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Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella calls gaming a core part of the company and says it is ?long on gaming? in new discussion with Xbox leadership
Mon, 09 Mar 2026 00:21:22 +0000
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella joined Xbox CEO Asha Sharma for an internal Q&A with staff, describing gaming as one of Microsoft?s core identities and reaffirming the company?s long term commitment to the industry.

Xbox CEO Asha Sharma hosted Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella in an internal Q&A, amplifying that Microsoft will "always" invest in gaming. "We're long on gaming. We'll continue to invest, and we'll always do so."
Sun, 08 Mar 2026 22:55:45 +0000
At a big internal Q&A session, Xbox CEO Asha Sharma hosted Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella, discussing the "long" vision for Xbox's future.

3 remarkable PC concepts and pioneers that still influence today's hardware ? including Lenovo's wacky new Legion Go Fold gaming handheld
Sun, 08 Mar 2026 15:36:12 +0000
Lenovo's unique new Legion Go Fold concept gaming handheld, revealed earlier this week, led me down a rabbit hole of concepts and pioneers in the PC and PC gaming space that directly influenced the device.

Someone rebuilt Task Scheduler for Windows 11 and it goes way harder than it has any right to
Sun, 08 Mar 2026 15:24:53 +0000
FluentTaskScheduler is a free, open-source wrapper that brings a modern interface for the built-in Task Scheduler on Windows 11. It's not perfect, but it's promising.

Early benchmarks say it: Qualcomm's Snapdragon Extreme chip is cooking Intel?s top-tier Panther Lake
Sun, 08 Mar 2026 14:45:58 +0000
Early Geekbench benchmarks suggest Qualcomm?s Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme could outperform Intel?s Core Ultra X9 388H from the Panther Lake lineup. The results highlight ARM?s growing role in Windows laptops.

No Windows 12 in 2026, so here?s the wishlist Microsoft should steal
Sun, 08 Mar 2026 14:19:25 +0000
Microsoft may not be releasing Windows 12 this year, as its roadmap is focused on improving user sentiment around Windows 11. Still, my wishlist for Windows 12 is already in the wild.

Microsoft delays the ?New Outlook takeover? again ? admins get one more year to panic in peace
Sun, 08 Mar 2026 14:05:42 +0000
Microsoft has delayed the opt-out phase of its new Outlook for Windows rollout until March 2027, giving enterprise administrators another year to prepare for the transition away from classic Outlook.

My gaming PC has suffered enough ? I'm locking down updates until NVIDIA's drivers and Microsoft's Windows releases gain back my trust
Sun, 08 Mar 2026 14:00:00 +0000
The combination of NVIDIA's faulty drivers and Microsoft's buggy Windows releases for my gaming PC is driving me nuts, and trust has eroded to the point that I'm stopping automatic updates. Are you with me?

This week in Windows: Surface strategy wavers, OEMs push back, and Apple?s $599 MacBook Neo circles the market
Sun, 08 Mar 2026 12:45:50 +0000
Microsoft's rising Surface prices have created a vacuum in the $600 laptop market. Can Windows OEMs pivot before the MacBook Neo dominates the segment?

My top 5 Decky Loader plugins every SteamOS and Bazzite handheld gaming PC should use
Sun, 08 Mar 2026 12:41:01 +0000
Decky Loader unlocks powerful plugins for Steam Deck and Bazzite handhelds. This guide highlights the five best plugins that improve performance, usability, and library organization.

Original Xbox games on Android are the funniest technical miracle of 2026
Sat, 07 Mar 2026 15:35:49 +0000
Original Xbox emulation is now possible on Android through a community port of the Xemu emulator. Early testing shows mixed results, with some games running while others struggle with performance.

I'm still here with Xbox for now ? but it has some serious identity work ahead if it wants to reassure long-time fans
Sat, 07 Mar 2026 14:00:00 +0000
After nearly two decades with Xbox, I am reflecting on how its shifting brand messaging has shaped how I feel about the platform, alongside Phil Spencer?s retirement and Asha Sharma?s arrival as CEO, and why I'm not dooming about the whole ordeal.

Windows 11 users are calling out Microsoft for missing features the OS should have had years ago, and the community is not being subtle about it
Sat, 07 Mar 2026 13:50:06 +0000
The Windows community demands a leaner operating system, an AI master switch, faster search, and full control. The real Windows 11 debate isn't new features.

Twitch FPS legend Shroud "can't believe" Marathon is so hard ? "you play ARC Raiders and it's like you're playing Hello Kitty Adventures"
Fri, 06 Mar 2026 23:38:59 +0000
Marathon and ARC Raiders are both extraction shooters, but Bungie's FPS is a far harder game ? so much so that the Twitch star Shroud "can't believe" it.

Marathon's Outpost map has released and can be unlocked now, and boy is it brutal ? "it just becomes a real clusterf*** when you're in there fighting"
Fri, 06 Mar 2026 21:53:46 +0000
Marathon's new Outpost map has been unlocked, and compared to the other maps in Bungie's extraction shooter, it's far more brutal and dangerous.

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    NASCAR, Goodyear and Ryan Blaney get a win in Phoenix
    Mon, 09 Mar 2026 01:50:07 +0000
    Ryan Blaney won the Straight Talk Wireless 500 at Phoenix Raceway but it was also a victory for the NASCAR industry at large.
    That was inarguably the best race in the five-year, nine-event history of the seventh-generation car at the one-mile track in Avondale, Arizona. Goodyear?s continued efforts combined with NASCAR?s first race using the 750-horsepower package with this car on an oval ...Keep reading

    Complete 2026 NASCAR Cup championship standings after Phoenix I
    Mon, 09 Mar 2026 00:30:58 +0000
    The fourth round of the 2026 NASCAR Cup season is complete in what many drivers are calling the start of the 'regular' season after two drafting tracks and a road course to open the year.
    Tyler Reddick, who entered this race with a 70-point lead in the championship standings, was attempting to become the first driver since Jimmie Johnson in 2007 to win four consecutive races at the Cup level ...Keep reading

    Joey Logano takes responsibility for violent restart crash after 'rough day'
    Mon, 09 Mar 2026 00:15:35 +0000
    On a restart with just under 100 laps to go, there were three strategies at the front of the field. The front row stayed out on old tires, the next two rows all took two fresh tires, while pole-sitter Joey Logano was the first driver with four fresh tires in seventh. Right in front of him was the #1 of Ross Chastain.
    As the race went back green and the field cut down into the dogleg, Logano ...Keep reading

    Ryan Blaney completes Penske sweep as wreck-fest ties NASCAR Phoenix Cup caution record
    Sun, 08 Mar 2026 23:43:07 +0000
    Ryan Blaney had to fight through a lot of adversity to win Sunday's NASCAR Cup race at Phoenix Raceway, charging through the field after two loose wheels. 
    He held off a charging Christopher Bell with four fresh tires, who finished second after leading 176 of 312 laps. Kyle Larson finished third, Ty Gibbs fourth, and Denny Hamlin fifth. 
    Bubba Wallace, William Byron, Tyler Reddick, Michael ...Keep reading

    Official race results: 2026 NASCAR Cup at Phoenix I
    Sun, 08 Mar 2026 23:33:02 +0000
    After 12 cautions in a wreck-filled race, Ryan Blaney emerged victorious in the #12 Team Penske Ford. He had to overcome two loose wheels, and passed Ty Gibbs late in the race to secure his 18th career win and second consecutive at Phoenix.
    Christopher Bell led 176 of 312 laps, and finished second while Kyle Larson placed third.
    Tyler Reddick's quest for the four-peat ended with a solid ...Keep reading

    NASCAR penalizes Zane Smith, ejects car chief after unapproved adjustments
    Sat, 07 Mar 2026 23:04:10 +0000
    While all cars passed inspection at the start of the Phoenix NASCAR Cup weekend, an issue has arisen involving the #38 Front Row Motorsports Ford, driven by Zane Smith.
    The team "was observed making an unapproved adjustment to the underbody during practice/pre-qualifying adjustments," a NASCAR statement released on Saturday evening read. 
    As a result, the car was inspected once again, and ...Keep reading

    Joe Gibbs Racing had Chris Gabehart followed by a private investigator before lawsuit
    Sat, 07 Mar 2026 21:59:34 +0000
    In support of the (below) argument in support of expedited fact discovery against Chris Gabehart and Spire Motorsports team owners Dan Towriss and Jeff Dickerson, Joe Gibbs Racing filed legal documents that revealed their hiring of a private investigator that followed the defendants after the Cup Series season had ended.
    Additionally, JGR filed exhibits in the form of declarations from team ...Keep reading

    NASCAR Cup Phoenix practice and qualifying suggests promising race
    Sat, 07 Mar 2026 20:30:39 +0000
    There was definitely a different feel for NASCAR Cup Series drivers to chase in their return to Phoenix Raceway four months after the 2025 championship race.
    By the end of the day, Joey Logano secured the pole for Team Penske, but only after a brief afternoon of practice in which there were several tire failures and spins that included the driver chasing four straight wins to open the 2026 ...Keep reading

    2026 NASCAR Cup at Phoenix full starting lineup: Joey Logano on pole
    Sat, 07 Mar 2026 20:12:26 +0000
    Joey Logano and Kyle Larson will share the front row for the NASCAR Cup race at Phoenix as the 'real' season gets underway, following two drafting tracks and a road course to open the 2026 season.
    Logano lapped the Arizona oval in 26.561s, and the driver of the #22 Team Penske Ford beat Larson's #5 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet by 0.117s in an impressive lap.
    Austin Cindric will start ...Keep reading

    Fox News Headlines

    Trump?s strike on Iran deals a major blow to Putin?s war machine in Ukraine
    Mon, 09 Mar 2026 09:00:27 GMT
    How Iran's $4 billion weapons supply to Russia crumbles as U.S. strikes target the regime behind deadly Shahed drones terrorizing Ukrainian civilians.

    All 4 Iran war assumptions dead wrong ? Trump proves experts got fooled again
    Mon, 09 Mar 2026 09:00:22 GMT
    Trump's Middle East strategy challenges conventional wisdom on regime change as Operation Epic Fury demonstrates new foreign policy approach to Iran.

    Archaeologists uncover gold-laden tomb filled with elite burial treasures from over 1,000 years ago
    Mon, 09 Mar 2026 09:00:11 GMT
    Archaeologists in Panama have uncovered a gold-laden burial dating back more than 1,000 years at the El Caño archaeological site in Coclé Province. Here are details.

    SEC TURNER, GOV SANDERS: Why HUD?s proposed rule is a springboard to the American Dream
    Mon, 09 Mar 2026 09:00:10 GMT
    Arkansas leads push for work requirements in public housing as Trump administration proposes major welfare reform changes to federal HUD programs.

    Why Kristi Noem?s firing took so long as she wrecked DHS and damaged Donald Trump
    Mon, 09 Mar 2026 07:00:27 GMT
    Trump fires Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem after year of scandals and failures at ICE and FEMA that significantly damaged his immigration agenda.

    US conducts strike on another boat carrying suspected narco-traffickers, killing 6 people
    Mon, 09 Mar 2026 06:54:32 GMT
    The Pentagon struck another boat carrying suspected narco-traffickers, killing 6 people aboard the vessel as the death from U.S. boat attacks reaches at least 156.

    Pennsylvania state trooper fatally shot during traffic stop, officials say
    Mon, 09 Mar 2026 04:39:19 GMT
    A Pennsylvania state trooper was shot and killed on Sunday night while conducting a traffic stop in Chester County, according to officials.

    Private security firm helping Americans evacuate the Middle East amid war with Iran
    Mon, 09 Mar 2026 03:25:44 GMT
    A global security firm based in Virginia says it has evacuated more than 4,000 people from the Middle East since the U.S. and Israel launched a joint attack on Iran.

    ESPN star rips iconic college basketball team with $22M roster for disappointing season
    Mon, 09 Mar 2026 02:04:20 GMT
    Dick Vitale slammed Kentucky basketball's reported $22 million NIL roster during their loss to Florida, saying they should have built better with that investment.

    Rams make Trent McDuffie highest-paid cornerback in NFL history with massive $124M deal: reports
    Mon, 09 Mar 2026 01:52:46 GMT
    The Rams made Trent McDuffie the highest-paid cornerback in the NFL with a reported $124M extension after trading for the All-Pro defender from the Kansas City Chiefs.

    Rihanna's Beverly Hills home targeted in brazen daylight shooting
    Mon, 09 Mar 2026 01:45:57 GMT
    Rihanna was reportedly home when a female suspect fired "approximately 10 shots" at her Beverly Hills mansion on Sunday, according to LAPD officials.

    Jesse Jackson Jr. rebukes Obama, Clinton and Biden for not truly knowing his father during memorial service
    Mon, 09 Mar 2026 01:00:30 GMT
    Jesse Jackson Jr. rips former presidents Biden, Obama and Clinton at his father's funeral saying "They do not know Jesse Jackson."

    Waltz shuts down NBC anchor, arguing Trump is ending a war Iran started with the US in 1979
    Mon, 09 Mar 2026 00:41:49 GMT
    UN Ambassador Mike Waltz told NBC's Kristen Welker that President Trump is ending a war with Iran that began in 1979, not starting a new conflict.

    DAVID MARCUS: Timothée Chalamet's right, the Left ruined ballet and opera
    Sun, 08 Mar 2026 23:59:44 GMT
    Timothée Chalamet faces Oscar backlash after controversial comments dismissing ballet and opera relevance, sparking fierce debate among arts communities.

    Jessica Alba says her heart is 'fuller' after loved-up Mexico City adventure with boyfriend Danny Ramirez
    Sun, 08 Mar 2026 23:56:17 GMT
    Jessica Alba shares romantic Mexico City photos with boyfriend Danny Ramirez, enjoying tacos and artwork as they explored the vibrant city together.
    Indy Car Racing

    Josef Newgarden wins at Phoenix and moves atop the IndyCar standings
    Sat, 07 Mar 2026 23:32:14 GMT
    Newgarden's victory continued what could be a Team Penske sweep at Phoenix after Joey Logano won the pole for the NASCAR Cup Series race on Sunday.

    David Malukas scores maiden IndyCar pole in Phoenix qualifying; Schumacher qualifies 4th for first oval start
    Sat, 07 Mar 2026 01:19:00 GMT
    Team Penske locked out the front row for Saturday's race while Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing drivers occupy the second row.

    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.
    ESPN Sports Headlines

    Women's Bracketology: Championship Sunday brings clarity to No. 1 seeds, top 16
    Mon, 9 Mar 2026 01:06:09 EST
    Texas locked up the No. 3 overall seed, Duke moved to a No. 2 and West Virginia should host NCAA tournament games.

    Sources: Rams reach record deal with McDuffie
    Mon, 9 Mar 2026 00:23:26 EST
    The Los Angeles Rams and All-Pro cornerback Trent McDuffie reached agreement on a record four-year, $124 million extension that includes $100 million guaranteed, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter on Sunday night.

    Raiders trading for Bills CB Johnson, source says
    Mon, 9 Mar 2026 00:23:26 EST
    The Raiders are sending a sixth-round pick to the Bills in exchange for veteran cornerback Taron Johnson and a seventh-round selection, a source told ESPN.

    Texas rolls SC for 1st women's SEC tourney title
    Mon, 9 Mar 2026 00:23:26 EST
    Madison Booker scored 18 points as No. 4 Texas sprinted to a 14-0 lead against No. 3 South Carolina en route to the Longhorns' first women's SEC tournament title.

    Spartans' Fears gets tech for another groin kick
    Mon, 9 Mar 2026 00:23:26 EST
    Michigan State point guard Jeremy Fears Jr. received another technical foul for a kick toward a player's groin area.

    Iraq coach asks FIFA to reschedule its WC playoff
    Mon, 9 Mar 2026 00:23:27 EST
    Graham Arnold is asking FIFA to come to Iraq's aid as the conflict between neighboring Iran and the United States threatens to derail his plans to help his team to its first World Cup in 40 years.

    FB Ingold joins Chargers, reunites with McDaniel
    Mon, 9 Mar 2026 00:23:27 EST
    The Chargers agreed to terms on a contract with fullback Alec Ingold, reuniting him with offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel.

    WVU avenges losses to TCU, wins Big 12 tourney
    Mon, 9 Mar 2026 00:23:27 EST
    No. 15 West Virginia avenged two regular-season losses to No. 10 TCU by beating the reigning Big 12 tournament champion 62-53 in the conference title game Sunday.

    Queens earns NCAA berth in first year eligible
    Mon, 9 Mar 2026 00:23:27 EST
    Chris Ashby made 10 3-pointers and scored 34 points to lead Queens University to an NCAA berth in its first year of eligibility with a 98-93 win over Central Arkansas in the Atlantic Sun tournament.

    ? Men's Bubble Watch: Iowa's positive outlook
    Mon, 9 Mar 2026 00:23:27 EST
    Entering the Big Ten tournament, the Hawkeyes remain in good position despite six losses in eight games.

    Last-minute NFL free agency nuggets: What we're hearing on Eagles plans, top RBs and WRs
    Mon, 9 Mar 2026 00:21:18 EST
    What are we hearing as free agency nears? We give you the latest buzz on top players and aggressive teams.

    Tracking NFL free agency: Updates on re-signings, trades, cuts and rumors
    Mon, 9 Mar 2026 00:21:18 EST
    NFL free agency opens with the legal negotiating window Monday. Here's the latest intel.

    Men's Bracketology: Champ Week chaos is alive and well
    Mon, 9 Mar 2026 01:07:01 EST
    True to form, the early conference tournaments have provided upsets and some unexpected champions.

    Who aced the trade deadline? Six winners, six losers
    Mon, 9 Mar 2026 01:29:32 EST
    The final week was a fun one, with some late shockers. Here's who feels great now -- and who might not.

    'LOL THATS IT?': MMA fighters react to UFC White House card
    Sun, 8 Mar 2026 03:17:59 EST
    The polarizing fight card generated online comments from stars such as Conor McGregor and Sean O'Malley.

    What does White House fight card say about the state of the UFC?
    Sun, 8 Mar 2026 14:36:30 EST
    The Freedom Fights 250 UFC card at the White House has been announced, and here's what it means.

    Ryan Blaney ends Tyler Reddick's streak, seals Penske sweep
    Mon, 9 Mar 2026 00:28:24 EST
    Ryan Blaney completed a Team Penske sweep at Phoenix Raceway by winning the Cup Series race Sunday.

    Predicting the USWNT's starting lineup for next year's World Cup
    Sun, 8 Mar 2026 22:38:25 EST
    With the 2027 Women's World Cup closer than you think, we look at the USWNT's roster and forecast the 11 players Emma Hayes will count on for the tournament.