing surges, and Woot! is currently home to today's best deal. It expires tonight (if not sooner), so don't hold out too long.

Minecraft players just got a preview packed with sulfur caves, bouncy springs, and chaotic features that feel straight out of an April Fools update. Plus, some actual April Fools update.
Wed, 01 Apr 2026 18:52:10 +0000
Minecraft?s latest Bedrock Edition preview shows off sulfur caves, springs, and new blocks for Bedrock Edition, while Java Edition players can try the Herdcraft April Fools snapshot that reimagines inventory entirely.

I?m skeptical of AI writing tools ? but Speechify for Windows won me over. Here's why this new voice?writing app is fast, simple, and weirdly addictive.
Wed, 01 Apr 2026 18:33:53 +0000
Testing Speechify?s new Windows app proves voice typing is faster than a keyboard, though AI quirks and a $29 monthly fee remain significant hurdles.

Windows 11 Task Manager is finally getting deeper insights into NPU usage in AI PCs ? No more trying to guess which apps are using the specialized hardware
Wed, 01 Apr 2026 17:05:22 +0000
Arriving now for Windows 11 Insiders is a buff to Task Manager that provides far more information about your PC's NPU usage and performance. Here's how it works and why it makes sense in 2026.

NVIDIA?s new Dynamic MFG feature could make games smoother? or just weirder. Either way, the real GPU battleground is shifting to software.
Wed, 01 Apr 2026 13:57:42 +0000
Early tests of NVIDIA's new DLSS 4.5 features, Dynamic Multi Frame Generation (MFG) and MFG 6X, have shown positive results. It certainly seems like AI-assisted software is the new GPU frontier, and one day that won't be controversial.

Nintendo's crusade against Palworld just got a reality check from the US Government as "summon and fight" patent rejected
Wed, 01 Apr 2026 13:39:11 +0000
Nintendo?s legal crusade against Palworld just hit a massive roadblock in the United States. Following a rare, high-level review by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), a patent examiner has issued a "non-final" rejection of all 26 claims in Nintendo?s controversial "summon and fight" patent.

The RAM pricing crisis continues to attack affordable computing with more (and significant) hikes on Raspberry Pi but there are "there are some brighter spots in the picture"
Wed, 01 Apr 2026 13:04:00 +0000
The Raspberry Pi has always been a poster child for cheap computing, but thanks to a third price rise in recent months, it's no longer the default best choice.

Xbox just made PC game development way easier ? and it could speed up how fast games ship
Wed, 01 Apr 2026 12:59:28 +0000
Microsoft has unveiled Xbox PC Remote Tools, a new suite designed to streamline deployment, testing, and debugging for Windows game developers across remote devices.

Microsoft Teams finally fixes the Enter key (yes, really) and adds more long?awaited tweaks ? Here is everything else new in March 2026
Wed, 01 Apr 2026 12:50:19 +0000
The March 2026 update for Microsoft Teams adds highly requested features like 'Enter' key customization and a new 'mark all as read' shortcut.

Fallout?s second season just rewrote Prime Video?s expectations ? here?s what Amazon revealed
Wed, 01 Apr 2026 10:51:59 +0000
Fallout Season 2 has reached 83 million viewers within its first 13 weeks, making it one of Prime Video?s biggest returning shows and highlighting strong demand for the franchise.

Microsoft?s growing AI influence is under scrutiny in the UK ? here?s what?s happening
Wed, 01 Apr 2026 10:32:48 +0000
The UK CMA is coming after Microsoft again, and this time it's all about AI and ecosystem control, which are at the center of the debate.

Microsoft 365 will soon have helpers that take actions for you ? here?s what that means
Wed, 01 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0000
Microsoft?s latest hire is bringing OpenClaw and personal AI agents to Microsoft 365, but it also raises questions about the company's commitment to reducing AI integrations across its tech stack.

I finally found a 1TB NVMe SSD resistant to inflated storage costs ? Kingston's NV3 is down to just $109 for one day only
Tue, 31 Mar 2026 21:08:34 +0000
Storage prices keep rising, and it's getting ever more difficult to find affordable SSDs for PCs and laptops. That changes with this 1TB Kingston NV3 SSD, nearly 50% off for one day only.

The RAM Crisis is price-gouging storage units, but the "definitive" 1TB SSD for gaming handhelds is sideswiping them with this sweet 25% discount
Tue, 31 Mar 2026 21:08:17 +0000
Amazon is hosting a special 25% discount for the vaunted WD_Black SN770M SSD in honor of World Backup Day, allowing portable gamers to upgrade their handheld console's storage size for less.

The March Windows 11 Insider Update adds 9 fresh features and improvements worth knowing
Tue, 31 Mar 2026 19:24:21 +0000
Windows 11 Insider builds for late March add Administrator Protection, NPU insights, shared audio upgrades, and accessibility features.


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    NASCAR TV ratings for Martinsville weekend
    Wed, 01 Apr 2026 18:28:46 +0000
    The NASCAR Cup Series race on Sunday at Martinsville drew 2.394 million viewers according to the Sports Business Journal.
    This number is a slight decrease from last year, the race being held on the same weekend at the same track, which drew 2.422 million viewers. The 2026 edition did feature most popular driver Chase Elliott returning to victory lane after a spirited duel through traffic ...Keep reading

    Casey Mears to reach 500th career NASCAR Cup start in new deal with Beard Motorsports
    Tue, 31 Mar 2026 18:57:53 +0000
    Beard Motorsports has reached an agreement with Casey Mears for him to run five NASCAR Cup races this year, driving the No. 62 Chevrolet. 
    Mears' first race with the team will come on April 26 at Talladega Superspeedway. He will also compete in the Brickyard 400 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, the second Daytona race, the second Talladega race, and the season finale at Homestead-Miami ...Keep reading

    Denny Hamlin weighs in on NASCAR Hall of Fame debate
    Tue, 31 Mar 2026 13:48:33 +0000
    There has been a considerable amount of debate over the past week about who should be eligible for the NASCAR Hall of Fame and now Denny Hamlin has weighed in with his opinions as well.
    The debate centers around drivers who have had tremendous success at levels lower than the Cup Series and if they should continue to be enshrined alongside the likes of Dale Earnhardt, Richard Petty, Jeff Gordon ...Keep reading

    Denny Hamlin 'couldn't believe' NASCAR caution length at Martinsville
    Tue, 31 Mar 2026 01:37:48 +0000
    Denny Hamlin believes NASCAR on FOX has a stage break caution length issue and detailed those frustrations on Monday during his latest Actions Detrimental podcast episode.
    "Apparently, what's happening is Fox feels they need to see the pit stops," Hamlin said. "So, the end of the stage break happens, green-checkered (stage break flag0 and boom, we're under caution. The pace car comes out, they ...Keep reading

    Penske plans no changes for Ryan Blaney pit crew after competitive Martinsville
    Mon, 30 Mar 2026 21:41:34 +0000
    The Team Penske No. 12 pit crew had a really competitive afternoon on Sunday at Martinsville.
    While a generally uneventful race typically would not be a newsworthy development, it is right now because the group that works alongside driver Ryan Blaney has been a work-in-progress this year.
    It has objectively been a rough month and a half until this past weekend where their combined team ...Keep reading

    Winners and losers from a tame NASCAR Cup race at Martinsville
    Mon, 30 Mar 2026 14:50:33 +0000
    While Denny Hamlin absolutely dominated Sunday's NASCAR Cup race, it was Chase Elliott who emerged victorious through a great restart and a strategy gamble. NASCAR's Most Popular Driver earned his 22nd career win and Hendrick Motorsports' 31st at Martinsville Speedway.
    Tyler Reddick finished 15th in his worst result of the 2026 season, and only lost 13 points in his massive championship ...Keep reading

    Denny Hamlin falls short of perfect race, but scores the most points
    Mon, 30 Mar 2026 02:49:53 +0000
    The bad news for Denny Hamlin is that he came up one position short of pulling off a perfect race on Sunday at Martinsville Speedway.
    The good news is that he scored the most points in an era where that suddenly matters again.
    Hamlin led a race high 292 laps in the Cook Out 400, including the first and second stage, plus the fastest lap bonus, but was denied a seventh Ridgeway Grandfather ...Keep reading

    How Alan Gustafson stacked the deck for Chase Elliott in Martinsville win
    Mon, 30 Mar 2026 01:35:34 +0000
    There were three key moments that delivered Chase Elliott his earliest victory to start a NASCAR Cup Series season on Sunday at Martinsville Speedway.
    Combined, it was a masterclass between Elliott and crew chief Alan Gustafson, a combination that doesn?t generally seem to get the respect everyone around them says they should.

    Gustafson (surprisingly) intends to two-stop the final ...Keep reading

    Complete NASCAR Cup points standings after 2026 Martinsville I
    Sun, 29 Mar 2026 23:31:34 +0000
    Entering this race, Tyler Reddick had a 95-point lead over Ryan Blaney, who is now 82 points behind after Reddick's worst finish of the 2026 season so far -- which is only 15th.
    Reddick's 23XI Racing teammate Bubba Wallace had a DNF, making him the biggest loser in the points as he fell from third all the way to 11th. However, he is currently locked into a four-way tie for eighth, so it's not ...Keep reading


    Fox News Headlines

    Charlamagne baffled by ICE agents at airports being efficient and nice 'like Chick-fil-A workers'
    Wed, 01 Apr 2026 20:46:15 GMT
    "Breakfast Club" host Charlamagne says ICE agents at LaGuardia Airport were so friendly and efficient they reminded him of Chick-fil-A workers, but he suspects a government psy-op.

    GOP leaders endorse Trump's shutdown-proof move to end DHS funding lapse
    Wed, 01 Apr 2026 20:45:46 GMT
    Trump pushes Republicans to use budget reconciliation to fund ICE and border agents, setting a June 1 deadline to end the 47-day DHS shutdown.

    Sauer cites ?striking? figures on secretive birth tourism in high-stakes SCOTUS case
    Wed, 01 Apr 2026 20:44:39 GMT
    Trump's executive order seeks to reinterpret the 14th Amendment to deny citizenship to children of illegal immigrants, the Supreme Court heard in oral arguments Wednesday.

    Fox News Channel wallops CNN, MS NOW viewership during first quarter of 2026
    Wed, 01 Apr 2026 20:37:12 GMT
    Fox News Channel dominated the first quarter of 2026, topping all of cable for the 20th consecutive quarter while beating CBS among weekday primetime viewers.

    Ted Bundy unmasked in decades-old teen murder as cold case finally solved by DNA: report
    Wed, 01 Apr 2026 20:28:33 GMT
    New DNA technology linked Ted Bundy to the 1974 Halloween murder of Utah teen Laura Ann Aime, 51 years after her disappearance, officials confirmed.

    Florida woman accused of squatting in home near The Villages, then selling the owner's appliances
    Wed, 01 Apr 2026 20:13:10 GMT
    A Florida woman accused of squatting near The Villages was arrested after allegedly selling a Frigidaire washer and dryer for $150 from the home.

    Jen Shah, Theranos' Elizabeth Holmes bonded in prison over 'poop duty' responsibilities
    Wed, 01 Apr 2026 20:07:01 GMT
    "Real Housewives" star Jen Shah says she grew close to Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes over shared "poop duty" and late-night walks at FPC Bryan in Texas.

    Howie Mandel 'kind of' regrets making public apology after tense Kelly Ripa on-air moment
    Wed, 01 Apr 2026 20:04:01 GMT
    Howie Mandel says he "kind of regrets" apologizing to Kelly Ripa, insisting that comedians should never say sorry for a joke after a viral TV moment.

    Trump to address nation about Iran as he signals war could end within weeks
    Wed, 01 Apr 2026 20:03:53 GMT
    Trump will deliver a primetime address on the Iran conflict, and the White House signaled an ?important update" as the war enters a critical stage.

    Reporter kidnapped in Baghdad known for pursuing gutsy, low-budget assignments while living ?frugal existence?
    Wed, 01 Apr 2026 19:55:59 GMT
    Award-winning American journalist Shelly Kittleson has been kidnapped in Iraq after brushing off threats that coincided with her coverage.

    Golf influencer Paige Spiranac shares words of encouragement for Tiger Woods after DUI arrest
    Wed, 01 Apr 2026 19:55:51 GMT
    Golf influencer Paige Spiranac posted words of encouragement for Tiger Woods after his DUI arrest last week, saying "we are all rooting for Tiger."

    Costco's hot dog-inspired bourbon triggers buying frenzy with $1,000 resale prices
    Wed, 01 Apr 2026 19:52:59 GMT
    Rare Character's hot dog-themed bourbon, inspired by Costco's iconic $1.50 combo, reportedly sold out in hours at a D.C. Costco, priced at $85.99.

    ?Virginia father? charged with murdering infant daughter is illegal alien, says DHS
    Wed, 01 Apr 2026 19:52:20 GMT
    A ?Virginia father" charged with beating his infant daughter to death is an illegal immigrant let into the country under the Biden administration, according to DHS.

    Man with prior arrest caught allegedly trying to shove stranger into train tracks twice in terrifying video
    Wed, 01 Apr 2026 19:52:08 GMT
    Elisio Melendez is accused of trying to push a stranger onto Seattle's Northgate light rail tracks, and surveillance video allegedly showed two shove attempts.

    Trump hypes moon mission as Artemis II prepares to lift off under pressure from past failures
    Wed, 01 Apr 2026 19:43:16 GMT
    Trump celebrated Artemis II as astronauts including Jeremy Hansen prepare to travel around the moon, the first crewed deep-space mission since 1972.


    Indy Car Racing

    Alex Palou wins at Barber after Lundgaard has slow final pit stop
    Sun, 29 Mar 2026 21:13:17 GMT
    Palou led all but 11 laps on Sunday, but it wasn't a guaranteed victory for the Spaniard like so many IndyCar races have been recently.

    Alex Palou takes pole for IndyCar race at Barber
    Sun, 29 Mar 2026 01:17:25 GMT
    The pole was not only Palou's first of the season, but also the thirteenth of his career and second straight at Barber Motorsports Park.

    NASCAR suspends Daniel Dye after livestream mockery of IndyCar's David Malukas
    Wed, 18 Mar 2026 18:15:06 GMT
    Dye used voices that made inferences about Malukas? sexuality, and he mimicked Malukas? voice at one point.

    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.


    ESPN Sports Headlines

    NBA Power Rankings: What to watch over the final two weeks for all 30 teams
    Wed, 1 Apr 2026 16:55:42 EST
    With just a handful of matchups left for each team in the regular season, where do all 30 teams land in this week's Power Rankings?

    Draymond Green reflects on his future amid uncertainty in Golden State
    Wed, 1 Apr 2026 16:55:42 EST
    As the Warriors face another season lost to injuries, Green confronts an uncertain future.

    Woods may leave U.S. for treatment, judge rules
    Wed, 1 Apr 2026 16:53:29 EST
    A Florida judge granted Tiger Woods' request on Wednesday to travel outside the U.S. and enter a comprehensive inpatient treatment facility.

    Bears' stadium choice 'late spring, early summer'
    Wed, 1 Apr 2026 16:53:29 EST
    Kevin Warren, president and CEO of the Chicago Bears, says the team is targeting "late spring, early summer" for a decision on where the team's new stadium will be built.

    Stewart, Ionescu say they'll re-sign with Liberty
    Wed, 1 Apr 2026 16:53:29 EST
    Breanna Stewart and Sabrina Ionescu both announced that they will re-sign with the Liberty.

    NFLPA: Player safety requires trained, pro refs
    Wed, 1 Apr 2026 16:53:29 EST
    Player safety requires "trained, professional officials on the field," NFLPA executive director JC Tretter said in a statement amid ongoing contract negotiations between the NFL and the NFL Referees Association.

    Ex-Wisconsin TE Pugh dies at 24; cause not given
    Wed, 1 Apr 2026 16:53:29 EST
    Jack Pugh, a former tight end on Wisconsin's football team who stepped away from football three years ago citing mental health concerns, has died at 24.

    Sources: Pirates, top prospect Griffin talking deal
    Wed, 1 Apr 2026 16:53:29 EST
    The Pirates are deep into contract negotiations with minor league shortstop Konnor Griffin, who is the No. 1 prospect in MLB, sources told ESPN.

    Marlins' Alcantara gets 1st complete game of '26
    Wed, 1 Apr 2026 16:53:29 EST
    The Marlins' Sandy Alcantara threw the first complete game of the MLB season -- a 93-pitch shutout in a 10-0 victory against the White Sox.

    Ump Bucknor hit in face mask in Rays-Brewers
    Wed, 1 Apr 2026 16:53:29 EST
    In the second inning of the Rays-Brewers game Wednesday, a foul tip from Nick Fortes hit plate umpire C.B. Bucknor in the face mask.

    ?? Solak: 2026 NFL draft prospects All-Film team
    Wed, 1 Apr 2026 16:53:29 EST
    NFL scouts are watching a lot of tape as we get ready for the 2026 draft. Which underrated players jump off the screen? Ben Solak fills out his All-Film team.

    Inside the friction between Jalen Hurts and the Eagles
    Wed, 1 Apr 2026 16:54:58 EST
    ESPN pulls back the curtain on what's ailing a star-studded Eagles offense, one in which its QB must evolve.

    Who is ACTUALLY more valuable: Aaron Judge or Shohei Ohtani? We did the math
    Wed, 1 Apr 2026 15:03:17 EST
    They're MLB's unquestioned top two superstars. We break down their value to determine who reigns supreme.

    MLB starting pitcher rankings: Who are baseball's 11 true aces?
    Wed, 1 Apr 2026 15:03:17 EST
    Who is the sport's most dominant pitcher right now? We rank the elite, with the help of MLB scouts and execs.

    Ranking every team that has qualified for the World Cup
    Wed, 1 Apr 2026 14:57:35 EST
    We have the final 48 teams that can win the FIFA World Cup this summer. Let's go through them all and rank where they stand.

    Italy only have themselves to blame for missing World Cup
    Wed, 1 Apr 2026 14:57:35 EST
    We don't need think pieces or inquests into Italy's failure to qualify for a third straight World Cup.

    Ranking every starter in the men's Final Four
    Wed, 1 Apr 2026 14:38:46 EST
    Arizona, Michigan, UConn and Illinois each have a representative in the top five -- but one semifinalist has two.

    'There's not one path': The unexpected rise of Keaton Wagler at Illinois
    Wed, 1 Apr 2026 14:38:47 EST
    The Fighting Illini star has ascended toward the top of a historically talented freshman class.