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Yes, you can run Windows apps on the MacBook Neo ? but Parallels Desktop warns of 8GB memory constraints
Fri, 13 Mar 2026 12:24:01 +0000
Apple?s MacBook Neo can technically run Parallels, but the reality of Windows performance on Neo may disappoint.

This stellar Xbox controller with 1,000Hz polling on PC drops below $40, making it an affordable and accurate wired alternative
Fri, 13 Mar 2026 11:50:57 +0000
Walmart is offering a 33% discount on the GameSir G7 SE Wired Xbox controller, taking its already budget-friendly price to a near bargain-bin price that's way cheaper than the official Xbox controller.

A free Xbox Ally X update could deliver up to 30% smoother performance for your handheld games ? "Automatic Super Resolution" preview starts soon
Fri, 13 Mar 2026 11:37:05 +0000
Xbox has confirmed that Automatic Super Resolution will arrive on Xbox Ally X in a preview this April. The AI powered feature uses the device?s NPU to upscale games and improve performance.

Still running Firefox on Windows 7? Mozilla has your back (for now) but admits it's risky without "official support from Microsoft"
Fri, 13 Mar 2026 11:03:58 +0000
Firefox just extended support for Windows 7, 8, and 8.1 by six months, giving systems that refuse to die more time to get updates.

Microsoft's AI wants to be your medical middleman, but is a "Secure by Design" promise really enough for Copilot?
Fri, 13 Mar 2026 11:00:00 +0000
Microsoft?s Copilot Health isn't a doctor, but it wants to manage your data from 50,000 hospitals. Can we trust the company's new "Secure by Design" mandate?

Will MacBook Neo kill Windows?
Fri, 13 Mar 2026 10:32:33 +0000
Podcast: Daniel and Zac discuss Apple's new MacBook Neo and how it might impact the Windows market going forward. Also on this episode: Windows 12 rumors, what's real and what's not? Plus, the latest on Project Helix, the next-gen Xbox.

How to complete the Lost Tags Operator Order and unlock the Spotted Camo in Call of Duty: Warzone Black Ops Royale
Fri, 13 Mar 2026 09:28:42 +0000
Call of Duty: Warzone has finally dropped Black Ops Royale and a bunch of new Operator Order challenges with exclusive rewards. Here's how to complete the Lost Tags and unlock the Spotted Camo.

Call of Duty: Warzone is testing Casual mode bots in Black Ops Royale, and oh boy, everyone's pissed ? "The Warzone scene is cooked"
Thu, 12 Mar 2026 21:10:54 +0000
The Call of Duty: Warzone developers have announced they're testing Casual mode-style bots in the new Black Ops Royale mode next week, and fans are angry.

Ex-Overwatch director says Blizzard threatened to lay off 1,000 devs if the game didn't make enough money, and blame him for it ? "the biggest 'F*** you' moment I had in my career"
Thu, 12 Mar 2026 19:29:38 +0000
Years after his departure from Blizzard, former Overwatch director Jeff Kaplan has revealed why he left the studio, citing layoff threats over revenue.

How to complete the Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 "Altitude Tactics" event as fast as possible ? unlock the new weapon in flash
Thu, 12 Mar 2026 18:39:37 +0000
The new Altitude Tactics event in Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 has a new weapon to unlock upon completion. Here's how to do it as fast as possible.

Prepare for Forza Horizon 6 with this Xbox/PC racing wheel and pedal bundle ? it has great controls and feedback with a sweet 39% discount
Thu, 12 Mar 2026 18:00:28 +0000
Turtle Beach's VelocityOne KD3 Race Wheel & Pedal System is a top-notch mid-range racing wheel for players looking to play games on Xbox and PC with greater control and immersion, and it's now on sale for a 39% discount.

I changed my Windows 11 wallpaper immediately the moment my friend sent me this
Thu, 12 Mar 2026 17:21:37 +0000
AI-generated wallpapers have sparked debate across the web, but I still love our Windows 11-inspired Windows Central wallpaper.

Microsoft's Windows and Devices lead now reports directly to CEO Satya Nadella in important leadership shakeup
Thu, 12 Mar 2026 15:48:57 +0000
Microsoft's EVP of Experiences & Devices is retiring, and four new leads are taking his place who will now report directly to the CEO instead going forward.

The MacBook Neo isn?t innovation. It?s Apple finally owning up to the iPad myth and hoping no one notices.
Thu, 12 Mar 2026 15:32:08 +0000
After years of gaslighting the market, Apple is back to selling the thing it said you didn?t need.

MacBook Neo faces stiff competition this week ? this Windows laptop with more RAM and storage is now $450 off if you're looking for better specs
Thu, 12 Mar 2026 14:59:43 +0000
We have just discovered a rare discount for the Acer Aspire 14 AI, providing workers and casual PC users a chance to own a dependable AI laptop that's roughly the same price as the new MacBook Neo while offering stronger hardware.


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    Ty Gibbs uninjured in airborne sprint car crash, flipping into the fence
    Fri, 13 Mar 2026 04:32:16 +0000
    Ty Gibbs was competing in the 2026 High Limit Racing season-opener at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway dirt track on Thursday Night, which is just outside the 1.5-mile intermediate track where the NASCAR Cup Series will be racing this weekend.
    Driving a 410 winged sprint car, Gibbs was running fourth in his heat when he made contact with Corey Day -- a regular in the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts ...Keep reading

    Who will be NASCAR's next first-time winner, one year after its last?
    Thu, 12 Mar 2026 15:43:20 +0000
    12 months ago at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, Josh Berry wheeled the historic #21 Wood Brothers Racing Ford into Victory Lane and became the 206th different winner in NASCAR Cup Series history.
    It was a surprise win with Berry leading just 18 laps, and since then, no other driver has added their name to the NASCAR Cup Series winners list.
    Before Berry, Harrison Burton won for the first time in ...Keep reading

    Jeff Dickerson replies to all things Gibbs, Gabehart in legal filing
    Thu, 12 Mar 2026 07:30:53 +0000
    In a legal filing posted late on Wednesday night, Spire Motorsports co-owner Jeff Dickerson detailed his long personal relationship with Chris Gabehart and expressed deep disappointment in the lawsuit filed against them by Joe Gibbs Racing.
    Prior to team ownership, Dickerson served as an ex-grassroots racer, sports agent and spotter, whom eventually co-founded the Spire Sports+Entertainment ...Keep reading

    Chris Gabehart, Spire want reciprocal expedited discovery against Gibbs
    Thu, 12 Mar 2026 05:55:29 +0000
    In a late Wednesday night series of court filings, Chris Gabehart and his retained attorneys responded to or otherwise addressed the continued legal claims made against him and Spire Motorsports by Joe Gibbs Racing.
    The first document filed to the docket was a second first-person declaration in which the former engineer, crew chief and competition director made the case that his role as Chief ...Keep reading

    How drivers and crew chief aggression was responsible for tire issues at Phoenix
    Wed, 11 Mar 2026 17:33:26 +0000
    It was really easy on Sunday to see flat tires or tires come apart during the Cup Series race at Phoenix Raceway and say ?tire failure? but everyone with a reputable resume know that teams with problems were largely responsible for their fate.  
    As best described by Joe Gibbs Racing No. 20 crew chief Adam Stevens, there is a risk-versus-reward balance
    ?It?s so tough,? Stevens said ...Keep reading

    Justin Allgaier to replace Alex Bowman at Hendrick for Las Vegas Cup race
    Wed, 11 Mar 2026 15:05:42 +0000
    Hendrick Motorsports will put 2024 NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series champion Justin Allgaier behind the wheel of the #48 Chevrolet for this weekend's race at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.
    Alex Bowman was forced out of the car mid-race at COTA with Myatt Snider finishing the event for him, and later in the week, he was diagnosed with vertigo. HMS sim driver Anthony Alfredo drove the car at Phoenix ...Keep reading

    NASCAR, IndyCar Phoenix doubleheader generates TV ratings boost
    Wed, 11 Mar 2026 02:55:32 +0000
    All told, the NASCAR and IndyCar Series combined event over the weekend at Phoenix Raceway was a television ratings victory for all involved.
    The Cup Series race on Sunday drew 2.841 million viewers on FS1. This is up from the 2.82 million that watched the same race in the same television window and network last year. The race peaked at 3,516,000 viewers during the 7:00-7:15 p.m. quarter hour ...Keep reading

    Winners and losers from a caution-filled NASCAR Cup race at Phoenix
    Mon, 09 Mar 2026 19:15:24 +0000
    Sunday's Cup race at Phoenix featured 12 cautions, matching a record for the series at the Arizona oval. The race featured plenty of drama, cut tires, blown rotors, and an impressive comeback from Ryan Blaney and the #12 Team Penske Ford.
    Reddick still leads the championship standings, even as his win streak comes to an end. Blaney is now second, 60 points adrift of the lead, with Bubba Wallace ...Keep reading

    NASCAR, Goodyear and Ryan Blaney get a win in Phoenix
    Mon, 09 Mar 2026 01:50:07 +0000
    Ryan Blaney won the Straight Talk Wireless 500 at Phoenix Raceway but it was also a victory for the NASCAR industry at large.
    That was inarguably the best race in the five-year, nine-event history of the seventh-generation car at the one-mile track in Avondale, Arizona. Goodyear?s continued efforts combined with NASCAR?s first race using the 750-horsepower package with this car on an oval ...Keep reading


    Fox News Headlines

    New Iranian supreme leader 'likely disfigured,' Hegseth says
    Fri, 13 Mar 2026 12:29:19 GMT

    Famous volcano blasts lava 1,000 feet high, triggering emergency closures at national park
    Fri, 13 Mar 2026 12:10:22 GMT
    Hawaii's Kilauea volcano erupts with 1,000-foot lava fountains, forcing highway and park closures as the volcanic ash falls near Big Island communities.

    Valerie Bertinelli says she was ?lucky to have survived? severe post-surgery infection
    Fri, 13 Mar 2026 12:00:54 GMT
    Valerie Bertinelli reveals in her new memoir "Getting Naked" that she nearly died from a serious infection after breast augmentation surgery.

    Iran conflict could be push GOP needs for 2nd 'big, beautiful bill'
    Fri, 13 Mar 2026 12:00:48 GMT
    Senior GOP lawmakers tell Fox News Digital that a reconciliation bill may be the only way to bolster defense spending and modernize the military amid rising threats from Iran.

    Minnesota school districts use taxpayer money for race-based teacher incentives and layoff protections
    Fri, 13 Mar 2026 12:00:47 GMT
    Fifty Minnesota school districts allegedly offer race-based financial incentives for teachers of color, sparking discrimination claims from advocacy groups.

    Jack Hughes sends Team USA baseball players 'fire-up message' before WBC quarterfinal vs Canada
    Fri, 13 Mar 2026 11:43:28 GMT
    Jack Hughes sent an inspiring message to Team USA baseball ahead of their World Baseball Classic showdown with Canada following hockey gold medal heroics, manager revealed.

    Armed FBI agents carry out search warrant believed to be in connection to synagogue attacker
    Fri, 13 Mar 2026 11:41:21 GMT
    FBI agents raided a Michigan home after a suspect allegedly rammed Temple Israel synagogue, opened fire before being killed by security.

    Trump says US 'totally destroying' Iran: 'Watch what happens to these deranged scumbags today'
    Fri, 13 Mar 2026 11:38:52 GMT
    President Trump asserted that the U.S. is "totally destroying" Iran, declaring, in a Friday Truth Social post, "Watch what happens to these deranged scumbags today."

    Four US service members dead after aircraft goes down in Iraq and more top headlines
    Fri, 13 Mar 2026 11:24:54 GMT
    Get all the stories you need-to-know from the most powerful name in news delivered first thing every morning to your inbox.

    GOP senator earns Dem backlash for 'enemy is inside the gates' comment about NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani
    Fri, 13 Mar 2026 11:16:33 GMT
    GOP Sen. Tommy Tuberville faced criticism after writing "The enemy is inside the gates" in response to a post from an account that juxtaposed photos of 9/11 and Big Apple Mayor Zohran Mamdani.

    Fox News ?Antisemitism Exposed? Newsletter: Michigan synagogue attacker identified
    Fri, 13 Mar 2026 11:15:12 GMT
    Fox News' "Antisemitism Exposed" newsletter brings you stories on the rising anti-Jewish prejudice across the U.S. and the world.

    VICTORY GARDEN: Cut grocery bills and healthcare costs with one simple backyard habit
    Fri, 13 Mar 2026 11:00:58 GMT
    Rising grocery prices got you down? This compelling case for bringing back food literacy and home gardens could slash your grocery bills significantly.

    Two shootings intensify DHS standoff as GOP warns of rising terror threats
    Fri, 13 Mar 2026 11:00:52 GMT
    The political standoff over DHS funding intensified after recent shootings, with GOP leaders accusing Democrats of endangering American public safety.

    Airline meal vouchers 'almost insulting' as airport food prices soar, say passengers and experts
    Fri, 13 Mar 2026 11:00:41 GMT
    Airlines are offering $10-15 meal vouchers during flight delays, but passengers say it's not enough to cover expensive airport food costs when stranded.

    Anthropic's Democratic ties under fire as Trump admin severs Pentagon contracts
    Fri, 13 Mar 2026 11:00:24 GMT
    As the Trump administration and Anthropic battle it out over AI restrictions, the company's roster of former Democratic staffers raises questions.


    Indy Car Racing

    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.

    James Hinchcliffe making NASCAR debut in Truck Series race at St. Petersburg
    Thu, 12 Feb 2026 21:54:38 GMT
    Hinchcliffe joins Dario Franchitti as former IndyCar drivers competing in the first street race in NASCAR Truck Series history.

    IndyCar announces historic deal with Honda, Chevrolet
    Thu, 12 Feb 2026 17:27:49 GMT
    Each Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) agreement will begin in 2027 and run for several years.

    Phil Krueger, 2-time Indy 500 starter, dies at 74
    Thu, 12 Feb 2026 00:22:14 GMT
    Krueger, who entered ten Indy 500s from 1981 through 1991, died Feb. 9 after sustaining injuries from a fall at his home in Freetown, according to his obituary.

    President Trump announces new IndyCar race in Washington, DC
    Fri, 30 Jan 2026 21:18:50 GMT
    An executive order says the Freedom 250 will run near the National Mall in conjunction with the celebration of America's 250th birthday.

    Tim Cindric returns to Team Penske as Scott McLaughlin's race strategist
    Thu, 29 Jan 2026 22:56:09 GMT
    Cindric had previously been the team president and race strategist for Josef Newgarden.


    ESPN Sports Headlines

    SGA breaks Wilt's record: The 20 wildest facts of Thunder star's 127 games of dominance
    Fri, 13 Mar 2026 02:02:04 EST
    With Gilgeous-Alexander holding the record for most consecutive 20-point games, Kram breaks down the stats.

    SGA eclipses Wilt for NBA's longest 20-point streak
    Fri, 13 Mar 2026 08:54:48 EST
    Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander made history Thursday night against the Celtics, breaking Wilt Chamberlain's NBA record with his 127th consecutive regular-season game with at least 20 points.

    Murray joins Vikings, 'elevating' their QB room
    Fri, 13 Mar 2026 08:54:48 EST
    A day after the Cardinals officially released him, Kyler Murray signed a one-year contract with the Vikings and will join former first-round pick J.J. McCarthy in the QB room in Minnesota.

    Big 12 to swap LED glass court for hardwood
    Fri, 13 Mar 2026 08:54:48 EST
    The Big 12 will transition back to a traditional hardwood court for the remainder of its conference tournament at T-Mobile Center after the innovative LED glass court it was using led to some slipping and grip issues for players.

    Luka drops 51 as Lakers explode in LeBron's return
    Fri, 13 Mar 2026 08:54:48 EST
    Buoyed by LeBron James' return, Luka Doncic scored 51 points on a night in which the Lakers' starting five totaled 137 points, the most by a starting lineup in a regulation game since the 1970-71 season.

    State charges Falcons' Pearce with 3 felonies
    Fri, 13 Mar 2026 08:54:48 EST
    Falcons defender James Pearce Jr. has been charged with three felonies and a misdemeanor in relation to an incident involving WNBA player Rickea Jackson.

    Spoelstra sorry to 'absolutely no one' for Bam's 83
    Fri, 13 Mar 2026 08:54:48 EST
    Heat coach Erik Spoelstra brushed aside critics of Bam Adebayo's 83-point game, saying, "You have to go for it, and that was just thrilling."

    Leafs star Matthews (knee) injured in 'dirty play'
    Fri, 13 Mar 2026 08:54:48 EST
    Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews left Thursday night against Anaheim after a knee-on-knee hit from Ducks defenseman Radko Gudas.

    Celts' Brown calls out NBA's 'foul baiting' trend
    Fri, 13 Mar 2026 08:54:48 EST
    The Celtics' Jaylen Brown expressed frustration with what he called the league's trend of rewarding players for "foul baiting," saying, "I just don't think it's basketball."

    ? Heat troll Bucks after post of Bam's 83 points
    Fri, 13 Mar 2026 08:54:48 EST
    Miami responded online after Milwaukee brought up the Heat star's historic scoring performance.

    Men's Bracketology: Miami (Ohio) remains in despite loss, Auburn falls out for now
    Fri, 13 Mar 2026 08:45:48 EST
    The RedHawks make the latest projected field as an at-large bid, bumping the Tigers out.

    Men's Bubble Watch: NC State, UCF trending 'in' despite losses Thursday
    Fri, 13 Mar 2026 08:45:47 EST
    The Wolfpack and Knights fell in their respective tournaments, but they still have strong résumés.

    Best team fits for top remaining NFL free agents: Barnwell finds nine perfect matches
    Fri, 13 Mar 2026 08:54:30 EST
    Where should Jauan Jennings, Joey Bosa and Rasheed Walker sign? Which roster needs Kirk Cousins? Let's find new homes for nine players still looking for one.

    Live tracking NFL free agency: Updates on signings, trades, cuts
    Fri, 13 Mar 2026 08:54:30 EST
    We're following NFL free agency signings, trades, cuts, contract restructures and other moves as they happen.

    What Kyler Murray signing means for Vikings, J.J. McCarthy -- and Justin Jefferson's fantasy value
    Fri, 13 Mar 2026 08:55:15 EST
    Will Murray resurrect his career and boost the Vikings' offense after being released by the Cardinals?

    Women's Bracketology: Champ Week upsets ripple through the field
    Fri, 13 Mar 2026 00:37:17 EST
    Dreams are being realized and crushed during Champ Week. Stephen F. Austin pulled the latest upset to clinch an auto-bid.

    Women's college basketball awards and All-Americans: UConn's Sarah Strong leads way
    Fri, 13 Mar 2026 00:37:17 EST
    Mikayla Blakes made sure POY wasn't a one-player race, and Aaliyah Chavez had company in the FOY talk.

    Is the USA No. 1? Can anyone beat D.R.? Reranking the remaining World Baseball Classic teams
    Fri, 13 Mar 2026 08:49:45 EST
    We're down to eight. Here's what we've learned -- and who has impressed us most -- as we enter the quarterfinals.