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Windows Wrap ? 4 steps to save the Surface brand
Sat, 28 Mar 2026 22:31:46 +0000
New Surface PCs are on the way, but hardware refreshes aren't enough. Here are four ways the company can actually save the Surface brand.

This RTX 5050 gaming laptop with an 18? FHD+ display, 16GB RAM, and 1TB SSD strikes a "happy medium between performance and price"
Sat, 28 Mar 2026 13:56:49 +0000
The Amazon Spring Sale is still in motion, and it's coughed up a generous 21% discount for the premium grade, ASUS ROG Strix G18 gaming laptop with the RTX 5050 GPU, AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX CPU, 16GB RAM, and 1TB SSD configuration.

Microsoft?s $146B AI spending spree is spooking investors ? and could lead to its worst quarter since 2008
Sat, 28 Mar 2026 13:48:49 +0000
Microsoft could be looking at the worst quarter since the 2008 financial crisis because of AI, but it still wants to make a $146 billion infrastructure investment in 2026

Microsoft quietly shipped 9 meaningful Windows 11 improvements this year, and they actually make the OS feel more polished
Sat, 28 Mar 2026 13:28:45 +0000
Windows 11 has gained cross-device resume, MIDI upgrades, Sysmon, and more in early 2026. Here are all the new features and improvements.

Xbox drops a bunch of 25th Anniversary merch and signals a major vibe shift at Microsoft
Sat, 28 Mar 2026 10:10:24 +0000
Xbox is turning 25, and the celebration comes with a 73Studio collab and some new gear to fawn over. The brand is signaling a "Return to Xbox" that you can wear.

Bethesda Fallout 3 dev "initially felt a little touchy" about New Vegas' success because they "put in all this effort" for its foundation ? "We made 90% of the art, we built the engine"
Fri, 27 Mar 2026 18:14:10 +0000
Fallout 3 dev "initially felt a little touchy" about New Vegas' glowing reputation because Bethesda's work building its foundation went unrecognized.

Xbox Game Pass ?TRITON? shows up with only first?party games, sparking questions about whether Microsoft is preparing a major shake?up to its subscription model
Fri, 27 Mar 2026 16:30:08 +0000
A newly discovered Xbox Game Pass codename, TRITON, points to a first party game lineup, adding to speculation that Microsoft could be testing a different subscription offering.

Why did Microsoft end 'This is an Xbox' marketing? Microsoft responds ? "It didn't feel like Xbox."
Fri, 27 Mar 2026 15:30:16 +0000
Microsoft's controversial Xbox marketing campaign "This is an Xbox" was almost immediately ended after new CEO Asha Sharma came on board. Microsoft explains why.

Geekom's ultimate Windows Mini-PC with upgradeable RAM and SSD is now 33% off ? it also features quad 4K monitor support and an Intel i5-13600H CPU
Fri, 27 Mar 2026 14:23:33 +0000
The Geekom IT13 is our no.1 mini-PC for its reliably quick performance for productivity tasks, 4K monitor support, and compact design, and it's now on sale for a 33% Amazon Spring Sale discount.

Sony raised PS5 prices in key regions and Xbox instantly became the cheaper console, creating one of the funniest value swings in years
Fri, 27 Mar 2026 13:48:45 +0000
Sony has raised PS5 prices across multiple regions, and early comparisons show Xbox hardware now offers better value in several markets, shifting the pricing landscape between the two platforms.

Alienware?s 2026 refresh doubles down on power, RGB, and unapologetic gaming attitude, proving subtlety is still not the plan
Fri, 27 Mar 2026 13:41:17 +0000
Alienware announced a refresh for its flagship Area-51 and Aurora gaming laptops at CES 2026, and they're now available to buy from Dell. Best part? The older models are enjoying some heavy discounts.

Yes, your office admin can fully remove Microsoft's Copilot app from your work PCs ? if you follow this strict criteria for 28 days
Fri, 27 Mar 2026 10:35:35 +0000
Microsoft made it possible to batch uninstall Copilot in Windows 11, but the caveats make it harder than expected.

Windows 95's self-healing tricks saved Microsoft's retro OS from rogue installations ? A "fix it after they break it" strategy
Fri, 27 Mar 2026 09:47:42 +0000
Windows 95 had a clever safeguard against sloppy installers that few would have known about.

Baldur's Gate 3 director weighs in on cheaper Xbox Game Pass tiers Microsoft is considering ? "I don't think race to the bottom needs a renaissance"
Thu, 26 Mar 2026 23:30:10 +0000
As Microsoft's new Xbox CEO considers making Xbox Game Pass more affordable with "lower-priced tiers," one executive dev says he thinks that's a bad idea.

The ?Avengers? of Windows app development are assembling to fix Windows 11
Thu, 26 Mar 2026 21:11:04 +0000
Legendary developer Rudy Huyn is picking a new team to improve the Windows 11 app experience.


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    Martinsville is NASCAR's next 750 package test
    Sat, 28 Mar 2026 20:40:41 +0000
    For Denny Hamlin, winning another pole on Saturday at Martinsville Speedway, is just another sign that he still as it.
    It, of course, is the much-discussed pure speed that often fades away in the mid-40s but the Joe Gibbs Racing No. 11 driver now has two poles in addition to a win while sitting fourth in the championship standings.
    ?Really, with age, the hardest part is actually still ...Keep reading

    NASCAR Cup Martinsville starting lineup: Denny Hamlin wins pole, SVG impresses
    Sat, 28 Mar 2026 18:54:06 +0000
    The No. 11 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota of Denny Hamlin will lead the field to the green flag in Sunday's NASCAR Cup race at Martinsville Speedway. The Virginia native now has five poles at the half-mile short track, and 49 total in his career.
    "The car is good today," said Hamlin. "We did a lot of really good things in practice. I was hoping to get somewhere in that top eight for qualifying, but ...Keep reading

    Michael Jordan was willing to 'get kicked out of the sport' to change NASCAR with lawsuit
    Sat, 28 Mar 2026 15:05:56 +0000
    Over the past few months, Michael Jordan and 23XI Racing have taken NASCAR leadership to trial, secured a settlement that changed the way the pay structure for race teams (through the Charter system), and that's before we even get to what's been happening on the track.
    Tyler Reddick has won four of the first races races of the 2026 season for the team co-owned by Jordan and Denny Hamlin, and ...Keep reading

    How to watch NASCAR 2026 at Martinsville: Weekend schedule, start time, TV
    Fri, 27 Mar 2026 14:00:03 +0000
    Tyler Reddick continues to lead the championship standings, a stunning 95-points clear of Ryan Blaney after his fourth win in just the first six races of the 2026 season.
    NASCAR now heads to one of its oldest and most historic tracks with 400 laps around the Martinsville half-mile. Denny Hamlin is the defending winner of the spring race here. 
    In this story, you can find all the information ...Keep reading

    Spire, Gabehart and Gibbs await key decision from Judge
    Thu, 26 Mar 2026 21:31:24 +0000
    Judge Susan C. Rodriguez of the Western District of North Carolina heard arguments from all parties involved in the Joe Gibbs Racing vs Chris Gabehart and Spire Motorsports case on Thursday but ultimately did not render a preliminary injunction ruling.
    Specifically, Joe Gibbs Racing is seeking an injunction from the court that would prevent Gabehart from working for Spire in any function ...Keep reading

    Joe Gibbs Racing accuses Chris Gabehart of deleting relevant texts before lawsuit
    Thu, 26 Mar 2026 01:04:33 +0000
    In a Wednesday night legal filing, Joe Gibbs Racing says Chris Gabehart was not able to entirely comply with the expedited discovery order issued by the Western District of North Carolina due to text messages he deleted prior to the lawsuit brought against him.
    Additionally, JGR believes it has been able to construct a narrative that shows its former competition director ?immediately ...Keep reading

    Darius Rucker becomes NASCAR team owner, partnering with Legacy Motor Club
    Wed, 25 Mar 2026 20:36:13 +0000
    Rucker joins an ownership group that includes seven-time NASCAR Cup champion Jimmie Johnson and Knighthead Capital Management. NASCAR legend Richard Petty, who owned the team before it morphed into Legacy, now works as a team ambassador. 
    The acclaimed country singer and Hootie & the Blowfish frontman announced this on the Dan Patrick Show, noting how he has loved NASCAR for years. He is a ...Keep reading

    NASCAR isn't the only reason drivers reconsider fighting
    Tue, 24 Mar 2026 23:56:43 +0000
    In real time, upon leaving the infield care center at Darlington Raceway on Friday night, Ben Rhodes wanted to find Tyler Ankrum after the NASCAR Truck Series race to express some displeasure with some fisticuffs but quickly thought better of it.
    ?So, yeah, I would love to go get myself a penalty and fight right now, but that's $75,000, so we won't be doing that,? Rhodes said. ?Yeah ...Keep reading

    How about a 750 horsepower package for NASCAR intermediates too?
    Tue, 24 Mar 2026 20:06:22 +0000
    When asked about the potential of using the 750 horsepower tapered spacer on intermediate tracks in addition to its return to short tracks this season, Joey Logano looked as if he had been asked the stupidest question in the world.
    Of course he wants more power, literally everywhere
    ?I want more falloff,? Logano said with the most indignation in the world. ?I mean, more fall off puts ...Keep reading


    Fox News Headlines

    Illinois knocks off Iowa to reach Final Four after buzzer malfunction delay
    Sun, 29 Mar 2026 02:01:37 GMT
    Illinois rolled past Iowa in Saturday's Elite Eight in the South Regional, punching the Fighting Illini's first Final Four ticket since 2005 despite a buzzer delay.

    Slain college student?s mother vows ?fight for justice? after illegal immigrant charged in Chicago killing
    Sun, 29 Mar 2026 01:21:21 GMT
    Sheridan Gorman, 18, was allegedly shot and killed near Loyola University Chicago by Jose Medina-Medina, an illegal immigrant from Venezuela, according to authorities.

    Stephen A Smith says there is 'no excuse' for 'biological men' competing in women's sports
    Sun, 29 Mar 2026 00:51:46 GMT
    While voicing support for women's sports, commentator Stephen A. Smith suggested transgender women competing in female sports harms biological females.

    New study reveals most stressed US states, and they aren't where you'd expect
    Sat, 28 Mar 2026 23:18:51 GMT
    A new WalletHub study ranks Louisiana as the most stressed U.S. state in 2026, citing poverty, limited health care access and high unemployment rates.

    Nate Smith admits he threw a drink at Morgan Wallen on stage, calling him 'a very forgiving person'
    Sat, 28 Mar 2026 23:01:58 GMT
    Nate Smith admits he threw a drink at Morgan Wallen on stage during their tour, saying Wallen forgave him and that he thought he was being funny.

    Hormone therapy boosts weight loss drug results by 35% in women, study finds
    Sat, 28 Mar 2026 23:01:46 GMT
    A Mayo Clinic study suggests postmenopausal women lost 35% more weight combining hormone therapy with tirzepatide, though experts urge caution on the findings.

    Far-left California congressional candidate clashes with Trump supporters in heated exchange
    Sat, 28 Mar 2026 23:00:26 GMT
    Shonique Williams confronted Trump supporters at Cerritos College, where a heated exchange over politics, race and policy escalated into a campus free speech area.

    Fans are demanding these 10 vanished ?80s and ?90s snacks return to store shelves
    Sat, 28 Mar 2026 22:59:37 GMT
    Childhood nostalgia hits hard as fans revisit 10 beloved discontinued snacks from the '80s and '90s, from Planters PB Crisps to Cheetos Paws.

    DAVID MARCUS: Hasan Piker, useful idiot fashionistas want to make America into commie Cuba
    Sat, 28 Mar 2026 22:57:57 GMT
    Podcaster Hasan Piker visited Cuba and claimed people were partying despite daily rolling blackouts, while staying in a five-star, generator-powered hotel.

    Zelenskyy offers cutting-edge drone defense to Gulf allies as Ukraine seeks missile support
    Sat, 28 Mar 2026 22:49:16 GMT
    Ukraine's president offered the country's counter-drone technology to Gulf nations, seeking missile support as Ukraine faces a critical air defense deficit.

    Teen beauty queen's fake teeth fall out in moment caught on video during Miss Grand Thailand pageant
    Sat, 28 Mar 2026 21:07:59 GMT
    Miss Grand Thailand contestant Kamolwan Chanago's veneers fell out on stage, but she handled the on-camera mishap with composure, earning cheers from the crowd.

    Jewish summer camps ramping up security measures amid rising antisemitism, and parents are footing the bill
    Sat, 28 Mar 2026 21:00:11 GMT
    Jewish summer camps are adding security fees amid rising antisemitism as organizations work to keep tens of thousands of children safe.

    UConn's Geno Auriemma unloads on NCAA over tournament format: 'I just don't understand'
    Sat, 28 Mar 2026 20:33:25 GMT
    UConn women's basketball coach Geno Auriemma blasted the NCAA over its two-site regional format, saying that poor shootaround times and new equipment hurt the quality of play.

    Amazon's Big Spring Sale: Up to 56% off Shark, Dyson and top cleaning essentials
    Sat, 28 Mar 2026 20:26:44 GMT
    Save on Shark and Dyson vacuums and spring cleaning essentials during Amazon?s Big Spring Sale, March 25 through 31.

    Amazon's Big Spring Sale is still going strong: Up to 90% off Apple, Levi?s and more
    Sat, 28 Mar 2026 20:14:19 GMT
    Save on AirTags at their lowest price since Black Friday, a Swarovski bracelet under $85 and more through March 31.


    Indy Car Racing

    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.

    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.


    ESPN Sports Headlines

    Follow live: Purdue, Arizona battling it out to punch ticket to Final Four
    Sat, 28 Mar 2026 21:39:13 EST
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    Wagler leads Illini to first Final Four in 21 years
    Sat, 28 Mar 2026 22:11:34 EST
    Keaton Wagler scored 25 points in Illinois' 71-59 win over Iowa on Saturday, sending the program to the Final Four for the first time in 21 years.

    USMNT routed by Belgium in blow to WCup prep
    Sat, 28 Mar 2026 22:11:34 EST
    The USMNT suffered a setback in its preparations for the World Cup as Belgium ran rampant in the second half to emerge with a 5-2 win at Atlanta's Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Saturday.

    TCU women top UVA to reach 2nd straight Elite 8
    Sat, 28 Mar 2026 22:11:34 EST
    Marta Suarez formed a nearly unstoppable duo with Olivia Miles on Saturday to lead No. 3 seed TCU past 10th-seeded Virginia and into the Sweet 16.

    S.C. cruises into Elite Eight with 'room to grow'
    Sat, 28 Mar 2026 22:11:34 EST
    South Carolina has looked dominant in their first three wins in the women's NCAA tournament, but the Gamecocks maintain they're yet to hit their ceiling.

    UFC fighter called back to cage after scorecard flub
    Sat, 28 Mar 2026 22:11:34 EST
    Tyrell Fortune had to return to the Octagon on Saturday after UFC cage announcer Bruce Buffer mistakenly announced his opponent Marcin Tybura as the winner.

    Mayweather pumps brakes on Pacquiao rematch
    Sat, 28 Mar 2026 22:11:34 EST
    Floyd Mayweather cast some doubt on details of his pending fight with Manny Pacquiao, saying the location has not be set and that the bout will actually just be an exhibition.

    Doncic hit with 1-game suspension for 16th tech
    Sat, 28 Mar 2026 22:11:34 EST
    Lakers star Luka Doncic will be suspended for Monday's game against the Wizards after receiving his 16th technical foul on Friday.

    Geno takes aim at NCAA tournament setup, prep
    Sat, 28 Mar 2026 22:11:34 EST
    UConn women's basketball coach Geno Auriemma has questions about the NCAA's decisions on its tournament and seeks more input for coaches and players into tournament matters.

    ? What's next for eliminated women's teams
    Sat, 28 Mar 2026 22:11:34 EST
    After Sweet 16 losses, what are the portal priorities for the Tigers Gophers, Tar Heels and Commodores?

    Women's March Madness 2026: Ranking the Elite Eight
    Sat, 28 Mar 2026 22:25:56 EST
    All four No. 1 seeds advanced to the regional final. The ACC, Big Ten and SEC each have two teams in the field.

    Analysis from all of Saturday's Sweet 16 games
    Sat, 28 Mar 2026 22:25:56 EST
    Miss any of Saturday's action? We've got you covered with analysis on all four winners.

    NBA playoff watch: 76ers, Hornets clash in key seeding matchup
    Sat, 28 Mar 2026 16:20:07 EST
    Can Philadelphia or Charlotte move into the top six? Plus, updated playoff projections, draft lottery standings after Thursday.

    Why NBA insiders are all-in on the Spurs: 'Victor breaks all the rules'
    Sat, 28 Mar 2026 16:20:07 EST
    San Antonio's title buzz is growing around the league. Plus, new intel on expansion and more.

    What's next for Iowa after Elite Eight exit: Recruits, transfer portal, more
    Sat, 28 Mar 2026 20:43:00 EST
    With NCAA tournament runs over for key programs, here's how next season is taking shape.

    USMNT handed reality check by Doku, Belgium ahead of World Cup
    Sat, 28 Mar 2026 22:16:23 EST
    Belgium provided a sobering assessment of where the USMNT currently stands, doling out a heavy 5-2 defeat that will leave Mauricio Pochettino with plenty to ponder.

    Player ratings: Weah poor as USMNT suffer heavy Belgium defeat
    Sat, 28 Mar 2026 22:16:22 EST
    It was a difficult game for the U.S. against Belgium, with Tim Weah struggling to make a positive impact.

    World Series contender tiers: How far away from winning it all is your favorite MLB team?
    Sat, 28 Mar 2026 12:18:12 EST
    Can anybody stop the Dodgers? And who will emerge in 2027, 2028, 2029 ...?