Xbox Series X|S consoles U.S. sales see an impressive 86% jump in June 2026, as PS5 and Nintendo slide ? "Highest units this year."
Wed, 22 Jul 2026 18:29:32 +0000
Is it the Asha Sharma effect? Xbox is seeing positive momentum in console sales for the first time in a long time, although it remains to be see if it can hold on.

Surface Pro with Snapdragon X2 is now available with a noticeable graphics bump
Wed, 22 Jul 2026 17:24:14 +0000
Microsoft?s latest Surface Pro is now available with Snapdragon X2 processors, improved graphics, and optional OLED panels. Early impressions point to smoother performance and better battery life.

Of course Steam Deck sales are slowing down, and you shouldn't be buying one right now anyway
Wed, 22 Jul 2026 15:39:17 +0000
Steam Deck sales are cratering, but this should be absolutely no surprise given the current climate and the aging hardware. There's a better handheld to buy.

Xbox brings back compat to Windows: Microsoft pledges 4 games on PC for the first time, soon with achievements ? with more to come
Wed, 22 Jul 2026 14:58:42 +0000
Conker, Crimson Skies, Fuzion Frenzy, and Blinx head to Xbox PC for the first time, soon with Xbox achievements, and more are on the way.

Free Copilot is turning into a demo as Microsoft shifts real features to paid tiers
Wed, 22 Jul 2026 13:56:34 +0000
Microsoft is shifting key Copilot features, including Deep Research, behind paid subscriptions. Here is why the free version of Copilot is starting to feel like a glorified demo.

Nvidia says Sega?s $5 million Dreamcast?era investment saved the company, and 30 years later the partnership is coming full circle
Wed, 22 Jul 2026 13:37:41 +0000
I always love hearing stories from the early days of massive companies like NVIDIA, and this one from CEO Jensen Huang makes me wonder what the video gaming world would look like if Sega hadn't invested despite a botched Dreamcast GPU.

NASCAR's In Season Challenge comes down to this
Tue, 21 Jul 2026 21:13:44 +0000
For the second year in a row, the NASCAR In-Season Challenge comes down to something best described as a 'David vs. Goliath' scenario.
Last year, it was Ty Dillon driving for Kaulig Racing against Ty Gibbs and Joe Gibbs Racing. Dillon upset Denny Hamlin, Brad Keselowski and Alex Bowman before losing in the finals but it created a lot of excitement for his smaller team against several ...Keep reading

Shane van Gisbergen's hilarious reaction as he set new personal record for oval laps led
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 19:05:02 +0000
This is becoming repetitive at this point, but Shane van Gisbergen continues to impress as he rapidly progresses his craft on ovals in NASCAR. 
The three-time Supercars champion keeps adding milestone after milestone. In September, 2025, he earned his first oval top ten in Cup. In May, 2026, he earned his first top five. And this past weekend at North Wilkesboro, he was less than a car length ...Keep reading

Winners and losers from a clean and green NASCAR Cup race at North Wilkesboro
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 15:40:20 +0000
After 30 years, NASCAR has finally returned to North Wilkesboro with a points-paying Cup race, and it was the No. 22 Team Penske Ford of Joey Logano holding off Denny Hamlin to claim the win.
He lapped most of the field, leaving just six cars on the lead lap and putting everyone from 11th on back at least two laps down. It was a sensational showing in a surprisingly clean race.
Track ...Keep reading

Underdog Todd Gilliland to face Ryan Blaney for $1 million In-Season Challenge prize
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 15:09:53 +0000
Todd Gilliland has done it again with his season-best finish Sunday at North Wilkesboro, advancing into the finals of the In-Season Challenge, where the winner will receive a $1 million prize.
The Front Row Motorsports driver finished eighth, eliminating 2020 NASCAR Cup champion Chase Elliott, who finished 17th after being trapped off the lead lap when an ill-timed caution flew. 
Gilliland ...Keep reading

NASCAR Cup Series Wilkesboro takeaways: Hamlin vs. Logano, SVG impresses
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 07:44:53 +0000
That is just what a standard issue NASCAR Cup Series race at North Wilkesboro Speedway has historically looked like.
Joey Logano outdueled Denny Hamlin through lapped traffic at the conclusion of a flag-to-flag final stage that left only six drivers on the lead lap in the Window World 450. Of course, there was also an untimely caution for Alex Bowman chopping Tyler Reddick in the middle of a ...Keep reading

WATCH: Squad Democrat speaks out after teen found shot dead at husband?s Boston property
Wed, 22 Jul 2026 18:56:50 GMT
Yoseliani Marte, 18, was found dead from a gunshot wound inside a rental property owned by Rep. Ayanna Pressley's husband Conan Harris in Mattapan.

France becomes first EU nation to ban social media for children under 15
Wed, 22 Jul 2026 18:52:07 GMT
France banned social media for children under 15, but the age-verification rollout raises major questions about enforcement and privacy compliance.

The best birdwatching gear for beginners, from binoculars to bird feeders
Wed, 22 Jul 2026 18:49:20 GMT
Whether you're new to birdwatching or upgrading your gear, these picks include binoculars, field guides, cameras, birdhouses and more for every outdoor adventure.

Vacation hot spot faces new CDC travel warning as outbreak cases continue climbing
Wed, 22 Jul 2026 18:45:18 GMT
The CDC issued a Level 2 Travel Health Notice for Costa Rica's Guanacaste Province after chikungunya cases surfaced near popular Playa Langosta. Travelers were told to take precautions.

Accused murderer arrested while trying to board cruise ship in Florida, deputies say
Wed, 22 Jul 2026 18:35:57 GMT
Six cruise passengers headed to Port Canaveral landed in jail after Brevard County deputies found outstanding warrants and probation violations.

Italy shuts down effort linked to Gaza flotilla group to track Jewish, Israeli tourists
Wed, 22 Jul 2026 18:22:10 GMT
An anonymous online form asked the public to report locations of Israeli tourists and Italian Jews, drawing comparisons to fascist-era persecution.

The best back-to-school deals of 2026: Laptops, backpacks, dorm essentials and more
Wed, 22 Jul 2026 18:20:17 GMT
Save up to 64% on back-to-school essentials, from school supplies and backpacks to lunchboxes, iPads and HP laptops.

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.

Indy 500 winner Felix Rosenqvist leaving team at end of IndyCar season
Wed, 24 Jun 2026 14:07:14 GMT
Just a month after winning the Indy 500, the driver announced he will be leaving his team at the end of the season.

Christian Lundgaard goes from last to first to win at Road America for 3rd career IndyCar victory
Sun, 21 Jun 2026 22:08:12 GMT
Lundgaard damaged his front wing at the start of the race, but he fought back to earn his second win of the season.

Alex Palou earns 5th straight IndyCar pole in Road America qualifying
Sat, 20 Jun 2026 21:31:51 GMT
The last time there was an IndyCar race that did not have Alex Palou on the pole was the Long Beach Grand Prix ? in April.