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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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    Denny Hamlin, 'the old dog,' is still hunting with Vegas win
    Mon, 16 Mar 2026 01:26:51 +0000
    Crossing the finish line on Sunday, Denny Hamlin said ?old dogs can still hunt,? and that might have enough legs to become the slogan for his 2026 season.
    There were a lot of reasons to expect that maybe this old dog might start to get a little bit sluggish. For one, he went through absolute hell over the winter, with the death of his father in a house fire, that also hospitalized mother ...Keep reading

    Complete NASCAR Cup points standings after Las Vegas I
    Mon, 16 Mar 2026 00:22:48 +0000
    No one is really making a dent in Tyler Reddick's impressive points lead, which remains +61 points after the fifth race of the year at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.
    He has led the standings since winning the season-opening Daytona 500 last month. His 23XI Racing teammate, Bubba Wallace,is back in the runner-up spot, jumping ahead of Blaney after the Penske driver got caught out by an ill-timed ...Keep reading

    Ex-teammates Ross Chastain and Daniel Suarez clash in heated Vegas confrontation
    Sun, 15 Mar 2026 23:52:02 +0000
    Ross Chastain and Daniel Suarez spent the last four years as teammates at Trackhouse Racing, but they aren't teammates any longer. Suarez now drives for Spire Motorsports after being let go from Trackhouse, and he has had a solid start to the 2026 season.
    But on Sunday, Suarez and Chastain were running at the backend of the top 20. Battling for 17th, Chastain passed Suarez to the outside with ...Keep reading

    Denny Hamlin overcomes penalty, beats Chase Elliott to win Las Vegas Cup race
    Sun, 15 Mar 2026 23:28:34 +0000
    Last fall, Denny Hamlin earned a milestone 60th career at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, dedicating the win to his father. Since then, Hamlin suffered a bitter defeat in the title race, and lost his ailing father in an off-season house fire.
    But on Sunday, he returned to Victory Lane at Vegas for his 61st career win, and his first of the 2026 season.
    "I mean, I knew it took a few weeks to feel ...Keep reading

    Official race results: 2026 NASCAR Cup Las Vegas I
    Sun, 15 Mar 2026 23:24:47 +0000
    Denny Hamlin captured the checkered flag at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, earning his 61st career win -- all as the driver of the #11 Joe Gibbs Racing machine. Toyotas have now won four of the first five races to open the new season.
    He was followed by two Hendrick Motorsports drivers with Chase Elliott second and William Byron third. The margin of victory was just over half-a-second.
    Hamlin's ...Keep reading

    Watch SVG?s wild Las Vegas save join NASCAR?s greatest car-control moments
    Sun, 15 Mar 2026 21:19:18 +0000
    NASCAR drivers are naturally some of the best drifters in motorsport, so jaw-dropping moments tend to stand out even more when they happen. Early on in the NASCAR Cup race at Las Vegas, Shane van Gisbergen did just that, holding an epic drift and somehow avoiding a crash after making contact with two other cars.
    Pushing up the track, SVG made light contact with Erik Jones, sending him into a ...Keep reading

    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


    Fox News Headlines

    Team USA advances to World Baseball Classic final after win over Dominican Republic
    Mon, 16 Mar 2026 03:07:29 GMT
    Team USA is headed back to the World Baseball Classic final, as they showcased a clutch performance against the Dominican Republic in a 2-1 thriller on Sunday night.

    Former substitute teacher and boyfriend face 38 child sex charges as bond nears 9 million
    Mon, 16 Mar 2026 01:52:57 GMT
    A Texas substitute teacher and her boyfriend, accused of 38 child sex crimes, see bonds jump to nearly $9 million as new charges filed in shocking abuse case.

    Arizona man who admitted to crucifying pastor asks for death penalty so 'we can move on with our lives'
    Mon, 16 Mar 2026 01:49:33 GMT
    An Arizona man accused of crucifying a pastor requested the death penalty, saying he wants the case to end quickly and has never claimed to be innocent.

    2026 NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament selections revealed
    Mon, 16 Mar 2026 01:44:34 GMT
    The UConn Huskies women's basketball team is undefeated and was named the No. 1 overall seed of the NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament on Sunday night.

    CNN liberal panelist argues billions spent on defense should go to health insurance instead
    Mon, 16 Mar 2026 01:00:05 GMT
    CNN panelists debate U.S. priorities as Leigh McGowan questions whether spending on the Iran conflict should instead go toward addressing healthcare challenges at home.

    Actor Wayne Brady slaps AEW wrestler during match at Revolution
    Mon, 16 Mar 2026 00:27:51 GMT
    Actor and comedian Wayne Brady got involved in an All Elite Wrestling match on Sunday night, slapping wrestler Shane Taylor across the face in Los Angeles.

    Woman accused of fatal hit-and-run that killed 8-year-old laughs during first court appearance
    Sun, 15 Mar 2026 23:41:06 GMT
    A Florida woman accused in a fatal hit-and-run was seen laughing during a court hearing as the judge read charges for an 8-year-old boy's death in the Winter Haven crash incident.

    Penn's TJ Power takes advantage of massive Yale blunder to punch ticket to March Madness
    Sun, 15 Mar 2026 23:40:16 GMT
    Penn stunned Yale, 88-84, in overtime to claim the Ivy League title after the Bulldogs' costly blunder that allowed the Quakers a chance to tie the game late.

    2026 Oscars: Winners and losers
    Sun, 15 Mar 2026 23:36:16 GMT
    A comprehensive roundup of the 98th Academy Awards, including the full list of nominees and winners.

    Tennessee batter celebrates go-ahead homer prematurely as Georgia outfielder makes incredible catch
    Sun, 15 Mar 2026 23:35:56 GMT
    The Georgia Bulldogs escaped with a win over the Tennessee Volunteers on Sunday as Cole Johnson robbed Stone Lawless' go-ahead home run.

    Iranian foreign minister claims Trump launched war 'because it is fun'
    Sun, 15 Mar 2026 23:00:43 GMT
    Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Aragchi accused President Donald Trump of launching attacks against his country "for fun" during a "Face the Nation" interview.

    2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament selections revealed
    Sun, 15 Mar 2026 22:39:48 GMT
    The NCAA selection committee released the 68 teams that will fight for a Division I men's basketball championship on Sunday with the Duke Blue Devils named the No. 1 overall seed.

    Ex-NBA star says Kobe Bryant gave him mysterious message about afterlife in 'vivid' dream
    Sun, 15 Mar 2026 22:17:45 GMT
    Lamar Odom revealed a vivid dream where the late Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant delivered a surprising message about the afterlife during their competition together.

    Veteran '60 Minutes' reporter says the network 'crumbled' under Trump's pressure
    Sun, 15 Mar 2026 22:00:32 GMT
    Veteran "60 Minutes" correspondent Scott Pelley slammed CBS for settling President Donald Trump's election interference lawsuit, saying previous owners "faced political pressure and crumbled."

    Team USA Paralympic sled hockey completes clean sweep of Canada at Winter Games
    Sun, 15 Mar 2026 21:48:25 GMT
    Team USA made Paralympic history with its fifth consecutive sled hockey gold medal, defeating Canada, 6-2, in a dominant performance in Italy.


    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

    The field is set. Make your picks now
    Sun, 15 Mar 2026 21:48:26 EST
    Like favorites? Pick one as your champ

    Men's March Madness 2026 bracket: NCAA tournament men's teams
    Sun, 15 Mar 2026 21:48:26 EST
    The men's bracket has been revealed. Here's what you need to know about every competitor for the national title.

    The field is set. Make your picks now
    Sun, 15 Mar 2026 21:59:37 EST
    Like favorites? Pick one as your champ

    Women's March Madness 2026 bracket: First look at all 68 teams
    Sun, 15 Mar 2026 21:59:37 EST
    No. 1 seed UConn is looking to repeat in 2026. We look at every team in the women's NCAA bracket.

    Team USA stifles D.R.'s offense to make WBC final
    Sun, 15 Mar 2026 23:24:54 EST
    The United States held the Dominican Republic's vaunted offense in check to advance to the World Baseball Classic final with a 2-1 victory.

    Duke top men's seed as Miami (OH) sneaks in
    Sun, 15 Mar 2026 23:24:54 EST
    Duke, Arizona, Michigan and Florida were named the top seeds in the men's NCAA tournament with one-loss Miami (Ohio) grabbing an at-large bid.

    UConn overall 1-seed; joined by UCLA, Texas, SC
    Sun, 15 Mar 2026 23:24:54 EST
    Undefeated UConn was awarded the top overall seed in the women's NCAA tournament Sunday. The Huskies are joined by UCLA, Texas and South Carolina as the other No. 1 seeds.

    Young birdies 17, wins Players on Fitzpatrick miss
    Sun, 15 Mar 2026 23:24:54 EST
    Cameron Young made a tying 9½-foot putt for birdie on 17 and then won the Players Championship on 18 after Matt Fitzpatrick missed an 8-foot par putt.

    Sources: Goedert stays with Eagles on new deal
    Sun, 15 Mar 2026 23:24:54 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 23:24:54 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.

    Sinner wins Indian Wells, shouts out F1's Antonelli
    Sun, 15 Mar 2026 23:24:54 EST
    Jannik Sinner beat Daniil Medvedev in the Indian Wells final 7-6 (6), 7-6 (4) on Sunday, winning seven straight points to rally from a 4-0 deficit in the second-set tiebreak and claim the title without dropping a single set.

    McDavid calls on NHL to audit suspension process
    Sun, 15 Mar 2026 23:24:54 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.

    ?? Vols track lands Kevin Hart's son, Hendrix
    Sun, 15 Mar 2026 23:24:54 EST
    Hendrix Hart's personal bests include 10.68 seconds in the 100-meter dash and 21.35 in the 200-meter dash.

    Takeaways from Team USA's thrilling WBC semifinal win over Dominican Republic
    Sun, 15 Mar 2026 23:44:59 EST
    A star-studded World Baseball Classic showdown lived up to the hype. Here's how the U.S. moved on to the final.

    Men's Bracketology: How does Joe Lunardi's final forecast compare to the bracket?
    Sun, 15 Mar 2026 21:16:32 EST
    The selection show is almost here! Here's the latest look at what we're expecting when it starts.

    Women's Bracketology: How does Charlie Creme's final forecast compare to the bracket?
    Sun, 15 Mar 2026 23:39:06 EST
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    As fans turn on their club, time is running out for Liverpool to save their season
    Sun, 15 Mar 2026 19:20:33 EST
    Boos greeted Liverpool at the end of a 1-1 draw to Tottenham at Anfield that signaled further decline for the reigning Premier League champions.

    Masterclass shows why Man Utd must keep Bruno Fernandes amid rebuild
    Sun, 15 Mar 2026 19:20:33 EST
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