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"The sub-$500 entry-level PC segment will disappear by 2028" ? Rising memory costs are driving cheap PCs to extinction, and 2026 is when it all begins
Mon, 02 Mar 2026 20:44:00 +0000
According to a senior analyst at Gartner, the sub-$500 PC market will have completely disappeared by 2028 due to rising component costs. It's not exactly a surprise, but it is a dire warning to anyone who needs a new laptop.

Whoa, Xbox may be teasing Cyberpunk 2077 coming to Game Pass ? "Something v cool is coming soon"
Mon, 02 Mar 2026 20:17:25 +0000
CD PROJEKT RED's Cyberpunk 2077 is a hugely popular RPG, and a new tease from Microsoft and Xbox suggest it could come to Game Pass soon.

The Fallout 3 and New Vegas remasters may have their developer ? it's in charge of a big Xbox exclusive, and has worked on Bethesda's RPGs before
Mon, 02 Mar 2026 19:01:59 +0000
A new teaser from a game development studio suggests it's working on the upcoming Fallout 3 and New Vegas remasters.

Do you need to own Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 to play the new Blackout-inspired Black Ops Royale?
Mon, 02 Mar 2026 18:00:00 +0000
Blackout is coming back to Call of Duty with Black Ops Royale. But do you need to actually own Black Ops 7 to play it?

Black Ops Royale is Call of Duty: Warzone's big update ? Activision delivers a massive intel drop inspired by Black Ops 4, and it's coming sooner than you might think
Mon, 02 Mar 2026 18:00:00 +0000
Activision has revealed Black Ops Royale for Call of Duty: Warzone, a mode inspired by Black Ops 4 BR set on the Avalon map.

Here's exactly when you can play Call of Duty's new Black Ops Royale ? Blackout comes back to Warzone
Mon, 02 Mar 2026 18:00:00 +0000
Black Ops Royale is the new Blackout-inspired battle royale experience for Call of Duty: Warzone. But when can you drop in and play?

Razer?s new 16-inch laptop sleeve doubles as a wireless charger, but is it worth $130?
Mon, 02 Mar 2026 16:38:24 +0000
Razer?s new Laptop Sleeve 16" with Wireless Charging is a premium 3-in-1 accessory for gamers and creators. While it offers dual MagSafe-compatible charging zones and rugged protection, the $130 price tag and lack of an internal battery raise questions about its overall value. Here is everything you need to know about Razer's latest everyday carry essential.

I've had free access to some of the world's best gaming mice, but I always come back to this $27 champion that refuses to die
Mon, 02 Mar 2026 16:30:00 +0000
Logitech's G305 Lightspeed wireless gaming mouse hasn't left my desk for over 5 years, and sometimes it feels like its single AA battery lasts forever, too.

This Lenovo laptop is so good, it's only here for one day ? a 2-in-1 OLED with the latest AMD Ryzen AI chip shouldn't be this cheap
Mon, 02 Mar 2026 15:31:42 +0000
Lenovo's Yoga 7 2-in-1 with a 2K OLED display and AMD Ryzen AI 5 CPU is currently down to just $599 at Best Buy. It's such a good deal that it's set to expire tonight.

This new Microsoft Copilot feature might actually make it ... good? Something I actually won't hate? Something that MIGHT boost productivity? A shocking notion, I know.
Mon, 02 Mar 2026 15:14:17 +0000
Microsoft's new "Copilot Tasks" feature is entering preview, and it might fix some of Copilot's most annoying feature gaps. Here's how it works.

Windows 11 market share jumped double-digits two months in a row ? Nearly three-quarters of users are on Microsoft's latest OS as Windows 10 fades
Mon, 02 Mar 2026 14:02:46 +0000
Windows 11 worldwide market share has increased by more than 10% for the second month in a row, suggesting its growth has finally hit a tipping point.

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Mon, 02 Mar 2026 13:20:05 +0000
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At Microsoft's big Xbox all-hands meeting, leaders paid tribute to the team, Sarah Bond, Phil Spencer, and the future ? "We are going to start with console, and make sure that we understand that this is our reference experience."
Mon, 02 Mar 2026 12:26:59 +0000
Microsoft's gaming team had a big all-hands meeting last week, and the mood was emotional, but also energized and jubilant. Here's what outgoing CEO Phil Spencer and incoming CEO Asha Sharma had to say.

Xbox's new CEO moves fast, as major marketing hires could signal a strategy shift toward lifecycle strategy, franchise focus, and more structured campaign execution
Mon, 02 Mar 2026 12:21:00 +0000
Xbox?s new CEO has moved quickly to hire two senior marketing leaders, including a Publishing and Lifecycle Marketing Leader and a Senior Product Marketing Manager for a major RPG franchise, potentially signalling a shift in Xbox?s marketing strategy.

This third?party Windows 11 app just fixed one of its most annoying design problems ? because someone had to step in and do it
Mon, 02 Mar 2026 12:16:00 +0000
Files app update improves context menus and bug fixes, making file management better for users.


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    What is causing all of these cool suit failures in NASCAR?
    Mon, 02 Mar 2026 20:11:48 +0000
    There were a handful of cool suit system failures in the NASCAR Cup race at the Circuit of the Americas and while many might want to place the blame on faulty hardware the root cause is actually a bit more complex and often due to team choices for performance.
    A cool suit system typically consists of a small box that is a miniaturized air conditioning unit which has an input and output for a ...Keep reading

    Winners and losers from NASCAR's first road course of 2026 at COTA
    Mon, 02 Mar 2026 19:39:20 +0000
    23XI Racing and Tyler Reddick have managed to do what has never been done before, winning the first three races of a new NASCAR Cup season. Shane van Gisbergen finished second, and Christopher Bell was third.
    The race was fairly clean, with only one natural caution and only one car failing to reach the checkered flag. However, there was still plenty of drama, and even a mid-race driver change! ...Keep reading

    Judge issues limited restraining order against Chris Gabehart in Gibbs lawsuit
    Mon, 02 Mar 2026 18:41:41 +0000
    The judge overseeing the Joe Gibbs Racing vs Chris Gabehart and Spire Motorsports lawsuit issued a mixed restraining order during a very brief session on Monday at the Western District of North Carolina courthouse.
    Gabehart will be allowed to continue working as the Chief Motorsports Officer at Spire Motorsports but will not be allowed to do anything that overlaps with his previous competition ...Keep reading

    Gibbs seeks proof that Spire, Chris Gabehart conspired to steal trade secrets
    Mon, 02 Mar 2026 08:22:51 +0000
    Joe Gibbs Racing filed an 'expedited motion for discovery' with the Western District of North Carolina on Sunday night seeking evidence that Spire Motorsports 'induced or encouraged' Chris Gabehart to 'acquire or disclose' trade secrets as part of a job change.
    Gabehart most recently served as the Joe Gibbs Racing competition director in 2025 to close a 13-year tenure in which the 45-year-old ...Keep reading

    Tyler Reddick channels Michael Jordan with first three-peat
    Mon, 02 Mar 2026 02:26:20 +0000
    Before the Cup Series race at Circuit of the Americas on Sunday, Michael Jordan wanted Tyler Reddick to know that ?three-peats? are kind of his brand, the one the 30-year-old has inherited at 23XI Racing.
    During his time as the face of the National Basketball Association, Jordan led the Chicago Bulls to a pair of three-consecutive championships from 1991-to-1993 and again from ...Keep reading

    Complete NASCAR Cup points standings after COTA 2026
    Mon, 02 Mar 2026 01:08:58 +0000
    After winning all three races to start the year in a feat never seen before, Tyler Reddick has ran off with the early championship lead. As part of the format overhaul, wins are now worth an impressive 20 additional points over the runner-up spot.
    That means Reddick has a massive 70-point lead over 23XI Racing teammate Bubba Wallace as NASCAR leaves COTA.
    Shane van Gisbergen, who finished ...Keep reading

    Shane van Gisbergen: "It?s weird to be disappointed with second"
    Mon, 02 Mar 2026 01:07:36 +0000
    Shane van Gisbergen leaves Circuit of the Americas without the race win, but he is now ranked fifth in the championship point standings after a very strong points day.
    In 2025, SVG won every road/street course race on the NASCAR Cup schedule with the exception of one -- Circuit of the Americas.
    While he won Saturday's NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series race at COTA, Van Gisbergen came one ...Keep reading

    Tyler Reddick beats Van Gisbergen to earn historic COTA NASCAR Cup win
    Mon, 02 Mar 2026 00:05:19 +0000
    Tyler Reddick simply cannot be stopped. Even Shane van Gisbergen at a road course wasn't quite enough to deny him, as Reddick earned his third consecutive win to open the 2026 NASCAR Cup season.
    Reddick is the first driver in the entire history of NASCAR to win the first three races of a new season -- Daytona, Atlanta, and now COTA. 23XI Racing, co-owned by Michael Jordan and Denny Hamlin, is ...Keep reading

    Official results from 2026 NASCAR Cup race at Circuit of the Americas
    Mon, 02 Mar 2026 00:02:20 +0000
    Michael Jordan was once again right there to watch Tyler Reddick go back-to-back-to-back to open the 2026 NASCAR Cup season.
    Reddick is the first driver in NASCAR history to do this at the Cup level, and he had to beat one of the best road racers out there to get it done as Shane van Gisbergen harassed him in the closing laps.
    The #45 did not make any mistakes, and Reddick eventually pulled ...Keep reading


    Fox News Headlines

    Shia LaBeouf 'not into' rehab push, cites 'small man complex' for Mardi Gras brawl
    Mon, 02 Mar 2026 21:18:55 GMT
    Shia LaBeouf "not into" court-ordered rehab after battery charges, claims "small man complex" rather than drinking problem following New Orleans incident.

    Chilean burglary crew filmed themselves during $3M SoCal jewelry heist, caught wearing loot: DA
    Mon, 02 Mar 2026 21:16:56 GMT
    Chilean nationals filmed themselves burglarizing a Simi Valley jewelry store, flashing peace signs. The $3 million theft caught on video and lead to their arrests, authorities said.

    Lions trade David Montgomery to Texans hours after veteran's sarcastic response to rumors
    Mon, 02 Mar 2026 21:15:40 GMT
    The Lions traded David Montgomery to the Texans in a blockbuster NFL move just hours after the veteran running back slammed a report saying he wanted out.

    Fires rage at Iran's Bandar Abbas naval headquarters, Strait of Hormuz traffic stalled
    Mon, 02 Mar 2026 21:13:54 GMT
    Bandar Abbas fires rage at Iran's main naval headquarters following possible U.S.-Israeli strikes. President Donald Trump won't rule out sending U.S. troops to Iran.

    WATCH: Hillary Clinton storms out of Epstein deposition after House lawmaker leaks photo from inside
    Mon, 02 Mar 2026 21:13:22 GMT
    'I am done with this,' Clinton said before leaving the room

    Fetterman blasts Iran strike critics, Ayatollah's apologists: 'Let's see who grieves for that garbage'
    Mon, 02 Mar 2026 20:59:18 GMT
    Sen. John Fetterman breaks with fellow Democrats to defend Trump-Netanyahu Iran strikes, calling regime leaders 'garbage' and questioning party critics.

    Firebrand anti-American cleric Alireza Arafi seen as contender to replace Iran?s Khamenei
    Mon, 02 Mar 2026 20:58:08 GMT
    Iran selects radical Islamist Ayatollah Alireza Arafi to interim leadership council following Khamenei's death, positioning him as potential successor.

    Trump Cabinet alum Ryan Zinke joins mass exodus of lawmakers leaving Congress
    Mon, 02 Mar 2026 20:47:11 GMT
    GOP Rep. Ryan Zinke announces he will not seek re-election in 2026, citing health issues from his Navy SEAL career as the House Republican exodus continues.

    This week's best Apple deals: AirPods, AirTags, MacBooks and more from $8
    Mon, 02 Mar 2026 20:41:24 GMT
    Save on AirPods, iPads, Apple Watches and Apple accessories with these best Apple deals.

    Jelly Roll hid painful 'secret' while celebrating at awards show
    Mon, 02 Mar 2026 20:38:58 GMT
    Country singer Jelly Roll reveals he flipped his ATV in January, breaking his collarbone but still attending the Grammy Awards despite the injury.

    Man accused of luring UGA student with ?walk home? ruse before brutal assault: police
    Mon, 02 Mar 2026 20:34:28 GMT
    A 19-year-old man is charged with raping a UGA student in downtown Athens after allegedly offering to walk her home safely from a bar, police said.

    Eric Dane's cause of death revealed after ALS battle
    Mon, 02 Mar 2026 20:33:12 GMT
    Eric Dane's cause of death revealed as respiratory failure from ALS. The "Grey's Anatomy" star died at 53, leaving behind his wife and two daughters.

    Melania Trump makes history, pushes for ?peace through education? amid Iran firestorm
    Mon, 02 Mar 2026 20:21:02 GMT
    First lady Melania Trump presided over the U.N. Security Council Monday, declaring the U.S. ?stands with all of the children throughout the world," amid the U.S. military involvement in Iran.

    Diabetes breakthrough approach could protect cells and prevent disease
    Mon, 02 Mar 2026 20:08:05 GMT
    University of Chicago researchers developed an mRNA nanoparticle system that triggers cells to produce PD-L1 protein, potentially delaying type 1 diabetes progression in animal models.

    Iran?s security chief accuses Trump of ?Israel First? policy, 'delusional fantasies' in region
    Mon, 02 Mar 2026 19:45:23 GMT
    Iran's Security Chief Ali Larijani accuses Trump of sacrificing American lives for 'Israel First' ambitions as U.S. troops head to the Middle East.


    Indy Car Racing

    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.

    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.


    ESPN Sports Headlines

    Barnwell stacks the best defensive players available in free agency next week: Who will get big deals?
    Mon, 2 Mar 2026 13:59:46 EST
    With one week until NFL free agency, let's put defensive players into six tiers based on their potential offseason contracts.

    Sources: Texans trade for Lions RB Montgomery
    Mon, 2 Mar 2026 15:42:03 EST
    The Lions are trading running back David Montgomery to the Texans for offensive lineman Juice Scruggs and two draft picks, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter on Monday.

    Sources: Commanders to release CB Lattimore
    Mon, 2 Mar 2026 15:42:03 EST
    The Commanders have informed cornerback Marshon Lattimore that they intend to release him before the new league year begins next week, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter on Monday.

    Sources: Chiefs to cut Taylor, save $20M on cap
    Mon, 2 Mar 2026 15:42:03 EST
    The Chiefs have informed offensive tackle Jawaan Taylor that he will be released before the start of the league year, barring a trade, sources told ESPN.

    AD: Pearl's dismissal of Miami (OH) disrespectful
    Mon, 2 Mar 2026 15:42:03 EST
    Miami (Ohio) AD David Sayler challenged Bruce Pearl over what he called "disrespect" after the former Auburn coach said the RedHawks don't deserve a spot in the NCAA tournament.

    Judge declares mistrial in Miami murder case
    Mon, 2 Mar 2026 15:42:03 EST
    Jurors sent out a pair of notes on their second day of deliberations to say they were hopelessly deadlocked.

    Duke No. 1 in men's AP poll for record 149th time
    Mon, 2 Mar 2026 15:42:03 EST
    For the second straight week, Duke takes the No. 1 spot in the Associated Press men's college basketball poll, extending its record with 149 appearances in the top spot.

    USMNT's McKennie signs new Juve deal until 2030
    Mon, 2 Mar 2026 15:42:03 EST
    United States midfielder Weston McKennie has signed a new deal at Juventus until 2030, the Serie A club announced.

    UConn remains unanimous No. 1 in AP Top 25
    Mon, 2 Mar 2026 15:42:03 EST
    UConn heads into the postseason undefeated and still the unanimous No. 1 choice in The Associated Press women's basketball Top 25.

    ? Too early? College football coaches on hot seat
    Mon, 2 Mar 2026 15:42:03 EST
    The coaching carousel was unprecedented in 2025. What could it hold next season?

    The curious case of Sawyer Robertson, Mike Leach's last quarterback
    Mon, 2 Mar 2026 10:18:34 EST
    It took the former Baylor signal-caller years to get comfortable running an offense. Will he be able to make things work in the NFL?

    Our NFL offseason trade grades: Who won the David Montgomery deal?
    Mon, 2 Mar 2026 15:30:28 EST
    We're handing out report cards on big offseason moves, including Houston's two trades on Monday.

    First title in 40 years? Inside the Mets' winter makeover -- and what's next
    Mon, 2 Mar 2026 12:10:52 EST
    Saying goodbye to the team's four longest-tenured players was tough. But New York is turning the page.

    James Harden, Jose Ramirez and a fresh hope in Cleveland
    Mon, 2 Mar 2026 12:57:52 EST
    Entering January, the Cavaliers were stuck in a play-in spot. They've since racked up the best record in the NBA and added an 11-time All-Star.

    Who will win all 31 men's Champ Week tournaments, and why
    Mon, 2 Mar 2026 14:15:52 EST
    ESPN agreed unanimously on 21 of 31 Champ Week winners. The Big 12 wasn't among them.

    Men's Bubble Watch: Ohio State's big Sunday win gets it promoted
    Mon, 2 Mar 2026 14:15:52 EST
    The Buckeyes upset Purdue for a much-needed Quadrant 1-A win -- and a bump up to "should be in" territory.

    Women's Bracketology: Welcome to the top 16, Minnesota
    Mon, 2 Mar 2026 14:16:06 EST
    Sunday's reveal put a new team in the top 16. The start of Champ Week will bring more answers as the bracket comes into focus.

    Predicting all 31 women's Champ Week winners and conference players of the year
    Mon, 2 Mar 2026 14:16:06 EST
    Thirty-one automatic bids to the women's NCAA tournament are on the line when Champ Week opens.