Windows Central

Is the Surface Laptop 7 still worth it with next-gen chips on the way? It is at this price ? grab it before the clock runs out
Wed, 21 Jan 2026 00:04:02 +0000
A $350 discount on the Surface Laptop 7 will only last for a limited time.. It's a grat chance to pick up the laptop our Senior Editor called "the clamshell form factor perfected."

Marathon skyrockets on Steam's Top Sellers chart after preorders go live ? it's the second best-selling paid game, just below ARC Raiders
Tue, 20 Jan 2026 23:11:34 +0000
Preorders of Marathon, Bungie's upcoming extraction shooter FPS, are selling extremely well ahead of the game's launch in March.

Lead dev of Fallout's biggest mod is "really worried" Fallout 5 will use Bethesda's aging Creation Engine, and I am, too ? "it needs to be overhauled"
Tue, 20 Jan 2026 21:52:50 +0000
Should Bethesda use its Creation Engine for Fallout 5? The maker of one of the biggest Fallout mods says no ? or that it should at least get an overhaul.

Your Xbox is the real winner: The Super Bowl is temporary, but 120Hz is forever ? grab the best gaming TV for $800 off
Tue, 20 Jan 2026 21:15:00 +0000
Forget the halftime show. With 4K/144Hz support and a massive $800 discount at Best Buy, you'll want to game on your the LG C5 during the big game instead.

No, Bethesda isn't shadow-dropping Fallout 3 and New Vegas Remasters any time soon ? here's what we know.
Tue, 20 Jan 2026 20:11:01 +0000
Rumors are swirling about the future of Fallout, and I'm here to crush your dreams. Fallout 3 and New Vegas remakes / remasters are not launching imminently, but they are on the way.

Former Marathon art director fears "unproven, unknown" games like the FPS may not have a future ? "We felt like we were sort of getting away with something"
Tue, 20 Jan 2026 19:53:05 +0000
Bungie's upcoming extraction shooter Marathon is making a comeback, but its former art director fears risky projects like it may not be supported in the future.

Where did the RTX 5090 go? GPU stock has disappeared in the US ? and third-party prices are headed into orbit
Tue, 20 Jan 2026 19:20:26 +0000
NVIDIA's flagship RTX 5090 has all but disappeared from retailers in the US, leaving only third-party sellers offering astronomical prices. At this point, you're better off buying an RTX 5090 pre-built.

Square Enix and Deck Nine confirm Life is Strange: Reunion with a new deep dive detailing the return of Max and Chloe ? and we've got a release date
Tue, 20 Jan 2026 18:30:00 +0000
Life is Strange: Reunion revealed by Square Enix and Deck Nine, with a release date for March 27.

Anthropic CEO fears AI development is exponentially compounding, fearing it could erase entry?level jobs ? "it will overwhelm our ability to adapt"
Tue, 20 Jan 2026 18:12:48 +0000
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei and Google DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis say they've already started seeing the impact of AI on junior roles inside their own AI research labs.

Xbox Game Pass set for a strong end to January ? Death Stranding Director?s Cut, Space Marine II, and more
Tue, 20 Jan 2026 15:30:31 +0000
Xbox Game Pass is set for a strong end to January 2026, with Death Stranding Director?s Cut, Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine II, and a varied line-up of new additions arriving across console, PC, and cloud.

"They can pay a 100% tariff, or they can build in America" ? US Commerce Secretary issues warning to memory manufacturers as the global RAM crisis deepens
Tue, 20 Jan 2026 15:22:26 +0000
Following a groundbreaking ceremony at a new Micron memory manufacturing plant, US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick issued a fresh warning to other memory makers.

WWE 2K26 rumors suggest WWE 2K25's The Island mode is returning and new match types are coming ? including Inferno, I Quit, & 3 Stages of Hell matches
Tue, 20 Jan 2026 15:10:22 +0000
Insider Gaming has more exclusive details regarding WWE 2K26. Their sources suggest that WWE 2K25's controversial The Island mode is returning, and it will receive four new match types, some of which haven't been seen in a WWE game in over a decade.

Windows 11's reputation is at an all-time low
Tue, 20 Jan 2026 14:20:19 +0000
Podcast: Daniel and Zac discuss the current state of Windows 11, all the recent backlash around Microsoft and AI, and how the platform has evolved into something most people hate.

Microsoft's AI Chief says we'll have intimate AI companions within 5 years ? they'll know us "deeply" and help us navigate our lives
Tue, 20 Jan 2026 14:00:42 +0000
Microsoft AI CEO Mustafa Suleyman believes everyone will have an AI companion within the next five years, forming a personal and intimate connection with it.

How Diablo 2 rewired my brain and redefined PC gaming forever ? the past, present, and future of a legendary ARPG
Tue, 20 Jan 2026 14:00:00 +0000
Blizzard turns 35 this year, and among its accomplishments is the legendary ARPG, Diablo 2. The demon-slaying action is what turned me into a lifelong PC gamer, and its community is still going strong today. What does its future look like?


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    RFK Racing brings back the No. 99, signs Corey LaJoie for the Daytona 500
    Tue, 20 Jan 2026 19:29:38 +0000
    RFK Racing will bring four cars to the 68th running of the Daytona 500 in February. Alongside the charted entries of Chris Buescher (No. 17), Ryan Preece (No. 60), and team co-owner Brad Keselowski (No. 6), the team will add an additional open entry.
    Corey LaJoie will drive the No. 99 Ford Mustang and will attempt to qualify for NASCAR?s biggest race. While that car number was utilized by ...Keep reading

    Bowman Gray legend Burt Myers to run NASCAR Cup Clash at historic short track
    Tue, 20 Jan 2026 18:50:45 +0000
    Burt Myers will be back behind the wheel of a NASCAR Cup car in the pre-season Clash at Bowman Gray Stadium. He will again drive the No. 50 Chevrolet for Team Amerivet. In 2025, he failed to advance into the main event after a crash involving Ricky Stenhouse Jr., who was humorously part of the team's 2026 announcement video.
     
    Myers made his official Cup debut in a points-paying race when ...Keep reading

    All four Hendrick Cup drivers to share JR Motorsports car in 2026
    Tue, 20 Jan 2026 14:49:25 +0000
    In 2025, we got accustomed to seeing the No. 88 JR Motorsports Chevrolet in Victory Lane, courtesy of Connor Zilisch and his ten wins.
    For this year, it was already announced that Rajah Caruth will pilot the car in 23 of 33 NOAPS races during the 2026 season.
    However, we  now know who will drive the car in the other ten events. With Hendrick Motorsports taking its No. 17 full-time with ...Keep reading

    Beard Motorsports confirms Daytona 500 attempt with Anthony Alfredo
    Tue, 20 Jan 2026 14:07:59 +0000
    Beard Motorsports will be among the open cars attempting to qualify for the 68th running of the Daytona 500 next month with its No. 62 Chevrolet. Anthony Alfredo will be the driver with DUDE Wipes as the primary sponsor.
    Alfredo failed to make the 500 last year, but the same duo made the cut in 2024. Alfredo started 39th and finished 27th.
    ?There is nothing like being in Daytona Beach in ...Keep reading

    Every change on the NASCAR Cup grid you need to know before 2026 season
    Mon, 19 Jan 2026 18:41:27 +0000
    There was minimal movement throughout the NASCAR Cup Series garage during the off-season, but still enough to talk about. Beyond driver moves, there were also a couple of manufacturer changes and a flurry of crew chief swaps that will be notable stories to follow during the year.
    Here's a look at what's different for 2026:
    Drivers on the move

    Connor Zilisch, Trackhouse Racing ...Keep reading

    NASCAR Rule Book update formally abolishes The Playoffs
    Fri, 16 Jan 2026 23:18:50 +0000
    A massive NASCAR Rule Book update was posted on Friday and removes every instance of ?the playoffs? and ?playoff points? to reflect the return of the Chase for the Championship format this season.
    Essentially, this codifies the new regulations with NASCAR also making several adjacent adjustments alongside other items that needed addressing after consideration over the ...Keep reading

    Dale Jr. says 2025 playoff format was making him 'fall out of love' with NASCAR
    Fri, 16 Jan 2026 16:32:09 +0000
    Dale Earnhardt Jr. was one of those present for NASCAR's announcement earlier in the month, revealing the return of The Chase and more emphasis put on points-racing.
    He was a big fan of the changes, which those within the sport say adds legitimacy to the championship, even if the NASCAR Hall of Famer still prefers a full, 36-race format. He confirmed that in a recent episode of the Dale Jr ...Keep reading

    Greg Biffle's home burglarized by thieves weeks after fatal plane crash
    Wed, 14 Jan 2026 19:46:59 +0000
    NASCAR legend Greg Biffle, his wife Cristina, their son Ryder and his daughter Emma were among seven killed in a tragic plane crash on December 18th in Statesville, North Carolina. Dennis Dutton, son Jack Dutton, and Craig Wadsworth were also killed in the the accident, which remains under investigation from the NTSB.
    Weeks later, WCNC Charlotte and other local outlets report that the ...Keep reading

    Daytona 500 winner Ricky Stenhouse Jr. set to make NASCAR Truck debut
    Wed, 14 Jan 2026 17:16:38 +0000
    Niece Motorsports has announced Ricky Stenhouse Jr. as the driver of the No. 45 Chevrolet Silverado in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series season-opener at Daytona International Speedway.
    Stenhouse is a veteran of the NASCAR Cup Series with over 400 starts and four wins -- all at superspeedways. He won the summer Daytona race in 2017, but his crowning achievement came in 2023 as the winner of the ...Keep reading


    Fox News Headlines

    Jon Stewart dismisses call to run for office, warns not to trust TV stars as political leaders
    Wed, 21 Jan 2026 01:04:49 GMT
    Jon Stewart dismissed an audience member's suggestion to run for office, warning that calls for TV hosts to become politicians reflects desperation with the status quo.

    Acosta, far-left podcaster predict Democrats will expand Supreme Court, prosecute Trump when they regain power
    Wed, 21 Jan 2026 01:00:52 GMT
    Liberal commentators spoke happily about how a "blue tsunami" in the midterm election will lead to the prosecution of President Donald Trump and his MAGA allies.

    Clinton spokesman lashes out at Comer over Epstein probe as contempt vote nears
    Wed, 21 Jan 2026 00:43:28 GMT
    House Republicans threaten contempt as Clintons accused of defying Epstein investigation subpoenas over testimony format disputes and transcript demands.

    Israeli UN ambassador sends stark warning to Iran amid growing unrest
    Wed, 21 Jan 2026 00:38:26 GMT
    Israel warns Iran not to test its military readiness amid tensions over ballistic missiles and nuclear capabilities following summer 2025 operations.

    Beckham drama deepens as ex-stylist says Nicola had ?spooky energy,? knew marriage wouldn't be good for family
    Wed, 21 Jan 2026 00:32:30 GMT
    Celebrity hairstylist Justin Anderson allegedly said Brooklyn Beckham's wife Nicola Peltz is "not nice" on Instagram, sharing claims about her behavior.

    Illegal immigrant allegedly ran from deadly wrong-way DUI crash that killed motorcyclist, records show
    Wed, 21 Jan 2026 00:28:29 GMT
    Deadly wrong-way crash on Tennessee interstate leads to vehicular homicide charges against suspect now held for ICE after allegedly fleeing scene.

    DHS says ICE agents rammed by vehicles amid Minneapolis enforcement surge: 'Aggressively assaulted'
    Wed, 21 Jan 2026 00:12:52 GMT
    Border Patrol chief Greg Bovino said agents face escalating violence in Minneapolis immigration raids, with vehicle ramming incidents and confrontations reported this week.

    Dylan Mulvaney calls Broadway role a ?miracle? after backlash over Anne Boleyn casting
    Wed, 21 Jan 2026 00:00:28 GMT
    Dylan Mulvaney defends controversial casting in Broadway production "Six the Musical," calling the role a ?miracle" amid online backlash.

    Ilhan Omar vows 'not to give ICE a single cent' in heated congressional funding fight
    Tue, 20 Jan 2026 23:53:57 GMT
    Rep. Ilhan Omar vows to oppose government funding for the ICE budget, threatening a shutdown before the Jan. 30 deadline as Congress debates a spending package.

    Baseball Hall of Fame adds 2 outfielders to Cooperstown, including one tied to Astros' scandal
    Tue, 20 Jan 2026 23:30:24 GMT
    After years on the ballot, Carlos Beltran and Andruw Jones earned induction into the Baseball Hall of Fame, recognized for their power, consistency and impact on the game.

    Timothy Busfield to be released from custody in New Mexico child sex abuse case
    Tue, 20 Jan 2026 23:25:05 GMT
    A New Mexico judge ordered "The West Wing" actor Timothy Busfield to be released from custody as he awaits trial for multiple child sex abuse allegations.

    Sean McDermott's assessment of Bills roster didn't sit well with team brass before firing: reports
    Tue, 20 Jan 2026 23:20:15 GMT
    Before the Buffalo Bills fired Sean McDermott as their head coach, GM Brandon Beane and owner Terry Pegula reportedly didn't like his assessment of the roster.

    Minnesota pastor condemns anti-ICE agitators who interrupted service: ?Shameful and unlawful?
    Tue, 20 Jan 2026 23:15:55 GMT
    Anti-ICE protesters allegedly disrupted Minneapolis church service, shouting at parishioners in viral video. Pastor condemns 'shameful' intimidation.

    Florida madman stalked tourists near Disney before allegedly killing them in random attack: family
    Tue, 20 Jan 2026 23:09:00 GMT
    Three men attending Florida car show allegedly gunned down by neighbor while waiting for rental car assistance. Random shooting shocks community.

    Quarter of US colleges could close in the coming years; university president warns of major transformation
    Tue, 20 Jan 2026 23:00:48 GMT
    A university president warns up to 25% of U.S. colleges could close as higher education faces a transformation amid rising costs and demographic shifts.


    Indy Car Racing

    Will Power is determined to make Penske regret writing him off as he joins Andretti
    Mon, 19 Jan 2026 03:19:50 GMT
    Power's determination and experience are expected to boost Andretti's performance this season.

    Six-time IndyCar champion Scott Dixon receives a knighthood from New Zealand
    Wed, 31 Dec 2025 19:22:56 GMT
    ?I?ve been called a lot of things, but I never thought that ?Sir? was going to be one of them," Dixon said.

    Rahal Letterman Lanigan adds Mick Schumacher, son of seven-time world champ, to 2026 IndyCar lineup
    Wed, 26 Nov 2025 19:13:24 GMT
    Mick Schumacher is coming to America to jump-start his racing career.

    Valentino Rossi passes on McLaren's Indy 500 seat, Ryan Hunter-Reay steps in
    Sat, 22 Nov 2025 19:34:06 GMT
    Rossi is considered one of the greatest motorcycle racers ever and is the only road racer to have competed in 400 or more Grands Prix.

    Indy 500 winner Alex Palou has likeness unveiled on Borg-Warner Trophy
    Thu, 20 Nov 2025 00:13:54 GMT
    As he has for every winner of the "500" since 1990, renowned sculptor Will Behrends crafted Palou's image for the Borg-Warner Trophy.

    Ryan Hunter-Reay joins Arrow McLaren for 2026 Indianapolis 500
    Thu, 13 Nov 2025 23:25:31 GMT
    Hunter-Reay, the 2014 winner of the "500" and 2012 IndyCar Series champion, will drive the No. 31 Chevrolet.

    AJ Foyt Racing signs Indy NXT runner-up Collet for full 2026 IndyCar campaign
    Thu, 06 Nov 2025 20:56:35 GMT
    Caio Collet will drive the No. 4 Chevrolet with backing from Brazilian logistics company Combitrans Amazonia in all 17 IndyCar races.

    McLaren vs. Palou: A $20.7M lawsuit over broken promises and disappearing messages
    Wed, 05 Nov 2025 21:18:07 GMT
    Closing arguments have been presented in McLaren's lawsuit against IndyCar champion Alex Palou.

    2026 Indy 500, Brickyard 400 tickets on sale now
    Tue, 28 Oct 2025 12:45:00 GMT
    Tickets for 2026 marquee events at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway are now on sale online. Here's what you need to know.

    Formula One driver Mick Schumacher returns to Indianapolis to turn laps on road course in an IndyCar
    Mon, 13 Oct 2025 22:10:02 GMT
    Mick Schumacher got a glimpse of the Indianapolis 500 in May. Whether he makes this area his next racing home is still to be decided.

    Officials explore bringing IndyCar race back to Cleveland
    Wed, 01 Oct 2025 18:30:16 GMT
    The Greater Cleveland Sports Commission confirmed it is exploring the potential opportunity to bring an IndyCar race to the streets of downtown Cleveland in 2028.

    Andretti Global hires Ron Ruzewski as team principal, reuniting him with driver Will Power
    Wed, 24 Sep 2025 17:00:06 GMT
    Ruzewski, a former Team Penske executive, will start in January. He replaces Rob Edwards, who will become chief performance officer for TWG Motorsports.

    David Malukas joins Team Penske as new driver of No. 12 IndyCar entry
    Thu, 18 Sep 2025 18:53:44 GMT
    Malukas replaces Will Power, who announced he had signed with Andretti Global to drive the No. 26 car for 2026.

    IndyCar announces 2026 schedule with new races in Phoenix, Arlington
    Tue, 16 Sep 2025 15:56:05 GMT
    Start times for the 2026 events will be announced at a later date, officials said.

    IndyCar says no Mexico City race for 2026 due to World Cup impact
    Sat, 13 Sep 2025 22:08:17 GMT
    The news also comes less than a month after NASCAR announced it would be one-and-done in Mexico City.

    Chip Ganassi Racing's 17th title: A record-breaking journey
    Fri, 05 Sep 2025 01:41:22 GMT
    Ganassi's 17 IndyCar Series titles ties him with Team Penske, but Ganassi did it in his 35th season while Penske has been racing for nearly two decades longer.

    Will Power leaves Team Penske after 17 years to join Andretti Global
    Wed, 03 Sep 2025 17:02:14 GMT
    The two-time IndyCar champion and former Indianapolis 500 winner will drive the No. 26 Honda for Andretti.


    ESPN Sports Headlines

    Beltran, A. Jones elected to Baseball Hall of Fame
    Tue, 20 Jan 2026 20:08:46 EST
    Carlos Beltran and Andruw Jones, center fielders who excelled at the plate and with their gloves, have been voted into the Baseball Hall of Fame.

    Mayfield takes swipe at ex-coach Stefanski in post
    Tue, 20 Jan 2026 20:08:46 EST
    Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield jabbed at new Falcons coach Kevin Stefanski, saying, "Can't wait to see you twice a year, Coach."

    Harbaugh: Too much focus on Giants' hierarchy
    Tue, 20 Jan 2026 20:08:46 EST
    New Giants coach John Harbaugh said too much is being made of who has more power to make decisions and that it's important that he and GM Joe Schoen work together.

    Duke sues QB Mensah, tries to prevent transfer
    Tue, 20 Jan 2026 20:08:47 EST
    Duke sued QB Darian Mensah on Tuesday, and a judge denied a request for a temporary restraining order that would have prevented him from entering the transfer portal.

    Mendoza's brother leaves IU to join Georgia Tech
    Tue, 20 Jan 2026 20:08:47 EST
    Indiana transfer quarterback Alberto Mendoza has signed with Georgia Tech, he announced Tuesday.

    NCAA golf champ joins LIV, forfeits Masters spot
    Tue, 20 Jan 2026 20:08:47 EST
    Reigning NCAA men's golf champion Michael La Sasso has joined LIV Golf, forfeiting his chance to play in this year's Masters.

    Sources: Brunson calls players-only Knicks confab
    Tue, 20 Jan 2026 20:08:46 EST
    Knicks captain Jalen Brunson called a players-only meeting after Monday night's 114-97 loss to the Mavericks, sources told ESPN, telling teammates it's on them to turn things around.

    Phillies prez: Bichette joining Mets 'a gut punch'
    Tue, 20 Jan 2026 20:08:47 EST
    Bo Bichette spurning the Phillies for the NL East rival New York Mets was akin to a gut punch for the NL East champions.

    ? NFL executives make bold predictions for 2026
    Tue, 20 Jan 2026 20:08:46 EST
    We asked NFL executives to make bold predictions about this offseason and next season. Could we see two superstar trades?

    Hall of Fame voting winners and losers: Beltran, Jones are in -- who else got good (or bad) news?
    Tue, 20 Jan 2026 19:36:15 EST
    The results are in! Our experts break down the highs and lows of the 2026 vote and look ahead to 2027.

    8-8 in the playoffs with Josh Allen? Buffalo fired Sean McDermott, but there's more blame to go around
    Tue, 20 Jan 2026 13:57:30 EST
    With postseason losses piling up, the Bills fired McDermott. But will it change anything? And where did things go wrong?

    Men's Bracketology: Don't write off Houston just yet
    Tue, 20 Jan 2026 19:21:03 EST
    The Cougars remain national title contenders despite falling off the radar at the turn of the calendar year.

    Women's Bracketology: Big nonconference win boosts Ohio State to a 3-seed
    Tue, 20 Jan 2026 19:21:03 EST
    Results Sunday and Monday shook up the top 16, and the Buckeyes benefited the most, climbing two seed lines.

    Way-Too-Early Top 25: Sizing up the top contenders for next season
    Tue, 20 Jan 2026 11:07:21 EST
    Who will raise the national championship trophy this time next year? We break down the teams to watch.

    Day 4 live blog: All the latest news and action from Melbourne
    Tue, 20 Jan 2026 18:51:20 EST
    Australian Open second round competition begins Wednesday with top-ranked Carlos Alcaraz and Aryna Sabalenka amongst the many stars in action. Here's our Day 4 live blog.

    NBA midseason debate: Are the Thunder in trouble? Can the Clippers really climb in the West?
    Tue, 20 Jan 2026 18:50:44 EST
    ESPN analysts Zach Kram and Kevin Pelton break down the league's biggest storylines from leading challengers to surprise contenders.

    NBA All-Star rosters: Starters, snubs and biggest questions
    Tue, 20 Jan 2026 18:50:44 EST
    Who was the biggest surprise or snub? Which superstar duo are we most excited to see? Experts break it down.

    NBA buzz: What now for Golden State after Jimmy Butler's injury?
    Tue, 20 Jan 2026 19:10:54 EST
    Catch up on the latest buzz, trade alerts and league intel from our ESPN NBA insiders.