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Microsoft Teams and Google Meet are coming together in an unholy matrimony ? but only if you have the right hardware
Tue, 03 Feb 2026 23:02:46 +0000
With the right enterprise hardware it doesn't matter if you're using Google Meet or Microsoft Teams, because the two are now working together.

Skyrim lead designer thinks The Elder Scrolls 6 and Fallout 5 should be "dynamic" with "meaningful" choices like Baldur's Gate 3 ? "the gaming community has spoken"
Tue, 03 Feb 2026 22:59:33 +0000
With The Elder Scrolls 6 and Fallout 5 on the horizon, Skyrim's lead designer thinks Bethesda should make the RPGs more "dynamic" than previous titles.

Good lord, ARC Raiders just hit two colossal milestones ? the best-selling shooter is still dominating Steam and all of gaming, and it's not slowing down
Tue, 03 Feb 2026 20:40:19 +0000
As ARC Raiders continues to be a best seller on Steam, Xbox, and PS5, the game has hit two massive performance milestones.

"The AI web should respect quality content" ? How Microsoft's new Publisher Content Marketplace aims to save your favorite sites from extinction
Tue, 03 Feb 2026 20:00:08 +0000
Microsoft has unveiled the Publisher Content Marketplace, a new initiative that aims to compensate publishers for quality content while helping better train AI tools. Win-win?

The best gaming chair just got this must-have upgrade ? but Secretlab took its sweet time delivering it
Tue, 03 Feb 2026 19:48:31 +0000
Secretlab's new $49 lockable casters bring a much-needed flexibility fix to the TITAN Evo, though XL model owners are still being left behind.

One of Microsoft's biggest Xbox studios is forging a new path after development struggles, missing profit targets ? "What are we learning?"
Tue, 03 Feb 2026 18:50:07 +0000
Following the underwhelming performance of Avowed and The Outer Worlds 2, Xbox studio Obsidian Entertainment is making some major internal changes.

This Intel-based mini Windows 11 PC is down to the price it should have always been ? a space saver with 16GB of RAM
Tue, 03 Feb 2026 17:32:28 +0000
For those looking for a compact-sized mini PC to help with office work, search no more, for we have a 31% discount on ACEMAGIC's K1 Mini. Here's why it's worth your consideration.

The best Xbox games coming in February include Resident Evil, Yakuza, Dragon Quest, and more ? the choices are stacked
Tue, 03 Feb 2026 17:18:27 +0000
February 2026 is shaping up to be a major month for Xbox, with Resident Evil Requiem, Dragon Quest VII Reimagined, Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties, and High on Life 2 leading a packed release schedule.

Even Raspberry Pi isn't safe from the RAMpocalypse ? Second price hike in three months pushes 16GB Pi 5 beyond $200
Tue, 03 Feb 2026 16:04:54 +0000
Raspberry Pi is one of the most affordable ways to get your hands on a computer, but memory shortages are causing unwanted price hikes for the company. Here's what you need to know.

Xbox Game Pass announces February's first batch of games ? Kingdom Come Deliverance, Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii, and more are added for 2026
Tue, 03 Feb 2026 15:51:14 +0000
Microsoft has announced via Xbox Wire that February 2026's first batch of games coming to Xbox Game Pass have been revealed, and we have the details on what those lucky additions are.

Xbox and NetEase announce major Xbox PC partnership for China ? UU Accelerator officially integrated into Xbox PC app
Tue, 03 Feb 2026 15:44:20 +0000
Xbox has announced a deeper partnership with NetEase, integrating UU Accelerator directly into the Xbox PC app in China to improve online stability and reduce connection issues for players.

Firefox's new AI kill switch reminds me that Edge still doesn't have a similar feature ? a one-click toggle would only make Microsoft's browser more appealing
Tue, 03 Feb 2026 15:34:58 +0000
Mozilla announced that it's giving its Firefox browser an AI kill switch, making it easy to disable all AI enhancements with one click. Microsoft needs to add something similar to Edge instead of making us chase down individual settings.

Microsoft's best-ever Windows on Snapdragon laptop has impeccable design, a 20-hour battery, and a 120Hz display for 38% off ? just what I need for work
Tue, 03 Feb 2026 15:19:58 +0000
The Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 sees its best deal since Christmas 2025, giving folks a chance to experience its high performance, design, and battery life at a 38% discount.

'Xbox Play Anywhere' capabilities arrive for one of this year's most anticipated games ? as others leave Xbox PC in the dust
Tue, 03 Feb 2026 14:41:54 +0000
One step forward, a few steps backwards. Microsoft's occasional wins with Xbox PC often come with caveats, highlighting the work still required.

The PC shutdown bug is bigger than expected ? Windows 10 machines are now affected
Tue, 03 Feb 2026 14:41:34 +0000
Microsoft has confirmed that a shutdown bug affecting Windows 11 is also impacting supported Windows 10 builds, caused by January security updates.


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    NASCAR Clash has one more weather bullet to dodge on Wednesday
    Tue, 03 Feb 2026 21:45:54 +0000
    In hindsight, the Cook Out Clash could have been run on Tuesday but when the decision was made on Sunday to run the preseason exhibition on Wednesday, there were so many variables for numerous decision-makers to sort through.
    It?s objectively true that the snowstorm that passed through North Carolina was one of the five most impactful in the history of the state. In Winston-Salem, where the ...Keep reading

    Roval has been removed from 2026 NASCAR schedule, confirms Marcus Smith
    Tue, 03 Feb 2026 21:13:19 +0000
    In a late move coming just weeks before the start of the 2026 season, NASCAR and Charlotte Motor Speedway have decided to take the Charlotte Roval off the calendar, replacing the sixth race of The Chase with a traditional oval race.
    Marcus Smith, the CEO of Speedway Motorsports Inc. (SMI), confirmed the news first reported by The Athletic in a Tuesday appearance on the Dale Jr. Download. He ...Keep reading

    Kyle Busch says 'we got away from the Chase for a reason'
    Tue, 03 Feb 2026 02:26:44 +0000
    NASCAR is returning to a version of a championship format it used from 2004 to 2013 but two-time Cup Series champion Kyle Busch ponders if this is really for the best.
    ?I thought we got away from it for a reason in the past,? said Kyle Busch during a Monday morning appearance on SiriusXM NASCAR Radio. ?So, I?m not real sure why we went back to it. The reasons why we sort of went away ...Keep reading

    NASCAR Cup drivers are helping shovel snow at Bowman Gray after storm
    Mon, 02 Feb 2026 19:29:29 +0000
    Work continues to prepare Bowman Gray Stadium for racing on Wednesday (weather-permitting). The pre-season exhibition race known as the 'Cook Out Clash' has already been postponed several days due to historic snowfall throughout North Carolina. 
    The track itself has already been cleared of snow, but work continues in the grandstands and surrounding areas as temperatures finally punch above ...Keep reading

    Clash postponement emphasizes attendance; threat of more weather
    Sun, 01 Feb 2026 21:06:03 +0000
    The Cook Out Clash at Bowman Gray Stadium, originally scheduled for this weekend, and then postponed to Monday is now scheduled to take place on Wednesday night.
    A truly historic snowstorm affected the vast majority of North Carolina on Saturday and state resources are required for clean-up before anything can be devoted to the NASCAR Cup Series preseason exhibition event. While most of the ...Keep reading

    NASCAR Clash at Bowman Gray postponed once again after historic snowfall
    Sun, 01 Feb 2026 19:35:15 +0000
    Historic snowfall in North Carolina has forced NASCAR to postpone its pre-season exhibition race yet again. Originally, the Cook Out Clash at Bowman Gray Stadium was supposed to take place over Saturday and Sunday.
    With a bomb cyclone dropping nearly a foot of snow across the region, NASCAR has had to change their plans several times. The Clash was condensed down into one-day event on Sunday ...Keep reading

    NASCAR postpones Clash at Bowman Gray to Monday due to snow
    Sat, 31 Jan 2026 16:11:42 +0000
    NEW UPDATE: The race has been postponed yet again, with the new plan to go racing on Wednesday, February 4
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    NASCAR CupNASCAR Clash at Bowman Gray postponed once again after historic snowfall




    The entire Cookout Clash at Bowman Gray will take place on Monday, February 2nd as the track is currently being hammered with a winter storm that is dropping several ...Keep reading

    Who is racing in the NASCAR Clash at Bowman Gray and what is the format?
    Sat, 31 Jan 2026 14:00:03 +0000
    NASCAR will hold the Cook Out Clash at Bowman Gray Stadium on Wednesday, February 4th, after historic snwofall slammed the region. For those who may be unfamiliar with this event's purpose on the schedule, 'The Clash' is a pre-season exhibition race that has been a part of the NASCAR calendar since 1979.
    Originally developed as a 20-lap sprint race at Daytona International Speedway and only ...Keep reading

    Ahead of frigid 2026 Clash, we remember NASCAR?s coldest races ever
    Fri, 30 Jan 2026 21:40:15 +0000
    UPDATE: The Clash has been postponed to Wednesday, February 4, with a high temperature above 40 degrees (Fahrenheit) and a low of 25, with the temperature hovering around freezing at the green flag.
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    So how cold is too cold for NASCAR? 
    Well, on Sunday, February 25th, 1990 ...Keep reading


    Fox News Headlines

    Mamdani calls on DA to not prosecute mentally ill man shot by police during alleged knife attack
    Wed, 04 Feb 2026 04:40:16 GMT
    New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani said he opposes prosecuting the mentally ill man shot by police after charging them with a knife in Queens.

    Girl, 12, dangles from ski chairlift in California before crashing to ground in terrifying video
    Wed, 04 Feb 2026 04:17:18 GMT
    A 12-year-old girl walked away without major injuries after falling from a ski chairlift at Mammoth Mountain resort in California. The dramatic rescue attempt was caught on video.

    Lions fan files $100M lawsuit after DK Metcalf clash, denies racial slur claims
    Wed, 04 Feb 2026 03:29:08 GMT
    Michigan resident Ryan Kennedy filed a $100 million lawsuit against DK Metcalf, the Pittsburgh Steelers and Ford Field over alleged security failures during a Dec. 21 altercation.

    White House approves Medal of Honor for fallen Army Staff Sgt Michael Ollis after years-long push
    Wed, 04 Feb 2026 03:12:54 GMT
    The White House approved the Medal of Honor for fallen Army Staff Sgt. Michael Ollis, who died heroically shielding an allied soldier in Afghanistan suicide bombing.

    Lawmakers probe National FFA over Chinese Communist Party ties and DEI programs
    Wed, 04 Feb 2026 02:39:53 GMT
    Lawmakers are demanding answers from Future Farmers of America over Chinese Communist Party-controlled Syngenta partnership, citing serious national security concerns.

    Baby elephant makes historic arrival at Smithsonian's National Zoo as first birth in nearly 25 years
    Wed, 04 Feb 2026 02:14:25 GMT
    Rare Asian elephant birth at Smithsonian's National Zoo marks first new calf in nearly 25 years, offering new hope for endangered species conservation efforts.

    Ex-Washington Post staffer accuses Jeff Bezos of trying to 'survive' Trump rather than save paper
    Wed, 04 Feb 2026 01:47:13 GMT
    Former Washington Post fact checker Glenn Kessler took aim at the paper's billionaire owner Jeff Bezos as a round of major layoffs loom over the newsroom.

    Iran bleeds $1.56M every hour from internet blackout restrictions amid economic crisis: analyst
    Wed, 04 Feb 2026 01:45:22 GMT
    Iran's internet blackout sparked 579% VPN surge as authorities cut communications during January protests, an expert told Fox News Digital.

    Patel doubles down on FBI election hub raid, says Trump called agents directly to thank them for operation
    Wed, 04 Feb 2026 01:41:44 GMT
    FBI Director Kash Patel defends Fulton County election hub raid, saying agents "followed parameters" and had "probable cause" for records search.

    Clippers trade James Harden to the Cavaliers: report
    Wed, 04 Feb 2026 01:38:00 GMT
    James Harden trade sends veteran guard from Los Angeles Clippers to Cleveland Cavaliers in exchange for Darius Garland and second-round pick, per ESPN.

    5-time Super Bowl champ discusses what it takes to win it all, Hall of Fame voting after Patriots snubs
    Wed, 04 Feb 2026 01:32:28 GMT
    Five-time Super Bowl champion Charles Haley looked back on his career with the San Francisco 49ers and Dallas Cowboys, emphasizing teamwork, sacrifice and patience.

    Trump reacts to NBC host Savannah Guthrie's mother Nancy's mysterious abduction
    Wed, 04 Feb 2026 01:16:36 GMT
    President Donald Trump vowed to call NBC's Savannah Guthrie after her mother's apparent kidnapping in Arizona. The FBI is assisting with the investigation.

    California business group unveils Times Square billboard comparing Newsom to NY Jets during Super Bowl week
    Wed, 04 Feb 2026 00:53:18 GMT
    A business group launched a Times Square billboard comparing California Gov. Gavin Newsom to the struggling New York Jets amid 2028 presidential speculation.

    Mike Johnson backs ?America Is Back!? message as Trump debuts new hat design
    Wed, 04 Feb 2026 00:38:53 GMT
    Trump debuts new "America Is Back!" red hat at White House bill signing as Speaker Johnson, R-La., calls slogan "appropriate" for reopening government ceremony.

    ICE arrests New Orleans police recruit with deportation order who was issued firearm by department
    Wed, 04 Feb 2026 00:34:36 GMT
    ICE arrested New Orleans police recruit Larry Temah one week before graduation, saying he was issued a firearm despite an active deportation order. The NOPD denied any wrongdoing.


    Indy Car Racing

    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.

    Indy 500 champ Josef Newgarden is still getting acclimated to seeing former teammates in new places
    Wed, 28 Jan 2026 19:36:15 GMT
    Newgarden is still trying to get acclimated to seeing longtime teammate Will Power and Ron Ruzewski, Penske?s ex-managing director, working together at a rival team.

    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.


    ESPN Sports Headlines

    Harden for Garland: Grading this NBA point guard blockbuster
    Tue, 3 Feb 2026 23:48:32 EST
    James Harden is a Cavalier. Darius Garland is a Clipper. Kevin Pelton grades each side of the Cleveland-Los Angeles trade.

    The biggest remaining questions on the Harden-Garland trade
    Tue, 3 Feb 2026 23:48:32 EST
    NBA insiders address the lingering questions as the Clippers and Cavaliers swap All-Star guards.

    Sources: Clips deal Harden to Cavs, land Garland
    Wed, 4 Feb 2026 00:24:18 EST
    In a swap of two star guards, the LA Clippers traded James Harden to the Cleveland Cavaliers for Darius Garland and a second-round pick, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania on Tuesday.

    Sources: LeBron expects to finish year with Lakers
    Wed, 4 Feb 2026 00:24:18 EST
    LeBron James is expected to finish out the season with the Lakers, league sources told ESPN on Tuesday.

    Winfield's INT of Burrow seals NFC's Pro Bowl win
    Wed, 4 Feb 2026 00:24:18 EST
    Buccaneers safety Antoine Winfield Jr. jumped a route to intercept Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow to seal the NFC's 66-52 comeback win against the AFC in the league's third Pro Bowl flag football game Tuesday night.

    Curry, LeBron, KD to team up at ASG; Kawhi, too
    Wed, 4 Feb 2026 00:24:18 EST
    Stephen Curry will be joining Olympic teammates LeBron James and Kevin Durant once again, this time at the NBA All-Star Game. And the Clippers' Kawhi Leonard was added to the pool of U.S. players Tuesday shortly before the rosters were unveiled.

    Sources: Celtics land Vucevic in trade with Bulls
    Wed, 4 Feb 2026 00:24:18 EST
    The Celtics added some much-needed frontcourt help, acquiring Nikola Vucevic from the Bulls for Anfernee Simons and a second-round draft pick, sources told ESPN.

    NFLPA: Players 'have no appetite' for 18th game
    Wed, 4 Feb 2026 00:24:18 EST
    NFL Players Association leadership made it clear Tuesday that the players aren't in support of an expanded regular-season schedule.

    Bryce James, son of LeBron, to redshirt for Arizona
    Wed, 4 Feb 2026 00:24:18 EST
    Bryce James, youngest son of NBA star LeBron James, is going to redshirt his freshman season at Arizona, coach Tommy Lloyd confirmed Tuesday.

    Penny pinscher: Doberman tops Westminster field
    Wed, 4 Feb 2026 00:24:18 EST
    A Doberman pinscher named Penny won best in show at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show.

    ? James Franklin's rapid recruiting overhaul at VT
    Wed, 4 Feb 2026 00:24:18 EST
    In a sprint to the early signing period, Franklin gutted his former school and brought life to the Hokies.

    NFC gets the win in 2026 Pro Bowl Games
    Wed, 4 Feb 2026 00:13:51 EST
    From touchdowns to fun celebrations, here are the must-see moments from the 2026 Pro Bowl flag football game.

    What we're hearing before the NBA trade deadline: Latest intel on Giannis, AD and interested teams
    Tue, 3 Feb 2026 23:48:50 EST
    With just two days until the deadline, which players and teams are Tim Bontemps and Brian Windhorst watching?

    Jaren Jackson Jr. to ... Utah? What?! Grading this Jazz-Grizzlies blockbuster
    Tue, 3 Feb 2026 23:48:50 EST
    The Jazz acquired Jackson plus three other players. The Grizzlies got four players and three future firsts.

    Men's Bubble Watch: Locks, long shots and teams on the edge
    Tue, 3 Feb 2026 23:35:02 EST
    How are your team's chances to make the Big Dance shaping up in the final six weeks until Selection Sunday?

    Bracketology: The good, and the less good, about Illinois' recent success
    Tue, 3 Feb 2026 23:35:02 EST
    The Fighting Illini are the top 2-seed -- with plenty of time this season to move further up the board.

    Bracketology: Duke returns to top 16, Princeton suffers biggest slide
    Tue, 3 Feb 2026 20:43:19 EST
    The Blue Devils, up one line to a No. 4 seed, have won 13 straight games and sit atop the ACC with Louisville.

    A do-over of the 2025 NFL draft: Let's redraft the first 64 picks, with changes starting at No. 2
    Tue, 3 Feb 2026 21:22:18 EST
    Abdul Carter to the Jets? Tyler Shough to the Browns? Emeka Egbuka to the 49ers? We repicked the first two rounds of last year's NFL draft.