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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.

The transition to "Windows App" is complete ? good luck searching for that name on Google
Tue, 31 Mar 2026 16:27:22 +0000
Microsoft has officially pulled the plug on the legacy Remote Desktop client, forcing users into the "Windows App" as the March 27 support deadline passes.

5 more awesome ID@Xbox indies for a fresh Spring: Witchy gardening, big hit brawling, and a dark platformer you might've missed
Tue, 31 Mar 2026 16:18:00 +0000
Hundreds of new indie games have sprung up on Xbox this month, so Windows Central is highlighting a few that caught our attention this March.

Halo Studios says Campaign Evolved won?t include a shop, but cosmetic skins will still be available ? cue the arguments
Tue, 31 Mar 2026 16:06:16 +0000
Halo Studios confirms that Halo Campaign Evolved will not include a shop, despite introducing skins through a Fanta promotion.

I didn't expect a "NAS" to change how I protect my Windows PC, until I tried one. Here's how it affected my backup habits.
Tue, 31 Mar 2026 15:48:26 +0000
I started my NAS setup as a home media server, but it's quickly evolved to a personal Windows backup drive. It's a fantastic option for mindful users.

Do you hate Xbox Game Pass Ultimate's price hike? Then use this discounted gift card to skip it and save money buying your most wanted Xbox titles
Tue, 31 Mar 2026 14:45:05 +0000
Newegg is offering a 3% promo code for $25 Xbox Gift Cards. With this voucher, you will be able to shave off $25 off Xbox games or Xbox Game Pass subscription fees for 3% less.

Xbox Ally and Xbox Ally X's native SSDs are too tiny for storing games ? fortunately, this amazing 1TB microSD with 245MB/s read speeds is now 41% off
Tue, 31 Mar 2026 14:11:21 +0000
The SDSQXH9-1T00-GZ6MA model of the SanDisk 1TB Extreme microSD UHS-I Card is one of the best ways to upgrade your Xbox Ally/Xbox Ally X's storage size, and it's now on sale for a 41% discount thanks to World Backup Day.

Xbox Ally X just got a big Xbox app upgrade with a new display widget and smarter controls
Tue, 31 Mar 2026 14:08:22 +0000
Xbox continues refining the Ally X experience with a new app update, adding a display widget, improved controls, and small but meaningful quality-of-life improvements across the board.

Xbox celebrates its 25th anniversary with Fanta partnership with exclusive rewards for Forza Horizon 6, Halo, Call of Duty and more
Tue, 31 Mar 2026 13:57:19 +0000
Xbox has officially unveiled its 25th anniversary partnership with Fanta, offering themed in-game rewards across Halo, Diablo IV, Call of Duty, World of Warcraft, and Forza Horizon 6, alongside prize giveaways and live event experiences.

New Halo: Campaign Evolved leak hints at prequel missions, returning characters, and a bold new direction for the series
Tue, 31 Mar 2026 13:15:06 +0000
A new Halo: Campaign Evolved leak points to prequel missions, returning characters, and a fresh direction for the next campaign.

Microsoft is building a Windows 11 team focused on creating "100% native" Windows apps and experiences
Tue, 31 Mar 2026 12:21:35 +0000
Windows 11's in-box apps and system interfaces are currently a mishmash of native and web-based interfaces, but it sounds like that might soon be changing.

The Surface Pro X was ahead of its time ? Now it?s time for a 2026 comeback
Tue, 31 Mar 2026 11:52:54 +0000
Microsoft retired its thinnest design just as the silicon caught up. With the MacBook Neo disrupting the market, it's time to bring back the fanless Surface Pro X.

This ultra-rare Xbox 360 development console revealed a Grand Theft Auto beta build with "zombies" and more cut content
Tue, 31 Mar 2026 10:27:31 +0000
A £5 Xbox 360 devkit has revealed a pre-release GTA IV build from 2007, uncovering cut content including ferries, a zombies mode, and early gameplay changes.


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    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

    Strategy gamble helps Chase Elliott to Martinsville NASCAR Cup win
    Sun, 29 Mar 2026 22:47:27 +0000
    For the first time in 2026, a Hendrick Motorsports car went to Victory Lane. Chase Elliott earned the team's 31st win at Martinsville Speedway, taking the lead from Ross Chastain on the final restart.
    He then held off a charging Denny Hamlin, who had dominated most of the race and swept the stages, collecting his 22nd career win.
    "We took a gamble," said Elliott. "We were going to two-stop ...Keep reading


    Fox News Headlines

    Marco Rubio warns Iran wanted to be the 'next North Korea' as he sees 'finish line' in conflict
    Wed, 01 Apr 2026 02:39:00 GMT
    Marco Rubio says the U.S. can 'see the finish line' in the Iran conflict, warning Tehran was pursuing intercontinental missiles and aimed to become the next North Korea.

    Florida Supreme Court keeps ex-cop's execution on hold after DNA test fails to give a clear answer
    Wed, 01 Apr 2026 01:56:49 GMT
    Florida's Supreme Court denied a request to lift James Duckett's execution stay after DNA testing of key evidence came back inconclusive Friday.

    Raiders coach Klint Kubiak favors veteran QB, hesitant to start rookie early in season
    Wed, 01 Apr 2026 01:48:21 GMT
    Fernando Mendoza could land in Las Vegas after the 2026 NFL Draft, but the incoming rookie quarterback may not start in Week 1, coach Klint Kubiak hinted.

    Browns' Todd Monken explains reason behind missing NFL head coach group photo
    Wed, 01 Apr 2026 01:31:41 GMT
    The Cleveland Browns' Todd Monken missed the NFL head coaches group photo in Phoenix this week due to a haircut mix-up, which he thought he had timed perfectly.

    Rogan warns of US ?population collapse? due to toxic chemicals and delayed parenthood tank birth rates
    Wed, 01 Apr 2026 01:30:01 GMT
    Joe Rogan warns of a U.S. population collapse, citing endocrine-disrupting chemicals in plastics and food as a key driver of declining fertility, alongside delayed parenthood.

    Wisconsin mother stabs teen daughter to death to 'protect' her from Elon Musk: authorities
    Wed, 01 Apr 2026 01:19:05 GMT
    A Wisconsin mother allegedly stabbed her 14-year-old daughter to death, telling police she did it to protect the girl from tech executive Elon Musk.

    Contributor for far-left outlet calls for 'wiping out Israel,' says Israelis 'mustn't feel safe'
    Wed, 01 Apr 2026 01:00:52 GMT
    A contributor for the far-left outlet Drop Site News called for "wiping out Israel" and called Israelis "terrorist parasites" who "must be removed from our planet" in an Instagram post.

    Trump signs executive order overhauling mail-in voting in major election integrity push
    Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:18:11 GMT
    Trump signed an executive order targeting mail-in voting and voter eligibility, directing agencies to compile citizenship lists and add USPS tracking.

    Man charged in 'particularly heinous' killing of DC resident found bound and set on fire in ritzy area: police
    Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:04:05 GMT
    Rico Rashaad Barnes was arrested in the robbery-murder of Syed Hammad Hussain, whose D.C. apartment was allegedly ransacked and set ablaze after his death.

    New ?Supergirl? star braces for backlash, believing women face scrutiny for 'simply existing' in franchises
    Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:00:04 GMT
    ?Supergirl" star Milly Alcock said she fears backlash ahead of the film?s June premiere, arguing women in major franchises are often criticized for ?simply existing."

    Family ramps up search for missing coffee shop owner, mother of two, urges public to check cameras
    Tue, 31 Mar 2026 23:55:39 GMT
    Amy Hillyard, 52, has been missing from Oakland since March 25. Authorities classified her as at-risk, and hundreds of volunteers are searching the East Bay.

    Costco's $140, 10-pound Easter bunny has shoppers questioning price and instructions to smash it apart
    Tue, 31 Mar 2026 23:46:28 GMT
    A giant 10-pound chocolate Easter bunny from Costco, priced up to $140, has sparked debate on social media over its price, quality and smash-to-eat instructions.

    NYC rideshare driver reportedly forced out of his own SUV at gunpoint after refusing four masked men rides
    Tue, 31 Mar 2026 23:42:40 GMT
    A NYC rideshare driver was reportedly carjacked at gunpoint by four masked men in Lower Manhattan, and the stolen SUV was later recovered in Newark, N.J.

    Joseph Duggar demands jury trial after pleading not guilty to child molestation charges
    Tue, 31 Mar 2026 23:40:13 GMT
    Joseph Duggar of TLC's "19 Kids and Counting" pleaded not guilty to child molestation charges and was held on $600,000 bond in Florida court. He was arrested March 18.

    Luke Bryan credits religious roots and small-town values for helping him navigate a 'challenging life'
    Tue, 31 Mar 2026 23:36:35 GMT
    Country star Luke Bryan credits his Baptist church upbringing and small-town values for helping him navigate the many challenges of fame and stardom.


    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

    Tiger stepping away from golf to seek treatment
    Tue, 31 Mar 2026 21:18:53 EST
    In a statement four days after his arrest in Florida, Tiger Woods said Tuesday he's "committed to taking the time needed to return to a healthier, stronger, and more focused place, both personally and professionally."

    Portugal outclasses U.S. amid Pulisic goal drought
    Tue, 31 Mar 2026 21:18:53 EST
    The United States dropped its second match in a row Tuesday, losing to Portugal in a friendly at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta to conclude its March international window.

    Goodell backs Rooney Rule amid litigation threat
    Tue, 31 Mar 2026 21:18:53 EST
    NFL commissioner Roger Goodell said he believes the Rooney Rule is "consistent" with hiring laws after recently being threatened by Florida's attorney general with potential civil litigation if the rule was not eliminated.

    Italy miss out on 3rd straight WC in shootout loss
    Tue, 31 Mar 2026 21:18:54 EST
    Italy has missed out on a third-consecutive World Cup after losing to Bosnia and Herzegovina in a penalty shootout on Tuesday in Zenica.

    NFL owners OK two significant replay changes
    Tue, 31 Mar 2026 21:18:54 EST
    NFL owners approved a contingency plan Tuesday to centralize officiating in the event of a work stoppage as negotiations continue on a CBA with the NFL Referees Association.

    Hurley: I thought ref was looking to 'chest-bump'
    Tue, 31 Mar 2026 21:18:54 EST
    UConn coach Dan Hurley downplayed his bizarre interaction with an official at the end of Sunday's NCAA tournament victory against Duke, saying he thought the referee was looking to "chest-bump me to celebrate."

    Rooney: Rodgers to make decision before draft
    Tue, 31 Mar 2026 21:18:53 EST
    Steelers owner and team president Art Rooney II said Tuesday he anticipates a decision from four-time NFL MVP Aaron Rodgers about his future by next month's NFL draft.

    With lockout possible, MLBPA war chest at $415M
    Tue, 31 Mar 2026 21:18:54 EST
    MLB players have accumulated $415 million in U.S. Treasury securities, cash and other investments as they prepare for the possibility of an extended lockout when the CBA expires on Dec. 1.

    ? 2026 Pain Index: Where does Duke's loss rank?
    Tue, 31 Mar 2026 21:18:54 EST
    Some losses are understandable in the NCAA tournament. Others will haunt us forever (see: Duke). We rank them all.

    What we heard at the 2026 annual league meeting: Last-minute buzz from more than 25 NFL teams
    Tue, 31 Mar 2026 22:53:50 EST
    Annual NFL owners meeting wrapped up Tuesday, and 30 of our reporters shared all the buzz from Phoenix.

    18-game regular season? Mixed reaction by NFL owners, coaches
    Tue, 31 Mar 2026 22:53:50 EST
    Colts, Chiefs, Browns and Patriots owners among those talking about feasibility of expanding schedule.

    Should the USMNT be concerned about Pulisic's goal drought?
    Tue, 31 Mar 2026 22:54:18 EST
    Roberto Martinez might think it's "worthless" to read into any results ahead of the World Cup, but alarm bells must surely be ringing in the USMNT camp over Christian Pulisic's 14-match goal drought.

    Player ratings: Pulisic 3/10 in USMNT's disappointing loss to Portugal
    Tue, 31 Mar 2026 22:54:17 EST
    Pulisic struggled to make the most of numerous chances as the U.S. stumbled to another loss.

    Six free agency options for LeBron, according to NBA coaches, execs and scouts
    Tue, 31 Mar 2026 15:49:30 EST
    Lakers? Cavs? Warriors? A wild card? Before LeBron James makes his decision this summer, sources around the league weigh in.

    Best team fits for 20 draft prospects: We found matches for Mansoor Delane, Caleb Downs, Denzel Boston
    Tue, 31 Mar 2026 15:12:51 EST
    We took 20 NFL draft prospects who could get picked in Rounds 1 and 2 and found ideal scheme matches based on what each player does best.

    A wagon... or a freight train? How the Sabres became the newest Stanley Cup contender
    Tue, 31 Mar 2026 16:07:33 EST
    Buffalo isn't just ending a playoff drought; it's smashing the gate open. Here's how the Sabres have done it, and how dangerous they'll be this spring.

    NHL playoff watch: Hurricanes, Blue Jackets battle to bolster playoff seeds
    Tue, 31 Mar 2026 16:07:33 EST
    Both clubs need the two points on the line in Tuesday's matchup. Plus, full playoff projections and more.

    Ready to win big -- or be a big-time disappointment? The 5 most polarizing MLB teams
    Tue, 31 Mar 2026 15:11:56 EST
    Is your team a threat to win big -- or a disappointment waiting to happen? It depends on who is asked.