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Fallout was a "B-tier side project" for its original dev and lost two huge licenses, but its co-creators are glad ? "So many negatives turned out to be positives"
Tue, 10 Feb 2026 21:05:57 +0000
The original creators of the Fallout series have revealed it was a "B-tier product" for a while, and failed to secure two major licenses during development.

Microsoft might be getting U.S. tariff exemptions on chips supplied by TSMC ? potentially dramatically lowering costs
Tue, 10 Feb 2026 20:40:39 +0000
One of the biggest problems facing Microsoft's capex pertains to chip tariffs, and the U.S. might finally be waking up to the self-inflicted pain it's causing.

Overwatch's massive Season 1 update and Reign of Talon relaunch is live with 5 new hero characters and more ? I'm not coming back, but you may want to
Tue, 10 Feb 2026 19:00:19 +0000
Overwatch Season 1: Conquest and the Reign of Talon have now launched, beginning a new chapter for Blizzard's PvP hero shooter. Here's everything new.

"Discord alternatives" searches jump 10,000% overnight as the gaming platform introduces global age verification ? Is a total collapse imminent?
Tue, 10 Feb 2026 18:37:34 +0000
Searches for "Discord alternatives" jumped by 10,000% following the company's announcement of planned global age verification, and Stoat seems to be the top option.

Lenovo warns of "pricing sensitivity" and rising hardware costs ? your best bet is to buy now, and I found the best laptop deals currently running
Tue, 10 Feb 2026 18:32:34 +0000
Lenovo North America President Ryan McCurdy said in a recent interview that "pricing sensitivity" means current prices are likely the best you'll get for the next 6-12 months.

Microsoft just issued a Secure Boot warning for 2026 ? here?s what it means for Windows security
Tue, 10 Feb 2026 17:00:00 +0000
After 15 years, the original Secure Boot certificates that keep your PC secure during boot are expiring. Here's what you need to know.

"Windows Gaming Edition" or something else? Microsoft has been laying the foundation for a gaming-focused OS for years ? here's what it could look like.
Tue, 10 Feb 2026 16:54:04 +0000
Microsoft has a golden opportunity to evolve Windows into an OS perfect for gaming, and in five years, I expect the landscape will look very different from what it does now.

Someone turned an Xbox One S into a full gaming PC ? RTX 3050 and all
Tue, 10 Feb 2026 15:39:32 +0000
A YouTube creator has built a full Windows gaming PC inside an Xbox One S shell, using an RTX 3050, Ryzen 5 3600, internal 250W PSU, and a working disc drive while keeping the original exterior intact.

Everyone is editing their own Jetpack Cats for Overwatch and it's the best thing on the internet right now
Tue, 10 Feb 2026 15:30:18 +0000
Jetpack Cat memes are taking over as Overwatch kicks off a new era. See the best fan-made felines here!

Capcom just confirmed a Monster Hunter Wilds expansion ? but the real surprise is what?s coming before it
Tue, 10 Feb 2026 15:12:25 +0000
Capcom has unveiled new information regarding Monster Hunter Wilds' final major update for the base game, releasing on February 18, 202,6 along with news of when we can expect to see the game's DLC expansion.

Microsoft's Exchange Web Services shutdown process now has concrete dates ? Here's what you can do to avoid interruption after EWS is permanently disabled
Tue, 10 Feb 2026 14:57:58 +0000
Microsoft is officially shutting down EWS for Microsoft 365 and Exchange Online in 2027, and the company suggests making the necessary changes sooner rather than later to avoid service interruption.

Microsoft introduces Litebox, a new sandboxing security-focused Library OS built in Rust that could allow unmodified Linux apps run on Windows 11
Tue, 10 Feb 2026 14:48:33 +0000
LiteBox, Microsoft's open-source library OS, limits system access, supports Linux apps on Windows, and improves kernel security.

Microsoft's top-rated Surface Pro PC is bundled with a keyboard and a Presidents' Day discount ? alongside more savings
Tue, 10 Feb 2026 13:01:00 +0000
Best Buy is hosting a grand Presidents' Day sales event, and some of the biggest items being discounted include the Microsoft Surface Pro 11 and Surface Pro 12-inch laptops, along with a few of their configurations.

AYANEO?s NEXT 2 handheld could cost $4,299 ? and that?s only the start of the story
Tue, 10 Feb 2026 12:46:00 +0000
AYANEO Next 2 is launching with early bird pricing starting at $1,799 and climbing to $4,299 for its top configuration. It aims to push Windows handheld performance to the extreme.

Microsoft PowerToys update fixes 'Image Resizer' issues on Windows 10 with a new build that cleans up legacy app packages
Tue, 10 Feb 2026 12:31:00 +0000
Microsoft ships PowerToys v0.97.2 with fixes for several bugs, crashes, and other issues, including a fix for the Image Resizer not working issue after upgrading PowerToys in Windows 10.


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    NASCAR smashes a Guinness World Record for loudest billboard in NYC
    Tue, 10 Feb 2026 20:35:32 +0000
    The NASCAR Cup season officially gets underway this weekend with the 68th running of the Daytona 500 on February 15.
    Before that, NASCAR sent eighth-generation watermelon farmer and Trackhouse Racing star Ross Chastain to New York City for a very unique activation.
    As part of the sport's new 'Hell Yeah' campaign, NASCAR fitted a mock 1:1 replica of a Chevrolet Cup engine to a billboard ...Keep reading

    Every open entry fighting to qualify for the 2026 Daytona 500
    Tue, 10 Feb 2026 19:02:46 +0000
    For some, their Daytona 500 dream will end on Thursday night at the end of the Daytona Duel races. Along with the 36 chartered entries that are guaranteed a spot in the race, nine open entries have also entered the Daytona 500 ? bringing the entry list to 45 cars.
    The problem is that there are only 41 spots available on the grid for NASCAR's biggest race. Through time trials on Wednesday and ...Keep reading

    How to watch the 2026 Daytona 500, full NASCAR Speedweek schedule
    Tue, 10 Feb 2026 17:27:32 +0000
    45 cars have entered the 2026 running of the Daytona 500. The week at Daytona will also feature the season-openers for the NASCAR Craftsman Truck and O?Reilly Auto Parts Series, as well as the ARCA Menard?s Series. There are a total of 181 entries across all four divisions.
    Ryan Preece just won NASCAR?s wild wet/dry Cook Out Clash at Bowman Gray, so all the momentum is with the No. 60 ...Keep reading

    Kyle Busch to run maximum allowed Truck races with Spire in 2026
    Tue, 10 Feb 2026 00:15:27 +0000
    Spire Motorsports has confirmed that two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Kyle Busch will run eight NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series races with the organization this year. Fellow Cup drivers Ross Chastain and Carson Hocevar will also be running a large chunk of the NCTS schedule alongside their Sunday duties.
    Busch, 40, has more wins than any other driver in the history of the Truck Series. In ...Keep reading

    Full entry list for all NASCAR Speedweek races at Daytona, featuring 181 entries
    Mon, 09 Feb 2026 23:25:50 +0000
    The 68th running of the Daytona 500 has 45 entries, but the NASCAR Cup Series drivers aren't the only ones on track this week. Daytona will also feature the season-opener for the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series (NCTS), the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts (formerly Xfinity) Series (NOAPS), and the ARCA Menard's Series.
    The Daytona 500 entry list features eight former winners of the Daytona 500 and ...Keep reading

    Brad Keselowski cleared to return to NASCAR Cup Series competition
    Mon, 09 Feb 2026 21:44:11 +0000
    2012 NASCAR Cup Series champion and RFK Racing co-owner Brad Keselowski will be back behind the wheel of the No. 6 Ford Mustang for the 2026 Daytona 500.
    The 41-year-old suffered a broken femur while on a Ski trip with his family, about a week before Christmas. He missed out on the Cook Out Clash exhibition race at Bowman Gray Stadium, where Corey LaJoie drove the No. 6 in his ...Keep reading

    Phil Surgen talks AI in NASCAR and his new role at Trackhouse
    Mon, 09 Feb 2026 20:20:08 +0000
    In 2026, Ross Chastain will have a new crew chief atop the pit box for the No. 1 Chevrolet. This comes after five seasons with Phil Surgen, who led Chastain to each of his six wins as a NASCAR Cup Series driver.
    The duo nearly won the 2022 Cup Series championship together, ending that season as the first runner-up in points. Their final race win together was the 2025 Coca-Cola 600, prevailing ...Keep reading

    The real reason Kevin Harvick says Clash became 'a shit show'
    Mon, 09 Feb 2026 20:06:08 +0000
    Ultimately, Kevin Harvick believes the Cookout Clash on Wednesday was a messy affair not because of the winter weather or the tires used because of them but rather how drivers inevitably respond to being pushed around.
    The comments were made on Thursday during the latest episode of his Happy Hour YouTube show in response to a question from co-host Kaitlyn Vincie about the well-documented ...Keep reading

    Dale Earnhardt Jr. on his F1 fandom, and who he'd like to see try NASCAR
    Mon, 09 Feb 2026 17:11:14 +0000
    NASCAR Hall of Famer and two-time Daytona 500 winner Dale Earnhardt Jr. recently spoke with Hard Rock Bet  (for whom he is a brand ambassador) about various topics, ranging from the upcoming season, regrets from his career, and even about a possible cameo in the 2028 Fast and Furious movie. 
    The son of NASCAR legend Dale Earnhardt Sr., he was also asked about his Formula 1 fandom and modern ...Keep reading


    Fox News Headlines

    Last-minute Valentine's Day gifts that are sure to impress ? flowers, jewelry, sweets and more
    Tue, 10 Feb 2026 20:52:33 GMT
    Stress less this Valentine?s Day with thoughtful, deliverable gifts ? from flowers to food ? that arrive on time.

    House hearing raises red flags over former tech mogul's ?CCP network? allegedly funding far-left groups
    Tue, 10 Feb 2026 20:52:31 GMT
    A House committee exposed how foreign adversaries allegedly fund U.S. protest groups through extensive "dark money" networks, targeting a Shanghai executive.

    FBI reviewing Fulton County vote-count ?deficiencies,? court docs reveal
    Tue, 10 Feb 2026 20:50:32 GMT
    FBI probes Fulton County?s 2020 election over ballot irregularities and record-keeping failures, according to search warrant affidavits from agent Hugh Evans.

    DHS says illegal immigrant injured head after hitting concrete wall while fleeing ICE, denies beating claims
    Tue, 10 Feb 2026 20:49:21 GMT
    ICE officers allegedly beat an illegal immigrant, causing skull fractures and brain hemorrhages, but DHS claims Alberto Castaneda-Mondragon hit concrete wall escaping.

    Only one local detective on Nancy Guthrie case has over two years of experience on homicide squad: sources
    Tue, 10 Feb 2026 20:48:11 GMT
    Pima County homicide detectives investigating Nancy Guthrie's alleged kidnapping lack experience, with only one having over two years in the role.

    NFL legend explains why losing in conference title games was harder than the Super Bowl
    Tue, 10 Feb 2026 20:43:03 GMT
    Former Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Bill Cowher explained on Monday why losing the AFC Championship was much more difficult than the Super Bowl.

    Dem rep labels federal immigration agents 'thugs' in tense hearing
    Tue, 10 Feb 2026 20:36:13 GMT
    Rep. Shri Thanedar called ICE officers "thugs" in an explosive House hearing, accusing immigration agents of criminal conduct and illegal activities.

    US curler Rich Ruohonen calls ICE operations in Minnesota 'wrong': 'There's no shades of grey'
    Tue, 10 Feb 2026 20:31:27 GMT
    U.S. Olympic curler and lawyer Rich Ruohonen spoke out against ICE operations in Minnesota, citing constitutional concerns at the 2026 Milan Cortina Games.

    Progressives notch another win over Democratic moderates as Sanders-AOC ally nears Congress
    Tue, 10 Feb 2026 20:30:48 GMT
    Left-wing candidates surge as progressive organizer Analilia Mejia scores major upset victory in competitive New Jersey Democratic congressional primary.

    Microsoft 'Important Mail' email is a scam: How to spot it
    Tue, 10 Feb 2026 20:30:39 GMT
    Scammers are impersonating Microsoft with urgent deadline threats and fake legal language to rush victims into clicking dangerous links.

    Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson dismisses GOP concerns about 'impartiality' after attending Grammys
    Tue, 10 Feb 2026 20:30:17 GMT
    Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson defends attending the Grammy Awards on "The View" after Republican criticism that it showed a lack of impartiality.

    Swing-state Dem in crucial Senate race facing heat for weekslong silence on heinous illegal immigrant crime
    Tue, 10 Feb 2026 20:29:20 GMT
    Georgia Republicans slam Sen. Jon Ossoff for staying silent about an ICE detainer case involving an accused child rapist as an immigration debate heats up statewide.

    Nicaragua blocks pathway used by Cuban migrants to reach the US
    Tue, 10 Feb 2026 20:13:58 GMT
    Nicaragua blocks Cuban citizens from entering without visas, eliminating a key migration route to the U.S. border through Central America and Mexico.

    Democrats split on shielding Coast Guard, Secret Service as DHS shutdown threat nears
    Tue, 10 Feb 2026 20:10:27 GMT
    Democratic Rep. Rosa DeLauro is leading an effort to shield Coast Guard, TSA and Secret Service from a shutdown while Democrats are demanding Immigration and Customs Enforcement reforms before funding approval for the Department of Homeland Security.

    Crockett disputes opponent's denial of 'mediocre Black man' comment, calls out 'well-intentioned White folk'
    Tue, 10 Feb 2026 20:00:02 GMT
    Jasmine Crockett fired back after opponent James Talarico allegedly called Colin Allred a "mediocre Black man" in a private conversation, slamming "well-intentioned White folk."


    Indy Car Racing

    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.

    Ryan Hunter-Reay joins Arrow McLaren for 2026 Indianapolis 500
    Thu, 13 Nov 2025 23:25:31 GMT
    Hunter-Reay, the 2014 winner of the "500" and 2012 IndyCar Series champion, will drive the No. 31 Chevrolet.

    AJ Foyt Racing signs Indy NXT runner-up Collet for full 2026 IndyCar campaign
    Thu, 06 Nov 2025 20:56:35 GMT
    Caio Collet will drive the No. 4 Chevrolet with backing from Brazilian logistics company Combitrans Amazonia in all 17 IndyCar races.

    McLaren vs. Palou: A $20.7M lawsuit over broken promises and disappearing messages
    Wed, 05 Nov 2025 21:18:07 GMT
    Closing arguments have been presented in McLaren's lawsuit against IndyCar champion Alex Palou.

    2026 Indy 500, Brickyard 400 tickets on sale now
    Tue, 28 Oct 2025 12:45:00 GMT
    Tickets for 2026 marquee events at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway are now on sale online. Here's what you need to know.

    Formula One driver Mick Schumacher returns to Indianapolis to turn laps on road course in an IndyCar
    Mon, 13 Oct 2025 22:10:02 GMT
    Mick Schumacher got a glimpse of the Indianapolis 500 in May. Whether he makes this area his next racing home is still to be decided.

    Officials explore bringing IndyCar race back to Cleveland
    Wed, 01 Oct 2025 18:30:16 GMT
    The Greater Cleveland Sports Commission confirmed it is exploring the potential opportunity to bring an IndyCar race to the streets of downtown Cleveland in 2028.

    Andretti Global hires Ron Ruzewski as team principal, reuniting him with driver Will Power
    Wed, 24 Sep 2025 17:00:06 GMT
    Ruzewski, a former Team Penske executive, will start in January. He replaces Rob Edwards, who will become chief performance officer for TWG Motorsports.


    ESPN Sports Headlines

    Men's Bracketology: North Carolina is doing North Carolina things again
    Tue, 10 Feb 2026 15:53:38 EST
    Right now, it's about looking beyond UNC's numbers and taking into account the context that has the Tar Heels as a 4-seed.

    Women's Bracketology: Bubble trouble for the ACC?
    Tue, 10 Feb 2026 15:53:38 EST
    The ACC and Big 12 will have a say in the field's final teams. For now, the Last Four In all hail from the ACC.

    Vrabel: Pats to keep embattled Campbell at LT
    Tue, 10 Feb 2026 15:57:11 EST
    Patriots coach Mike Vrabel said New England is committed to keeping Will Campbell at left tackle.

    Full circle: Tigers sign Verlander to $13M deal
    Tue, 10 Feb 2026 15:57:11 EST
    Three-time Cy Young Award winner Justin Verlander is returning to the team with which he started his career, signing a one-year deal with the Detroit Tigers.

    Mets' Lindor may need surgery; Soto to play LF
    Tue, 10 Feb 2026 15:57:11 EST
    Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor will be evaluated for a stress reaction in his left hamate bone and might need surgery. In addition, Juan Soto will move to left field.

    Tatum practices; timeline for return still unclear
    Tue, 10 Feb 2026 15:57:11 EST
    Jayson Tatum participated in his first scrimmage with the Celtics' G League affiliate but cautioned that this latest step doesn't mean his return is imminent.

    Naumov dedicates Olympic debut to late parents
    Tue, 10 Feb 2026 15:57:11 EST
    U.S. figure skater Maxim Naumov carried the memory of his late parents with him to the Olympics on Tuesday night, delivering an emotional, heartfelt short program at the Milan Cortina Games that fulfilled a dream they had long shared together.

    LeBron calls out Lakers: We're not a title team
    Tue, 10 Feb 2026 15:57:11 EST
    LeBron James says the Lakers are not a "championship team" after losing to the Thunder.

    Swedish siblings win mixed doubles curling gold
    Tue, 10 Feb 2026 15:57:11 EST
    Sweden's brother-and-sister team of Isabella and Rasmus Wranå won gold in mixed doubles curling at the Milan Cortina Olympics, beating the United States in the final on Tuesday night.

    Biathlon medalist reveals infidelity in live interview
    Tue, 10 Feb 2026 15:57:11 EST
    Olympic biathlon bronze medal winner Sturla Holm Laegreid revealed in a live broadcast on Tuesday that he had been unfaithful to his girlfriend.

    ? The truth behind Super Bowl consolation prize
    Tue, 10 Feb 2026 15:57:11 EST
    Some conference championship rings fetch big bucks. Others wind up collecting dust on a closet shelf. Players share mixed opinions on the NFL's sparkly consolation prize.

    Follow live: Team USA takes on Canada in heavyweight group stage battle
    Tue, 10 Feb 2026 15:45:29 EST
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    The latest from Italy: USA women's hockey takes on Canada and more live
    Tue, 10 Feb 2026 15:45:29 EST
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    10 teams, 12 quarterbacks, no great options: Sorting the lackluster NFL quarterback market
    Tue, 10 Feb 2026 14:24:17 EST
    There are no surefire free agent QBs available this March, and the draft class has only one first-round lock. So what now for teams that might need a quarterback?

    Welcome to the offseason: What you need to know about key dates, biggest questions
    Tue, 10 Feb 2026 14:24:17 EST
    The biggest offseason storylines for 2026, including players who might retire or be on the move.

    What we know about Luka's Lakers fit, 365 days after his debut: Big decisions loom
    Tue, 10 Feb 2026 12:43:24 EST
    Let's revisit the first 365 days of the Luka Doncic era in Los Angeles and examine how the Lakers can return to championship contention.

    Men's Bubble Watch: Belmont drops to a long shot
    Tue, 10 Feb 2026 10:14:59 EST
    Not much changed on a quiet Monday, but a few more teams entered the bubble's bottom tier.

    What the Charles Bediako ruling means for Alabama and future NCAA eligibility cases
    Tue, 10 Feb 2026 10:14:59 EST
    The former two-way NBA player's request to keep playing for his old college team was denied. Here's what it means.