Windows Central

Xbox?s redesigned cloud gaming web experience enters public preview ? and it?s a big step toward a more unified, device?agnostic ecosystem
Tue, 27 Jan 2026 01:52:09 +0000
Xbox has launched a public preview of its redesigned Cloud Gaming web experience, introducing a cleaner, more console-like interface and updated navigation while it gathers user feedback.

Highguard devs admit "we could have made a different trailer" after its devastating reveal ? but say it was always the plan to "go dark" before release
Mon, 26 Jan 2026 22:52:32 +0000
As Highguard launches, its devs lament its disastrously controversial reveal at The Game Awards last month, and wish they'd made a "better trailer."

Windows 11 update KB5074109 is ?breaking? modems ? and Microsoft says it?s not a bug. Here's what's going on.
Mon, 26 Jan 2026 22:32:31 +0000
The January 2026 Security Update breaks some modems, but it is not a bug. Microsoft removed legacy drivers for security reasons. Here is what happened.

This high-performing Windows-on-Snapdragon laptop with a 120Hz 3K OLED that earned a perfect score from us still holds up in 2026 ? and it's now under $850
Mon, 26 Jan 2026 22:08:34 +0000
Best Buy has managed to find a 35% discount on the Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x (Gen 9), one of the very few laptops we've given a perfect review score to for its exceptional performance, excellent ultra-thin design, and long-lasting batteries.

Highguard launches to brutal Steam reviews ? a disastrous debut for the new PvP shooter
Mon, 26 Jan 2026 21:58:10 +0000
Highguard has launched across Xbox, PC, and PlayStation, but its early Steam reviews are overwhelmingly negative. Players criticise pacing and map design, despite some positive impressions of its gameplay.

Highguard studio says it's looking for a "core group of fans that love us," not to top the Steam charts ? "We don't need [player counts] to be super huge"
Mon, 26 Jan 2026 21:08:29 +0000
Wildlight Entertainment's new FPS Highguard hasn't blown up the Steam charts so far, but its dev says it doesn't need a "super huge" player count, anyway.

Microsoft?s new AI silicon is here ? is this what will stop OpenAI's $14 billion bonfire?
Mon, 26 Jan 2026 20:34:45 +0000
Microsoft unveils Maia 200, a custom AI chip built to slash token costs as OpenAI faces a staggering $14 billion loss in 2026. Is efficiency enough to save the hype?

Highguard releases with a massive launch showcase trailer, server login queues galore ? and its first big update is coming in just two weeks
Mon, 26 Jan 2026 19:29:08 +0000
Highguard is here after weeks of radio silence after its The Game Awards reveal, and it released with a re-reveal showcase that shows what makes it unique.

Dates for WWE 2K26's full reveal and pre-order openings have been set ? Along with gameplay hints and special editions homaging WWE's Attitude Era
Mon, 26 Jan 2026 18:54:18 +0000
WWE and 2K have announced when WWE 2K26's full reveal will take place, along with pre-order openings. In the meantime, we've been given some special edition covers and hints at WWE 2K26's website to ponder over.

Xbox Play Anywhere continues to have a "AAA" problem ? why are most publishers uninterested in supporting Xbox's future?
Mon, 26 Jan 2026 18:16:38 +0000
The Xbox Ally has given Xbox a unique problem ? increasingly it highlights games that are missing Xbox Play Anywhere, which is central to Microsoft's strategy.

Xbox?s Sarah Bond addresses 30% margin rumors ? reveals ?People who play XPA play 20% more?
Mon, 26 Jan 2026 17:45:40 +0000
In a recent Fortune interview, Xbox president Sarah Bond says players using Xbox Play Anywhere spend 20% more time playing, while avoiding direct answers on Microsoft?s reported 30% profit margin target.

The Diablo reveal Blizzard has been teasing now has an official date ? alongside big announcements for Overwatch, World of Warcraft and Hearthstone
Mon, 26 Jan 2026 17:07:24 +0000
Blizzard has locked in dates for a new multi-part showcase event covering all of its major franchises.

Is Bing search minus AI better than Google? DuckDuckGo lets us test the theory
Mon, 26 Jan 2026 16:29:52 +0000
DuckDuckGo has launched a new "No AI" search tool that strips away generated summaries for a cleaner browsing experience.

ChatGPT erased two years of a professor?s work with one click ? and there was no way back
Mon, 26 Jan 2026 16:00:14 +0000
ChatGPT irrevocably deleted two years of a professor's work after he disabled the data consent option. Despite contacting OpenAI's support team, the professor wasn't able to restore his work.

Clawdbot is everywhere right now ? here?s why Windows users are rolling their eyes while AI pros gobble up Mac Minis
Mon, 26 Jan 2026 15:36:32 +0000
Clawdbot was everywhere I looked online this past weekend. Here's what it is, why you don't need a Mac Mini to run it, and why you might not want to hand it the keys to your life.


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    Watch NASCAR star Joey Logano snow drift a 1924 Model T
    Mon, 26 Jan 2026 17:42:12 +0000
    One of the greatest race car drivers in Ford Performance history, three-time champion Joey Logano has a deep appreciation for the history of the Blue Oval marque and it shows in the form of his 1924 Model T.
    Logano has called it ?my favorite car in my collection? and ?the most challenging car to drive,? but loves it because ?it is what made Ford, Ford,? and thus a prize in his ...Keep reading

    Connor Zilisch committed to NASCAR, but 'wouldn't say no' to future F1 shot
    Sun, 25 Jan 2026 06:53:44 +0000
    The 19-year-old Connor Zilisch is already a class winner in the Rolex 24 Hours at Daytona, winning on debut in LMP2 two years ago. This weekend, he is making his GTP debut with the Whelen Cadillac squad and having a blast s they contend for a podium spot.
    But just a few weeks from now, he will embark on his first full-time season as NASCAR Cup driver, taking the wheel of the No. 88 Trackhouse ...Keep reading

    Video: Hendrick Motorsports unveils new 35,000 square-foot athletic center
    Fri, 23 Jan 2026 17:52:57 +0000
    Hendrick Motorsports says its all-new 35,000 square-foot training center rivals those seen in some of the top athletic colleges at professional sports team, and the pictures and videos released of the inside appear to support that claim. They scouted several complexes for inspiration, including Clemson, Auburn and Alabama, as well as the MLS' Charlotte FC and even Fort Bragg.
    In partnership ...Keep reading

    Pacific Life Insurance seeks Kyle Busch $8.5m lawsuit dismissal
    Thu, 22 Jan 2026 21:07:21 +0000
    ?The Complaint here is filled with inflammatory and disingenuous rhetoric, but none of it shows any wrongful conduct by Pacific Life.?
    This is the key component of the argument made by Pacific Life Insurance in a legal filing on Thursday morning that motioned Judge Matthew E. Orso of the Western District of North Carolina to dismiss the lawsuit brought forth against it and an independent ...Keep reading

    Chandler Smith to attempt Daytona 500 with Front Row Motorsports
    Thu, 22 Jan 2026 19:30:40 +0000
    Chandler Smith will attempt to qualify for the 68th running of the Daytona 500 next month. He will pilot the No. 36 Front Row Motorsports Ford Mustang. FRM also has three chartered cars with locked in spots -- the No. 4 of Noah Gragson, the No. 34 of Todd Gilliland, and the No. 38 of Zane Smith.
    Smith also competes full-time in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series with FRM. He has made two ...Keep reading

    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


    Fox News Headlines

    Shirtless Florida man who jumped through Taco Bell window, robbed it with 'large rock' sentenced to 4 years
    Tue, 27 Jan 2026 04:04:27 GMT
    A Florida man was sentenced to four years in prison after his shirtless Taco Bell robbery using a "large rock" to threaten workers and customers.

    Ex-FIFA president Sepp Blatter warns soccer fans against traveling to US for 2026 World Cup under Trump
    Tue, 27 Jan 2026 03:46:20 GMT
    Former FIFA president Sepp Blatter warned international soccer fans to avoid traveling to the U.S. for the 2026 World Cup, citing President Donald Trump's policies.

    Fetterman opposes shutdown efforts as Democratic colleagues move to block ICE funding bill
    Tue, 27 Jan 2026 03:44:36 GMT
    Pennsylvania senator cites military pay concerns after fatal shooting of Alex Pretti by federal agent mobilized Senate Democrats to oppose DHS funding bill.

    Sewage spill sends E coli surging in the Potomac River near DC
    Tue, 27 Jan 2026 02:55:25 GMT
    Potomac River sewage spill creates E. coli contamination 12,000 times above safe limits near Washington, D.C., affecting local waterways and public health.

    Iranian security forces gun down amateur boxer as father searches morgues for missing son: source
    Tue, 27 Jan 2026 02:34:23 GMT
    Iranian security forces allegedly killed amateur boxer Sepehr Ebrahimi during ongoing protests near Tehran. The death adds to Iran's rising protest toll of at least 6,126 people killed.

    California progressives think Newsom courting conservatives on his podcast is a 'tough swallow'
    Tue, 27 Jan 2026 02:30:20 GMT
    Gov. Gavin Newsom faced backlash from California progressives over hosting conservative guests on his podcast as he potentially launches a 2028 presidential bid.

    Feds charge 87 individuals in massive ATM 'jackpotting' operation linked to Tren de Aragua gang
    Tue, 27 Jan 2026 02:20:11 GMT
    Massive ATM theft ring exposed 87 members of Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua accused of stealing millions through "jackpotting" scheme to fund terrorism.

    Social media post about Tennessee mayor's children sparks feud with local Democrats
    Tue, 27 Jan 2026 02:00:41 GMT
    Tennessee Republican mayor clashes with Democrats over Planned Parenthood training post, creating political firestorm in Hamilton County community.

    Former Trail Blazers center Chris Dudley makes second run for governor of Oregon
    Tue, 27 Jan 2026 01:38:25 GMT
    Former NBA player Chris Dudley announced his governor run in Oregon for 2026, joining a crowded Republican field to challenge Gov. Tina Kotek.

    Melissa Gilbert speaks out amid husband Timothy Busfield's child sex abuse charges
    Tue, 27 Jan 2026 01:32:43 GMT
    Melissa Gilbert speaks out on husband Timothy Busfield's child sex abuse charges, and thanks fans for their support.

    Mamdani's early moves as mayor clash with affordability pledge: 'Ripple effects are significant'
    Tue, 27 Jan 2026 01:14:17 GMT
    Mamdani campaigned on making New York more affordable, but his early delivery-app crackdown has business experts warning new mandates will push costs onto customers.

    Former DHS secretary says Trump's choice to send 'border czar' Tom Homan to Minnesota is 'stroke of genius'
    Tue, 27 Jan 2026 01:10:37 GMT
    Former DHS Secretary Chad Wolf calls President Donald Trump's decision to send "border czar" Tom Homan to Minnesota a "stroke of genius" for deportations.

    Trump admin wins court victory freeing ICE agents from Minnesota protest restrictions
    Tue, 27 Jan 2026 01:05:05 GMT
    Federal appeals court blocks restrictions on ICE tactics against Minnesota protesters, overturning lower court ruling in ongoing civil rights case.

    Charlamagne predicts 'de-MAGA-ification' in future, like how 'Nazi ideology was outlawed' in postwar Germany
    Tue, 27 Jan 2026 01:00:58 GMT
    Charlamagne compared the Trump regime to Nazi Germany, predicting future prosecution of leaders while defending Second Amendment rights after activist Alex Pretti's shooting death.

    Trump says Iran called 'numerous' times to make deal as carrier enters Middle East waters
    Tue, 27 Jan 2026 00:55:01 GMT
    President Donald Trump indicated Iran is seeking negotiations as the USS Abraham Lincoln carrier enters the region and protests continue inside Iran.


    Indy Car Racing

    Alex Palou ordered to pay McLaren Racing $12M in breach of contract suit
    Fri, 23 Jan 2026 19:07:19 GMT
    It is not clear if Chip Ganassi, the team owner Palou drives for in IndyCar, is covering any of the losses.

    Why Colton Herta is leaving IndyCar for junior series F2
    Thu, 22 Jan 2026 21:43:19 GMT
    Herta says he hopes to race in the Indianapolis 500, despite potential conflicts with his F2 schedule.

    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.


    ESPN Sports Headlines

    Source: Commanders to hire Vikes' Jones as DC
    Tue, 27 Jan 2026 00:36:32 EST
    The Commanders are finalizing a deal to hire Vikings pass game coordinator Daronte Jones as their next defensive coordinator, a source said.

    No. 1 Arizona survives BYU to stay undefeated
    Tue, 27 Jan 2026 00:36:32 EST
    Brayden Burries scored 29 points and made the game-saving block in the final seconds as No. 1 Arizona held off a furious rally from No. 13 BYU.

    Bediako hearing delayed; NCAA wants new judge
    Tue, 27 Jan 2026 00:36:31 EST
    Charles Bediako can continue playing for Alabama after a hearing on his request for a preliminary injunction was delayed. Meanwhile, the NCAA has filed a motion asking the judge overseeing the case to recuse himself, AL.com reported.

    Shedeur to replace Maye in Pro Bowl, source says
    Tue, 27 Jan 2026 00:36:31 EST
    Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders is being added to the Pro Bowl Games roster, a source confirmed to ESPN.

    ACC moves title game to noon in schedule drop
    Tue, 27 Jan 2026 00:36:32 EST
    The ACC is moving its conference championship game to noon on Saturday in an effort to draw more attention to the game.

    Stanford, family of Katie Meyer reach settlement
    Tue, 27 Jan 2026 00:36:31 EST
    Stanford announced a settlement with the family of Katie Meyer, the former star soccer goalkeeper and two-time team captain who died by suicide in 2022.

    Ex-FIFA prez backs call to 'stay away' from WC
    Tue, 27 Jan 2026 00:36:32 EST
    Former FIFA president Sepp Blatter on Monday backed a proposed fan boycott of World Cup matches in the United States because of the conduct of President Donald Trump and his administration at home and abroad.

    Ex-Olympian, alleged kingpin, pleads not guilty
    Tue, 27 Jan 2026 00:36:32 EST
    Former Canadian Olympic snowboarder Ryan Wedding has pleaded not guilty to running a billion-dollar drug trafficking ring and orchestrating multiple killings.

    ? MLB breakout teams: Who's better in 2026?
    Tue, 27 Jan 2026 00:36:31 EST
    Who is going to surprise baseball this season? We have the numbers that could predict the future.

    Barnwell: What went right for the Seahawks, Patriots -- and wrong for the Rams, Broncos -- on Sunday
    Tue, 27 Jan 2026 01:14:00 EST
    The Seahawks and Patriots both won one-score conference title games -- but in very different fashions. What did we learn about the Super Bowl-bound teams?

    First look at Seahawks-Patriots: Early Super Bowl picks, big questions, key matchups
    Tue, 27 Jan 2026 01:14:00 EST
    Ahead of the Feb. 8 showdown, we have predictions, matchup insight, looming questions and team breakdowns.

    The 10 NBA teams that have the most to trade for Giannis
    Mon, 26 Jan 2026 17:47:39 EST
    If the Bucks open trade talks for Giannis Antetokounmpo, which teams have the players, draft picks and contracts to get a deal done?

    Inside Sean Payton's fourth-down Patriots-Broncos call
    Mon, 26 Jan 2026 11:31:59 EST
    Behind the scenes with Denver Broncos coach Sean Payton, before and after his failed fourth-down decision.

    The two sides of Mitch Marner's return home to Toronto
    Mon, 26 Jan 2026 22:21:21 EST
    The duality of mankind was on display at the Scotiabank Centre for the star forward's reunion.

    AP Top 25 poll reaction: Arizona unanimous No. 1, Nebraska at historic No. 5
    Mon, 26 Jan 2026 17:48:25 EST
    The latest Top 25 poll is out, continuing to feature all three unbeaten teams. What's next for the ranked teams?

    Bracketology watch guide: Duke's chance to be No. 1 overall, plus big weekend moves
    Mon, 26 Jan 2026 17:48:25 EST
    A look at the storylines and games that could affect the projected field of 68.

    AP Top 25 poll reaction: South Carolina slips
    Mon, 26 Jan 2026 19:11:38 EST
    The new women's AP Top 25 poll is out. Here's what's next for every team in the rankings.

    UCLA's Bob Chesney: Coal miner, bartender, coach of the Bruins
    Mon, 26 Jan 2026 07:52:44 EST
    Chesney's unconventional path to UCLA included leading James Madison to the CFP in 2025.