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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.

How to complete the New Orders Operator Order and unlock the Bogey Camo in Call of Duty: Warzone Black Ops Royale
Fri, 13 Mar 2026 15:56:52 +0000
Black Ops Royale has a bunch of new Operator Order challenges with exclusive rewards. Here's how to complete New Orders and unlock the Bogey Camo.

4 new Microsoft Teams features coming next month, including AI you'll actually use and a must-have feature for saving time
Fri, 13 Mar 2026 15:46:17 +0000
Windows 11 March 2026 update adds native Sysmon, WebP wallpapers, Taskbar speed test, Quick Machine Recovery for Pro, and more.

Xbox just wiped out most of the excuses game developers use to skip the platform
Fri, 13 Mar 2026 14:32:51 +0000
Microsoft has significantly streamlined Xbox development, cutting onboarding time to about 30 minutes and introducing Foundation Mode, which gives developers free access to PlayFab cross platform backend services when shipping games on Xbox.

How to complete the Memories Operator Order and unlock the Landfall Operator skin in Call of Duty: Warzone Black Ops Royale
Fri, 13 Mar 2026 14:22:43 +0000
One of the nine Operator Orders in Black Ops Royale is Memories, rewarding an Operator skin for Mason. Here's how to complete it and unlock the reward.

Square Enix shadowdrops Bravely Default onto Xbox and PC ? I'm so happy to see this classic JRPG finally escape Nintendo's prison for other platforms
Fri, 13 Mar 2026 14:04:54 +0000
Out of nowhere, Square Enix has announced that it's releasing another classic JRPG from its backlog onto Xbox and PC, the turn-based throwback to early Final Fantasy games called Bravely Default.

Microsoft confirms Project Helix with a custom AMD chip built for next?gen Xbox, plus new FSR Diamond tech that promises sharper, cleaner visuals for everyone
Fri, 13 Mar 2026 13:42:58 +0000
Microsoft has revealed the first hardware details for Project Helix, the next generation Xbox console. The system will use a custom AMD system on chip and feature new technologies such as FSR Diamond, DirectStorage, and improved ray tracing performance.

Yes, you can run Windows apps on the MacBook Neo ? but Parallels Desktop warns of 8GB memory constraints
Fri, 13 Mar 2026 12:24:01 +0000
Apple?s MacBook Neo can technically run Parallels, but the reality of Windows performance on Neo may disappoint.

This stellar Xbox controller with 1,000Hz polling on PC drops below $40, making it an affordable and accurate wired alternative
Fri, 13 Mar 2026 11:50:57 +0000
Walmart is offering a 33% discount on the GameSir G7 SE Wired Xbox controller, taking its already budget-friendly price to a near bargain-bin price that's way cheaper than the official Xbox controller.

A free Xbox Ally X update could deliver up to 30% smoother performance for your handheld games ? "Automatic Super Resolution" preview starts soon
Fri, 13 Mar 2026 11:37:05 +0000
Xbox has confirmed that Automatic Super Resolution will arrive on Xbox Ally X in a preview this April. The AI powered feature uses the device?s NPU to upscale games and improve performance.

Still running Firefox on Windows 7? Mozilla has your back (for now) but admits it's risky without "official support from Microsoft"
Fri, 13 Mar 2026 11:03:58 +0000
Firefox just extended support for Windows 7, 8, and 8.1 by six months, giving systems that refuse to die more time to get updates.

Microsoft's AI wants to be your medical middleman, but is a "Secure by Design" promise really enough for Copilot?
Fri, 13 Mar 2026 11:00:00 +0000
Microsoft?s Copilot Health isn't a doctor, but it wants to manage your data from 50,000 hospitals. Can we trust the company's new "Secure by Design" mandate?

Mac Neo vs. Windows? future, Windows 12 misinformation, and the truth behind Project Helix ? Windows Central Podcast
Fri, 13 Mar 2026 10:32:33 +0000
Podcast: Daniel and Zac discuss Apple's new MacBook Neo and how it might impact the Windows market going forward. Also on this episode: Windows 12 rumors, what's real and what's not? Plus, the latest on Project Helix, the next-gen Xbox.

How to complete the Lost Tags Operator Order and unlock the Spotted Camo in Call of Duty: Warzone Black Ops Royale
Fri, 13 Mar 2026 09:28:42 +0000
Call of Duty: Warzone has finally dropped Black Ops Royale and a bunch of new Operator Order challenges with exclusive rewards. Here's how to complete the Lost Tags and unlock the Spotted Camo.

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    Nascar

    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

    Jeff Dickerson replies to all things Gibbs, Gabehart in legal filing
    Thu, 12 Mar 2026 07:30:53 +0000
    In a legal filing posted late on Wednesday night, Spire Motorsports co-owner Jeff Dickerson detailed his long personal relationship with Chris Gabehart and expressed deep disappointment in the lawsuit filed against them by Joe Gibbs Racing.
    Prior to team ownership, Dickerson served as an ex-grassroots racer, sports agent and spotter, whom eventually co-founded the Spire Sports+Entertainment ...Keep reading

    Chris Gabehart, Spire want reciprocal expedited discovery against Gibbs
    Thu, 12 Mar 2026 05:55:29 +0000
    In a late Wednesday night series of court filings, Chris Gabehart and his retained attorneys responded to or otherwise addressed the continued legal claims made against him and Spire Motorsports by Joe Gibbs Racing.
    The first document filed to the docket was a second first-person declaration in which the former engineer, crew chief and competition director made the case that his role as Chief ...Keep reading

    How drivers and crew chief aggression was responsible for tire issues at Phoenix
    Wed, 11 Mar 2026 17:33:26 +0000
    It was really easy on Sunday to see flat tires or tires come apart during the Cup Series race at Phoenix Raceway and say ?tire failure? but everyone with a reputable resume know that teams with problems were largely responsible for their fate.  
    As best described by Joe Gibbs Racing No. 20 crew chief Adam Stevens, there is a risk-versus-reward balance
    ?It?s so tough,? Stevens said ...Keep reading

    Justin Allgaier to replace Alex Bowman at Hendrick for Las Vegas Cup race
    Wed, 11 Mar 2026 15:05:42 +0000
    Hendrick Motorsports will put 2024 NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series champion Justin Allgaier behind the wheel of the #48 Chevrolet for this weekend's race at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.
    Alex Bowman was forced out of the car mid-race at COTA with Myatt Snider finishing the event for him, and later in the week, he was diagnosed with vertigo. HMS sim driver Anthony Alfredo drove the car at Phoenix ...Keep reading

    NASCAR, IndyCar Phoenix doubleheader generates TV ratings boost
    Wed, 11 Mar 2026 02:55:32 +0000
    All told, the NASCAR and IndyCar Series combined event over the weekend at Phoenix Raceway was a television ratings victory for all involved.
    The Cup Series race on Sunday drew 2.841 million viewers on FS1. This is up from the 2.82 million that watched the same race in the same television window and network last year. The race peaked at 3,516,000 viewers during the 7:00-7:15 p.m. quarter hour ...Keep reading

    Fox News Headlines

    California lawmakers demand reform as serial child molester recommended for parole despite 355-year sentence
    Fri, 13 Mar 2026 20:01:49 GMT
    Gregory Vogelsang, convicted of molesting six boys, was granted early release. GOP leaders demand Gavin Newsom fire the hand-picked parole board.

    Boasberg blocks subpoenas against Fed Chair Jerome Powell
    Fri, 13 Mar 2026 20:01:08 GMT
    Judge Boasberg described the effort as an attempt to pressure Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell into lowering interest rates or resigning.

    Hegseth announces Pentagon probe into deadly strike on Iranian school
    Fri, 13 Mar 2026 20:00:31 GMT
    Pentagon investigates deadly Iran strike that Tehran regime claims killed 168+ children at school by IRGC military site. U.S. investigation is underway.

    James Carville tells Stephen A Smith Democrats 'do not know how to talk to young men'
    Fri, 13 Mar 2026 20:00:08 GMT
    James Carville asked Stephen A. Smith how Democrats can reconnect with young men during a podcast discussion about political messaging and economic priorities.

    Sugary drinks linked to higher anxiety risk in certain age group, study finds
    Fri, 13 Mar 2026 19:51:12 GMT
    New study reveals that teens who drink more sugary beverages have a 34% higher risk of anxiety disorders. Nutritionists share insights on the potential link.

    Fingerprint and photo scans to be fully enforced for American travelers headed to one continent
    Fri, 13 Mar 2026 19:42:49 GMT
    Starting April 10, American travelers to Europe must provide fingerprint scans and photos at borders. France, Italy, UK and 26 other countries are implementing the system.

    Trump-backed voter ID bill faces GOP resistance as Tillis vows to stop it
    Fri, 13 Mar 2026 19:39:48 GMT
    Senate Republicans are ready for a floor battle over a voter ID bill despite internal divisions, with Sens. Thom Tillis , R-N.C., and Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, in opposition.

    Chicago Public Schools will now allow Bible college students into its teaching program, after lawsuit
    Fri, 13 Mar 2026 19:36:54 GMT
    Chicago Public Schools settled its religious discrimination lawsuit with Moody Bible Institute, allowing Christian students to join the CPS teacher preparation program.

    Armed Texas man in tactical gear arrested after going into elementary school through unsecure door
    Fri, 13 Mar 2026 19:35:33 GMT
    Authorities have charged 39-year-old Kyle Chris after he entered a Spring, Texas school armed with a gun. No students were harmed during the Tuesday incident.

    Remote robot surgery removes cancer 1,500 miles away
    Fri, 13 Mar 2026 19:30:38 GMT
    U.K. surgeons remotely removed a man?s prostate cancer from 1,500 miles away in the country?s first successful robot-assisted telesurgery.

    NBA referee goes down hard after brutal collision with camera operator during Hawks-Nets game
    Fri, 13 Mar 2026 19:17:04 GMT
    NBA referee Sha'Rae Mitchell suffered an apparent head injury after colliding with a camera operator during a Hawks-Nets game, grabbing her head in pain.

    Mamdani backs out of CBS interview after network chief Bari Weiss boosted criticism of him on X: report
    Fri, 13 Mar 2026 19:09:11 GMT
    New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani reportedly backed out of a CBS interview after the network chief Bari Weiss appeared to endorse criticism of him on social media.

    Judge rules on motion to seal evidence in Charlie Kirk murder case
    Fri, 13 Mar 2026 19:01:33 GMT
    Utah man accused of assassinating Charlie Kirk seeks to restrict media access in court hearing as defense argues prejudicial coverage threatens trial.

    Iran deploys explosive ?suicide skiffs? disguised as fishing boats in Strait of Hormuz
    Fri, 13 Mar 2026 18:53:10 GMT
    Iranian suicide skiffs threaten global shipping as Supreme Leader vows to keep Strait of Hormuz closed, prompting U.S. Navy escort discussions and surging oil price

    Iran moves hundreds of millions in crypto during nationwide internet blackout, report reveals
    Fri, 13 Mar 2026 18:36:12 GMT
    A new report claims Iran's IRGC moved hundreds of millions in cryptocurrency during an internet blackout, suggesting sophisticated sanctions evasion operations.
    Indy Car Racing

    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.

    IndyCar announces historic deal with Honda, Chevrolet
    Thu, 12 Feb 2026 17:27:49 GMT
    Each Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) agreement will begin in 2027 and run for several years.

    Phil Krueger, 2-time Indy 500 starter, dies at 74
    Thu, 12 Feb 2026 00:22:14 GMT
    Krueger, who entered ten Indy 500s from 1981 through 1991, died Feb. 9 after sustaining injuries from a fall at his home in Freetown, according to his obituary.

    President Trump announces new IndyCar race in Washington, DC
    Fri, 30 Jan 2026 21:18:50 GMT
    An executive order says the Freedom 250 will run near the National Mall in conjunction with the celebration of America's 250th birthday.

    Tim Cindric returns to Team Penske as Scott McLaughlin's race strategist
    Thu, 29 Jan 2026 22:56:09 GMT
    Cindric had previously been the team president and race strategist for Josef Newgarden.
    ESPN Sports Headlines

    Sources: Titans releasing CB Sneed after 2 years
    Fri, 13 Mar 2026 14:35:36 EST
    The Titans are releasing cornerback L'Jarius Sneed in a move that will save $11.4 million against the salary cap, sources told ESPN.

    Saints' Etienne corrects how to say his name
    Fri, 13 Mar 2026 14:35:36 EST
    Travis Etienne says we've been pronouncing his name wrong.

    C-USA, Sun Belt double book La. Tech for 2026
    Fri, 13 Mar 2026 14:35:36 EST
    Conference USA and the Sun Belt both included Louisiana Tech on their 2026 football schedules amid a standoff on the Bulldogs' switch between leagues.

    White: UFC to issue 85K free tickets to WH event
    Fri, 13 Mar 2026 14:35:36 EST
    The UFC plans to make 85,000 free tickets available to the public for its unprecedented live event at the White House on June 14, according to CEO Dana White.

    Sources: F1 set to cancel Bahrain, Saudi races
    Fri, 13 Mar 2026 14:35:36 EST
    Formula 1 is set to cancel April's races in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia due to the ongoing Iran war, sources confirmed to ESPN.

    Schertz, eyed for leap, gets new Saint Louis deal
    Fri, 13 Mar 2026 14:35:36 EST
    After leading the Billikens to an Atlantic 10 regular-season title, coach Josh Schertz has agreed to a contract extension at Saint Louis, according to the school's athletic director.

    Providence fires English after loss to St. John's
    Fri, 13 Mar 2026 14:35:36 EST
    Kim English's three-year tenure at Providence is over. He was fired after the loss to St. John's.

    Falcons' GM: Tua to compete with Penix for QB job
    Fri, 13 Mar 2026 14:35:36 EST
    Falcons general manager Ian Cunningham said definitively Friday that the team is bringing in Tua Tagovailoa to compete with Michael Penix Jr. for the starting quarterback job.

    ? Passan's ultimate MLB season preview
    Fri, 13 Mar 2026 14:35:36 EST
    Opening Day is approaching fast -- and Jeff Passan has everything you need to know covered.

    Men's Bracketology: Miami (Ohio) remains in despite loss, Auburn falls out for now
    Fri, 13 Mar 2026 12:06:35 EST
    The RedHawks make the latest projected field as an at-large bid, bumping the Tigers out.

    Men's Bubble Watch: Ohio State looks safe despite loss to Michigan
    Fri, 13 Mar 2026 12:06:34 EST
    The Buckeyes' NCAA tournament outlook remains positive despite falling short in a close Big Ten quarterfinal.

    Where nine of the best remaining NFL free agents should sign: We found perfect landing spots
    Fri, 13 Mar 2026 09:52:32 EST
    Where should Jauan Jennings, Joey Bosa and Rasheed Walker sign? Which roster needs Kirk Cousins? Let's find new homes for nine players still looking for one.

    Live tracking NFL free agency: Updates on signings, trades, cuts
    Fri, 13 Mar 2026 09:54:22 EST
    We're following NFL free agency signings, trades, cuts, contract restructures and other moves as they happen.

    Women's Bracketology: Champ Week upsets ripple through the field
    Fri, 13 Mar 2026 14:44:40 EST
    Dreams are being realized and crushed during Champ Week. Stephen F. Austin pulled the latest upset to clinch an auto-bid.

    Women's freshman impact rankings: The top 10 (plus 1) to end the regular season
    Fri, 13 Mar 2026 15:01:08 EST
    Five players crack the final rankings, but none unseat Jazzy Davidson or Aliyah Chavez from Nos. 1 and 2.

    Let's rank the eight teams left in the World Baseball Classic
    Fri, 13 Mar 2026 15:10:26 EST
    We're down to eight. Here's what we've learned -- and who has impressed us most -- as we enter the quarterfinals.

    Projecting all 30 MLB teams based on how busy -- or passive -- they were this winter
    Fri, 13 Mar 2026 11:12:42 EST
    Fans want a big offseason splash. But does staying the course actually lead to better results?

    What Kyler Murray signing means for Vikings, J.J. McCarthy -- and Justin Jefferson's fantasy value
    Fri, 13 Mar 2026 11:10:15 EST
    Will Murray resurrect his career and boost the Vikings' offense after being released by the Cardinals?