AMD's Ryzen 7 7700X3D looks like a steal at $279, but you'll still end up paying more for less power ? what gives?
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 17:56:20 +0000
AMD has already cut the price of its new Ryzen 7 7700X3D gaming CPU just days after its launch. Does that mean it's actually a better deal than its superior 7800X3D sibling? Not in 2026. Here's what most people are missing when they look at CPU prices.

Thrustmaster's Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 flight stick has a feature most would take for granted, but changes the game for PS5
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 17:38:48 +0000
Just because an accessory is affordable doesn't mean it isn't the best, and that seems to be the case with Thrustmaster's PS5 flight stick for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 thanks to a feature you might have ignored.

Microsoft is moving another Outlook feature behind a Copilot paywall
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 16:50:25 +0000
Microsoft is retiring Outlook's free Meeting Insight feature in the coming months. Its replacement, "Prepare for this meeting," requires a paid Microsoft 365 Copilot license.

It seems another studio has broken free of Xbox and gone independent, following Double Fine and other cuts
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 16:27:46 +0000
Alpha Dog Games, the creators behind the mobile DOOM spin-off, Mighty DOOM, have quietly announced that they've reformed after being closed down by Microsoft in 2024 and have broken away from Bethesda to regain independence as a studio.

Samsung's new GAIA PC chip challenges Microsoft's Copilot+ program ? and why I can only see that as a positive for the AI PC industry
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 13:28:27 +0000
Samsung is reportedly working on a new GAIA AI accelerator chip, and the standalone silicon could be yet another reason for Microsoft to scrap its Copilot+ certification program.

Microsoft just pulled a Sony: The tech giant will get rid of your AI-created podcasts and won't let you save them
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 13:18:02 +0000
Microsoft is retiring its Copilot Podcasts feature on August 18, 2026. Users will lose all access to their AI-created audio, with no option to export or download files before the tool shuts down.

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

Complete NASCAR Cup points standings after North Wilkesboro 2026
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 03:33:26 +0000
After 450 laps of racing at North Wilkesboro, Joey Logano secured his first win of the 2026 season, and jumped back above the Chase cut-line with a huge points day.
At the very top of the standings, Denny Hamlin extended his advantage after a mid-race incident for Tyler Reddick and a late-race speeding penalty for Ryan Blaney. Hamlin now holds a 68-point lead over Reddick, with Blaney 87 points ...Keep reading

Official race results: 2026 NASCAR Cup at North Wilkesboro
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 03:01:24 +0000
Joey Logano led 323 of 450 laps (a new personal record) at North Wilkesboro, becoming the first driver to win a points-paying Cup race at the historic track since Jeff Gordon three decades ago.
He crossed the line 0.859s ahead of Denny Hamlin, who led a trio of Joe Gibbs Racing cars with Chase Briscoe third and Ty Gibbs fourth. Shane van Gisbergen matched his career-best oval finish in fifth ...Keep reading

The American dream now comes with a ZIP code: Here's where starter homes are still within reach
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 18:32:51 GMT
The income needed to afford a typical starter home has surged roughly $35,000 since 2019, but recovery varies sharply by region for first-time buyers.

NFL players may collectively bargain for grass fields in future negotiations but it would come at a cost
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 18:13:56 GMT
The NFLPA may push for grass fields as a top-tier demand in future collective bargaining negotiations after World Cup stadiums revert to synthetic turf.

Trump intervenes as House GOP revolt puts SAVE America Act at center of spending showdown
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 18:13:35 GMT
Trump urges House Republicans to unify behind the budget reconciliation bill, but some fiscal hawks balk at $95 billion in new spending with no payfors.

Europe's climate agenda risks crushing its industry, environment minister warns
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 18:12:29 GMT
Czech Environment Minister Igor ?ervený warns Europe will "crush" its industrial base unless leaders retreat from aggressive climate policies.

Tate brothers due in Miami court as UK seeks extradition on rape, trafficking charges
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 18:10:36 GMT
Andrew and Tristan Tate face a Miami court hearing after their weekend arrest as Britain seeks extradition on 59 total charges including rape.

Leftist streamer sparks online firestorm over speech to College Dems in Mao-style suit: 'They're communists'
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 18:00:24 GMT
Hasan Piker wore a Mao-style suit while addressing the 2026 College Democrats of America summer convention, generating instant outrage on social media.

FBI alleges suspect 'deployed an incendiary device outside' federal building
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 17:41:46 GMT
The person who placed 'an incendiary device outside' a federal building in New York City on Monday is in custody, FBI Director Kash Patel noted.

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.