Amid RAM price hikes, Microsoft reportedly raises Windows license cost, forcing OEMs to hike prices even further on hardware
Mon, 10 Aug 2026 20:47:20 +0000
A new report claims Microsoft has raised the cost of the Windows license by up to 10% for certain OEMs, which is much higher than usual.

Xbox CTO shares an explanation of Xbox Live's recent down time, in a refreshing display of transparency
Mon, 10 Aug 2026 20:46:03 +0000
Scott Van Vliet, the CTO of Xbox, shared more details on what went wrong during Xbox's recent major outage, what's been done to fix it, and what Microsoft's plans are for what comes next.

Microsoft isn't scrapping its unwanted OneDrive Photos app; it's just giving you a way to get rid of it
Mon, 10 Aug 2026 19:56:33 +0000
Microsoft plans to release its OneDrive Photos app that rolled out accidentally, but the tech giant will let you uninstall it and have options for admins to manage the app.

Notchify brings macOS-style ?Dynamic Island? flair to Windows 11 ? and it?s surprisingly useful if you can get by the ick factor
Mon, 10 Aug 2026 17:39:03 +0000
Notchify is an indie Windows app that recreates Apple?s ?Dynamic Island? concept, turning it into a customizable hub for notifications, media, and widgets. Available on the Microsoft Store for $1.99 with a free trial, Notchify blends playful design with practical utility, making it a surprisingly handy addition to any Windows setup.

I used the two best new $699 Windows laptops to see which one you should buy ? Does Acer's Swift Air 14 beat Dell's awesome XPS 13?
Mon, 10 Aug 2026 15:44:27 +0000
Dell's XPS 13 and Acer's Swift Air 14 are two new premium-but-budget laptops that start at $699. They're great options for any value shoppers, but which one is best? I break down design, display, performance, battery, and more to help you make the right decision.

Windows 11 is pulling picture passwords and pushing people to PINs, passwords, and biometrics
Mon, 10 Aug 2026 15:41:30 +0000
You will soon lose the option to set up a picture password in Windows 11. Existing picture passwords still work, but Microsoft now pushes PINs, biometrics, and passwords.

Denny Hamlin explains team's brake package decision at Iowa
Tue, 11 Aug 2026 01:19:42 +0000
Denny Hamlin?s brake situation at Iowa Speedway appeared so dire on Sunday prior to the race that he effectively forced NASCAR to call his bluff.
Hamlin, alongside fellow Toyota alliance stablemates Chase Briscoe, Riley Herbst and Bubba Wallace, each spent extended time in the garage to make pre-race changes. Those changes were detailed in the stories below.
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Ryan Blaney makes no excuses after third-place finish at Iowa
Mon, 10 Aug 2026 17:46:47 +0000
Ryan Blaney was set for a big day at Iowa Speedway on Sunday.
Starting on pole, Blaney had an opportunity to make another big push up the NASCAR Cup standings with a win at the short track.
Blaney had a good day, leading for 129 of 350 laps ? more than any other driver in the field ? but ultimately finished third. After winning the first stage of the race, Blaney battled near the front ...Keep reading

RCR set to honor Kyle Busch with paint scheme featuring iconic celebration
Mon, 10 Aug 2026 16:04:02 +0000
The NASCAR universe is still in mourning after the sudden death of legendary driver Kyle Busch earlier this year.
Busch, just days removed from winning his 69th race in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series and days before he was set to compete in Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway, died after "severe pneumonia progressed into sepsis, resulting in rapid and overwhelming associated ...Keep reading

Winners and losers from a tricky NASCAR Cup race at Iowa
Mon, 10 Aug 2026 15:39:46 +0000
Toyota drivers overcame brake issues to have a very strong day at Iowa, taking four of the top six positions. Penske looked strong as expected, but the strategy/fortune did not go their way in the end. 
Ty Gibbs jumped into the lead with a two-tire call on the final round of green-flag pit stops, and then withstood the pressure from Christopher Bell to claim victory.
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Christopher Bell laments yet another second-place finish after failing to pass Ty Gibbs
Mon, 10 Aug 2026 15:01:06 +0000
Joe Gibbs Racing experienced all the highs and lows of NASCAR between its four drivers on Sunday at Iowa Speedway, but despite his high finish, it's possible no man was left more frustrated with how the race played out than Christopher Bell.
Bell finished in second, just behind teammate Ty Gibbs, who took down his second win of the season and career at the short track. While Bell was closing ...Keep reading

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Tue, 11 Aug 2026 09:39:20 GMT

Top Obama ally reveals which far-left candidate needs to lose to help progressives win
Tue, 11 Aug 2026 09:30:32 GMT
David Axelrod calls Francesca Hong a "font of zany liberal, faculty lounge exotica" and says her Wisconsin primary loss would help Abdul El-Sayed.

LIZ PEEK: A brave Democrat leaves his party as radical socialists take over
Tue, 11 Aug 2026 09:00:39 GMT
Julian Epstein says Democrats have "gone off the deep end" and backs Republican Mike Rogers in Michigan's senate race against Abdul El-Sayed.

Socialist winning streak puts prized Democratic battleground at risk as radical leftists advance
Tue, 11 Aug 2026 09:00:26 GMT
Francesca Hong leads Wisconsin's Democratic Party gubernatorial primary as progressive vs. moderate battles reshape the party's Midwest future.

SEC SEAN DUFFY: Freedom Haulers puts veterans in the drivers' seats of new careers
Tue, 11 Aug 2026 09:00:12 GMT
Freedom Haulers recruits military veterans into trucking using GI Bill, SkillBridge and military skills waivers to fast-track licensing goals.

MORNING GLORY: Michigan?s Democratic Senate primary had two winners ? but only one was on the ballot
Tue, 11 Aug 2026 09:00:01 GMT
Hasan Piker's alliance with Abdulrahman Mohamed El-Sayed could reshape Michigan's Senate race as GOP nominee Mike Rogers eyes a narrow path to win.

Deported child predator who illegally reentered US sentenced to 20 years in federal prison
Tue, 11 Aug 2026 08:33:13 GMT
A deported illegal migrant from Mexico was sentenced to 20 years in prison for child sex crimes and illegal reentry, and will be removed after he finishes his sentence.

Alex Palou holds Indy 500 winner Rosenqvist at bay to win 6th IndyCar race of the season at Portland
Sun, 09 Aug 2026 23:18:30 GMT
With just five races left in the season, Palou now holds a staggering 110-point advantage over second place Kyle Kirkwood in the points standings.

Felix Rosenqvist earns 2nd IndyCar pole of the season in Portland qualifying
Sun, 09 Aug 2026 01:59:19 GMT
Rosenqvist, who is leaving Meyer Shank Racing at the end of the season to rejoin Arrow McLaren, bested series points leader Alex Palou and Will Power.

Marcus Ericsson returning to Andretti Global in 2027
Fri, 07 Aug 2026 02:01:47 GMT
Ericsson will again partner alongside teammates Kyle Kirkwood and Will Power for the 2027 IndyCar season.

IndyCar holds first public test of new IR-28 chassis at Indianapolis Motor Speedway
Sat, 01 Aug 2026 23:59:54 GMT
Alexander Rossi, the 2016 Indianapolis 500 winner, was the first driver to turn laps in the new-for-2028 chassis on Saturday.

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.