Xbox?s biggest outage in years proved something uncomfortable ? even physical discs don?t mean you truly own your games
Wed, 29 Jul 2026 18:44:48 +0000
Xbox's recent outage that disabled its online services and prevented people from playing games turns out to be worse than we thought. Xbox's CTO has reports of people saying even physical discs of games refused to work during this time, and plans to prevent this technical glitch from happening again with a future update.

I've used these 7 shortcuts in Windows 11 more than anything else ? stop using Ctrl+Alt+Del and learn something better
Wed, 29 Jul 2026 16:10:15 +0000
My essential shortcuts speed up OS setup, fix common issues, and streamline everyday tasks, all turning you into a Windows 11 power user.

I spoke with the developer behind Endstate, a new app that fixes one of the worst parts of setting up a fresh Windows PC
Wed, 29 Jul 2026 15:52:42 +0000
I spoke with the developer of Endstate, a new free and open-source tool for Windows 11 that uses WinGet and Chocolatey to reinstall your apps and modules to restore your customized settings.

Samsung proves Microsoft was wrong to give up on Surface Duo so quickly: The new Galaxy Z Fold 8 is the Surface Duo 3 of my dreams
Wed, 29 Jul 2026 14:27:41 +0000
After getting some hands-on time with the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8, I can't help by feel mournful over what could have been with Surface Duo.

Double Fine Productions regained freedom from Xbox, but not without a sacrifice that reminds us that this industry has become a cruel and tiring place
Wed, 29 Jul 2026 14:22:09 +0000
In the wake of Xbox's controversial restructuring, Double Fine Productions managed to avoid potential closure and become independent again, but not without laying off 23 staff members to secure its future.

Microsoft?s new Surface Pro finally feels worth its price ? Snapdragon X2 models get massive $450 back-to-school cut
Wed, 29 Jul 2026 12:29:32 +0000
Back?to?school deals take up to $450 off the latest Surface Pro models, including Snapdragon X2 Elite and X2 Plus configurations. Here?s a breakdown of the best prices and which versions offer the strongest value.

Kyle Larson's family will determine his retirement and post-retirement schedule
Tue, 28 Jul 2026 23:40:47 +0000
Back in 2018, Kyle Larson got himself in a bit of trouble with the NASCAR community when he expressed a desire to retire from the Cup Series to pursue a full-time winged Sprint Car championship at some point before his 40th birthday.
He first teased the timeline during an interview on the Open Red podcast and then followed it up with this exchange on social media.
 
Naturally, there was ...Keep reading

?This is not our history? - Inside the Race debates purpose of Brickyard 400
Tue, 28 Jul 2026 20:27:00 +0000
After falling off the schedule from 2021 through 2023, the Brickyard 400 has been back as a NASCAR Cup race for the last three years now. However, some -- including third-generation racer Kyle Petty -- believe that it should not be counted among the crown jewel races of NASCAR.
Petty even took it a step further, noting that he was never in favor of NASCAR going to Indianapolis, even before the ...Keep reading

Corey Heim is accomplishing feats NASCAR hasn't seen in decades
Tue, 28 Jul 2026 16:12:31 +0000
Corey Heim is a special driver, and I think we were already aware of that even before his recent Cup victories. He's won 26 Truck races in less than 100 starts, and toppled various records there en route to his 2026 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series title.
But there's always an adjustment period when a rising star moves up to Cup, right? Well, maybe not for Heim. 23XI Racing being a top-level team ...Keep reading

Tommy Baldwin Jr. leaves role as Rick Ware Racing competition director
Mon, 27 Jul 2026 22:32:44 +0000
On this week's episode of the Door Bumper Clear podcast, Tommy Baldwin Jr. revealed that he is no longer working with Rick Ware Racing, a single-car team that fields the No. 51 Cup entry for driver Cody Ware. He served as the competition director for RWR since April, 2023.
 "I'm no longer with Rick Ware Racing," Baldwin said at the opening of the show. "We decided, Rick and I, that our ...Keep reading

Watch: Noah Gragson targets Connor Zilisch after block as tempers overflow
Mon, 27 Jul 2026 19:12:29 +0000
Noah Gragson has been involved in a couple of on-track scuffles in recent weeks, most notably when he brought on the wrath of ex-F1 driver Kevin Magnussen in San Diego, leading to a viral post-race confrontation. He also sent Cody Ware spinning at Sonoma after some back-and-forth with the Rick Ware Racing driver.
At Indianapolis Motor Speedway, he was involved in another skirmish, but this time ...Keep reading

WATCH: Fetterman reveals his ?one regret? from COVID era after Fauci testimony
Wed, 29 Jul 2026 19:47:28 GMT
John Fetterman told Fox News Digital his biggest pandemic regret was not pushing the lab leak theory after it was dismissed as a right-wing idea.

Senator?s F-bomb bashing of Fauci rocks Internet: ?High-heat fastball!?
Wed, 29 Jul 2026 19:46:06 GMT
Sen. Bernie Moreno dropped an F-bomb at Anthony Fauci during the congressional hearing as the former COVID-19 advisor invoked the Fifth Amendment.

Paul Finebaum eviscerates Illinois' Bret Bielema after his claim that the SEC is stuck living in the past
Wed, 29 Jul 2026 19:43:23 GMT
Paul Finebaum fired back at Bret Bielema's SEC jab at Big Ten media days, calling him the 'village idiot' and citing his conference record at Arkansas.

Giants outfielder suffers late-night scooter accident while already dealing with foot injury, team says
Wed, 29 Jul 2026 19:16:18 GMT
Harrison Bader's scooter accident further injured his foot as the San Francisco Giants outfielder prepares for an MRI while already battling plantar fasciitis.

Vacation paradise evacuated as raging wildfire threatens to roar back amid high winds
Wed, 29 Jul 2026 19:15:10 GMT
Strong winds threaten to reignite the Paros wildfire as tourists and residents share firsthand evacuation accounts from the popular Greek island.

JONATHAN TURLEY: Fauci took the Fifth, but his diary may have already answered for him
Wed, 29 Jul 2026 19:14:16 GMT
A Senate hearing exposed diary entries in which Fauci took credit for school closures he publicly denied, raising questions about his contradictions.

Coastal workers fleeing blue strongholds could create an opportunity for Detroit
Wed, 29 Jul 2026 19:13:08 GMT
Detroit locals and policy experts debate radical free market reforms, including converting Belle Isle into a special economic zone to lure taxpayer flight.

Preparations are coming for historic IndyCar street race in DC
Wed, 29 Jul 2026 19:21:36 GMT
Organizers say road construction to prepare for the Freedom 250 Grand Prix will begin in late July.

IndyCar officials release renderings of new 2028 car, with testing scheduled to begin this weekend
Tue, 28 Jul 2026 23:47:35 GMT
Series officials believe the new, sleeker, lighter cars that debut in 2028 will produce faster speeds and better racing, while also keeping drivers safer.

Dreyer & Reinbold Racing agrees to purchase 1 IndyCar charter from Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing
Wed, 22 Jul 2026 19:47:02 GMT
The transaction between DRR and RLL is still subject to IndyCar approval, with more details to be announced at a later date.

President Trump hosts top IndyCar racers to promote DC street race
Wed, 15 Jul 2026 09:33:04 GMT
President Trump enlisted star IndyCar racers, a simulated pit stop and a pair of high-powered sports cars as he revved up excitement for the Freedom 250 Grand Prix.

First standalone IndyCar video game in over 20 years delayed again
Fri, 10 Jul 2026 18:43:21 GMT
The game is now set to be launched in the countdown to the 2027 Indianapolis 500.

Indy 500 winners Dixon, Rosenqvist sign multiyear deals to begin racing for Arrow McLaren in 2027
Mon, 06 Jul 2026 21:27:44 GMT
The team also announced 2014 Indy 500 winner Ryan Hunter-Reay will drive in the 111th Running of the Indianapolis 500 next May.

Meyer Shank Racing extends Marcus Armstrong's contract; will drive No. 60 car in 2027
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 15:25:58 GMT
Meyer Shark Racing announced Friday Armstrong has signed a multi-year contract extension that will keep him with the racing team.

REPORT: Indy 500 winners Felix Rosenqvist, Scott Dixon heading to Arrow McLaren
Wed, 01 Jul 2026 17:06:25 GMT
Felix Rosenqvist, who won his first Indy 500 in thrilling fashion this May, and 2008 winner Scott Dixon will join Arrow McLaren in 2027, ESPN reported Wednesday.