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Windows Central Podcast: Breaking down Microsoft's sweeping Windows 11 changes
Mon, 23 Mar 2026 23:39:26 +0000
Podcast: Daniel and Zac break down Microsoft's big announcement about Windows 11 and how the company is moving to address its biggest issues this year.

NVIDIA CEO backpedals on DLSS 5 AI backlash after telling people "they're completely wrong," says he gets it now ? "I don?t love AI slop myself"
Mon, 23 Mar 2026 21:54:21 +0000
NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang says he understands why people detest what they've seen of DLSS 5 so far after initially saying "they're completely wrong."

Sea of Thieves misses massive comeback ? TheBurntPeanut forced off stream due to DDoS attack
Mon, 23 Mar 2026 21:52:31 +0000
Sea of Thieves gained significant attention after streamer TheBurntPeanut brought in 42,000 viewers, but issues like being DDoS'd prevented it from continuing, limiting its potential impact.

Will this incredible RPG actually get a DLC expansion after all? As Capcom celebrates its 2-year anniversary, fans believe it's being teased ? here's what they found
Mon, 23 Mar 2026 20:18:03 +0000
As Capcom celebrates Dragon's Dogma 2's second anniversary, its fans have discovered evidence that a DLC for the RPG may be on the way.

This overlooked Battlefield game is shutting down after 11 years, but only on Xbox and PlayStation consoles ? the Steam PC version will live on, to my surprise
Mon, 23 Mar 2026 18:20:05 +0000
EA and Battlefield Studios are shutting down Battlefield Hardline, a unique police-themed spinoff, on consoles over a decade after its release.

Save desk space while saving the World of Warcraft with this MMO mouse and gaming keyboard ? both nearly 40% off
Mon, 23 Mar 2026 17:23:13 +0000
Two of Razer's best mid-range PC gaming accessories are on sale for Amazon's Spring Sale, just in time for World of Warcraft: Midnight's first Season.

From Mixed to Magic ? Crimson Desert's Steam reviews surge to glory
Mon, 23 Mar 2026 17:13:01 +0000
The developers have been hard at work making changes, and the player base is steadily falling in love with the continent of Pywel.

The best gaming CPU that "slam dunks on Intel" hits its lowest-ever price ? there's no AAA PC title that the 9800X3D won't handle
Mon, 23 Mar 2026 17:09:33 +0000
The AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D is one of the best gaming processors you can currently upgrade your rig with to optimize your favorite game's performance, and it's enjoying its lowest discount yet for a limited time.

Microsoft?s new Clipchamp ultimatum ? Sync to OneDrive or lose your ability to edit
Mon, 23 Mar 2026 16:44:06 +0000
A new update to Windows 11?s built-in video editor mandates OneDrive for all active projects, effectively ending local-only workflows.

Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 is still selling ridiculously well, despite being a 'dead' game everyone seems to hate
Mon, 23 Mar 2026 16:26:13 +0000
Circana?s latest data shows Black Ops 7 holding strong despite mixed reception, with Helldivers 2 notably performing best on Xbox for February.

The Windows 11 March 2026 update was causing sign-in problems, but Microsoft has now fixed it
Mon, 23 Mar 2026 14:29:43 +0000
Windows 11 March 2026 update breaks sign-ins for Teams, OneDrive, and more. Here's the fix and what Microsoft says about a patch.

A new Xbox Partner Preview set is set for this month! ? Third-party reveals, Game Pass additions, and more coming our way
Mon, 23 Mar 2026 14:22:03 +0000
Xbox has announced its next Partner Preview for March 26, revealing new details on what to expect, including updates on Stranger Than Heaven, S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2, and more third-party games, alongside Game Pass news.

Amid AI and DLSS 5 concerns, Capcom says ?generative AI could be a partner? in game development
Mon, 23 Mar 2026 13:19:24 +0000
Capcom has detailed how it plans to use generative AI in game development, focusing on idea generation and efficiency while avoiding AI-generated assets in final game content.

Windows 11's latest bug fix proves why the option to pause updates forever needed to arrive yesterday
Mon, 23 Mar 2026 13:00:44 +0000
Microsoft?s emergency fix for the Windows 11 sign-in bug is here, but the damage to user trust remains. This latest bug shows why Microsoft needs to let people pause updates forever.

I'm seriously impressed with Intel's new Core Ultra 200S Plus desktop CPUs ? content creators could be swept up by the 250K and 270K at these genuinely affordable prices
Mon, 23 Mar 2026 13:00:00 +0000
Intel's Core Ultra 200S series CPUs come as a duo of Arrow Lake Refresh processors, and they're refreshingly cheap for creators, with gaming benefits to boot.


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    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

    Official race results: NASCAR Cup 2026 Darlington I
    Sun, 22 Mar 2026 22:44:49 +0000
    At Darlington Raceway, 23XI Racing's Tyler Reddick earned his 12th career win and his fourth in the first six races of the 2026 NASCAR Cup season.
    He was followed by Brad Keselowski in second, a driver who was hoping to end a two-year win drought, but had to settle for two stage wins and a runner-up finish. Ryan Blaney fought back from a loose wheel to finish third, Carson Hocevar led the way ...Keep reading

    Tyler Reddick fights through adversity to win Darlington Cup race
    Sun, 22 Mar 2026 22:43:35 +0000
    Tyler Reddick may have started first and finished first, but there was a lot happening between it all. He struggled with electrical issues early and needed to shut off the fans, causing the temperature to rapidly rise in the car. He had to manually drain hot water from his broken cool suit, complained about possible brake problems, faced a green flag pit stop mishap, the team had to change a ...Keep reading

    The best throwback schemes for NASCAR Darlington weekend
    Sun, 22 Mar 2026 16:11:29 +0000
    Darlington is no longer being treated as the official 'Throwback Weekend,' but there's still several teams opting to pay tribute to the sport's history by recreating iconic paint schemes.
    Last December, two-time Southern 500 winner Greg Biffle was killed alongside six others in a tragic plane crash. This weekend, there are several paint schemes honoring the NASCAR legend, in both the Cup and ...Keep reading

    NASCAR Cup Darlington starting lineup: Tyler Reddick beats Bubba Wallace to pole
    Sat, 21 Mar 2026 20:35:43 +0000
    In a tricky qualifying session at Darlington Raceway, Tyler Reddick went fastest of all with a 29.072s lap, even while hitting the wall at the exit of Turn 4.
    The closest driver to the championship leader in qualifying was the same driver closest to him in the championship standings -- 23XI Racing teammate Bubba Wallace, who ended the session 0.126s behind the pole-sitter.
    "Gosh, I came off ...Keep reading

    Three NASCAR Cup car chiefs ejected after Darlington inspection failures
    Sat, 21 Mar 2026 19:12:14 +0000
    Darlington is the latest race to feature some inspection issues at the start of the weekend. Ahead of NASCAR Cup practice and qualifying, three Cup teams failed inspection twice, resulting in some penalties.
    They were the #9 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet of Chase Elliott, the #17 RFK Racing Ford of Chris Buescher, and the lone open entry in the field -- the #66Garage 66 Ford of Timmy ...Keep reading


    Fox News Headlines

    Mullin confirmed as DHS chief as lawmakers near solution on shutdown standoff
    Tue, 24 Mar 2026 00:23:55 GMT
    Even with a new DHS chief, Senate Democrats aren't backing down from their demands for stringent reforms to ICE. And now President Donald Trump wants to pair funding with voter ID legislation.

    Megan Moroney stuns in orange bikini during friend's Bahamas bachelorette
    Tue, 24 Mar 2026 00:00:53 GMT
    Megan Moroney hits the Bahamas for a friend's bachelorette trip and reveals she's covering Hannah Montana's 'Best of Both Worlds' for Spotify Singles.

    Top House Dem dismisses probe into Jasmine Crockett?s security guard killed in SWAT standoff
    Tue, 24 Mar 2026 00:00:50 GMT
    Rep. Pete Aguilar questioned whether Congress should probe Rep. Jasmine Crockett hiring a convicted criminal for her taxpayer-funded security detail.

    Joe Rogan rips Gavin Newsom for mocking Nick Shirley over his 'billion dollar' fraud investigations
    Tue, 24 Mar 2026 00:00:04 GMT
    Joe Rogan criticizes Gov. Gavin Newsom for mocking independent journalist Nick Shirley's fraud investigation, arguing Shirley is doing the work Newsom's government has failed to do.

    NJ man crawls through window, attempts to sexually assault girl before being subdued by resident: police
    Mon, 23 Mar 2026 23:14:48 GMT
    A New Jersey resident is being credited with stopping a horrific home invasion after subduing a suspect who allegedly tried to sexually assault a sleeping girl.

    Political traffic signals: waiting for the light to change on the Hill
    Mon, 23 Mar 2026 23:09:30 GMT
    Congress faces a steep political battle over a $200 billion Iran war spending request, with Trump sending mixed signals on whether the funds are needed.

    Macaulay Culkin?s fiancée Brenda Song?s airline nightmare sparks debate after first-class seats given away
    Mon, 23 Mar 2026 23:07:43 GMT
    Brenda Song claims Alaska Airlines gave away her family's pre-booked first-class seats, separating her and Macaulay Culkin from their young kids.

    Trump's death will be 'like Mardi Gras in New Orleans,' Charlamagne warns after Mueller post
    Mon, 23 Mar 2026 23:00:58 GMT
    Radio host Charlamagne Tha God warned President Donald Trump that people will celebrate his death "like Mardi Gras" after he celebrated Robert Mueller's death.

    Sheriff shrugs off missteps in Nancy Guthrie case, calls for captor to ?let her go? as family pleads for help
    Mon, 23 Mar 2026 22:52:38 GMT
    As Nancy Guthrie's disappearance nears two months, her family says "someone knows something" and urges the Tucson community to share tips and video.

    'Supernatural' actress Carrie Anne Fleming dead at 51
    Mon, 23 Mar 2026 22:34:06 GMT
    Carrie Anne Fleming, known for her roles in "Supernatural" and "iZombie," has died at 51 after a battle with cancer, her representative confirmed.

    Johnson turns up heat on Schumer as DHS shutdown drags on, airport delays mount
    Mon, 23 Mar 2026 22:30:51 GMT
    As the DHS shutdown enters its sixth week, House Republicans are forcing votes to pressure Senate Democrats. Meanwhile, unpaid TSA agents call out, leaving travelers facing chaos.

    Cole Hauser, Kelly Reilly seen for first time as Beth and Rip return in 'Dutton Ranch'
    Mon, 23 Mar 2026 22:27:16 GMT
    Kelly Reilly and Cole Hauser reprise their "Yellowstone" roles in "Dutton Ranch," a new spinoff set in South Texas that premieres May 15 on Paramount+.

    300-plus Angel Families jump into Markwayne Mullin?s DHS nomination fight in unequivocal terms
    Mon, 23 Mar 2026 22:21:05 GMT
    Over 300 Angel Families represented by The American Border Story are urging Congress to support Markwayne Mullin for DHS, arguing he understands the stakes at play.

    Online fundraiser for Boston police officer charged with killing carjacking suspect rakes in massive sum
    Mon, 23 Mar 2026 22:20:57 GMT
    A GoFundMe for Boston officer Nicholas O'Malley, charged with voluntary manslaughter in a fatal carjacking shooting, has raised over $400,000 in donations.

    Bill Cosby found liable for 1972 sexual assault, jury awards $19M to accuser
    Mon, 23 Mar 2026 22:20:11 GMT
    A Santa Monica jury found fallen comedian Bill Cosby liable of drugging and sexually assaulting Donna Motsinger in 1972, and awarded the former waitress more than $19 million in damages.


    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

    Arizona St. hires Saint Mary's Bennett as new HC
    Mon, 23 Mar 2026 20:25:46 EST
    Arizona State has hired Saint Mary's Randy Bennett as its next head coach, the school announced Monday.

    Fudd leads UConn to 53-point win, into Sweet 16
    Mon, 23 Mar 2026 20:25:46 EST
    Azzi Fudd scored 26 of her 34 points in the first half in her final game at Gampel Pavilion and UConn used a 31-0 run to roll to a 98-45 win over Syracuse on Monday night to advance to the Sweet 16 for the 32nd season in a row.

    Sources: Cincinnati to hire Utah State's Calhoun
    Mon, 23 Mar 2026 20:25:46 EST
    Jerrod Calhoun, who has been the Bearcats' top target since the job opened, has led the Aggies to back-to-back NCAA tournaments.

    UVA ousts Iowa; 1st First Four team in Sweet 16
    Mon, 23 Mar 2026 20:25:46 EST
    Virginia is the first First Four to reach the Sweet 16 of the women's NCAA tournament after knocking off host Iowa 83-75 in double overtime.

    Sources: JSN gets record extension with Seattle
    Mon, 23 Mar 2026 20:25:46 EST
    Jaxon Smith-Njigba has reached agreement with the Seahawks on a four-year, $168.6 million extension that makes him the highest-paid wide receiver in NFL history, sources told ESPN.

    Hurley turned to Izzo for advice on Lakers job
    Mon, 23 Mar 2026 20:25:46 EST
    Tom Izzo has turned down multiple opportunities to coach in the NBA, including with the Cavaliers and Hawks. When the Lakers were willing to give UConn coach Dan Hurley a six-year, $70 million contract in 2024, Hurley asked Izzo for advice.

    Mets phenom Benge to start after sizzling spring
    Mon, 23 Mar 2026 20:25:46 EST
    Mets prospect Carson Benge, who hit .366 in spring training, will be on the Opening Day roster as the starting right fielder, manager Carlos Mendoza said.

    Former No. 1 pick Fultz signing 10-day with Raps
    Mon, 23 Mar 2026 20:25:46 EST
    Former No. 1 pick Markelle Fultz is signing a 10-day contract with the Toronto Raptors.

    ? 2026 ESPN Fantasy Baseball draft guide
    Mon, 23 Mar 2026 20:25:46 EST
    All the rankings, projections, cheat sheets, strategy and analysis you need for the 2026 fantasy baseball season.

    Women's March Madness live updates: Previews, action from Monday's second round
    Mon, 23 Mar 2026 16:40:05 EST
    How do the teams in Monday's second round match up? We're tracking all eight games as the Sweet 16 is set.

    Women's March Madness Day 4 takeaways: The Sweet 16 is taking shape
    Mon, 23 Mar 2026 16:40:05 EST
    We're breaking down all eight games Monday as teams book their trip to the regionals.

    Men's Sweet 16 preview: Keys to every team advancing in the NCAA tournament
    Mon, 23 Mar 2026 17:13:55 EST
    Here's what could decide March Madness regional semifinals, from Michigan-Alabama to Purdue-Texas.

    From Arizona to Texas: Ranking the men's Sweet 16 teams
    Mon, 23 Mar 2026 17:13:55 EST
    Six Big Ten teams! Upset-minded Texas! Buzzer-beaters and blowouts!

    TGL playoffs: What to watch in the championship matchup
    Mon, 23 Mar 2026 18:10:58 EST
    Who will take home the SoFi Cup in Year 2? It's Los Angeles Golf Club vs. Jupiter Links GC for the title.

    Ranking the 10 best and 10 worst NBA transactions since last summer
    Mon, 23 Mar 2026 18:10:45 EST
    Bradley Beal to the Clippers? Jared McCain to the Thunder!? We ranked the best and worst moves since last offseason.

    LeBron, Austin Reaves on the origins of their viral meme
    Mon, 23 Mar 2026 19:12:34 EST
    Four years ago, a clip showing James giving instructions to a befuddled Reaves at the end of a 2022 game against the Nets went viral in a major way.

    Ranking the best possible Stanley Cup playoff first-round matchups
    Mon, 23 Mar 2026 19:53:38 EST
    Which combos would be the most entertaining? Here's our list for 2026.

    What has changed for Jack Hughes one month after Olympic golden goal?
    Mon, 23 Mar 2026 06:16:31 EST
    The moment was surreal for the Devils' center and his teammates. The weeks after have been a roller-coaster.