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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.

The Legion Tower 7i with an RTX 5070 Ti is finally a fair price ? but only if you use this coupon code
Tue, 03 Feb 2026 14:23:17 +0000
Lenovo?s Legion Tower 7i packs an RTX 5070 Ti and premium design, but only a steep coupon makes its pricing competitive.

Only 3.3% of Microsoft 365 users pay for Copilot despite billion-dollar investments ? while CEO Satya Nadella assures that it's "becoming a true daily habit"
Tue, 03 Feb 2026 12:30:27 +0000
A new report suggests that only 3.3% out of the Microsoft 365 and Office 365 users who interact with Copilot Chat actually pay for it after CEO Satya Nadella indicated it had grown ?nearly 3x year-over-year?.

YouTube intentionally blocks background play on third-party mobile browsers to keep Premium perks exclusive ? will it ever extend to background tabs in Windows?
Tue, 03 Feb 2026 11:00:00 +0000
YouTube is restricting background playback to Premium members, blocking the popular workaround in third?party browsers in the process.

Newegg is offering big-time discounts on several gaming laptops ? with price cuts up to 40% to help you find scarce RTX GPUs amidst the RAM Crisis
Mon, 02 Feb 2026 22:36:14 +0000
Newegg has a special surprise for PC gamers struggling to find a new gaming laptop amid the RAM crisis, driving prices up. A special, limited-time sales event selling several gaming laptops with increasingly rare NVIDIA GeForce RTX GPUs inside that will last from February 2, 2026, to February 8, 2026.

Baldur's Gate 3 and Divinity dev argues against ex-Bethesda Skyrim lead, says a Morrowind remaster would succeed ? "it would sell like f***ing hot cakes"
Mon, 02 Feb 2026 21:55:32 +0000
Oblivion Remastered has many hoping for Morrowind Remastered, too, but an ex-Bethesda dev says it wouldn't do well. A dev at BG3 studio Larian disagrees.

If the next Xbox is a PC, Microsoft needs to prove it can avoid Windows? biggest problems
Mon, 02 Feb 2026 21:20:21 +0000
I've been using Windows almost daily for 30 years. I know my way around its idiosyncrasies and foibles. But is that what the average Xbox gamer wants to have to deal with?

Death Standing becomes one of Xbox's most played games this week ? and it's all thanks to Xbox Game Pass
Mon, 02 Feb 2026 21:15:19 +0000
The Director's Cut of Hideo Kojima's critically acclaimed Death Stranding hit Xbox Game Pass recently and has quickly become quite popular on the Xbox ecosystem because of it. Here's where it stands on the most popular Xbox games of January 2026

That survival game we were all hooked on 5 years ago just got a big birthday update, with the devs teasing more coming soon ? "2026 is going to be a great year"
Mon, 02 Feb 2026 19:24:38 +0000
It's the fifth anniversary of Valheim's Early Access launch, and to celebrate, its developers have released a new Patch 0.221.10 update with big improvements.


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    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

    NTSB release preliminary report on fatal Greg Biffle aviation incident
    Fri, 30 Jan 2026 20:28:17 +0000
    The National Transportation Safety Board released its preliminary findings after a 43-day investigation into the aviation incident that killed NASCAR veteran Greg Biffle, his immediate family, two pilots and one other associated individual at Statesville Regional Airport in North Carolina.
    A full report will still take 12 to 18 additional months to complete. NTSB preliminary reports do not ...Keep reading

    NASCAR postpones Saturday action, makes Bowman Gray Clash one-day event
    Thu, 29 Jan 2026 21:22:17 +0000
    NEW UPDATE -- The entire Clash has been pushed to Wednesday, February 4. CLICK HERE for new event schedule.
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    NASCAR's pre-season exhibition race known as 'The Clash' continues to face a major obstacle in the form of winter weather. As crews clear the track and surrounding area ...Keep reading


    Fox News Headlines

    House Dems clash over Schumer-Trump deal as Jeffries blasts lack of ICE reforms
    Tue, 03 Feb 2026 16:12:21 GMT
    Democrats led by House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries are clashing with members of their own party over whether to support a funding deal lacking ICE reforms.

    ICE reveals legal theory behind warrantless immigration arrests
    Tue, 03 Feb 2026 16:05:12 GMT
    Immigration and Customs Enforcement's memo says agents can make snap arrest decisions without warrants under certain conditions, marking policy shift.

    Timeline: NBC host Savannah Guthrie?s mother disappears as sheriff says she may have been 'abducted'
    Tue, 03 Feb 2026 16:00:15 GMT
    Officials confirm crime in disappearance of Savannah Guthrie's 84-year-old mother Nancy, who went missing Saturday night from her Tucson home, according to authorities.

    South American leader defies Trump's ?Donroe Doctrine? in bold China pivot toward Xi
    Tue, 03 Feb 2026 15:54:58 GMT
    Uruguayan President Orsi reportedly defies Trump's "Donroe Doctrine" by signing key trade deals with China's Xi Jinping in historic Beijing meeting.

    'Morning Joe' host fights back tears while discussing news of Savannah Guthrie's mother's disappearance
    Tue, 03 Feb 2026 15:49:55 GMT
    "Morning Joe" co-host Mika Brzezinski fought back tears as the co-hosts discussed NBC "Today" co-host Savannah Guthrie's mother Nancy, 84, who went missing from her home.

    Your phone shares data at night: Here's how to stop it
    Tue, 03 Feb 2026 15:47:43 GMT
    Your phone secretly transmits tracking data while you sleep at night. Learn key privacy settings to stop overnight data sharing and protect yourself.

    Noem responds to Bad Bunny, Billie Eilish bashing ICE at Grammys: 'I wish they knew'
    Tue, 03 Feb 2026 15:43:17 GMT
    Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem reacts to ICE-bashing at the Grammy Awards, telling Fox News Digital that the criticism is "ill-informed."

    Grandparents who babysit their grandchildren stay mentally sharper, new study reveals
    Tue, 03 Feb 2026 15:37:21 GMT
    New study reveals grandparents who care for grandchildren show improved memory and verbal fluency, potentially slowing mental decline in older adults.

    Team USA names flag bearers for 2026 Winter Olympics
    Tue, 03 Feb 2026 15:37:06 GMT
    Team USA announced that speedskater Erin Jackson and bobsledder Frank Del Duca will carry the American flag at the Milan Cortina Olympics opening ceremony.

    Top teachers union under fire as lawmakers push to strip union of unique federal charter: 'Lost their way'
    Tue, 03 Feb 2026 15:30:05 GMT
    National Education Association federal charter revocation calls intensify as GOP lawmakers criticize the teachers' union for becoming a "liberal political organization."

    A single Trump announcement sparks billions in losses across gold and silver
    Tue, 03 Feb 2026 15:29:20 GMT
    Trump's nomination of Kevin Warsh to lead the Federal Reserve has triggered a massive gold and silver selloff, erasing billions as markets react to policy shift.

    Erika Kirk urges court to provide 'meaningful' media access in trial of husband's alleged assassin
    Tue, 03 Feb 2026 15:27:09 GMT
    Charlie Kirk's widow demands media access in her husband's suspected assassin's trial, filing court documents to ensure proceedings remain open to public.

    CNN panel erupts after guest calls out 'Hollywood jacka--es' over political lectures at award shows
    Tue, 03 Feb 2026 15:21:22 GMT
    A CNN panel debated celebrity political commentary in Grammy Award speeches, as a Republican panelist slammed "Hollywood jacka--es" telling people what to think.

    Celebrate America?s 250th with durable American-owned, U.S.-made products
    Tue, 03 Feb 2026 15:18:28 GMT
    As America marks its 250th birthday, these American-owned products ? from cast iron to blankets ? are still made in the United States.

    Pirro credits 'enhanced federal partnership' for DC?s first homicide-free stretch in decades
    Tue, 03 Feb 2026 15:17:49 GMT
    D.C. crime plummets with 9,500 arrests and nearly 1,000 guns seized since Trump's crackdown began, U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro says.


    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

    What we're hearing before the NBA trade deadline: Latest intel on Harden, Giannis, AD and interested teams
    Tue, 3 Feb 2026 11:12:02 EST
    With just two days until the deadline, which players and teams are Tim Bontemps and Brian Windhorst watching?

    Sources: Kraft not selected for HOF Class of 2026
    Tue, 3 Feb 2026 10:59:02 EST
    Patriots owner Robert Kraft, like his former head coach Bill Belichick, was not selected for entry into this year's Pro Football Hall of Fame class, sources told ESPN.

    Sources: Giants to hire Nagy as Harbaugh's OC
    Tue, 3 Feb 2026 10:59:02 EST
    The Giants will hire Matt Nagy as their offensive coordinator, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter.

    Vonn (ACL) 'confident' she'll compete at Olympics
    Tue, 3 Feb 2026 10:59:02 EST
    American skier Lindsey Vonn is "confident" she'll race at the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics despite suffering ACL and meniscus injuries to her left knee in a crash four days ago.

    Clippers, Harden exploring trade, sources say
    Tue, 3 Feb 2026 10:59:02 EST
    The LA Clippers and James Harden are exploring trades ahead of Thursday's deadline, with the Cavaliers one of the teams expressing interest.

    Sources: Bucks countering trade offers for Giannis
    Tue, 3 Feb 2026 10:59:02 EST
    The Bucks have submitted counteroffers to teams aggressively seeking a trade for two-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo, sources told ESPN.

    Sources: Pistons' Duren joins dunk contest field
    Tue, 3 Feb 2026 10:59:02 EST
    Pistons center Jalen Duren, a first-time All-Star, will participate in the NBA slam dunk contest at All-Star Weekend in Los Angeles, sources told ESPN.

    NFL to reevaluate Rooney Rule: 'More work to do'
    Tue, 3 Feb 2026 10:59:02 EST
    NFL commissioner Roger Goodell said Monday that the league will take a closer a look at the Rooney Rule and all that it encompasses after an offseason hiring cycle that saw only one of 10 head-coaching jobs go to a minority candidate.

    Melo IG post hints at frustration with Cuse hoops
    Tue, 3 Feb 2026 10:59:02 EST
    Syracuse alum Carmelo Anthony does not appear happy with the current state of the program, commenting "SMFH" under a highlight from Monday's loss to UNC.

    ? James Franklin's rapid recruiting overhaul at VT
    Tue, 3 Feb 2026 10:59:02 EST
    In a sprint to the early signing period, Franklin gutted his former school and brought life to the Hokies.

    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 07:20:06 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.

    Projecting Rounds 1-2 of the draft: Landing spots for 11 Senior Bowl standouts
    Tue, 3 Feb 2026 07:20:06 EST
    Matt Miller goes two rounds deep in his latest mock. Which prospects rose after the Senior Bowl?

    Men's Bubble Watch: Locks, long shots and teams on the edge
    Tue, 3 Feb 2026 10:29:15 EST
    How are your team's chances to make the Big Dance shaping up in the final six weeks until Selection Sunday?

    Bracketology: The hottest team in America is Illinois
    Tue, 3 Feb 2026 10:29:15 EST
    The Fighting Illini are the top 2-seed -- with plenty of time this season to move further up the board.

    Bracketology: Out of projected field in December, Duke now back in top 16
    Tue, 3 Feb 2026 09:57:45 EST
    The Blue Devils, up one line to a No. 4 seed, have won 13 straight games and sit atop the ACC with Louisville.

    AP Top 25 poll reaction: LSU moves into top five
    Tue, 3 Feb 2026 09:57:45 EST
    The new women's AP Top 25 poll is out. The bottom half of the top 10 got reshuffled.

    An epic Rookie of the Year race? This October's Trey Yesavage? 2026 predictions for MLB's top prospects
    Tue, 3 Feb 2026 07:39:36 EST
    Which young players will do big things on the diamond in the year ahead? Our experts weigh in.

    State of MLB: Has the Dodgers' dominance propelled the NL past the AL?
    Tue, 3 Feb 2026 07:39:36 EST
    We take a look at each league going into the 2026 season.