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Kerbal Space Program 2 is the scam that won't die ? How this game is still allowed on Steam as "Early Access" is beyond me
Wed, 25 Mar 2026 13:22:08 +0000
How this game is still allowed to be on Steam as an Early Access title is beyond me.

I want to see Dell's new feature on PCs everywhere ? its first Copilot+ mini PC supports five external monitors thanks to customizable ports
Wed, 25 Mar 2026 13:00:00 +0000
Dell just announced its first Copilot+ mini PC running on Intel's Core Ultra Series 3 chips, and I'm in love with its customizable port selection that unlocks up to five external displays with a mix of 4K and 5K resolutions.

Intel's vPro platform expands to Core Ultra Series 3 processors to keep your next work laptop safe ? with local AI and efficiency
Wed, 25 Mar 2026 13:00:00 +0000
Intel's latest vPro upgrades on Core Ultra mean enterprise?ready laptops with the efficiency of Panther Lake, and a more secure PC for your job.

This trusted Geekom mini PC is 15% off ? and it avoids a common "no-name" disaster.
Wed, 25 Mar 2026 12:45:26 +0000
Avoid the 2026 mini PC minefield with this 15% discount on the Geekom A6, a reliable office workhorse now down to $551.

Explaining Halo Studios' outsourcing ? a broader shift in leadership strategy and approach to game production revealed
Wed, 25 Mar 2026 12:26:52 +0000
A new report details how Halo Studios is approaching outsourcing on Halo Campaign Evolved, including Abstraction?s role and how leadership strategy is shaping development.

Lenovo's ultimate All-in-One PC for work and content creation is now 41% off ? and it comes with a bonus 3 months of PC Game Pass
Wed, 25 Mar 2026 12:20:46 +0000
Lenovo's hosting an exclusive 41% discount deal on its vaunted Yoga All-in-One PC, so the general public can get a hold of its solid performance, gorgeous QHD display that can rotate, and more for less.

One of the best and most iconic games I've ever played is only $1 on PC ? grab it as the entire Fallout universe goes on a huge sale
Wed, 25 Mar 2026 12:03:58 +0000
Fallout: New Vegas for a dollar. Seriously.

"We never got to finish": Ex-Windows chief reveals Microsoft could have already improved Windows 11 by now ? cutting memory and storage demands by 20%
Wed, 25 Mar 2026 11:52:05 +0000
A former Windows leader recently discussed a project that promised a 20% reduction in Windows 11?s memory and storage usage.

OpenAI shock as firm shuts down popular Sora AI video generation app in desperate bid to temper spending
Tue, 24 Mar 2026 23:29:23 +0000
Open AI has announced that it's shutting down Sora, its popular AI video generation app and model that also powers Microsoft's Bing video generation service.

This popular MMO is coming soon to Xbox consoles exclusively, at least for now ? it's free to play, and getting a big visual upgrade too
Tue, 24 Mar 2026 21:37:23 +0000
The popular sandbox MMO Albion Online is headed to Xbox Series X|S in April, and for the time being, it will be exclusive to Xbox in the console space.

Razer unveils Viper V4 Pro with 50K sensor, 8,000Hz polling, and an optical scroll wheel
Tue, 24 Mar 2026 21:17:03 +0000
The Razer Viper V4 Pro features a 50K sensor, 180-hour battery life, and a more durable optical scroll wheel in a 49g symmetrical design.

Xbox publishing lead says devs should get ready for the next-gen Project Helix console by "developing for Xbox on PC" ? and by supporting this key feature
Tue, 24 Mar 2026 20:21:53 +0000
Want your game to run natively on the next-gen Xbox console Project Helix? Microsoft says you should be developing for Xbox on PC" and Xbox Play Anywhere.

Microsoft's new Xbox CEO Asha Sharma is considering making Game Pass cheaper after last year's price hike ? "lower-priced tiers" could be on the way
Tue, 24 Mar 2026 19:14:59 +0000
Xbox's new CEO Asha Sharma is reportedly exploring bringing "lower-priced tiers" to Microsoft's Xbox Game Pass service in order to attract new customers.

Xbox and Netflix have ?kicked around ideas? ? could a Game Pass bundle be in our future?
Tue, 24 Mar 2026 18:55:38 +0000
Xbox?s new CEO Asha Sharma has reportedly discussed a potential Netflix partnership, with both companies exploring the idea of a subscription bundle.

Xbox Mode is now officially rolling out, while console players will start to see their cloud save sync status
Tue, 24 Mar 2026 18:23:34 +0000
Xbox Mode is beginning to roll out on PC, replacing the Xbox Fullscreen Experience, while console users in Alpha Skip Ahead can now view cloud save sync status in Game Cards.


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    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

    Denny Hamlin explains how 23XI is beating JGR with their own data
    Tue, 24 Mar 2026 17:41:02 +0000
    Denny Hamlin has said this frequently but his 23XI Racing team and Joe Gibbs Racing are true alliance partners as part of the $8 million a year the former pays to the latter in exchange for all technical data.
    But Hamlin says, and he did again on Monday on his Actions Detrimental podcast, that the information flow goes both ways.
    ?We're always privy to what they're doing as well as they ...Keep reading

    Winners and losers from NASCAR's first Darlington race of 2026
    Mon, 23 Mar 2026 16:24:46 +0000
    Daytona, Atlanta, COTA, and now Darlington. 23XI Racing's Tyler Reddick is driving away with the championship lead, and in this age of parity, a win record like that is nearly unheard of.
    But 23XI wasn't the only team that turned heads on Sunday, with RFK and Spire both showing good pace, while titans like HMS and JGR lagged behind. 
    36 of the 37 starters finished Sunday's race, but there ...Keep reading

    Cup drivers say new package is directionally positive at Darlington
    Mon, 23 Mar 2026 02:46:17 +0000
    When it comes to the debut of the new short track package at Darlington Raceway, there might be a Venn Diagram overlap between those who had really good cars and those who felt like it improved the racing.
    As a result, there may also be a similar overlap for the opposite.  
    Ultimately, most drivers said the increased horsepower and reduced downforce configuration did not fundamentally ...Keep reading

    Tyler Reddick and 23XI on a 'dream run' to start NASCAR season
    Mon, 23 Mar 2026 01:05:18 +0000
    This isn?t supposed to happen anymore.
    With the introduction of the NextGen car in 2022, a single-source supplied spec car, the conviction was that no one would be able to dominate modern Cup Series campaigns the way Jeff Gordon, Jimmie Johnson or Kyle Larson had back in the day.
    Parity!
    There have been just six races, of course, but Tyler Reddick, Billy Scott and the 23XI Racing No. 45 ...Keep reading

    Complete NASCAR Cup points standings after 2026 Darlington I
    Sun, 22 Mar 2026 23:21:15 +0000
    After four wins in the first six races, Tyler Reddick holds a monumental points lead in the regular season standings. He is now enjoying his biggest lead yet, 95 points ahead as Ryan Blaney moves back into the runner-up spot after a tough day for Bubba Wallace.
    Around the cutline, Daniel Suarez has now moved back inside the top 16 while his Spire teammate Michael McDowell drops below.
    The ...Keep reading

    Official race results: NASCAR Cup 2026 Darlington I
    Sun, 22 Mar 2026 22:44:49 +0000
    At Darlington Raceway, 23XI Racing's Tyler Reddick earned his 12th career win and his fourth in the first six races of the 2026 NASCAR Cup season.
    He was followed by Brad Keselowski in second, a driver who was hoping to end a two-year win drought, but had to settle for two stage wins and a runner-up finish. Ryan Blaney fought back from a loose wheel to finish third, Carson Hocevar led the way ...Keep reading

    Tyler Reddick fights through adversity to win Darlington Cup race
    Sun, 22 Mar 2026 22:43:35 +0000
    Tyler Reddick may have started first and finished first, but there was a lot happening between it all. He struggled with electrical issues early and needed to shut off the fans, causing the temperature to rapidly rise in the car. He had to manually drain hot water from his broken cool suit, complained about possible brake problems, faced a green flag pit stop mishap, the team had to change a ...Keep reading


    Fox News Headlines

    Amazon Big Spring Sale kitchen deals: Up to 56% off Ninja, Cuisinart and more
    Wed, 25 Mar 2026 13:55:31 GMT
    Amazon?s Big Spring Sale runs March 25 through 31, with kitchen deals on air fryers, cookware and coffee makers starting at just $23.

    Air taxis in the US could launch this summer
    Wed, 25 Mar 2026 13:51:32 GMT
    A new federal eVTOL program targets passenger, cargo, and medical flights across 26 states, with autonomous air taxi operations potentially on the horizon.

    Amazon's Big Spring Sale just kicked off with deals up to 78% off ? here's what to buy
    Wed, 25 Mar 2026 13:47:17 GMT
    Find deals on tech, clothing and travel essentials during Amazon?s Big Spring Sale, now through March 31.

    Japanese pro wrestling star Miyu Yamashita gears up for Las Vegas return at Slam Fest
    Wed, 25 Mar 2026 13:46:51 GMT
    Tokyo Joshi Pro Wrestling will be among the companies featured at Slam Fest in Las Vegas in the days leading up to WrestleMania 42 next month.

    American Dennis Coyle lands in Texas after over a year in Taliban captivity
    Wed, 25 Mar 2026 13:44:58 GMT
    Dennis Coyle, a 64-year-old American man held by the Taliban in Afghanistan for more than a year without charges, landed on U.S. soil on Wednesday.

    Jack Keane warns ceasefire with Iran would 'play right into their hands' as Trump signals deal progress
    Wed, 25 Mar 2026 13:38:40 GMT
    Retired Gen. Jack Keane warns against an Iran ceasefire, saying it plays into Tehran's hands and that sustained military pressure is the path to a deal.

    Amazon's Big Spring Sale Apple Deals: AirPods, AirTags and accessories from $7
    Wed, 25 Mar 2026 13:37:44 GMT
    Apple has deals on AirPods, MacBooks, EarPods, AirTags and accessories, with discounts up to 46% off this week as part of Amazon?s Big Spring Sale.

    Beloved student Jimmy Gracey?s standing room only memorials span campus church service, fraternity vigil
    Wed, 25 Mar 2026 13:36:53 GMT
    University of Alabama students packed a memorial mass for Jimmy Gracey as Barcelona police await autopsy results in his likely accidental death case.

    Amazon's Big Spring Sale: Up to 50% off Shark, Dyson and top cleaning essentials
    Wed, 25 Mar 2026 13:34:52 GMT
    Save on Shark and Dyson vacuums and spring cleaning essentials during Amazon?s Big Spring Sale, March 25 through 31.

    SEE IT: Travelers sound off as ICE agents deployed to airports as shutdown drags past 40 days
    Wed, 25 Mar 2026 13:21:28 GMT
    Travelers are divided over Trump's plan to deploy ICE agents to airports as the DHS shutdown leaves TSA workers unpaid and increasingly short-staffed.

    Fun fact: Artificial banana flavor's key molecule was used to test respirator or gas mask fit
    Wed, 25 Mar 2026 13:02:06 GMT
    Did you know that artificial banana flavoring was used in gas mask tests, and that there is a bird that can produce a violin sound with its wings?

    STEVE FORBES: Drive out wealth, then beg ? Hochul?s New York in a nutshell
    Wed, 25 Mar 2026 13:00:20 GMT
    New York Gov. Kathy Hochul's appeal to wealthy taxpayers highlights the state's stark contrast with Florida, which has no income tax and faster economic growth.

    Iran?s remaining weapons: How Tehran can still disrupt the Strait of Hormuz
    Wed, 25 Mar 2026 12:36:07 GMT
    Iran's mines, drones and fast attack craft threaten the Strait of Hormuz, where a fifth of the world's oil supply flows, rattling global energy markets.

    Houston Rodeo ride malfunction leaves people dangling in air for several minutes
    Wed, 25 Mar 2026 12:25:24 GMT
    A video captured people dangling in the air for several minutes during a recent amusement ride malfunction at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo in Texas.

    Amazon Big Spring Sale travel deals: Save up to 75% on luggage, accessories and more
    Wed, 25 Mar 2026 12:20:28 GMT
    Now through March 31, save on travel essentials like Samsonite luggage, packing cubes and RFID passport wallets, from $3.


    Indy Car Racing

    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.

    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.


    ESPN Sports Headlines

    Who's next at UNC? Potential candidates to replace Hubert Davis, their priorities
    Wed, 25 Mar 2026 09:32:10 EST
    Hubert Davis is out after five seasons in Chapel Hill. Here are names expected to be on the short list.

    UNC fires coach Davis after early tourney exit
    Wed, 25 Mar 2026 08:47:09 EST
    North Carolina men's basketball coach Hubert Davis was fired by the school after another early exit in the NCAA tournament.

    LIV sued by distillery for trademark infringement
    Wed, 25 Mar 2026 08:47:08 EST
    A Long Island-based distillery sued LIV Golf in federal court on Monday, alleging the golf league's use of "LIV" branding for alcoholic beverages and apparel infringes on its registered trademark.

    L.A. spoils Tiger's return, cruises to TGL title
    Wed, 25 Mar 2026 08:47:08 EST
    Tiger Woods competed for the first time in more than a year and that wasn't nearly enough to stop Los Angeles Golf Club, which made three straight eagles to close out a 9-2 victory in the TGL finals Tuesday night to capture the SoFi Cup.

    Elite longevity: Flacco, 41, agrees to Cincy deal
    Wed, 25 Mar 2026 08:47:09 EST
    Quarterback Joe Flacco is coming back for a 19th NFL season, agreeing to a one-year, $6 million deal with the Bengals, sources told ESPN's Jeremy Fowler.

    Shiffrin wins record-tying 6th World Cup title
    Wed, 25 Mar 2026 08:47:09 EST
    Skier Mikaela Shiffrin held off a challenge from Germany's Emma Aicher to win a record-tying sixth women's overall World Cup skiing title on Wednesday in Norway.

    Sources: Crow-Armstrong deal for 6 years, $115M
    Wed, 25 Mar 2026 08:47:09 EST
    Pete Crow-Armstrong's new contract extension with the Chicago Cubs is for six years and $115 million, sources told ESPN's Jeff Passan on Tuesday.

    Grizzlies rule Morant's season over due to elbow
    Wed, 25 Mar 2026 08:47:09 EST
    Ja Morant will miss the rest of the season with an ulnar collateral ligament sprain in his left elbow but is expected to be ready for the start of the 2026-27 season.

    NBA players' union calls for 65-game rule change
    Wed, 25 Mar 2026 08:47:09 EST
    The NBPA is calling on the league to, at minimum, amend the 65-game rule for players to be eligible for end-of-season awards.

    ? Fantasy baseball draft guide: Rankings, more
    Wed, 25 Mar 2026 08:47:09 EST
    All the rankings, projections, cheat sheets, strategy and analysis you need for the 2026 fantasy baseball season.

    2026 MLB predictions: From playoffs and World Series to MVPs and Cy Youngs
    Wed, 25 Mar 2026 09:37:31 EST
    Can the Dodgers three-peat? Will Skubal and Skenes win another Cy Young? Our experts make their predictions for the 2026 baseball season.

    Why it's the Dodgers' world -- and the rest of MLB is just living in it
    Wed, 25 Mar 2026 09:37:30 EST
    From a rare three-peat quest to the looming labor war, the 2026 season revolves around Los Angeles.

    Ranking every NFL free agency class: Solak on what he liked -- and didn't like -- for all 32 teams
    Wed, 25 Mar 2026 09:43:30 EST
    How did all 32 NFL teams fare in March, taking into account free agent signings, trades, extensions and departures? We stacked each class.

    March Madness 2026: Bilas' path to the men's Final Four for every Sweet 16 team
    Wed, 25 Mar 2026 09:31:28 EST
    This tournament has given us basketball at its best. Here's what to expect from a Sweet 16 that will be just as electric.

    From Arizona to Texas: Ranking the men's Sweet 16 teams
    Wed, 25 Mar 2026 09:31:27 EST
    Here's how the Sweet 16 teams stack up.

    Wetzel: Forget Cinderella. Did NIL help kill blue-blood dominance?
    Wed, 25 Mar 2026 08:57:09 EST
    Three of college basketball's most storied powers -- North Carolina, Kansas and Kentucky -- appear at a crossroads. What does it say about the state of college basketball?

    Vitale's All-Rolls Royce, Diaper Dandy teams: Players who defined the men's season
    Wed, 25 Mar 2026 08:57:09 EST
    From freshman phenoms to seasoned veterans, here are the stars who delivered head-turning performances.

    Predicting Rounds 1-2 of the NFL draft: Yates finds landing spots for 64 top prospects
    Wed, 25 Mar 2026 08:31:42 EST
    Field Yates unveils his latest NFL mock draft, projecting two full rounds. Which top prospects could go in the opening 64 picks?