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The $30 Xbox Game Pass problem could be fixed without dropping the price
Thu, 26 Mar 2026 13:00:00 +0000
Subscription fatigue is real, and at $360 a year, Game Pass Ultimate is a major culprit. However, the grapevine suggests a major shake-up is coming under new leadership. If Xbox wants my $30, they need to stop giving me what they want to sell and start giving me what I actually play.

Can Apple threaten Microsoft?s grip on the business-centric enterprise sector? Macs become 6?year investments, boasting fewer crashes and instabilities than Windows PCs
Thu, 26 Mar 2026 12:10:13 +0000
A new report reveals that Macs might be considered more of an asset investment, with a 6-year lifespan compared to Windows PCs' 3-year lifespan.

Microsoft?s leadership exodus deepens as diversity chief departs ? is the company?s ?AI-powered transformation? to blame?
Thu, 26 Mar 2026 11:24:03 +0000
An internal memo reveals Microsoft?s HR restructure with new leaders, departures, and AI priorities reshaping employee experience.

This mobile controller is "opulent" for Xbox Cloud Gaming ? top-class controls, feedback, and design for a fair price
Thu, 26 Mar 2026 11:02:48 +0000
The Razer Kishi Ultra is a phenomenal controller that elevates Xbox Cloud Gaming to new heights of fun while being comfy to use, and its steep price has been cut by 55% to make it more accessible.

Xbox is getting one of the best Steam games from 2024 ? and it's free
Thu, 26 Mar 2026 10:52:45 +0000
One of my favorite games from 2024 is getting a console release, and I can't wait to jump back in from my bedroom setup!

Here are the Forza Horizon 6 PC, Steam Deck, and ROG Ally full system requirements
Thu, 26 Mar 2026 10:17:28 +0000
Playground has released the recommended hardware needed to power Forza Horizon 6, and it's not as bad as you'd think.

Everything you need to know about Windows 11's new customizable Taskbar ? resizable and movable options from Windows 10 coming soon
Thu, 26 Mar 2026 09:28:37 +0000
Movable and resizable Taskbar is confirmed to be making its way to Windows 11 this year. Here's everything you need to know about how it will work!

Intel's impressive Core Ultra 5 250KF Plus is now available in limited quantities ? Don't miss an "incredible deal for content creators who moonlight as gamers"
Thu, 26 Mar 2026 07:00:00 +0000
Intel's eagerly anticipated Core Ultra 250KF Plus desktop CPU, the most affordable of the bunch, is now available to buy in limited quantities. It's a perfect option for value-conscious gamers and creators, and I don't expect stock to last long.

Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 director sticks up for NVIDIA's DLSS 5 AI tech, says "This is just a little uncanny beginning" ? "No way haters will stop this"
Wed, 25 Mar 2026 23:39:47 +0000
NVIDIA's upcoming DLSS 5 AI tech has been widely criticized by game players and devs alike, but KCD2 director Daniel Vávra believes it has a bright future.

Microsoft's GitHub is going to start using Copilot interactions to train AI models and it's starting soon
Wed, 25 Mar 2026 22:04:28 +0000
GitHub Copilot already ruffled feathers when it first arrived given what it was trained on. Now it's going to use your interactions with it to further train the models.

Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney says 1,000 devs laid off over Fortnite slump are "once-in-a-lifetime quality folks" ? asserts the cuts weren't performance-based
Wed, 25 Mar 2026 21:57:11 +0000
After Epic Games laid off 1,000 of its employees over poor Fortnite performance, CEO Tim Sweeney was singing their praises on social media.

Microsoft says it?s listening to Windows 11 feedback, but skepticism is louder than ever
Wed, 25 Mar 2026 21:38:05 +0000
Microsoft pledges to fix Windows 11, but users remain skeptical. Performance promises face a growing trust problem across the community.

Our favorite gaming PC has gotten its price taken to somewhat more affordable levels ? once you see it's ungodly specs, you will see why its so pricy
Wed, 25 Mar 2026 21:21:36 +0000
The Lenovo Legion Tower 7i (Gen 10) is one of our favorite PC desktops for gaming, and Lenovo is giving PC players a chance to experience its RTX 5070 and Intel Core Ultra 7 265K configuration with a 10% discount.

A NAS is the best way to avoid a data catastrophe ? Our Editor's Choice just hit the lowest price of the year, and hard drives to fill it with are also on sale
Wed, 25 Mar 2026 21:18:06 +0000
World Backup Day is just around the corner, making it a great time to invest in a NAS for extra data protection. This one's perfect for beginners, and it's down to the lowest price of the year at Amazon's Big Spring Sale.

This SSD with 4TB and 7,300 MB/s read speeds will solve my gaming PC's storage woes ? and it's got an exquisite $550 discount you won't find on Amazon
Wed, 25 Mar 2026 21:17:41 +0000
Newegg has procured an exclusive 44% discount for the 4TB variant of the WD_BLACK (SN850X) internal SSD with heatsink, giving PC gamers a rare opportunity to upgrade their rig's storage space without cripplling their budget.


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    Joe Gibbs Racing accuses Chris Gabehart of deleting relevant texts before lawsuit
    Thu, 26 Mar 2026 01:04:33 +0000
    In a Wednesday night legal filing, Joe Gibbs Racing says Chris Gabehart was not able to entirely comply with the expedited discovery order issued by the Western District of North Carolina due to text messages he deleted prior to the lawsuit brought against him.
    Additionally, JGR believes it has been able to construct a narrative that shows its former competition director ?immediately ...Keep reading

    Darius Rucker becomes NASCAR team owner, partnering with Legacy Motor Club
    Wed, 25 Mar 2026 20:36:13 +0000
    Rucker joins an ownership group that includes seven-time NASCAR Cup champion Jimmie Johnson and Knighthead Capital Management. NASCAR legend Richard Petty, who owned the team before it morphed into Legacy, now works as a team ambassador. 
    The acclaimed country singer and Hootie & the Blowfish frontman announced this on the Dan Patrick Show, noting how he has loved NASCAR for years. He is a ...Keep reading

    NASCAR isn't the only reason drivers reconsider fighting
    Tue, 24 Mar 2026 23:56:43 +0000
    In real time, upon leaving the infield care center at Darlington Raceway on Friday night, Ben Rhodes wanted to find Tyler Ankrum after the NASCAR Truck Series race to express some displeasure with some fisticuffs but quickly thought better of it.
    ?So, yeah, I would love to go get myself a penalty and fight right now, but that's $75,000, so we won't be doing that,? Rhodes said. ?Yeah ...Keep reading

    How about a 750 horsepower package for NASCAR intermediates too?
    Tue, 24 Mar 2026 20:06:22 +0000
    When asked about the potential of using the 750 horsepower tapered spacer on intermediate tracks in addition to its return to short tracks this season, Joey Logano looked as if he had been asked the stupidest question in the world.
    Of course he wants more power, literally everywhere
    ?I want more falloff,? Logano said with the most indignation in the world. ?I mean, more fall off puts ...Keep reading

    Denny Hamlin explains how 23XI is beating JGR with their own data
    Tue, 24 Mar 2026 17:41:02 +0000
    Denny Hamlin has said this frequently but his 23XI Racing team and Joe Gibbs Racing are true alliance partners as part of the $8 million a year the former pays to the latter in exchange for all technical data.
    But Hamlin says, and he did again on Monday on his Actions Detrimental podcast, that the information flow goes both ways.
    ?We're always privy to what they're doing as well as they ...Keep reading

    Winners and losers from NASCAR's first Darlington race of 2026
    Mon, 23 Mar 2026 16:24:46 +0000
    Daytona, Atlanta, COTA, and now Darlington. 23XI Racing's Tyler Reddick is driving away with the championship lead, and in this age of parity, a win record like that is nearly unheard of.
    But 23XI wasn't the only team that turned heads on Sunday, with RFK and Spire both showing good pace, while titans like HMS and JGR lagged behind. 
    36 of the 37 starters finished Sunday's race, but there ...Keep reading

    Cup drivers say new package is directionally positive at Darlington
    Mon, 23 Mar 2026 02:46:17 +0000
    When it comes to the debut of the new short track package at Darlington Raceway, there might be a Venn Diagram overlap between those who had really good cars and those who felt like it improved the racing.
    As a result, there may also be a similar overlap for the opposite.  
    Ultimately, most drivers said the increased horsepower and reduced downforce configuration did not fundamentally ...Keep reading

    Tyler Reddick and 23XI on a 'dream run' to start NASCAR season
    Mon, 23 Mar 2026 01:05:18 +0000
    This isn?t supposed to happen anymore.
    With the introduction of the NextGen car in 2022, a single-source supplied spec car, the conviction was that no one would be able to dominate modern Cup Series campaigns the way Jeff Gordon, Jimmie Johnson or Kyle Larson had back in the day.
    Parity!
    There have been just six races, of course, but Tyler Reddick, Billy Scott and the 23XI Racing No. 45 ...Keep reading

    Complete NASCAR Cup points standings after 2026 Darlington I
    Sun, 22 Mar 2026 23:21:15 +0000
    After four wins in the first six races, Tyler Reddick holds a monumental points lead in the regular season standings. He is now enjoying his biggest lead yet, 95 points ahead as Ryan Blaney moves back into the runner-up spot after a tough day for Bubba Wallace.
    Around the cutline, Daniel Suarez has now moved back inside the top 16 while his Spire teammate Michael McDowell drops below.
    The ...Keep reading


    Fox News Headlines

    40% off or more: Amazon Big Spring Sale deals on Apple, Ninja and DeWalt
    Thu, 26 Mar 2026 13:19:05 GMT
    Save up to 78% with Amazon Big Spring Sale deals on sports bras, power banks, power tools and more, starting at $8.

    8th-grader stands alone with last perfect women's NCAA basketball bracket
    Thu, 26 Mar 2026 13:14:43 GMT
    A Pennsylvania eighth-grader is the lone person with a perfect NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament bracket out of millions of entires, and he's not even a hoops fan.

    We are pulling the plug on med school DEI and making us all healthier as a result
    Thu, 26 Mar 2026 13:00:39 GMT
    The Liaison Committee on Medical Education silently dropped its DEI mandate on March 19, freeing 150-plus U.S. medical schools from DEI requirements.

    The clock is ticking: DHS shutdown endangers FIFA World Cup security preparations
    Thu, 26 Mar 2026 13:00:35 GMT
    The DHS shutdown is threatening 2026 FIFA World Cup security, with 95% of TSA employees unpaid and callout rates growing worse at major U.S. airports.

    Serial offender out on parole accused of killing 23-year-old woman in stolen truck chase: police
    Thu, 26 Mar 2026 13:00:29 GMT
    A Nashville parolee with at least 20 prior convictions is accused of stealing a truck, leading police on a chase, and fatally striking a 23-year-old woman.

    24 states back challenge to transgender inmate surgery ruling with nationwide stakes
    Thu, 26 Mar 2026 13:00:18 GMT
    Idaho and Indiana AGs argue the Eighth Amendment doesn't require states to fund gender reassignment surgery for prison inmates in a Ninth Circuit brief.

    GOP lawmaker unveils sweeping new transparency measures ahead of 2026 election
    Thu, 26 Mar 2026 12:56:19 GMT
    A new GOP bill would cut federal funding to states that refuse to disclose private election vendor contracts and foreign ties in a major transparency effort ahead of the 2026 elections.

    Tom Brady reveals why majority NFL team ownership may not be for him
    Thu, 26 Mar 2026 12:45:03 GMT
    NFL legend Tom Brady was asked Thursday on FOX Business' "Mornings with Maria" whether he would consider becoming a majority owner in the league.

    Paige Spiranac offers crucial golf tips for busty women
    Thu, 26 Mar 2026 12:37:46 GMT
    Paige Spiranac just wants to help. The famous golf influencer posted a video trying to help big-breasted women with their swing game on Wednesday.

    Israel says Iranian leader who ordered Strait of Hormuz closure killed in targeted strike
    Thu, 26 Mar 2026 12:33:34 GMT
    Israel has eliminated Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy Commander Alireza Tangsiri in a strike, Israel's Minister of Defense Israel Katz indicated.

    Cornyn counters Paxton with wave of GOP endorsements as party warns critical Texas seat at risk
    Thu, 26 Mar 2026 12:32:40 GMT
    Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, has received a slate of 17 new endorsements from Texas Republicans in the latest development in the bitter primary runoff battle between him Ken Paxton.

    Revolutionary Tourism: Inside the $600M marriage of dark money and far-left agitprop
    Thu, 26 Mar 2026 12:30:26 GMT
    A Fox News Digital investigation shows how a network tied to Neville Roy Singham turns activism into coordinated global protest movements ? from Cuba to U.S. cities ? using a repeatable playbook of messaging, mobilization and media amplification.

    America 250 organizers unveil sweeping plans for the country's historic birthday celebration
    Thu, 26 Mar 2026 12:30:22 GMT
    America 250 organizers unveiled plans for a Times Square ball drop on July 3 and nationwide block parties on July 4 to mark the country's 250th anniversary.

    Savannah Guthrie breaks down over possibility her mom was targeted because of her fame, apologizes to family
    Thu, 26 Mar 2026 12:28:21 GMT
    Savannah Guthrie apologized to her family over the possibility that her mother?s disappearance is somehow related to her fame and high-profile position as "Today" co-anchor.

    Trump tells 'strange' Iranian negotiators to 'get serious soon' or 'it won't be pretty'
    Thu, 26 Mar 2026 12:27:45 GMT
    Iranian negotiators must "get serious" about a deal to end the war, President Donald Trump warned in a Truth Social post, threatening "no turning back."


    Indy Car Racing

    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.

    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.


    ESPN Sports Headlines

    Murray drops 53, Jokic nearly has 20-20-20 game
    Thu, 26 Mar 2026 08:39:43 EST
    Jamal Murray scored 53 points and Nikola Jokic had 23 points, 21 rebounds and 19 assists as the Nuggets held off the Mavericks on Wednesday night.

    Wolves post largest OT comeback on record
    Thu, 26 Mar 2026 08:39:43 EST
    With a game-closing 15-0 run, the Timberwolves came back from 13 points down for a 110-108 victory over the Rockets on Wednesday night.

    Draymond: Hated and loved Wemby's MVP case
    Thu, 26 Mar 2026 08:39:43 EST
    Warriors forward Draymond Green said he both "hated" and "absolutely loved" the MVP self-promotion from Spurs center Victor Wembanyama.

    QB Simpson says he's 'absolutely' 1st-round pick
    Thu, 26 Mar 2026 08:39:43 EST
    Ty Simpson felt like he made a final impression at Alabama's pro day in front of NFL scouts. He believes he's 'absolutely' a lock to be a first-round pick.

    Nacua sued over alleged antisemitic remark, bite
    Thu, 26 Mar 2026 08:39:43 EST
    A woman in Los Angeles has filed a civil lawsuit against Puka Nacua alleging the Rams wide receiver made an "unprovoked antisemitic statement" and later bit her on the shoulder.

    Fried's gem lifts Yanks despite Judge's 4-K opener
    Thu, 26 Mar 2026 08:39:43 EST
    Max Fried allowed just two hits in 6? scoreless innings, and the Yankees cruised past the Giants 7-0 on Wednesday night despite Aaron Judge's first career hitless Opening Day.

    Arizona's Lloyd brushes off UNC job speculation
    Thu, 26 Mar 2026 08:39:43 EST
    Amid speculation he could be a candidate for the vacancy at North Carolina, Arizona coach Tommy Lloyd insisted all his attention is with his program ahead of Thursday's Sweet 16 game against Arkansas.

    Brown-led Celts hand Thunder first loss in month
    Thu, 26 Mar 2026 08:39:43 EST
    Jaylen Brown scored 14 of his 31 points in a pivotal third quarter, and the Boston Celtics rallied to beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 119-109 on Wednesday night, snapping the defending champions' 12-game win streak.

    ? Fantasy baseball draft guide: Rankings, more
    Thu, 26 Mar 2026 08:39:42 EST
    All the rankings, projections, cheat sheets, strategy and analysis you need for the 2026 fantasy baseball season.

    Everything you need for Opening Day: What we're watching, lineups and updates from every game
    Thu, 26 Mar 2026 09:17:46 EST
    Baseball is back! Here's your one-stop shop for all of the season-opening action.

    Predicting the 2026 MLB season, from the playoffs and World Series to MVP and Cy Young
    Thu, 26 Mar 2026 08:14:51 EST
    Can the Dodgers three-peat? Will Skubal and Skenes win another Cy Young? Our experts make their predictions for the 2026 baseball season.

    Why it's the Dodgers' world -- and the rest of MLB is just living in it
    Thu, 26 Mar 2026 08:14:51 EST
    From a rare three-peat quest to the looming labor war, the 2026 season revolves around Los Angeles.

    March Madness 2026: Bilas' path to the men's Final Four for every Sweet 16 team
    Thu, 26 Mar 2026 05:31:50 EST
    This tournament has given us basketball at its best. Here's what to expect from a Sweet 16 that will be just as electric.

    From Arizona to Texas: Ranking the men's Sweet 16 teams
    Thu, 26 Mar 2026 05:31:50 EST
    Here's how the Sweet 16 teams stack up.

    Top draft needs for all 32 NFL teams: We picked the biggest holes and prospects to target
    Thu, 26 Mar 2026 07:38:31 EST
    Our NFL reporters listed the top three positional needs for all 32 teams at April's draft, and our draft experts found non-Round 1 fits to fill them.

    Predicting Rounds 1-2 of the draft: Yates finds landing spots for 64 top prospects
    Thu, 26 Mar 2026 07:38:31 EST
    Field Yates unveils his latest NFL mock draft. Which top prospects could go in the opening 64 picks?

    New NBA rookie rankings: Has Kon Knueppel already clinched the ROY race?
    Thu, 26 Mar 2026 08:03:29 EST
    Where do the NBA's top rookies stack up with a few weeks left in the regular season? We stacked the top 10.

    NBA playoff watch: Can Hornets keep moving up?
    Thu, 26 Mar 2026 08:03:29 EST
    The streaking Knicks and Hornets clash. Plus, updated playoff projections and draft lottery standings.