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I wanted to ditch Discord after its age verification controversy, but there's one big problem ? why is it so tough to find a proper replacement?
Sun, 01 Mar 2026 14:00:00 +0000
The movement to leave Discord has never been stronger after its recent age verification and monitoring controversies. After spending the weekend testing out some top alternatives, I've realized that a change is a lot easier said than done.

Windows Wrap: Windows 11?s new Start menu is a masterclass in frustration ? I just scored you an exclusive deal to save 25% on Start11 to fix it
Sat, 28 Feb 2026 23:48:12 +0000
Windows 11?s new Start menu is a masterclass in frustration. See how Microsoft?s latest UI fails, our 5 fixes, and an exclusive 25% off deal on Start11.

Former Xbox 360 boss Peter Moore publicly shuts down Xbox co?founder?s criticism of new CEO Asha Sharma, basically calling the 'gamer CEO' argument nonsense
Sat, 28 Feb 2026 15:58:41 +0000
Former Xbox 360 boss Peter Moore has shared his thoughts on new Xbox CEO Asha Sharma in a lengthy GamesBeat interview. Moore draws parallels to his own outsider journey, pushes back on Seamus Blackley?s ?sunsetted? comments, and defends Phil Spencer?s legacy.

Windows 11?s February Insider update adds new features ? but which ones actually matter? Here are the 11 biggest.
Sat, 28 Feb 2026 15:02:28 +0000
Windows 11 February 2026 Insider builds bring File Explorer tweaks, Cross-Device Resume, Hello ESS upgrades, and various Settings changes.

Logitech finally made a gaming mouse that vibrates on purpose ? and it?s awesome
Sat, 28 Feb 2026 14:00:00 +0000
Logitech's new gaming mouse is the world's first to include haptics in place of a physical click system for the right and left click buttons, and it makes me wish more mice had this.

"Cancel ChatGPT" movement goes mainstream after OpenAI closes deal with U.S. Department of War ? as Anthropic refuses to surveil American citizens
Sat, 28 Feb 2026 10:21:44 +0000
After Anthropic refused flat out to agree to apply Claude AI to autonomous weapons and mass surveillance of American citizens, OpenAI jumps right into bed with the United States Department of War.

Microsoft watched OpenAI collect 110 billion dollars and said 'we?re still cool, right?'
Fri, 27 Feb 2026 15:10:53 +0000
Microsoft skipped OpenAI's latest multi-billion dollar funding round, but a joint statement confirms their Azure and IP agreements remain unchanged.

Microsoft Teams finally copied this basic WhatsApp feature ? but it still beat Slack to the punch
Fri, 27 Feb 2026 13:00:05 +0000
Microsoft Teams adds multi-message forwarding, beating Slack to a long-requested feature that has been a staple of WhatsApp for years.

This excellent third-party Windows 11 app finally addresses multi-monitor PC pain points ? Microsoft, please take notes
Fri, 27 Feb 2026 12:44:29 +0000
A Redditor recently developed a free Windows app called Monarch, designed to disable monitors on Windows 11 "without unplugging cables or digging through Windows display settings every time."

ASUS pushes a ROG Ally driver for Windows ? is the Z1 Extreme chip safe, or is AMD just doing enough to keep the lights on?
Fri, 27 Feb 2026 12:16:00 +0000
ASUS has released a new AMD graphics driver for the ROG Ally with the Ryzen Z1 Extreme, version 32.0.22029.13001. While the update appears to be a minor revision, it confirms that ASUS is still maintaining the handheld amid concerns about broader Z1 Extreme driver support.

Is Sony rethinking its PC strategy for PlayStation titles? Microsoft's next-gen Xbox strategy is heating up rivalry rumors
Fri, 27 Feb 2026 12:01:00 +0000
Comments from NateTheHate, Jason Schreier, and Jez Corden suggest Sony may be rethinking its approach to PC releases.

Copilot just launched a to?do list that completes itself, finally giving all of us professional procrastinators the productivity upgrade we absolutely did not earn but will gladly take
Thu, 26 Feb 2026 21:41:55 +0000
Copilot Tasks is a new AI feature that breaks down your task, creates a step by step process to complete that task on your behalf, and checks in when it needs your go?ahead.

Windows 365 Cloud PCs go global ? but is a subscription desktop really the future of computing?
Thu, 26 Feb 2026 21:26:33 +0000
Microsoft is expanding its Cloud PC portfolio with new dedicated hardware from ASUS and Dell, bringing Windows 365 devices to 58 countries.

Windows 11?s new Start menu is here, and the community reaction is basically ?why is this worse??
Thu, 26 Feb 2026 20:36:20 +0000
Reddit reacts to the new Windows 11 Start menu, calling it too big, too automated, and lacking customization options.

Ditch Apple?s walled garden ? this subscription-free digital frame is $20 off and works with OneDrive, Dropbox, and offline
Thu, 26 Feb 2026 19:15:00 +0000
I need my photos to work everywhere, not just in iCloud. The Pix-Star LUX is the best OneDrive-ready frame I?ve found, and it?s $20 off with no monthly fees.


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    Tyler Reddick earns NASCAR Cup pole at COTA ahead of Ross Chastain
    Sat, 28 Feb 2026 17:23:51 +0000
    In his quest to become the first driver in NASCAR history to win the first three races of a new season, Tyler Reddick will start from pole position at the Circuit of the Americas. The 23XI Racing star will be joined on the front row by a Trackhouse driver, but not the one we all expected...
    Ross Chastain will start second, while his teammate Shane van Gisbergen will start 13th in his effort to ...Keep reading

    Joe Gibbs Racing, Chirs Gabehart and Spire have their first day in court
    Fri, 27 Feb 2026 23:33:15 +0000
    Chris Gabehart, Spire Motorsports and Joe Gibbs Racing contested their first day in court on Friday afternoon in the Western District of North Carolina where oral arguments over a restraining order were heard but not ruled upon.
    JGR is seeking a temporary restraining order against Gabehart, its former competition director who recently took the Chief Motorsports Officer job at Spire, amidst a ...Keep reading

    At COTA, Tyler Reddick could do something never seen before in NASCAR Cup history
    Fri, 27 Feb 2026 19:09:34 +0000
    NASCAR's top level has had several drivers win three consecutive -- and even four consecutive races during the year. But no driver has managed to go back-to-back-to-back at the very start of a new season.
    Tyler Reddick avoided the last-lap chaos of the Daytona 500, winning the sport's biggest race by leading just one lap. Seven days later, he came back from a late-race spin, and won in double ...Keep reading

    How to watch 2026 NASCAR at COTA: Weekend schedule, entry list, start time, TV
    Fri, 27 Feb 2026 13:10:02 +0000
    Tyler Reddick leads the championship standings after winning the first two races of the 2026 NASCAR Cup season, following up his Daytona 500 triumph with a fender-less victory at Atlanta.
    NASCAR now travels to the Circuit of the Americas where Shane van Gisbergen hopes to continue his road course dominance after winning the last five road/street courses on the schedule. However, COTA eluded him ...Keep reading

    Kyle and Samantha Busch reach lawsuit settlement with insurance firm
    Fri, 27 Feb 2026 01:55:07 +0000
    Kyle Busch and wife Samantha have reached a settlement in their lawsuit against Pacific Life Insurance and agent Rodney Smith brough against the latter in November.
    The two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion filed suit seeking over $8 million over an alleged retirement plan scheme of which the details can be read here. In its court mandated legal response, Pacific Life effectively said the claims ...Keep reading

    COTA: The only NASCAR road course race SVG hasn?t conquered ? yet
    Thu, 26 Feb 2026 18:52:09 +0000
    There is no questioning the unreal levels of talent Shane van Gisbergen possesses on road and street courses. And the NASCAR world has now learned what happens when you take a three-time Supercars champion at the top of his game, and place him in a stock car.
    SVG won on debut in 2023 at the Chicago Street Course in a feat not seen in over 60 years. After going full-time with Trackhouse in 2025 ...Keep reading

    Chris Gabehart responds to lawsuit, claims dysfunction at Gibbs
    Thu, 26 Feb 2026 00:54:11 +0000
    Chris Gabehart said in a Wednesday legal filing that the lawsuit against him by former employer Joe Gibbs Racing isn?t about protecting trade secrets but instead ?punishing a former employee for daring to leave.?
    And while seemingly less consequential on the merits of the lawsuit itself, Gabehart also revealed his reasons for leaving Joe Gibbs Racing in the first place by citing a culture ...Keep reading

    NASCAR's Dover All Star Race format requires a calculator
    Wed, 25 Feb 2026 18:32:40 +0000
    In its first year being held at Dover Motor Speedway, the NASCAR All-Star Race now has a format to be contested under the shadow of Miles the Monster.
    And this one is going to be a marathon that requires a good bit of arithmetic.
    First and foremost, there will no longer be an ?open? race for drivers not already locked-in to race their way into the decisive segment of the event. With ...Keep reading

    Austin Hill to run partial NASCAR Cup schedule for RCR in 2026
    Wed, 25 Feb 2026 16:57:54 +0000
    Austin Hill, 31, is a proven winner in the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series with nearly 150 starts and 15 wins. He was victorious in the 2026 season-opener at Daytona and nearly went back-to-back at Atlanta before last-lap contact while trying to block Ross Chastain.
    All of Hill's success in the secondary level of NASCAR has been with RCR. He also 15 Cup starts, finishing as high as ninth at ...Keep reading


    Fox News Headlines

    Riley Green chooses Alabama farm over Nashville fame despite having 'every reason' to make the move
    Sun, 01 Mar 2026 14:00:59 GMT
    Country star Riley Green chooses Alabama farm over Nashville career move, saying his roots provide song inspiration and a much slower pace of life.

    Scientists make startling discovery when examining prostate cancer tissue
    Sun, 01 Mar 2026 14:00:57 GMT
    New study finds microplastics in 90% of prostate cancer tumors, with double the concentration in cancerous tissue compared to healthy tissue from patient samples.

    Theologian bishop says AOC pushed culture aside in heated response to Marco Rubio speech
    Sun, 01 Mar 2026 14:00:32 GMT
    Bishop Robert Barron exposes the "Karl Marx playbook" after the AOC called Western culture "thin" in response to Marco Rubio's Senate speech.

    Protesters storm US Consulate in Pakistan, at least 9 dead
    Sun, 01 Mar 2026 13:47:43 GMT
    At least nine people killed and more than 25 injured in violent clashes outside the U.S. Consulate in Karachi, Pakistan, as hundreds of protesters stormed the compound.

    Grits shock Maine diners as Southern chef spotlights regional breakfast divide
    Sun, 01 Mar 2026 13:33:10 GMT
    In her restaurant venture, Southern chef Suzanne Vizethann reveals how breakfast preferences differ dramatically between the South and New England. She spoke to Fox News Digital.

    New 'hell heron' Spinosaurus species found in remote Sahara 70 years after fossil clue
    Sun, 01 Mar 2026 13:00:38 GMT
    Scientists have discovered Spinosaurus mirabilis, a massive "hell heron" dinosaur that rivaled T. rex and hunted fish in ancient waters some 100 million years ago.

    I?ve been a pastor for 40 years. Young men are struggling and I think I know why
    Sun, 01 Mar 2026 13:00:18 GMT
    Traditional male formation systems collapsed, leaving young men vulnerable to radicalization and mental health struggles to help cope with loneliness.

    Dems' potential 2028 hopefuls come out against US strikes on Iran
    Sun, 01 Mar 2026 12:44:35 GMT
    Top Democratic 2028 presidential candidates unite against Trump's Iran strikes, calling the military action unnecessary and unconstitutional warfare.

    Putin: Killing of Khamenei a 'cynical violation' of morality
    Sun, 01 Mar 2026 12:17:12 GMT
    Russian President Vladimir Putin sent his condolences to Iran following Saturday's Operation Epic Fury that eliminated Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei.

    ?The Chosen? cast reveals the secret behind its mainstream appeal
    Sun, 01 Mar 2026 12:00:41 GMT
    "The Chosen" stars joined fans at ChosenCon to celebrate why the show bridges the gap between faith and secular viewers.

    American Culture Quiz: Test yourself on airport accolades and soda sensations
    Sun, 01 Mar 2026 12:00:37 GMT
    The American Culture Quiz is a weekly test of our national traits, trends, history and people. This time, test your knowledge of airport accolades, soda sensations and more.

    Tired of websites blocking your VPN? A dedicated IP fixes that
    Sun, 01 Mar 2026 11:44:16 GMT
    Frustrated by VPN blocks from banks and streaming sites? Shared IPs trigger suspicion. Learn how dedicated IPs solve login issues and captcha problems.

    Sustained war with Iran could drain US missile stockpiles, test escalation control
    Sun, 01 Mar 2026 11:00:52 GMT
    U.S. officials say limited military strike against Iran is feasible, but sustained conflict complicated by missile defense shortages from Ukraine.

    Who is Austin Tucker Martin? Little known about Mar-a-Lago intruder, echoing past Trump security scares
    Sun, 01 Mar 2026 11:00:38 GMT
    North Carolina man killed in Mar-a-Lago breach described as "good kid" by family. Austin Martin, 21, shot by Secret Service after entering Trump property.

    From hostage crisis to assassination plots: Iran?s near half-century war on Americans
    Sun, 01 Mar 2026 11:00:34 GMT
    Dozens of direct or indirect attacks on Americans both militarily and civilian-wise have been carried out or aided by Iran's Supreme Leaders Khomeini and Khamenei


    Indy Car Racing

    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.

    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.


    ESPN Sports Headlines

    Everything we heard during NFL combine week: Latest on QB markets, trade talks, sleeper free agents
    Sun, 1 Mar 2026 09:18:31 EST
    What will the Vikings, Cardinals, Colts and Dolphins do at QB? Has the A.J. Brown and Maxx Crosby trade buzz quieted? Which free agents are getting interest?

    Day 3 at the combine: Draft experts pick RB, QB, WR risers, standouts
    Sun, 1 Mar 2026 09:18:31 EST
    Saturday saw a speedy workout from Jeremiyah Love, records for Taylen Green and blazing 40s.

    MSU's Thompson blazes combine-best 4.26 in 40
    Sun, 1 Mar 2026 02:47:22 EST
    Mississippi State's Brenen Thompson clocked a 4.26-second 40-yard dash Saturday, the third fastest by a wide receiver at the combine since 2003.

    Staley: Working to bring home ex-players in Israel
    Sun, 1 Mar 2026 02:47:22 EST
    South Carolina coach Dawn Staley said on social media Saturday that the school is working to try to help a few former players return home from Israel, where they are playing.

    Alongside Hughes bros, Knight jokes back on 'SNL'
    Sun, 1 Mar 2026 02:47:22 EST
    Hilary Knight appeared on "Saturday Night Live" along with U.S. women's hockey teammate Megan Keller and men's team brothers Jack and Quinn Hughes, and Knight quipped, "It was going to be just us, but we thought we'd invite the guys too."

    Gators win 9th straight, clinch share of SEC title
    Sun, 1 Mar 2026 02:47:21 EST
    No. 7 Florida earned at least a share of the Southeastern Conference title with a 111-77 romp over 20th-ranked Arkansas on Saturday night.

    Green, top-10 QB prospect, sets combine records
    Sun, 1 Mar 2026 02:47:22 EST
    Taylen Green, a top-10 quarterback prospect ahead of April's NFL draft, set several positional combine records during Saturday's workout in Indianapolis.

    Buffs asst. Sapp resigns; Marve promoted to DC
    Sun, 1 Mar 2026 02:47:22 EST
    Colorado defensive assistant Warren Sapp resigned to "pursue other opportunities," and Chris Marve was promoted to defensive coordinator, the school announced.

    Kerr walks back comments on Porzingis' diagnosis
    Sun, 1 Mar 2026 02:47:22 EST
    Warriors center Kristaps Porzingis will miss a fourth straight game on Saturday night due to general illness.

    Michigan loses guard Cason (ACL) for rest of year
    Sun, 1 Mar 2026 02:47:21 EST
    Michigan's L.J. Cason, who had emerged as one of the premier backup guards in college basketball this season, suffered a torn right ACL and will miss the rest of the season.

    WWE takeaways: Only one surprising outcome at Elimination Chamber
    Sun, 1 Mar 2026 09:19:38 EST
    The title matchups for WrestleMania 42 are nearly set following WWE Elimination Chamber, but there is only one pairing that we didn't see coming.

    Men's Bubble Watch: SEC race takes clearer shape with Auburn, Texas A&M sliding
    Sun, 1 Mar 2026 09:18:50 EST
    The Tigers and Aggies are in a crowded tier vying for the final spots in a potential 10- to 11-bid conference.

    Bracketology: Florida rejoins the 2-seed line
    Sun, 1 Mar 2026 09:18:50 EST
    The Gators ride an eight-game win streak back toward the top as they prepare to defend their title.

    Where would Fernando Mendoza rank among Round 1 QBs over the past five years?
    Sun, 1 Mar 2026 09:25:08 EST
    Let's rank every quarterback picked in Round 1 from 2021 to 2025 based on predraft evaluations -- and then slot in the expected No. 1 pick for 2026.

    Do USWNT up-and-comers have a shot at the Women's World Cup roster?
    Sun, 1 Mar 2026 09:27:27 EST
    The USWNT's roster for the SheBelieves Cup had eight players with six caps or less. Are these youngsters competing for World Cup spots?

    Late to set-piece party, Liverpool are making up for lost time
    Sun, 1 Mar 2026 08:44:00 EST
    Liverpool were unlucky from set pieces in the first half of the season, but that turned around on Saturday.

    Your guide to the Unrivaled playoffs: Breeze and Vinyl advance to semifinals
    Sun, 1 Mar 2026 08:42:12 EST
    The Phantom will face the Vinyl and the Mist play the Breeze in the semifinals on Monday in Brooklyn.

    Bracketology: UNC inching closer but still outside of top 16
    Sun, 1 Mar 2026 08:39:48 EST
    The Tar Heels are in third place in the ACC and have won 11 of their past 12 games, but they remain a No. 5 seed.