Windows 11 is finally on the brink of restoring full taskbar movement ? a reversal of one of its most controversial design decisions
Fri, 14 Aug 2026 20:48:22 +0000
You can now move your Windows 11 taskbar if you're an Insider. That option will ship in just a few weeks to non-Insiders.

S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 has shown off its free 2.0 Update with a gameplay trailer, and it makes it feel almost like a new game, even without the upcoming DLC
Fri, 14 Aug 2026 20:25:05 +0000
GSC Game World has given players a glimpse at the new content coming to S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl's upcoming 2.0 update, which is set to launch on August 20, 2026, alongside the Hope of Despair DLC expansion. Here's what the trailer showcased.

Microsoft Defender vs. VLC: Which is causing MP3s to take 30 seconds to load?
Fri, 14 Aug 2026 16:25:21 +0000
Opening MP3 files in VLC can take over 30 seconds due to a bug. A well-known game designer argued the issue shows what's wrong with open source software.

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4's beta tests are stacked with an exclusive single-player campaign mission, multiplayer, and more ? here are all the details
Fri, 14 Aug 2026 15:49:14 +0000
Infinity Ward and Activision have announced the full contents of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4's upcoming beta tests, including its multiplayer modes, Warzone, an exclusive single-player campaign mission, and more.

The big Xbox exclusivity debate: SHOULD Fallout 5 and The Elder Scrolls 6 be Xbox console exclusive?
Fri, 14 Aug 2026 14:51:09 +0000
With Xbox CEO Asha Sharma teasing the next Elder Scrolls subtitle, debate is heating up across social media about whether or not Xbox should make it exclusive. What do you think?

Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 Sim Update 6 is officially available but with some bad news for AMD Radeon users
Fri, 14 Aug 2026 14:19:59 +0000
The latest big update for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 is here with Sim Update 6 bringing back Bush Trips, adding lighting improvements, and more. But there's a change of plan for AMD Radeon graphics users.

Two car chiefs ejected in Richmond after NASCAR Cup inspection issues
Sat, 15 Aug 2026 03:13:46 +0000
Once again, a couple of NASCAR Cup Series teams had a little bit of trouble getting through pre-race inspection. At Richmond Raceway, it was the No. 20 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota of Christopher Bell and the No. 51 Rick Ware Racing Chevrolet of Cody Ware.
Both cars failed twice, but passed on their third attempt. One more failure would have resulted in an end-of-line starting position and a drive ...Keep reading

NASCAR Cup Richmond starting lineup: Ryan Blaney takes pole position
Fri, 14 Aug 2026 21:48:17 +0000
The grid is set for Saturday night's NASCAR Cup Series race at Richmond Raceway. Team Penske's Ryan Blaney earned pole position in the No. 12 Ford, running a fast lap of 22.225s. He will share the front row with Chase Briscoe in the No. 19 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota, who missed the pole by 0.050s.
"I appreciate the cloud," said Blaney after practice. "I think a handful of us got the benefit of the ...Keep reading

Rockingham falls from NASCAR schedule yet again
Fri, 14 Aug 2026 20:27:48 +0000
Unfortunately, the saga of Rockingham Speedway has taken a turn for the worse, as it falls from the NASCAR Cup schedule once again.
Track Enterprises confirmed the news in a press release issued on Friday, saying: "The decision comes amid overall uncertainty at the facility. Track Enterprises remains committed to exploring opportunities that could bring racing back to "The Rock" in future ...Keep reading

Noah Gragson confirms contract extension with Front Row Motorsports
Fri, 14 Aug 2026 20:09:44 +0000
Noah Gragson will continue driving the No. 4 Front Row Motorsports Ford into the 2027 season in a one-year contract extension.
All three FRM drivers are now locked in for next year, as teammates Todd Gilliland and Zane Smith already signed contract extensions.
There were questions over Gragson's future with the organization, especially with the success of Layne Riggs in FRM's Truck ...Keep reading

This weekend in racing and where to watch it all: August 14-16
Fri, 14 Aug 2026 02:46:51 +0000
Motorsport.com covers nearly 40 different racing disciplines from around the world, and here, we'll let you know where (or if) they're racing this weekend, and how to find it. We'll also highlight special events, like the Knoxville Nationals this weekend.
The weekend of August 14-16 still puts us in the F1 summer break, and Formula 1 is set to return next weekend. However, Formula E is about to ...Keep reading

Man charged with assault, hate crimes after allegedly disrupting Shabbat services at NYC synagogue
Sat, 15 Aug 2026 04:27:46 GMT
Larry Montes is facing multiple charges after allegedly striking a congregant and headbutting a security team member during Shabbat services at Central Synagogue in New York City.

Caitlin Clark overcomes injury scare, drops 29 points on Dallas Wings as Fever take top spot in East
Sat, 15 Aug 2026 02:30:05 GMT
Caitlin Clark rolled her ankle late in the first half and hobbled to the locker room, but what she did after halftime stunned Gainbridge Fieldhouse.

Shake Shack worker allegedly calls out before robbing own restaurant, returns in uniform 2 days later
Sat, 15 Aug 2026 02:04:07 GMT
An Arizona Shake Shack employee allegedly robbed his own restaurant at gunpoint, locked co-workers in a cooler, then returned in uniform two days later.

Several people dead, including suspect, in rural Michigan multi-scene shooting: police
Sat, 15 Aug 2026 01:19:34 GMT
A Missaukee County, Michigan, shooting left six dead across multiple locations as police hunted suspect Chad Hickman, who was considered armed and dangerous.

Construction workers uncover $10 million in gold while building sewer under former brewery
Sat, 15 Aug 2026 01:09:08 GMT
Construction workers in Belgium discovered $10 million in gold coins and bars while building a sewer, but a finder's fee remains uncertain.

DFW Airport scraps controversial Islamic foot-washing station plan as Texas Gov Abbott takes aim
Sat, 15 Aug 2026 00:54:03 GMT
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott directed a review of state grants to DFW Airport and George Bush Intercontinental over planned Islamic wudu ablution stations.

US flag football team stunned by American Samoa in shocking first loss in 14 years
Sat, 15 Aug 2026 00:30:15 GMT
Taulia Tagovailoa led American Samoa to a stunning upset over the U.S. Men's Flag National Team, snapping a 14-year win streak in Düsseldorf, Germany.

IndyCar calls off opening day in Markham after promoter fails to complete track
Fri, 14 Aug 2026 23:03:06 GMT
The event is in its first year in Markham after leaving Toronto?s Exhibition Place, the race site since its inaugural running in 1986.

IndyCar unveils opening stretch to 2027 season
Thu, 13 Aug 2026 02:47:25 GMT
The series released the locations and dates for the first eight races of the upcoming season.

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.