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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.

Our favorite premium Xbox controller has gotten its best discount yet for the Amazon Spring Sale ? with 1000Hz polling, you will never lose again
Wed, 25 Mar 2026 21:17:27 +0000
The durable, responsive, and ergonomic Razer Wolverine V3 Pro Xbox controller is one of many gaming accessories that have been massively price-chopped for the Amazon Spring Sale.

Razer Viper V3 Pro drops under $120 ? The Razer V4 Pro is overkill for most gamers
Wed, 25 Mar 2026 20:14:15 +0000
Razer's Viper V3 Pro just hit $119.99. While the new V4 Pro has higher ceiling specs, the V3 Pro remains a top-tier e-sports mouse with a pro-proven 35K sensor.

Crimson Desert, Marathon, Monster Hunter Stories 3 lead latest Xbox Stream Your Own Game additions
Wed, 25 Mar 2026 20:10:08 +0000
Xbox has added over 45 new titles to its Stream Your Own Game feature, including Crimson Desert, Marathon and Monster Hunter Stories 3 and more.

I'm no competitive gamer, but this new top-tier Razer mouse makes me feel like one ? the latest version of the industry's favorite is here
Wed, 25 Mar 2026 19:21:05 +0000
Razer's Viper V4 Pro gaming mouse improves upon its predecessor, though it's still very expensive. Even so, it's a top-tier option for competitive players.

Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 brings back fan-favorite multiplayer maps and modes in Season 3
Wed, 25 Mar 2026 18:09:02 +0000
Season 3 adds an array of new and returning maps and modes to Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 when it launches on April 2.

Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 campaign's Endgame mode is going free to play for a limited time with the April launch of Season 3 ? plus new content and changes to Combat Rating are on the way
Wed, 25 Mar 2026 17:00:00 +0000
Treyarch aims to release Black Ops 7 campaign's Endgame mode for free as part of Call of Duty: Warzone with the Season 3 update on April 2. Free-to-play access to Endgame is only for a limited time.

OneDrive has a new generative AI photo tool ? and it isn't called Copilot
Wed, 25 Mar 2026 16:16:07 +0000
Microsoft?s new AI Restyle for OneDrive reimagines photos into artistic styles.

Razer's new Blade 16 drops AMD Ryzen for Intel Panther Lake ? Brighter OLED display, faster RAM, and Thunderbolt 5 make it better than ever for mixed use
Wed, 25 Mar 2026 15:00:00 +0000
Razer has taken the wraps off its Blade 16 for 2026, and it's a significant refresh that now builds on Intel's Core Ultra Series 3 "Panther Lake" chips. Here's what you need to know (and where you can buy it today).


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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

    Gorman family calls out Johnson and Pritzker following college student's killing in Chicago
    Thu, 26 Mar 2026 02:13:46 GMT
    The Gorman family is demanding accountability from Chicago and Illinois leaders, rejecting their 'senseless tragedy' framing of Sheridan's death.

    Iran is 'trying to give the global economy a heart attack' by closing Strait of Hormuz, UAE minister says
    Thu, 26 Mar 2026 01:35:39 GMT
    United Arab Emirates official Lana Nusseibeh criticized Iran's restrictions on the Strait of Hormuz and its use of ballistic missiles and drones during an interview with Fox News.

    Journalist tells San Francisco board ?Nick Shirley?s coming to town? amid fentanyl, crime concerns
    Thu, 26 Mar 2026 01:00:59 GMT
    A public comment at the San Francisco Board of Supervisors raises concerns over fentanyl deaths, crime, and homelessness, as a speaker warns ?Nick Shirley?s coming to town."

    DOJ settles with Michael Flynn over Russia probe after wrongful prosecution claim: 'Historic injustice'
    Thu, 26 Mar 2026 00:50:03 GMT
    The DOJ settled with former Trump national security adviser Michael Flynn for a reported $1.2 million, calling it a step to redress what it described as a "historic injustice."

    Cop on trial denies gunning for fellow officer in clash at home; prosecutors argue lethal risk was real
    Thu, 26 Mar 2026 00:43:57 GMT
    Former North Andover Officer Kelsey Fitzsimmons testified she never aimed her gun at Officer Patrick Noonan, claiming she was attempting suicide when shot.

    Wine, beer or liquor: Study finds one drink is linked to lower risk of death than others
    Thu, 26 Mar 2026 00:40:18 GMT
    A new study found moderate wine drinkers had a 21% lower cardiovascular death risk, while beer and spirits raised risk even at low intake levels. Experts urge caution.

    US moves airborne troops, Marines as Iran rejects ceasefire, raising ground war potential
    Thu, 26 Mar 2026 00:31:37 GMT
    The U.S. deployed the 82nd Airborne and thousands of Marines and sailors to the Middle East, and experts say limited Iran operations could target the Strait of Hormuz.

    Jimmy Kimmel's dig at 'plumber' DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin ripped as 'elite' by online critics
    Thu, 26 Mar 2026 00:27:18 GMT
    ABC late-night host Jimmy Kimmel faced backlash after mocking newly confirmed DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin as an unqualified plumber during his monologue.

    Jurors shown bodycam of doctor?s bloody wife, rock he allegedly used to bash her in cliffside attack
    Thu, 26 Mar 2026 00:21:16 GMT
    Graphic bodycam footage and a bloodstained rock were shown to jurors in the attempted murder trial of Hawaii doctor Gerhardt Konig Wednesday.

    House Budget chairman reveals how Republicans will pay for the Iran campaign
    Thu, 26 Mar 2026 00:20:06 GMT
    House Republicans will push a second budget reconciliation bill to fund Trump's Iran campaign and cut fraud in social services, House Budget Committee Chair Arrington said.

    Pussycat Dolls star triples down on MAGA label after claiming politics cost her a reunion tour
    Thu, 26 Mar 2026 00:07:11 GMT
    Pussycat Dolls member Jessica Sutta says her MAGA alignment and RFK Jr. support cost her a spot on the group's 53-date PCD Forever reunion tour.

    Bruce Springsteen doubles down on anti-Trump, anti-ICE stance, says 'blowback is just part of it'
    Thu, 26 Mar 2026 00:00:18 GMT
    Bruce Springsteen doubled down on his political stances ahead of a "No Kings" rally in St. Paul and his 20-day "Land of Hope and Dreams American Tour."

    Trump boosts GOP war chest as House Republicans gear up for high-stakes midterm fight
    Wed, 25 Mar 2026 23:56:16 GMT
    House Republicans will announce a record haul at the NRCC fundraising dinner headlined by Trump as they fight to defend their slim House majority.

    Rams star Puka Nacua sued for alleged assault and battery amid accusations he bit woman
    Wed, 25 Mar 2026 23:46:19 GMT
    Los Angeles Rams star Puka Nacua was sued for alleged assault and battery by plaintiff Madison Atiabi, who claims he bit her and made an antisemitic remark on New Year's Eve.

    Arizona gun dealer armed two Mexican drug cartels, DOJ says
    Wed, 25 Mar 2026 23:45:14 GMT
    An Arizona gun dealer was indicted on charges of allegedly providing weapons to the CJNG and Sinaloa Cartel, both designated foreign terrorist organizations.


    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

    Brown-led Celts hand Thunder first loss in month
    Wed, 25 Mar 2026 22:33:53 EST
    Jaylen Brown scored 14 of his 31 points 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.

    Nacua sued over alleged antisemitic remark, bite
    Wed, 25 Mar 2026 22:33:54 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.

    Arizona's Lloyd brushes off UNC job speculation
    Wed, 25 Mar 2026 22:33:53 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.

    Macdonald: JSN deal rewards 'foundational' player
    Wed, 25 Mar 2026 22:33:54 EST
    Seahawks GM John Schneider and coach Mike Macdonald said they felt comfortable giving Jaxon Smith-Njigba his record-setting extension because of his "unique combination" of excellence on and off the field.

    Flacco: Teams 'dumb' for not signing me to start
    Wed, 25 Mar 2026 22:33:54 EST
    Joe Flacco is back with the Bengals as Joe Burrow's backup, but he isn't shy about voicing his belief that teams made a mistake by passing on him to be their starting quarterback.

    Seahawks to open on Wed. due to Australia game
    Wed, 25 Mar 2026 22:33:53 EST
    The Super Bowl LX champion Seahawks will open the season on the Wednesday of Week 1 instead of hosting the usual Thursday night opener.

    Padres' Darvish to restricted list amid elbow rehab
    Wed, 25 Mar 2026 22:33:53 EST
    Pitcher Yu Darvish was placed on the restricted list Wednesday as he spends the 2026 season recovering from elbow surgery, a decision that could free up significant payroll space for the Padres.

    Mahomes shows progress, posts video throwing
    Wed, 25 Mar 2026 22:33:54 EST
    Patrick Mahomes posted a short video clip Wednesday of himself in a training session where he dropped back and threw the ball, the first public footage of him doing so since he had knee surgery in December.

    ? Fantasy baseball draft guide: Rankings, more
    Wed, 25 Mar 2026 22:33:53 EST
    All the rankings, projections, cheat sheets, strategy and analysis you need for the 2026 fantasy baseball season.

    Follow live: Yankees jump out to big lead with five-run second inning
    Wed, 25 Mar 2026 22:04:01 EST
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    Predicting the 2026 MLB season, from the playoffs and World Series to MVP and Cy Young
    Wed, 25 Mar 2026 20:06:01 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
    Wed, 25 Mar 2026 20:06:01 EST
    From a rare three-peat quest to the looming labor war, the 2026 season revolves around Los Angeles.

    'He's everywhere at once': New manager Tony Vitello gets Giants to buy in
    Wed, 25 Mar 2026 08:59:18 EST
    The first skipper to jump from college to MLB bounds into the season opener tonight vs. the Yankees.

    NBA Power Rankings: A top-5 shakeup hits our March finale
    Wed, 25 Mar 2026 19:01:05 EST
    Where our NBA insiders ranked all 30 teams as the regular season reaches the home stretch.

    The balancing act facing Jayson Tatum and the Celtics
    Wed, 25 Mar 2026 19:01:05 EST
    Boston and its superstar wing represent perhaps the biggest wild card of the 2026 NBA playoffs.

    Ranking all 32 NFL free agency classes: Which teams most improved their rosters?
    Wed, 25 Mar 2026 21:12:19 EST
    How did all 32 NFL teams fare in March, taking into account free agent signings, trades, extensions and departures? We stacked each class.

    March Madness 2026: Bilas' path to the men's Final Four for every Sweet 16 team
    Wed, 25 Mar 2026 10:12:59 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
    Wed, 25 Mar 2026 10:12:59 EST
    Here's how the Sweet 16 teams stack up.