Windows 11's big 2026 update is almost here, and these 10 things you need to know before upgrading could save you time and frustration
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 13:43:12 +0000
Microsoft's Windows 11 version 26H2 update explained. Discover what changes, upgrade options, hardware requirements, and why it matters.

Bethesda confirms 'Fallout 5' and 'The Elder Scrolls VI' are built on new Creation Engine 3 ? Todd Howard explains the goal to give more power to devs and creators
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 13:18:43 +0000
We spoke to Todd Howard about the power of Creation Engine 3, and how Roblox has validated Bethesda's focus on independent creators.

Fans clown PlayStation for killing game discs after the latest Wolverine trailer, and Xbox should absolutely be paying attention
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 13:00:43 +0000
Marvel's Wolverine has uploaded a new cinematic trailer hinting at the game's story, but the comments section is overflowing with fans condemning Sony for cancelling physical discs for future PlayStation games.

Windows 11 trades noisy Bing ads for the clean search experience it always needed ? plus other updates you should know about this week
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0000
It took years of relentless user pushback, but Microsoft is finally rescuing Windows Search from ads and clutter.

Some Xbox studio leads reportedly "detest" Game Pass ? so why did Xbox push ahead with it? "It felt like a race to zero."
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 11:23:21 +0000
In a new podcast, Bloomberg's Jason Schreier shared thoughts from Xbox Game Studios leaders, who reportedly "detest" Game Pass and its impact on perception of value.

Windows 11?s massive July 2026 update fixes 570 vulnerabilities and shows how AI is quietly reshaping Patch Tuesday itself
Sat, 18 Jul 2026 13:53:15 +0000
Windows 11 update KB5101650 fixes 570 vulnerabilities and marks a new era for Patch Tuesday, as AI is now helping Microsoft to accelerate vulnerability discovery.

Bubba Wallace moves on and accepts NASCAR Atlanta penalty
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 00:35:13 +0000
Bubba Wallace is more accepting of the penalty NASCAR issued to him on the final lap of the Cup Series race on Sunday at Atlanta Motor Speedway and has moved on to the rest of the regular season.
?I mean, kind of have to, right,? said Wallace to a media scrum on Saturday at North Wilkesboro Speedway. ?I mean, it is what it is.?
Wallace was sent to the tail end of the lead lap after ...Keep reading

Ross Chastain must serve costly in-race penalty after three inspection failures
Sat, 18 Jul 2026 22:14:48 +0000
Three different NASCAR Cup teams failed inspection multiple times at North Wilkesboro, resulting in penalties for all.
The No. 33 Richard Childress Racing Chevrolet of Austin Hill and the No. 88 Trackhouse Racing Chevrolet of Connor Zilisch each failed twice. As a result, both will have their car chiefs ejected for the remainder of the race weekend and they will lose their pit stall selection ...Keep reading

NASCAR Cup North Wilkesboro starting lineup: Blaney on pole with qualifying cancelled
Sat, 18 Jul 2026 21:22:13 +0000
An afternoon storm prevented NASCAR from holding Cup Series qualifying at North Wilkesboro Speedway, but they still managed to run practice later in the evening. As a result of this cancellation, the field will be set by the metric, with Ryan Blaney on pole for the race in the No. 12 Team Penske Ford.
The metric is an average, based on a weighted average of a car's place in the owner ...Keep reading

Brexton Busch earns first win since father Kyle Busch passed away
Sat, 18 Jul 2026 16:58:20 +0000
In the weeks following the unthinkable loss of Kyle Busch at just 41 years old, the Busch family has been very open about their struggle to move on without KB.
Busch died suddenly just before the Coca-Cola 600 race weekend on May 21, due to sepsis brought on by severe pneumonia. In an incredible moment of strength, the entire Busch family was at the track just a few days after Kyle's passing ...Keep reading

Why Chase Elliott wants more Saturday night NASCAR races
Sat, 18 Jul 2026 16:12:07 +0000
In a recent appearance on the Bussin? with the Boys podcast, Chase Elliott advocated for more Saturday night races opposite the recent NASCAR Cup Series trend.
While Saturday night races used to be more commonplace in a previous televised version of the sport, networks have pivoted to Sunday night summer races in the pursuit of higher ratings.
Elliott, however, said this places a burden on ...Keep reading

How sweepstakes entry data can reach scammers
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 18:47:15 GMT
Sweepstakes entry data can fuel marketing profiles and reach scammers. The Epsilon fraud case revealed how targeted lists harmed older adults.

Ryan Fox denies Cameron Young, Sam Burns at The Open Championship as American golf takes another hit
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 18:22:30 GMT
Ryan Fox birdied Royal Birkdale's hardest hole to capture the Claret Jug, capping the roughest major championship season for American golf in 12 years.

Dr Oz reveals the healthy retirement habit that could make America $1 trillion richer
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 18:12:09 GMT
The CMS administrator projects that improving American health could add $1 trillion in GDP value if people feel vital enough to work one more year.

Brad Pitt, Tom Cruise, David Beckham lead star-studded celebrity sightings at 2026 FIFA World Cup
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 18:00:43 GMT
Brad Pitt, Tom Cruise, David Beckham, and Jay-Z were among the celebrities spotted at 2026 FIFA World Cup matches ahead of the Argentina vs. Spain final.

Earthquake shakes Peru's Andes region, killing at least 5, displacing hundreds
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 17:50:37 GMT
A magnitude 5.5 earthquake near Sicaya killed at least five people and left hundreds homeless as adobe buildings collapsed across Peru's Andes region.

Stomach bugs surging as doctors say certain travel essentials could save your trip
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 17:45:18 GMT
With travelers' diarrhea the most common illness during summer travel, the CDC says packing oral rehydration salts and loperamide can help manage symptoms.

Bill Maher admits he could vote for JD Vance, warns 'cowardly' Democrats face socialist takeover
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 17:44:05 GMT
Bill Maher says he could vote for JD Vance in 2028 if Democrats nominate a candidate aligned with the party's socialist wing, calling Democrats cowardly.

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.