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Ex-Microsoft gaming VP and Xbox 360 lead creator calls the infamous Red Ring of Death a "Tylenol moment" ? what does that mean? Here's what he said
Tue, 10 Mar 2026 20:15:10 +0000
In a new interview, former Xbox VP Peter Moore has reflected on the Xbox 360's notorious "Red Ring of Death" and how Microsoft ended up dealing with it.

The UK has found its counter-pick to the MacBook Neo ? and it's our favorite lightweight Copilot+ AI laptop with an OLED display and Snapdragon X CPU
Tue, 10 Mar 2026 20:03:39 +0000
Amazon's UK-only Spring Sale is on, and it's brought out a special deal for the ASUS Zenbook A14. With its Snapdragon X CPU, OLED display, 16GB RAM, 1TB storage, and more features, this laptop is the UK's best counter to MacBook Neo now that it's under £650.

Former Xbox VP talks building Microsoft's brand, distancing it from Windows, and "throwing punches" for Bill Gates ? "this is how the console wars started"
Tue, 10 Mar 2026 18:21:27 +0000
Peter Moore, former Xbox VP and one of the visionaries responsible for the Xbox 360 and the brand as a whole, has discussed his time at Microsoft.

Windows 11 KB5079473 is here with some actually GOOD upgrades ? here's what's rolling out this Patch Tuesday
Tue, 10 Mar 2026 17:26:22 +0000
Microsoft's March Patch Tuesday updates are rolling out on Windows 11, and this month there's some actually good improvements coming to enhance your PC.

Your handheld PC might soon play old PlayStation 3 games better ? here's why developers want your help
Tue, 10 Mar 2026 17:22:24 +0000
RPCS3 is asking handheld PC users for feedback as it works on improving the portable experience for its PlayStation 3 emulator. Planned updates include a redesigned in-game home menu, better button mapping, quick settings, and the ability to add games to Steam directly from the emulator.

"It's hard to make sense of such a huge number" ? Valve delivered 100 exabytes of data through Steam in 2025, and it's not showing any signs of slowing down
Tue, 10 Mar 2026 16:18:17 +0000
Valve's Year in Review breakdown for Steam shows off some mind-boggling numbers to do with data delivery. Can any other PC gaming platform ever hope to be as popular?

NVIDIA GeForce Now cloud gaming isn't my first choice, but the latest upgrades and games out of GDC have me interested ? Is this the answer to rising hardware costs?
Tue, 10 Mar 2026 15:30:00 +0000
NVIDIA is busy unveiling its latest advancements at GDC 2026, and there's a lot of new information regarding its GeForce Now cloud gaming service. Here's what's coming down the line this year.

NVIDIA's next major update turns your RTX GPU into an automatic transmission ? No new hardware at GDC 2026, but I'm excited nonetheless for these features
Tue, 10 Mar 2026 15:30:00 +0000
NVIDIA's time at GDC 2026 has largely been about showing off upgrades to current systems and tools, and I must admit I'm excited to see them in action. Here's what you need to know about the next steps for RTX.

Fans helped save Cyberpunk 2077 ? now the fully?fixed version joins Xbox Game Pass Premium
Tue, 10 Mar 2026 13:25:06 +0000
Cyberpunk 2077 has arrived on Xbox Game Pass Premium and Ultimate nearly six years after its troubled launch. CD Projekt Red?s sci-fi RPG is now widely regarded as one of the best in the genre, giving new players the chance to experience Night City in a far more polished state.

Fallout 3 Remastered might?ve just leaked ? and McFarlane Toys accidentally spilled the Nuka-Cola
Tue, 10 Mar 2026 13:14:43 +0000
A McFarlane Toys listing referencing ?Fallout 3 Remastered? has surfaced online, sparking speculation that Bethesda could be preparing a remaster of the classic RPG.

This bargain 16-inch Windows 11 laptop gives you a 2K display for under $550 with 16GB of RAM and 512GB of storage ? and AMD's AI processor makes it a Copilot+ PC
Tue, 10 Mar 2026 12:33:34 +0000
Walmart has spotlighted the HP Omnibook 5 16-inch laptop as one of its top "Tech Editors' Picks" for its reliable specs with a lavish MSRP to match. In fact, its price is so affordable that it doesn't need a discount to justify a recommendation.

Windows 11 keeps forcing unwanted updates with "too many coincidences" ? Microsoft's plan or just user error?
Tue, 10 Mar 2026 11:48:45 +0000
Microsoft?s forced Windows 11 updates are leaving users frustrated and questioning who?s really in control.

Microsoft 365 Copilot "Wave 3" expands with more agentic AI control, eager to offload your most boring workloads
Tue, 10 Mar 2026 11:04:56 +0000
Microsoft is expanding Copilot with Wave 3, adding new AI agent control, chat capabilities, and expanded model support. The update also introduces Agent 365 and the Microsoft 365 E7 Frontier Suite for enterprise users.

A new premium Microsoft 365 'E7' plan pushes more agentic Copilot AI ? but is the "First Frontier Suite" worth $99 a month?
Tue, 10 Mar 2026 10:18:31 +0000
Microsoft adds a premium tier to 365 at $99 per user. Packed with AI features, experts still say the discount is slim and the value unclear.

'Starsand Island' hits early access on Xbox Game Pass: This Ghibli-esque life sim has evolved into a truly special cozy adventure that just keeps getting better
Tue, 10 Mar 2026 03:56:57 +0000
Starsand Island is finally out in Game Preview on Xbox and PC Game Pass, and it has had quite the glow-up since we last saw it.


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    Winners and losers from a caution-filled NASCAR Cup race at Phoenix
    Mon, 09 Mar 2026 19:15:24 +0000
    Sunday's Cup race at Phoenix featured 12 cautions, matching a record for the series at the Arizona oval. The race featured plenty of drama, cut tires, blown rotors, and an impressive comeback from Ryan Blaney and the #12 Team Penske Ford.
    Reddick still leads the championship standings, even as his win streak comes to an end. Blaney is now second, 60 points adrift of the lead, with Bubba Wallace ...Keep reading

    NASCAR, Goodyear and Ryan Blaney get a win in Phoenix
    Mon, 09 Mar 2026 01:50:07 +0000
    Ryan Blaney won the Straight Talk Wireless 500 at Phoenix Raceway but it was also a victory for the NASCAR industry at large.
    That was inarguably the best race in the five-year, nine-event history of the seventh-generation car at the one-mile track in Avondale, Arizona. Goodyear?s continued efforts combined with NASCAR?s first race using the 750-horsepower package with this car on an oval ...Keep reading

    Complete 2026 NASCAR Cup championship standings after Phoenix I
    Mon, 09 Mar 2026 00:30:58 +0000
    The fourth round of the 2026 NASCAR Cup season is complete in what many drivers are calling the start of the 'regular' season after two drafting tracks and a road course to open the year.
    Tyler Reddick, who entered this race with a 70-point lead in the championship standings, was attempting to become the first driver since Jimmie Johnson in 2007 to win four consecutive races at the Cup level ...Keep reading

    Joey Logano takes responsibility for violent restart crash after 'rough day'
    Mon, 09 Mar 2026 00:15:35 +0000
    On a restart with just under 100 laps to go, there were three strategies at the front of the field. The front row stayed out on old tires, the next two rows all took two fresh tires, while pole-sitter Joey Logano was the first driver with four fresh tires in seventh. Right in front of him was the #1 of Ross Chastain.
    As the race went back green and the field cut down into the dogleg, Logano ...Keep reading

    Ryan Blaney completes Penske sweep as wreck-fest ties Phoenix NASCAR Cup caution record
    Sun, 08 Mar 2026 23:43:07 +0000
    Ryan Blaney had to fight through a lot of adversity to win Sunday's NASCAR Cup race at Phoenix Raceway, charging through the field after two loose wheels. 
    He held off a charging Christopher Bell with four fresh tires, who finished second after leading 176 of 312 laps. Kyle Larson finished third, Ty Gibbs fourth, and Denny Hamlin fifth. 
    Bubba Wallace, William Byron, Tyler Reddick, Michael ...Keep reading

    Official race results: 2026 NASCAR Cup at Phoenix I
    Sun, 08 Mar 2026 23:33:02 +0000
    After 12 cautions in a wreck-filled race, Ryan Blaney emerged victorious in the #12 Team Penske Ford. He had to overcome two loose wheels, and passed Ty Gibbs late in the race to secure his 18th career win and second consecutive at Phoenix.
    Christopher Bell led 176 of 312 laps, and finished second while Kyle Larson placed third.
    Tyler Reddick's quest for the four-peat ended with a solid ...Keep reading

    NASCAR penalizes Zane Smith, ejects car chief after unapproved adjustments
    Sat, 07 Mar 2026 23:04:10 +0000
    While all cars passed inspection at the start of the Phoenix NASCAR Cup weekend, an issue has arisen involving the #38 Front Row Motorsports Ford, driven by Zane Smith.
    The team "was observed making an unapproved adjustment to the underbody during practice/pre-qualifying adjustments," a NASCAR statement released on Saturday evening read. 
    As a result, the car was inspected once again, and ...Keep reading

    Joe Gibbs Racing had Chris Gabehart followed by a private investigator before lawsuit
    Sat, 07 Mar 2026 21:59:34 +0000
    In support of the (below) argument in support of expedited fact discovery against Chris Gabehart and Spire Motorsports team owners Dan Towriss and Jeff Dickerson, Joe Gibbs Racing filed legal documents that revealed their hiring of a private investigator that followed the defendants after the Cup Series season had ended.
    Additionally, JGR filed exhibits in the form of declarations from team ...Keep reading

    NASCAR Cup Phoenix practice and qualifying suggests promising race
    Sat, 07 Mar 2026 20:30:39 +0000
    There was definitely a different feel for NASCAR Cup Series drivers to chase in their return to Phoenix Raceway four months after the 2025 championship race.
    By the end of the day, Joey Logano secured the pole for Team Penske, but only after a brief afternoon of practice in which there were several tire failures and spins that included the driver chasing four straight wins to open the 2026 ...Keep reading


    Fox News Headlines

    Trump urges Congress to pass SAVE America Act, fully fund DHS as TSA workers go without pay
    Tue, 10 Mar 2026 20:50:41 GMT
    Over 100,000 federal workers go without pay as Trump urges Congress to fund DHS and pass the SAVE America Act, which would require proof of citizenship to vote.

    Minnesota Dem suggests studying ?benefit of shoplifting? in committee clash, then says it was sarcasm
    Tue, 10 Mar 2026 20:30:11 GMT
    Minnesota Democrat's "sarcastic" shoplifting remarks spark viral controversy after suggesting study on retail theft benefits during legislative hearing.

    John Rich chooses 'a bloody nose' over staying silent in the face of cancel culture
    Tue, 10 Mar 2026 20:25:43 GMT
    Country star John Rich opens up about choosing free speech over industry approval, taking "bloody noses" for speaking out against cancel culture in music.

    California bishop?s alleged secret double life explodes into felony case
    Tue, 10 Mar 2026 20:12:44 GMT
    California Bishop Emanuel Shaleta pleaded not guilty to multiple felonies tied to alleged church fund theft and was arrested at an airport amid reports of Mexico brothel visits.

    Mike Johnson warns Sharia law 'serious problem' after GOP rep's anti-Muslim post
    Tue, 10 Mar 2026 20:03:54 GMT
    Speaker Mike Johnson says the threat of Sharia law in America is a ?serious problem," warning its tenets run afoul of the U.S. Constitution.

    Best Buy's biggest deals right now: Up to 57% off headphones, vacuums, TVs and more
    Tue, 10 Mar 2026 20:01:59 GMT
    Best Buy is slashing prices on tech essentials like JBL headphones, a robot vacuum and walking pads.

    Disney star Rachel Zegler refuses to 'assimilate' after 'Snow White' backlash
    Tue, 10 Mar 2026 20:00:57 GMT
    Rachel Zegler defends controversial comments after ?Snow White" backlash, says she won?t ?assimilate" to meet expectations.

    Putin caught executing enormous ?semi-dark? ship-to-ship oil transfer in Gulf of Oman
    Tue, 10 Mar 2026 19:59:47 GMT
    Russia's shadow fleet conducted a $29.3 million oil transfer amid an escalating Middle East conflict, according to maritime intelligence firm Windward.

    Whoopi Goldberg claims Trump's actions in Iran are meant to distract from Nancy Guthrie case
    Tue, 10 Mar 2026 19:56:05 GMT
    Whoopi Goldberg suggested President Donald Trump's Iran actions were meant to distract from the Nancy Guthrie case during a discussion on "The View" Tuesday.

    US Olympic skating power couple Madison Chock, Evan Bates withdraw from world championship
    Tue, 10 Mar 2026 19:53:58 GMT
    Madison Chock and Evan Bates withdraw from ice dance world championship, likely ending their competitive careers after Milan Cortina Olympics silver medal performance.

    Patrick Mahomes Sr released from jail as court extends probation after Texas withdraws revocation bid
    Tue, 10 Mar 2026 19:47:59 GMT
    Pat Mahomes Sr., the father NFL star Patrick Mahomes II, was released from jail as the court extended his DWI probation by two years following a legal motion withdrawal.

    Mamdani avoids ?radical Islamic terror? phrase after ISIS-inspired NYC attack, echoing Obama-era debate
    Tue, 10 Mar 2026 19:45:48 GMT
    NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani faces mounting criticism for avoiding the "radical Islamic terror" phrase after an alleged ISIS-inspired bomb plot near Gracie Mansion.

    Democrats threaten to grind Senate to a halt to force public Iran hearings
    Tue, 10 Mar 2026 19:45:22 GMT
    The group of Senate Democrats contend that administration officials did not convince them in classified briefings that there was an imminent attack that justified Operation Epic Fury.

    Travis Kelce credits Taylor Swift for helping motivate his return to the Chiefs
    Tue, 10 Mar 2026 19:36:20 GMT
    Travis Kelce credited his fiancée, Taylor Swift, for her passion for music as a motivating factor behind his reported return to the Kansas City Chiefs for a 14th season.

    Tua Tagovailoa's wife posts supportive message after Falcons reportedly agree to deal with Pro Bowl QB
    Tue, 10 Mar 2026 19:30:49 GMT
    Tua Tagovailoa?s wife, Annah Tagovailoa, took to social media to praise her husband on his reported move to the Atlanta Falcons after he was released by the Miami Dolphins.


    Indy Car Racing

    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.

    James Hinchcliffe making NASCAR debut in Truck Series race at St. Petersburg
    Thu, 12 Feb 2026 21:54:38 GMT
    Hinchcliffe joins Dario Franchitti as former IndyCar drivers competing in the first street race in NASCAR Truck Series history.

    IndyCar announces historic deal with Honda, Chevrolet
    Thu, 12 Feb 2026 17:27:49 GMT
    Each Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) agreement will begin in 2027 and run for several years.

    Phil Krueger, 2-time Indy 500 starter, dies at 74
    Thu, 12 Feb 2026 00:22:14 GMT
    Krueger, who entered ten Indy 500s from 1981 through 1991, died Feb. 9 after sustaining injuries from a fall at his home in Freetown, according to his obituary.

    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.


    ESPN Sports Headlines

    Men's Bracketology: Champ Week chaos is alive and well
    Tue, 10 Mar 2026 16:50:15 EST
    True to form, the early conference tournaments have provided upsets and some unexpected champions.

    Bubble Watch: Santa Clara could very well give the WCC three bids
    Tue, 10 Mar 2026 16:50:15 EST
    The Broncos could go toe-to-toe with the rest of the bubble, but beating Saint Mary's may give them an edge.

    Sources: Jets get their QB, trade for Geno Smith
    Tue, 10 Mar 2026 16:57:40 EST
    The Jets are trading for the Raiders' Geno Smith, reuniting the quarterback with the team that drafted him in 2013, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter on Tuesday.

    Sources: Pats land Packers' Doubs on 4-year deal
    Tue, 10 Mar 2026 16:57:40 EST
    The Patriots have agreed to sign former Packers wide receiver Romeo Doubs to a four-year deal worth up to $80 million, sources told ESPN.

    Kelce says Swift inspired return for 14th season
    Tue, 10 Mar 2026 16:57:40 EST
    Travis Kelce said that fiancée Taylor Swift was a significant influence on his decision to return to the Chiefs for his 14th NFL season.

    Source: Lions add RB Pacheco to pair with Gibbs
    Tue, 10 Mar 2026 16:57:40 EST
    The Lions are signing Isiah Pacheco, giving the team a new running back to pair with Jahmyr Gibbs, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter.

    Lakers' Doncic fined $50K for gesture toward ref
    Tue, 10 Mar 2026 16:57:40 EST
    Lakers star Luka Doncic has been fined $50,000 for directing an inappropriate "money" gesture toward a game official during Sunday's win over the Knicks.

    Duke's Foster out indefinitely with foot fracture
    Tue, 10 Mar 2026 16:57:40 EST
    Duke starting guard Caleb Foster has a fractured right foot and will be out indefinitely.

    Kerr again calls for league to shorten season
    Tue, 10 Mar 2026 16:57:40 EST
    Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr said Monday that the NBA would be better off if it shaved games off its 82-game schedule, echoing previous comments he has made about the pace of play and long season affecting its quality and competitiveness.

    Arozarena unleashes Raleigh rant over WBC snub
    Tue, 10 Mar 2026 16:57:40 EST
    Randy Arozarena had vulgar words for Mariners teammate Cal Raleigh after he was left hanging at the World Baseball Classic.

    ? Ultimate what-if: See our NBA alternate reality
    Tue, 10 Mar 2026 16:57:40 EST
    ESPN analyst Zach Kram examines a reality in which Durant's foot didn't touch the 3-point line in the 2021 Eastern Conference semifinals -- and its ripple effects throughout the NBA.

    Live tracking NFL free agency: Updates on signings, trades, cuts and rumors
    Tue, 10 Mar 2026 14:15:44 EST
    NFL free agency opened Monday with the legal negotiating window. We're following all the moves as they happen.

    Barnwell: Sorting out the winners, losers and dominoes from free agency's wild opening day
    Tue, 10 Mar 2026 14:15:44 EST
    Tua Tagovailoa in a great spot? No real help for C.J. Stroud? Here's the best and worst of free agency.

    Champions League live updates: Newcastle host Barça, Atleti routing Spurs
    Tue, 10 Mar 2026 16:51:09 EST
    Enjoy all the updates from Tuesday's UEFA Champions League round of 16 matches, including Newcastle vs. Barcelona and Atlético Madrid vs. Tottenham.

    Six wins away: How UConn is closing in on 13th NCAA title, seventh perfect season
    Tue, 10 Mar 2026 10:30:00 EST
    Even after Paige Bueckers departed for the WNBA, the Huskies kept rolling and are closing in on a repeat.

    From college QB to Team USA starter in the WBC: The incredible rise of Nolan McLean
    Tue, 10 Mar 2026 06:51:40 EST
    Eight starts into his MLB career, the Mets' budding ace is making himself at home next to Paul Skenes and Tarik Skubal in the U.S. rotation.

    Women's Bracketology: How did the Power 4 finals affect the bracket?
    Tue, 10 Mar 2026 16:23:43 EST
    UConn dominated, Texas locked up the No. 3 overall seed, Duke moved to a No. 2 and West Virginia should host NCAA tournament games.

    Champ Week takeaways: Should UConn or UCLA be No. 1 overall?
    Tue, 10 Mar 2026 16:23:43 EST
    A week before Selection Sunday, which teams should be worried (Tennessee) or encouraged (Notre Dame)?