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Windows 11 now supports display refresh rates up to 5,000Hz after its latest update ? Here's why that matters for everyone, not just gamers
Mon, 30 Mar 2026 17:18:49 +0000
Windows 11 update KB5079391 adds official monitor refresh rate support beyond 1,000Hz. With 2,000Hz displays coming as soon as 2030, it's good to see that our favorite OS is ahead of the game.

This Windows laptop may have a moderate battery life, but it burns bright with an OLED display, 16GB of RAM, and a 512GB SSD
Mon, 30 Mar 2026 15:55:40 +0000
Best Buy has an exclusive 30% discount on the ASUS Zenbook 14. Despite being held back by a poor battery life, it's a solid pick for workers and casual users thanks to high performance rates, a stunning FHD+ OLED display, and a sleek yet durable build.

Combine the best of Windows 11 and Windows 10 with this gorgeous wallpaper
Mon, 30 Mar 2026 15:18:25 +0000
A fan-made wallpaper mashup mixes the symmetrical Windows 11 logo with a piece inspired by the Windows 10 "Hero" image.

Get 32GB of high-end DDR5 RAM for just $150 with this Core Ultra 7 270K Plus PC gaming bundle: A perfect way to start or upgrade your build
Mon, 30 Mar 2026 14:50:00 +0000
It's hard to find affordable, high-end RAM for gaming PC upgrades; if you need a full system upgrade, this bundle drops the price on 32GB of DDR5-6400 to just $150. Oh, yeah, you also get Intel's latest gaming CPU and a top-tier ASUS ROG Strix motherboard.

You don't need to build your own Windows gaming PC just to burn cash on RAM. Ready-made rigs do it for hundreds of dollars less.
Mon, 30 Mar 2026 14:47:58 +0000
iBUYPOWER's pre-built gaming PCs offer high-end CPUs like AMD's Ryzen 7 9800X3D, along with capable RAM, with hundreds of dollars in discounts.

Xbox Games Showcase 2026 will debut Gears of War: E-Day gameplay and bring back Xbox Fanfest ? Here's when you can expect these events to go live
Mon, 30 Mar 2026 14:34:31 +0000
Microsoft has announced when the Xbox Games Showcase 2026 will take place. In addition, it has announced that Gears of War: E-Day will be there to reveal its first gameplay footage and that the community-beloved Xbox FanFest will return at the Xbox Games Showcase 2026.

"A computer should be yours" ? Framework founder compares the MacBook Neo and its underlying philosophy to the most upgradeable Windows laptop on the market
Mon, 30 Mar 2026 14:16:45 +0000
Framework founder Nirav Patel tears down the MacBook Neo and his company's Laptop 12 to see how they compare in terms of upgradeability. He admits there's a lot to love from both approaches, but the underlying product philosophies are quite different.

Microsoft's AI slop is infecting GitHub ? Copilot is now injecting ads into pull requests (Update)
Mon, 30 Mar 2026 12:41:12 +0000
A software developer found Copilot injecting ads into a GitHub pull request. Over 11,000 similar instances have been discovered.

This Android OS spin-off refuses to comply with the same age verification laws coming to Windows: "If devices can't be sold in a region due to their regulations, so be it."
Mon, 30 Mar 2026 10:25:36 +0000
Would you give up privacy for age checks? GrapheneOS has indicated that it won't comply with new age-verification laws, as it aims to continue prioritizing user privacy even if it risks losing global market access.

GTA 6 price hint suggests fans won't face a $100 nightmare after all, according to clues from Take-Two's CEO Strauss Zelnick
Mon, 30 Mar 2026 10:01:00 +0000
$100 or not, plenty of people will break the bank to buy Grand Theft Auto VI at launch.

The HP TV app just showed up on Windows 11, and people are wondering what it even does ? here?s why it exists and whether you should use it
Sun, 29 Mar 2026 13:30:57 +0000
HP TV+ is a free streaming app for Windows 11 with live channels and movies, but it feels more like background noise than a must-have service.

Windows 11?s push for mandatory Microsoft accounts is hitting a nerve with users who say the change complicates setup, privacy, and basic PC ownership
Sun, 29 Mar 2026 13:12:20 +0000
Microsoft is planning some major changes for Windows 11 in 2026, but one thing not officially noted is a change to mandatory Microsoft accounts in Windows 11. We asked our readers what they think.

UGREEN's new Maxidok 17-in-1 Thunderbolt 5 dock is for power users craving extra M.2 storage ? A huge launch discount makes it cheaper than the CalDigit TS5 Plus
Sun, 29 Mar 2026 13:00:00 +0000
UGREEN recently launched its new Maxidok 17-in-1 (U716) Thunderbolt 5 dock, and I got my hands on it early to test it out. It's a new high-end option competing with the very best docks, and it's currently enjoying a huge launch discount.

Xbox?s next original game is taking shape as the studio behind South of Midnight begins hiring for a mysterious new project
Sun, 29 Mar 2026 12:57:47 +0000
Compulsion Games is hiring across multiple roles as it begins work on a new IP described as intriguing, according to a recent LinkedIn post from the studio.

Windows 11 KB5079391 update pulled as Microsoft scrambles to address installation issues
Sun, 29 Mar 2026 12:33:00 +0000
If you were wondering where Windows 11's latest preview update had gone, it turns out that Microsoft pulled it due to installation bugs.


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    Winners and losers from a tame NASCAR Cup race at Martinsville
    Mon, 30 Mar 2026 14:50:33 +0000
    While Denny Hamlin absolutely dominated Sunday's NASCAR Cup race, it was Chase Elliott who emerged victorious through a great restart and a strategy gamble. NASCAR's Most Popular Driver earned his 22nd career win and Hendrick Motorsports' 31st at Martinsville Speedway.
    Tyler Reddick finished 15th in his worst result of the 2026 season, and only lost 13 points in his massive championship ...Keep reading

    Denny Hamlin falls short of perfect race, but scores the most points
    Mon, 30 Mar 2026 02:49:53 +0000
    The bad news for Denny Hamlin is that he came up one position short of pulling off a perfect race on Sunday at Martinsville Speedway.
    The good news is that he scored the most points in an era where that suddenly matters again.
    Hamlin led a race high 292 laps in the Cook Out 400, including the first and second stage, plus the fastest lap bonus, but was denied a seventh Ridgeway Grandfather ...Keep reading

    How Alan Gustafson stacked the deck for Chase Elliott in Martinsville win
    Mon, 30 Mar 2026 01:35:34 +0000
    There were three key moments that delivered Chase Elliott his earliest victory to start a NASCAR Cup Series season on Sunday at Martinsville Speedway.
    Combined, it was a masterclass between Elliott and crew chief Alan Gustafson, a combination that doesn?t generally seem to get the respect everyone around them says they should.

    Gustafson (surprisingly) intends to two-stop the final ...Keep reading

    Complete NASCAR Cup points standings after 2026 Martinsville I
    Sun, 29 Mar 2026 23:31:34 +0000
    Entering this race, Tyler Reddick had a 95-point lead over Ryan Blaney, who is now 82 points behind after Reddick's worst finish of the 2026 season so far -- which is only 15th.
    Reddick's 23XI Racing teammate Bubba Wallace had a DNF, making him the biggest loser in the points as he fell from third all the way to 11th. However, he is currently locked into a four-way tie for eighth, so it's not ...Keep reading

    Strategy gamble helps Chase Elliott to Martinsville NASCAR Cup win
    Sun, 29 Mar 2026 22:47:27 +0000
    For the first time in 2026, a Hendrick Motorsports car went to Victory Lane. Chase Elliott earned the team's 31st win at Martinsville Speedway, taking the lead from Ross Chastain on the final restart.
    He then held off a charging Denny Hamlin, who had dominated most of the race and swept the stages, collecting his 22nd career win.
    "We took a gamble," said Elliott. "We were going to two-stop ...Keep reading

    Official race results: NASCAR Cup 2026 Martinsville I
    Sun, 29 Mar 2026 22:44:08 +0000
    Chase Elliott collected his 22nd career win on Sunday, earning Hendrick Motorsports' first win of the 2026 NASCAR Cup season.
    Denny Hamlin led 292 of 400 laps, and also won both Stage 1 and Stage 2, but he ended the day half-a-second shy of the checkered flag.
    Joey Logano led the way for Ford in third, Ty Gibbs fourth, and William Byron fifth.
    Photos from Martinsville - Sunday

    Read ...Keep reading

    Brad Keselowski to join exclusive club with 600th career start, wants 200 more
    Sun, 29 Mar 2026 13:10:02 +0000
    In the entire history of the NASCAR, only 34 of the nearly 3,000 drivers who have started a Cup race have reached that milestone.
    Brad Keselowski is about to become the 35th at Martinsville Speedway.
    The 42-year-old champion and RFK Racing co-owner is nursing a leg injury early in the 2026 season, but he's still fully capable of competing at a high level, finishing fifth in the Daytona 500 ...Keep reading

    Martinsville is NASCAR's next 750 package test
    Sat, 28 Mar 2026 20:40:41 +0000
    For Denny Hamlin, winning another pole on Saturday at Martinsville Speedway is just another sign that he still as it.
    It, of course, is the much-discussed pure speed that often fades away in the mid-40s but the Joe Gibbs Racing No. 11 driver now has two poles in addition to a win while sitting fourth in the championship standings.
    ?Really, with age, the hardest part is actually still ...Keep reading

    NASCAR Cup Martinsville starting lineup: Denny Hamlin wins pole, SVG impresses
    Sat, 28 Mar 2026 18:54:06 +0000
    The No. 11 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota of Denny Hamlin will lead the field to the green flag in Sunday's NASCAR Cup race at Martinsville Speedway. The Virginia native now has five poles at the half-mile short track, and 49 total in his career.
    "The car is good today," said Hamlin. "We did a lot of really good things in practice. I was hoping to get somewhere in that top eight for qualifying, but ...Keep reading


    Fox News Headlines

    Trump speaks with the family of Sheridan Gorman, college student allegedly slain by illegal immigrant
    Mon, 30 Mar 2026 18:27:18 GMT
    President Donald Trump spoke with the family of Sheridan Gorman, an 18-year-old allegedly killed by an illegal immigrant in Chicago, a White House official confirmed to Fox News.

    Amazon's Big Spring Sale: Top deals under $50 from Sony, Cuisinart, Swiffer and more
    Mon, 30 Mar 2026 18:24:10 GMT
    Now through March 31, get up to 88% off batteries in bulk, tire inflators, vacuum sealers, jeans, bristle-free grill brushes and more

    Leavitt calls on Congress to end Easter recess to work on DHS shutdown
    Mon, 30 Mar 2026 18:17:53 GMT
    The White House urges Congress to return from Easter recess to fund DHS, as TSA staffing shortages and long airport security lines persist nationwide.

    Nancy Guthrie disappearance sparked harrowing 12-hour odyssey for Savannah
    Mon, 30 Mar 2026 18:17:11 GMT
    Savannah Guthrie recounts the frantic 12-hour ordeal after her mother vanished from her Tucson home, with ransom demands and a $1.2M reward offered.

    Amazon's Big Spring Sale travel deals: Up to 75% off luggage, comfy shoes and packing cubes
    Mon, 30 Mar 2026 18:14:41 GMT
    Now through March 31, save on travel essentials like Samsonite luggage, power banks and RFID passport wallets, from $3.

    Amazon's Big Spring Sale Apple Deals: AirPods, iPads and accessories from $6
    Mon, 30 Mar 2026 18:13:12 GMT
    Apple has deals on AirPods, Apple Watches, EarPods and accessories, with discounts up to 54% off this week as part of Amazon?s Big Spring Sale.

    Rubio gains early momentum in hypothetical 2028 GOP primary race as Vance remains front-runner
    Mon, 30 Mar 2026 18:12:11 GMT
    Marco Rubio surged to 35% in the CPAC 2028 Republican straw poll, jumping from 3% last year, while JD Vance led at 53% amid growing rivalry talk.

    Key US ally blocks airspace to military flights over Iran, escalating standoff with Trump
    Mon, 30 Mar 2026 18:08:18 GMT
    Spain denied U.S. military aircraft access to its airspace and bases for Iran conflict operations, with Defense Minister Robles calling the war "illegal."

    Missing banker?s remains ID?d ? again ? after beach discovery in decades-old unsolved mystery
    Mon, 30 Mar 2026 18:05:41 GMT
    DNA Doe Project identified human remains found on Salmon Creek Beach as Walter Kinney, a man missing since 1999, in a rare double-identification case.

    Amazon's Big Spring Sale: Up to 59% off Shark, Dyson and top cleaning essentials
    Mon, 30 Mar 2026 17:55:50 GMT
    Save on Shark and Dyson vacuums and spring cleaning essentials during Amazon?s Big Spring Sale, now through 31.

    What to know about the Supreme Court?s blockbuster birthright citizenship case
    Mon, 30 Mar 2026 17:50:09 GMT
    The Supreme Court hears arguments on birthright citizenship and whether Trump's executive order complies with the 14th Amendment's citizenship clause.

    Amazon's Big Spring Sale tech deals: Up to 69% off AirPods, Anker power banks and more
    Mon, 30 Mar 2026 17:49:35 GMT
    Amazon's Big Spring Sale is running now through March 31. Grab tablets, laptops, headphones and TVs, all seriously discounted.

    Usha Vance debuts 'Storytime with the Second Lady' podcast for kids
    Mon, 30 Mar 2026 17:45:51 GMT
    Second lady Usha Vance launched a new children's podcast on Monday called "Storytime with the Second Lady" that will feature her and guests reading classic kids' books aloud.

    40% off or more: The best Amazon Big Spring Sale deals on Apple, Shark and DeWalt
    Mon, 30 Mar 2026 17:44:52 GMT
    Find deals on power tools, sports bras, loungewear and vacuums during Amazon?s Big Spring Sale, from $7 through March 31.

    Prince Philip snuck a beer on his final night while hiding 8-year cancer secret, historian claims
    Mon, 30 Mar 2026 17:44:38 GMT
    Royal historian Hugo Vickers claims Prince Philip secretly battled inoperable pancreatic cancer for eight years before quietly passing away in April 2021.


    Indy Car Racing

    Alex Palou wins at Barber after Lundgaard has slow final pit stop
    Sun, 29 Mar 2026 21:13:17 GMT
    Palou led all but 11 laps on Sunday, but it wasn't a guaranteed victory for the Spaniard like so many IndyCar races have been recently.

    Alex Palou takes pole for IndyCar race at Barber
    Sun, 29 Mar 2026 01:17:25 GMT
    The pole was not only Palou's first of the season, but also the thirteenth of his career and second straight at Barber Motorsports Park.

    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.


    ESPN Sports Headlines

    Miller?s new NFL mock draft: Seven full rounds of projections, from first overall to Mr. Irrelevant
    Mon, 30 Mar 2026 13:39:12 EST
    Matt Miller predicted every pick in the 2026 NFL draft, from the Raiders' selection at No. 1 to the Broncos' Mr. Irrelevant slot at the end of Round 7.

    Giants' Harbaugh open to possible OBJ reunion
    Mon, 30 Mar 2026 14:16:01 EST
    Free agent wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. wants to return to the New York Giants. The Giants are at least open to looking into adding Beckham for a second tour with the team.

    Cowboys unsure on Pickens' offseason attendance
    Mon, 30 Mar 2026 14:16:01 EST
    Cowboys coach Brian Schottenheimer does not have assurances that franchise-tagged receiver George Pickens will be in attendance for the team's offseason program.

    Rams explored trading Adams, decided against it
    Mon, 30 Mar 2026 14:16:01 EST
    Rams coach Sean McVay acknowledged that the team explored the possibility of trading wide receiver Davante Adams but ultimately decided it wasn't what was best for the team.

    Pack's LaFleur mulls low grade in player survey
    Mon, 30 Mar 2026 14:16:01 EST
    Matt LaFleur said he's aware of the issues that have prevented the Packers from making a Super Bowl run.

    Shanahan: No 'benefit' for Niners in Aussie trip
    Mon, 30 Mar 2026 14:16:01 EST
    Kyle Shanahan isn't thrilled that the 49ers will open the 2026 season with a trip to Australia.

    Browns pull proposal to trade picks 5 years out
    Mon, 30 Mar 2026 14:16:01 EST
    The Browns have withdrawn their rule proposal to allow NFL teams to trade draft picks five years into the future instead of three, according to NFL Network.

    Malzahn, Tedford joining CFP selection committee
    Mon, 30 Mar 2026 14:16:01 EST
    Recently retired coach Gus Malzahn, who won a national title in 2010 as Auburn's offensive coordinator, will join former Cal head coach Jeff Tedford on the College Football Playoff selection committee this spring, the CFP announced Monday.

    Sources: NC State to hire ex-player Gainey as HC
    Mon, 30 Mar 2026 14:16:01 EST
    Justin Gainey, who has spent five seasons as an assistant with Tennessee, is returning to NC State to be the Wolfpack's next head basketball coach, sources told ESPN.

    ? What's next for Duke, eliminated men's teams?
    Mon, 30 Mar 2026 14:16:01 EST
    With NCAA tournament runs over for key programs, here's how next season is taking shape.

    Women's Elite Eight: Previewing Monday's matchups
    Mon, 30 Mar 2026 13:49:22 EST
    From pregame analysis to postgame keys, we've got you covered for all of Monday's Elite Eight action.

    Passan: How ball-strike challenge rule is rocking baseball -- and who is using it best (and worst)
    Mon, 30 Mar 2026 14:45:06 EST
    Baseball's new ABS system is the talk of the sport. We hand out awards after the first weekend of the rule.

    A historic rookie class? Is Trout back? 10 things we learned from MLB's opening weekend
    Mon, 30 Mar 2026 14:45:06 EST
    From early trends to the most -- and least -- surprising performances, what stood out in baseball's return.

    Why new rules have Verstappen on the brink of walking away from F1
    Mon, 30 Mar 2026 12:13:17 EST
    Max Verstappen predicted F1's new rule set would underwhelm, and 2026 is proving him correct, so much so that he might just quit the sport entirely.

    Kryptonite for 10 NBA title contenders: Which weaknesses could sink playoff teams?
    Mon, 30 Mar 2026 11:16:32 EST
    We evaluated every playoff contender's biggest weaknesses, how it will impact the postseason and which team is best positioned to exploit them.

    NBA playoff watch: East, West leaders meet in OKC
    Mon, 30 Mar 2026 11:16:31 EST
    Could Pistons-Thunder be a Finals preview? Plus, updated playoff projections, draft lottery standings after Sunday.

    Early Men's Final Four preview: Arizona-Michigan, UConn-Illinois predictions
    Mon, 30 Mar 2026 12:00:50 EST
    Who will cut down the nets in Indianapolis? Here's an early look at the national semifinals.

    Men's March Madness 2026: Ranking the Final Four teams
    Mon, 30 Mar 2026 12:00:51 EST
    Four teams will play for it all next weekend. Let's rank Michigan, Arizona, Illinois and UConn one final time.