Microsoft made Windows 11 more responsive on these 8GB laptops
Tue, 03 Nov 2026 17:00:00 +0000
Microsoft has revealed that it made Windows 11 about 20% more responsive on 8GB PCs, which makes recent sub-$1,000 laptop releases from Dell, HP, and Acer in particular a lot more attractive. If you're in the market for a new PC that starts as low as $599, I rounded up the best right here.
Microsoft details how it's made Windows 11 optimized for 8GB RAM PCs
Tue, 03 Nov 2026 17:00:00 +0000
Windows 11 has gained a number of improvements and optimizations designed specifically for devices with 8GB RAM, and it's all already rolling out.
Does Windows 11 26H2 actually use less RAM? I tested to find out.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026 17:00:00 +0000
Microsoft has been busy at work making Windows 11 more memory-efficient, and I decided to put the recent announcement to the test on an Acer Swift Air 14 with 8GB. The results are more impressive than I expected.
Microsoft?s Xbox 25th anniversary gift is 25 free games for new Windows 11 PC buyers
Tue, 03 Nov 2026 15:58:48 +0000
Microsoft revealed all 25 games in its X25 bundle, and the promotion feels tailor-made for anyone considering a gaming handheld.
Microsoft?s AI strategy has a surprising place for low-spec Windows PCs
Tue, 03 Nov 2026 13:37:23 +0000
Microsoft's latest AI roadmap shows a future where Windows PCs handle more AI locally instead of relying entirely on the cloud.
South of Midnight's creative director says Xbox's previous spending strategy was 'unsustainable'
Tue, 03 Nov 2026 11:53:53 +0000
South of Midnight creative director David Sears has admitted he probably wouldn't have funded the game himself if he were running Xbox. Speaking to MinnMax, Sears praised Microsoft's creative freedom but questioned whether its approach to game development and funding was sustainable.
Harvick: NASCAR may penalize Hocevar for 'dirtiest of dirty tricks'
Tue, 03 Nov 2026 14:00:39 +0000
Kevin Harvick says Carson Hocevar has placed NASCAR in a bit of a complicated bind this week due to the aggressive brake checking that knocked Austin Cindric out of the Cup Series race at Martinsville Speedway on Sunday.
The 2014 Cup Series champion turned FOX analyst believes NASCAR will need to look at this in the same light as an intentional right rear hook. The comments were made on Monday ...Keep reading
Why NASCAR's indecision led to Dodge's decision to return to Cup
Tue, 03 Nov 2026 04:48:56 +0000
Dodge is coming back to the NASCAR Cup Series in 2027 with Kaulig Racing but there are caveats aplenty.
The body has been approved, with an unveil scheduled for the Snowball Derby Super Late race in December, but the engine inside of the car is not expected to be a proprietary Stellantis or MOPAR built platform.
Current reporting suggests AJ Allmendinger and Ty Dillon will drive cars powered ...Keep reading
Dodge announces return to NASCAR Cup Series in 2027
Tue, 03 Nov 2026 01:19:56 +0000
Dodge is returning to the NASCAR Cup Series in 2027, becoming the fourth manufacturer on the grid alongside Chevrolet, Toyota, and Ford. This is a year earlier than most projections, and there will be a tight turn-around for next season.
This was officially announced at the SEMA Show in Las Vegas on Monday evening, and the car will be unveiled at the Snowball Derby in December.
The ...Keep reading
NASCAR Cup Homestead finale to feature full field of 40 cars
Mon, 02 Nov 2026 21:56:00 +0000
The 2026 NASCAR Cup season finale will feature a full field of 40 cars on the grid, and it will be just the fifth race this year to hit the maximum grid size.
Along with the 36 full-time, chartered entries, there will be four open entries as well.
J.J. Yeley will make his 400th career NASCAR Cup start in the No. 44 NY Racing Team Chevrolet, while Casey Mears finally hits career start 500 in ...Keep reading
Data reveals severity of Carson Hocevar's brake-check: "There's no denying it"
Mon, 02 Nov 2026 21:09:16 +0000
While drivers are put in a position where they essentially have to deny intent or face penalties, the SMT data tells the entire story of Carson Hocevar's aggressive brake-checking, intentionally destroying the front of Austin Cindric's car and ending his race.
On this week's episode of Inside the Race, veteran crew chief Steve Letarte and former driver Jamie McMurray broke it all down with the ...Keep reading
MACtion college football picks favor the Bulls plus the spread against Miami (Ohio) tonight
Tue, 03 Nov 2026 17:37:40 GMT
Buffalo Bulls and Miami (Ohio) RedHawks clash in MACtion college football tonight as both 5-3 teams lean heavily on the running game all night.
3 Best MLB Free Agent Fits For Michael King If He Leaves Padres
Tue, 03 Nov 2026 17:12:07 GMT
Here are the three best MLB free agent fits for star right-hander Michael King if he leaves the San Diego Padres.
How to follow 2026 Election Day coverage on Fox News platforms
Tue, 03 Nov 2026 17:09:37 GMT
Election 2026 midterms coverage includes interactive maps, Decision Desk race calls and live results for House, Senate and gubernatorial races.
Paper ballots in NY county unable to be accepted by voting machines, will still be counted
Tue, 03 Nov 2026 17:03:19 GMT
Westchester County Board of Elections confirms voting machines are rejecting paper ballots countywide as officials scramble to resolve the issue.
Texas, Star Madison Booker Still Chasing A National Title After Transfer Exodus
Tue, 03 Nov 2026 16:45:42 GMT
Madison Booker and Texas made it to the Final Four twice in a row after 20 years away, but a new season brings a new roster with new challenges.
Illegal immigrant accused of violent attempted murder, kidnapping of a minor was released under Biden admin
Tue, 03 Nov 2026 16:41:30 GMT
DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin blasts sanctuary policies after Baltimore, Maryland, stabbing suspect was previously released by NYC despite ICE detainer.
iPhone Duo vs Galaxy Z Fold 8: Is $2,000 worth it?
Tue, 03 Nov 2026 16:37:23 GMT
Apple's iPhone Duo reportedly outlasted the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 by over three hours in battery tests, but its weight and repair costs raise concerns.
A.J. Foyt Racing is making Josh Pierson's longtime IndyCar dream a full-time reality in 2027
Wed, 28 Oct 2026 02:38:47 GMT
A.J. Foyt Racing says it has hired Pierson to drive the team?s No. 4 Chevrolet in 2027.
IndyCar announces race in Spain, bring the series to hometown of series champion Alex Palou
Fri, 23 Oct 2026 17:51:34 GMT
IndyCar is stretching its footprint into Europe by taking its first race to the historic Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya.
'Let's fight' | IndyCar driver Jack Harvey diagnosed with cancer, still plans to compete in 2027
Tue, 13 Oct 2026 14:10:01 GMT
The IndyCar driver and FOX Sports Driver analyst announced he's fighting cancer, saying, "I?ve never backed away from a challenge in my life."
Chip Ganassi Racing signs Christian Lundgaard to replace Scott Dixon in the famed No. 9 car
Wed, 30 Sep 2026 00:19:35 GMT
The 46-year-old Dixon and Chip Ganassi Racing parted ways after 25 seasons, 59 wins and a victory in the Indianapolis 500.
Dennis Hauger joins AJ Foyt Racing for 2027 IndyCar season, replacing Santino Ferrucci
Wed, 16 Sep 2026 20:04:18 GMT
Hauger, who won the 2025 Indy NXT championship and then earned IndyCar Rookie of the Year Honors in 2026, will pilot the No. 14 Chevrolet full-time in 2027.
Scott McLaughlin snaps 2-year winless streak with victory in IndyCar season finale at Laguna Seca
Mon, 07 Sep 2026 00:14:55 GMT
McLaughlin dominated the race, leading 87 out of 95 laps, to score his eighth career IndyCar win and first since becoming a father.
Scott McLaughlin tops champ Alex Palou in IndyCar qualifying at Laguna Seca
Sat, 05 Sep 2026 23:32:27 GMT
McLaughlin just barely beat newly-crowned five-time series champion Palou to score his third pole position of the season and secure the 250th pole for Chevrolet.
Conor Daly joins Dreyer & Reinbold Racing for full IndyCar campaign in 2027
Sat, 05 Sep 2026 21:17:47 GMT
Along with the driver announcement, Dreyer & Reinbold Racing also confirmed the team will switch from Chevrolet to Honda engines.
Dreaming of a White Christmas? Old Farmer's Almanac predicts 16 states could have a wintry holiday
Tue, 03 Nov 2026 12:09:01 -0400
While forecasters are monitoring a rapidly strengthening El Niño climate pattern, with a Super El Niño expected to be declared later this year, the Old Farmer's Almanac has released some of its winter predictions and is calling for a White Christmas across the Intermountain West and the Northeast this year.
Bryan Norcross: Chance for a storm developing east of the Bahamas to be named Kyle this week
Tue, 03 Nov 2026 10:19:47 -0400
A broad non-tropical low-pressure system is likely to form from a dying front northeast of the Bahamas over the next day or two. Thursday and Friday, as it tracks out to sea over the warm Atlantic waters, it could become tropical enough to be named Subtropical or Tropical Storm Kyle by the National Hurricane Center.
Eyes remain on the Caribbean with new area to watch designated in historically quiet Atlantic
Mon, 02 Nov 2026 21:56:58 -0400
As we approach the end of hurricane season, the National Weather Service designated a new Area to Watch in the Atlantic Ocean on Monday. According to the FOX Forecast Center, there is a 30% chance of development over the next seven days, and the system currently poses no threat to land.
See it: Dangerous flooding sweeps across Southwest as massive storm unleashes heavy rain
Mon, 02 Nov 2026 17:00:44 -0400
Arizona and parts of the Southwest U.S. have been the focal point of severe weather recently, as relentless storms create dangerous flooding for millions.
Scientists discover massive dwarf planet lurking in the outer solar system
Mon, 02 Nov 2026 13:23:32 -0400
Scientists with the U.S. National Science Foundation have identified a large object in the outer reaches of the solar system that they identified as a possible dwarf planet. Data analysis shows that the object, known as ED138, is orbiting far beyond Pluto, in a distant region of the solar system.
Families identify victims killed in Florida plane crash as investigators probe possible weather link
Mon, 02 Nov 2026 12:58:24 -0400
Nine people were killed when an airplane crashed into a Florida neighborhood, as investigators examine whether weather conditions may have contributed to the incident. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said a Learjet 60 crashed near Cresthaven, Florida, just before 1 p.m. on Sunday.
