Windows Central

NVIDIA's Dynamic MFG 6X arrives with more "fake" frames than ever ? Testing results are largely positive, proving that software is the new GPU frontier
Wed, 01 Apr 2026 13:57:42 +0000
Early tests of NVIDIA's new DLSS 4.5 features, Dynamic Multi Frame Generation (MFG) and MFG 6X, have shown positive results. It certainly seems like AI-assisted software is the new GPU frontier, and one day that won't be controversial.

Nintendo's crusade against Palworld just got a reality check from the US Government as "summon and fight" patent rejected
Wed, 01 Apr 2026 13:39:11 +0000
Nintendo?s legal crusade against Palworld just hit a massive roadblock in the United States. Following a rare, high-level review by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), a patent examiner has issued a "non-final" rejection of all 26 claims in Nintendo?s controversial "summon and fight" patent.

The RAM pricing crisis continues to attack affordable computing with more (and significant) hikes on Raspberry Pi, making a mini PC look even more attractive
Wed, 01 Apr 2026 13:04:00 +0000
The Raspberry Pi has always been a poster child for cheap computing, but thanks to a third price rise in recent months, it's no longer the default best choice.

Xbox just made PC game development way easier ? and it could speed up how fast games ship
Wed, 01 Apr 2026 12:59:28 +0000
Microsoft has unveiled Xbox PC Remote Tools, a new suite designed to streamline deployment, testing, and debugging for Windows game developers across remote devices.

Microsoft Teams finally fixes the Enter key ? Here is everything else new in March 2026
Wed, 01 Apr 2026 12:50:19 +0000
The March 2026 update for Microsoft Teams adds highly requested features like 'Enter' key customization and a new 'mark all as read' shortcut.

Fallout Season 2 is a massive hit for Amazon's Prime Video as 83 million watch the adaptation of Bethesda's legendary RPG
Wed, 01 Apr 2026 10:51:59 +0000
Fallout Season 2 has reached 83 million viewers within its first 13 weeks, making it one of Prime Video?s biggest returning shows and highlighting strong demand for the franchise.

Microsoft faces a UK regulator probe, again. This time, it's over AI and interoperability concerns in Windows and business apps
Wed, 01 Apr 2026 10:32:48 +0000
The UK CMA is coming after Microsoft again, and this time it's all about AI and ecosystem control, which are at the center of the debate.

Microsoft?s new OpenClaw AI agents want to ?help? you at work? what could go wrong
Wed, 01 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0000
Microsoft?s latest hire is bringing OpenClaw and personal AI agents to Microsoft 365, but it also raises questions about the company's commitment to reducing AI integrations across its tech stack.

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.


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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

    Benjamin Hall reveals the hidden stories behind America?s most sacred, iconic churches
    Wed, 01 Apr 2026 13:46:57 GMT
    From New Orleans' oldest Roman Catholic cathedral to a Naval Academy chapel, a new series uncovers the powerful history and faith behind America's most sacred and storied houses of worship.

    Kate Gosselin's birthday video gives fans a tease of the boyfriend she's been keeping off camera
    Wed, 01 Apr 2026 13:37:13 GMT
    Kate Gosselin turned 51 and celebrated with boyfriend Steve Neild, sharing a birthday video of pancakes, shopping and candle-blowing with her fans.

    Islamic activist organization demands Democratic senator apologize for recent Bill Maher appearance
    Wed, 01 Apr 2026 13:27:45 GMT
    CAIR penned a letter demanding Michigan Sen. Elissa Slotkin apologize for recently appearing on "Real Time with Bill Maher" without denouncing his views.

    Sanders-backed NJ Dem accused of hiding from voters as skipped forums pile up
    Wed, 01 Apr 2026 13:23:15 GMT
    Republican Joe Hathaway accused Sanders and AOC-backed candidate Analilia Mejia of dodging debates ahead of New Jersey's special election.

    Trump to attend Supreme Court as justices weigh birthright citizenship order in high-stakes test
    Wed, 01 Apr 2026 13:21:40 GMT
    The Supreme Court will weigh the legality of Trump's effort to end birthright citizenship ? a landmark case that could impact millions of Americans.

    When faith becomes political theater, Passover loses its deeper meaning
    Wed, 01 Apr 2026 13:00:47 GMT
    Progressives and conservatives alike use religion for political ends, but Passover argues faith should transform us, not confirm our political biases.

    Book reveals how close Yankees were to moving out of Bronx, George Steinbrenner losing ownership bid
    Wed, 01 Apr 2026 12:34:41 GMT
    Mike Vaccaro wrote in his book, "The Bosses of the Bronx," that a group wanted to buy the New York Yankees in 1973 and move the team to New Jersey.

    Lawmaker says Iran targeted him in phishing attack disguised as TV interview
    Wed, 01 Apr 2026 12:04:33 GMT
    Rep. Randy Fine said an Iranian state actor likely carried out a recent cyberattack on his office in an effort to gain access to his personal Gmail account.

    What the first federal challenge to a local reparations program means for other cities
    Wed, 01 Apr 2026 12:00:50 GMT
    Judicial Watch scored a victory after a federal court denied a motion to dismiss its lawsuit against Evanston's reparations program, which uses race as an eligibility requirement.

    Amy Duggar King says Joseph Duggar's arrest exposes family's 'toxic system' that 'breeds secrecy'
    Wed, 01 Apr 2026 12:00:48 GMT
    Amy Duggar King says her memoir "Holy Disruptor" called out the family's toxic cycles and claims Joseph Duggar's arrest confirms what she had already written.

    Tennessee library director fired for refusing to move LGBTQ books out of kids' section
    Wed, 01 Apr 2026 12:00:43 GMT
    Tennessee's Rutherford County Library Board fired Director Luanne James after she refused to relocate over 100 children's books flagged for controversial themes.

    Weight-loss drugs crush food demand as farmers face dumping mountains of potatoes
    Wed, 01 Apr 2026 12:00:11 GMT
    Potato farmers report a massive surplus as weight-loss medication use cuts food demand. One farmer has 1.3 million pounds worth about $158,000 at risk of spoiling.

    MLB umpire draws criticism, laughter for bizarre call during Brewers-Rays game
    Wed, 01 Apr 2026 11:51:37 GMT
    MLB umpire CB Bucknor was called out for his odd call at first base during the Milwaukee Brewers' 6-2 win over the Tampa Bay Rays on Tuesday night.

    Florida hospital patient finally leaves room after 5 months amid legal battle
    Wed, 01 Apr 2026 11:43:59 GMT
    A Florida hospital dropped its lawsuit to evict a patient after a spokesperson says she finally left the room she had refused to vacate for months.

    Stubborn stroller sparks chaotic airport showdown with baggage handlers in viral video
    Wed, 01 Apr 2026 11:40:33 GMT
    Two baggage handlers went viral after spending five minutes battling a baby stroller at Kansas City International Airport as watching travelers cheered them on. See the video.


    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

    Ranking every starter in the men's Final Four
    Wed, 1 Apr 2026 09:34:43 EST
    Arizona, Michigan, UConn and Illinois each have a representative in the top five -- but one semifinalist has two.

    'There's not one path': The unexpected rise of Keaton Wagler at Illinois
    Wed, 1 Apr 2026 09:34:43 EST
    The Fighting Illini star has ascended toward the top of a historically talented freshman class.

    Tiger stepping away from golf to seek treatment
    Wed, 1 Apr 2026 09:30:48 EST
    In a statement four days after his arrest in Florida, Tiger Woods said Tuesday he is "committed to taking the time needed to return to a healthier, stronger, and more focused place, both personally and professionally."

    Out like a lion: Luka ends March with 600 points
    Wed, 1 Apr 2026 09:30:49 EST
    Luka Doncic had his third straight 40-point game, lifting his March scoring total to 600 points and adding to a strong month for the Lakers, who finished with a 15-2 record.

    Portugal outclasses U.S. amid Pulisic goal drought
    Wed, 1 Apr 2026 09:30:48 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
    Wed, 1 Apr 2026 09:30:48 EST
    NFL commissioner Roger Goodell says 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.

    Ump Bucknor in spotlight again after missed call
    Wed, 1 Apr 2026 09:30:48 EST
    Umpire C.B. Bucknor, who had the poorest results among umpires in MLB's new ABS system last weekend, had another call overturned at first base during Tuesday's Brewers-Rays game.

    Italy miss out on 3rd straight WC in shootout loss
    Wed, 1 Apr 2026 09:30:48 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.

    Hurley: I thought ref was looking to chest-bump
    Wed, 1 Apr 2026 09:30:48 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."

    With lockout possible, MLBPA war chest at $415M
    Wed, 1 Apr 2026 09:30:48 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 Dec. 1.

    ? 2026 Pain Index: Where does Duke's loss rank?
    Wed, 1 Apr 2026 09:30:48 EST
    Some losses are understandable in the NCAA tournament. Others will haunt us forever (see: Duke). We rank them all.

    Inside Eagles' 2025 friction as Jalen Hurts stands at crossroads
    Wed, 1 Apr 2026 06:12:11 EST
    ESPN pulls back the curtain on what's ailing a star-studded Eagles offense, one in which their QB must evolve.

    MLB starting pitcher rankings: Who are baseball's 11 true aces -- and who just misses the cut?
    Wed, 1 Apr 2026 09:45:27 EST
    Who is the sport's most dominant pitcher right now? We rank the elite, with the help of MLB scouts and execs.

    Who is ACTUALLY more valuable: Aaron Judge or Shohei Ohtani? We did the math
    Wed, 1 Apr 2026 09:45:27 EST
    They're MLB's unquestioned top two superstars. We break down their value to determine which reigns supreme.

    What we heard at the 2026 annual league meeting: Last-minute buzz from more than 25 NFL teams
    Wed, 1 Apr 2026 09:32:38 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
    Wed, 1 Apr 2026 09:32:38 EST
    Colts, Chiefs, Browns and Patriots owners among those talking about feasibility of expanding schedule.

    Solak's favorite NFL draft prospects to watch at every position: The best tape in the class
    Wed, 1 Apr 2026 09:40:42 EST
    NFL scouts are watching a lot of tape as we get ready for the 2026 draft. Which underrated players jump off the screen? Ben Solak fills out his All-Film team.

    Best team fits for 20 draft prospects: We found matches for Mansoor Delane and more
    Wed, 1 Apr 2026 09:40:43 EST
    Identifying draft prospects who could get picked in Rounds 1 and 2 and the ideal scheme matches for them.