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Former Xbox VP talks building Microsoft's brand, distancing it from Windows, and "throwing punches" for Bill Gates ? "this is how the console wars started"
Tue, 10 Mar 2026 18:21:27 +0000
Peter Moore, former Xbox VP and one of the visionaries responsible for the Xbox 360 and the brand as a whole, has discussed his time at Microsoft.

Windows 11 KB5079473 is here with some actually GOOD upgrades ? here's what's rolling out this Patch Tuesday
Tue, 10 Mar 2026 17:26:22 +0000
Microsoft's March Patch Tuesday updates are rolling out on Windows 11, and this month there's some actually good improvements coming to enhance your PC.

Your handheld PC might soon play old PlayStation 3 games better ? here's why developers want your help
Tue, 10 Mar 2026 17:22:24 +0000
RPCS3 is asking handheld PC users for feedback as it works on improving the portable experience for its PlayStation 3 emulator. Planned updates include a redesigned in-game home menu, better button mapping, quick settings, and the ability to add games to Steam directly from the emulator.

"It's hard to make sense of such a huge number" ? Valve delivered 100 exabytes of data through Steam in 2025, and it's not showing any signs of slowing down
Tue, 10 Mar 2026 16:18:17 +0000
Valve's Year in Review breakdown for Steam shows off some mind-boggling numbers to do with data delivery. Can any other PC gaming platform ever hope to be as popular?

NVIDIA GeForce Now cloud gaming isn't my first choice, but the latest upgrades and games out of GDC have me interested ? Is this the answer to rising hardware costs?
Tue, 10 Mar 2026 15:30:00 +0000
NVIDIA is busy unveiling its latest advancements at GDC 2026, and there's a lot of new information regarding its GeForce Now cloud gaming service. Here's what's coming down the line this year.

NVIDIA's next major update turns your RTX GPU into an automatic transmission ? No new hardware at GDC 2026, but I'm excited nonetheless for these features
Tue, 10 Mar 2026 15:30:00 +0000
NVIDIA's time at GDC 2026 has largely been about showing off upgrades to current systems and tools, and I must admit I'm excited to see them in action. Here's what you need to know about the next steps for RTX.

Fans helped save Cyberpunk 2077 ? now the fully?fixed version joins Xbox Game Pass Premium
Tue, 10 Mar 2026 13:25:06 +0000
Cyberpunk 2077 has arrived on Xbox Game Pass Premium and Ultimate nearly six years after its troubled launch. CD Projekt Red?s sci-fi RPG is now widely regarded as one of the best in the genre, giving new players the chance to experience Night City in a far more polished state.

Fallout 3 Remastered might?ve just leaked ? and McFarlane Toys accidentally spilled the Nuka-Cola
Tue, 10 Mar 2026 13:14:43 +0000
A McFarlane Toys listing referencing ?Fallout 3 Remastered? has surfaced online, sparking speculation that Bethesda could be preparing a remaster of the classic RPG.

This bargain 16-inch Windows 11 laptop gives you a 2K display for under $550 with 16GB of RAM and 512GB of storage ? and AMD's AI processor makes it a Copilot+ PC
Tue, 10 Mar 2026 12:33:34 +0000
Walmart has spotlighted the HP Omnibook 5 16-inch laptop as one of its top "Tech Editors' Picks" for its reliable specs with a lavish MSRP to match. In fact, its price is so affordable that it doesn't need a discount to justify a recommendation.

Windows 11 keeps forcing unwanted updates with "too many coincidences" ? Microsoft's plan or just user error?
Tue, 10 Mar 2026 11:48:45 +0000
Microsoft?s forced Windows 11 updates are leaving users frustrated and questioning who?s really in control.

Microsoft 365 Copilot "Wave 3" expands with more agentic AI control, eager to offload your most boring workloads
Tue, 10 Mar 2026 11:04:56 +0000
Microsoft is expanding Copilot with Wave 3, adding new AI agent control, chat capabilities, and expanded model support. The update also introduces Agent 365 and the Microsoft 365 E7 Frontier Suite for enterprise users.

A new premium Microsoft 365 'E7' plan pushes more agentic Copilot AI ? but is the "First Frontier Suite" worth $99 a month?
Tue, 10 Mar 2026 10:18:31 +0000
Microsoft adds a premium tier to 365 at $99 per user. Packed with AI features, experts still say the discount is slim and the value unclear.

'Starsand Island' hits early access on Xbox Game Pass: This Ghibli-esque life sim has evolved into a truly special cozy adventure that just keeps getting better
Tue, 10 Mar 2026 03:56:57 +0000
Starsand Island is finally out in Game Preview on Xbox and PC Game Pass, and it has had quite the glow-up since we last saw it.

Bungie's Marathon won't copy Destiny 2 and its terrible content vaulting, so we can all breathe a sigh of relief ? "it doesn't matter when you join"
Mon, 09 Mar 2026 22:12:48 +0000
Content vaulting is widely hated in Destiny 2, so with Marathon, Bungie wants to make sure its content is "evergreen" and won't go away in the future.

Oh snap, Marathon dev Bungie isn't playing around, threatens takedowns against datamining leaks ? "our goal is first and foremost to preserve the experience"
Mon, 09 Mar 2026 19:46:55 +0000
Bungie, the developer of Marathon, has warned players it will issue takedowns to anyone who datamines and leaks upcoming content for the game.


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  • Nascar

    Winners and losers from a caution-filled NASCAR Cup race at Phoenix
    Mon, 09 Mar 2026 19:15:24 +0000
    Sunday's Cup race at Phoenix featured 12 cautions, matching a record for the series at the Arizona oval. The race featured plenty of drama, cut tires, blown rotors, and an impressive comeback from Ryan Blaney and the #12 Team Penske Ford.
    Reddick still leads the championship standings, even as his win streak comes to an end. Blaney is now second, 60 points adrift of the lead, with Bubba Wallace ...Keep reading

    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 Phoenix NASCAR 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


    Fox News Headlines

    Ted Cruz shuts down extended Iran war talk, says it's 'not Iraq' amid oil price spike
    Tue, 10 Mar 2026 19:00:21 GMT
    Sen. Ted Cruz said Tuesday that there was likely no possibility the Iran war would become an extended military engagement and said it was "not Iraq."

    After her father's addiction led to a $91K gambling spiral, GOP Rep Erin Houchin pushes addiction reform
    Tue, 10 Mar 2026 19:00:09 GMT
    After her father racked up $91,000 in gambling debt, a GOP lawmaker is pushing federal action to combat addiction as sports betting expands nationwide.

    DOJ accelerates settlement offers in Camp Lejeune water contamination cases
    Tue, 10 Mar 2026 18:55:07 GMT
    Camp Lejeune Justice Department settlements accelerate as Stanley Woodward approves 649 offers totaling $175 million in three weeks for contaminated water victims.

    Major airline suspends Abu Dhabi flights until end of year amid airspace 'uncertainty'
    Tue, 10 Mar 2026 18:51:02 GMT
    UAE flights are suspended after British Airways, Lufthansa cancel service to Dubai and Abu Dhabi amid the latest Middle East tensions. Airports are restricting access.

    Trump ally endorses Paxton over Cornyn as GOP Senate primary heads to high-stakes Texas runoff
    Tue, 10 Mar 2026 18:49:50 GMT
    GOP Rep. Eric Burlison of Missouri endorsed Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton in a Lone Star State Republican U.S. Senate primary runoff.

    Alleged ISIS-inspired suburban terrorists lived 10 miles apart but were 'strangers' before NYC attack: Lawyer
    Tue, 10 Mar 2026 18:45:36 GMT
    Two Pennsylvania men accused of ISIS-inspired terror plot in NYC allegedly threw explosive devices at protest. Prosecutors say act of terrorism.

    Hero NYPD officers honored for foiling alleged ISIS-inspired terror plot near Gracie Mansion
    Tue, 10 Mar 2026 18:33:09 GMT
    NYPD Chief Aaron Edwards and Sgt. Luis Navarro were honored by Mayor Zohran Mamdani after stopping an alleged ISIS-inspired terror attack near Gracie Mansion.

    Sherrone Moore's alleged mistress speaks out, claims 'years of manipulation' from disgraced ex-Michigan coach
    Tue, 10 Mar 2026 18:28:55 GMT
    Former Michigan coach Sherrone Moore's alleged mistress spoke out after his no-contest plea deal last week, claiming workplace harassment and exploitation.

    ICE Houston touts over 400 illegal alien child sex offenders arrested during Trump's first year back in office
    Tue, 10 Mar 2026 18:17:49 GMT
    In the first year of President Donald Trump's second term, ICE Houston arrested more than 400 illegal aliens charged or convicted for child sex offenses.

    Trump's pick to lead the Federal Reserve meets GOP senator holding up his confirmation
    Tue, 10 Mar 2026 18:11:41 GMT
    Kevin Warsh's path to leading the Federal Reserve faces a hurdle as a Senate member holds up the nomination over ongoing Justice Department probe concerns.

    Former DC police officer accused of sexually assaulting 10 women he met on dating apps, in person
    Tue, 10 Mar 2026 18:11:17 GMT
    Former D.C. police officer is accused of sexually assaulting 10 women across Maryland and Virginia using dating apps. Timothy Valentin faces multiple charges.

    Lurking dementia risk exposed by breakthrough test 25 years before symptoms
    Tue, 10 Mar 2026 18:09:07 GMT
    Researchers say elevated p-tau217 levels in older women were strongly linked to future dementia, raising hopes for earlier detection and prevention strategies.

    Trump foe Fani Willis blocked yet again from collapsed RICO case as president pushes to claw back millions
    Tue, 10 Mar 2026 18:06:44 GMT
    Trump and co-defendants seek $16.8M in legal fees after Georgia DA Fani Willis was disqualified from an election case. A judge blocked Willis' challenge.

    Wealthy summer sanctuary limits tourists, hires patrol 'docents' to keep outsiders in check
    Tue, 10 Mar 2026 18:05:50 GMT
    Nantucket's Sconset Bluff Walk faces new visitor restrictions after overtourism complaints. Officials approve recommending limited hours and a patrol system to manage crowds.

    New Mexico DOJ announces search of former Jeffrey Epstein property Zorro Ranch
    Tue, 10 Mar 2026 18:02:55 GMT
    The New Mexico Department of Justice on Monday announced a search of Zorro Ranch, which was had previously been owned by Jeffrey Epstein.


    Indy Car Racing

    IndyCar unveils course on the National Mall for Freedom 250 celebrating America?s birthday
    Tue, 10 Mar 2026 00:07:01 GMT
    The race weekend is free and open to the public August 22-23, 2026.

    Indy 500 parking and camping sold out: Here are some travel options
    Mon, 09 Mar 2026 16:57:58 GMT
    Race Day for the 110th Indy 500 is set to impress, with parking and camping sold out nearly a month earlier than last year. Here are some travel options!

    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.


    ESPN Sports Headlines

    Live tracking NFL free agency: Updates on signings, trades, cuts and rumors
    Tue, 10 Mar 2026 14:15:44 EST
    NFL free agency opened Monday with the legal negotiating window. We're following all the moves as they happen.

    Barnwell: Sorting out the winners, losers and dominoes from free agency's wild opening day
    Tue, 10 Mar 2026 14:15:44 EST
    Tua Tagovailoa in a great spot? No real help for C.J. Stroud? Here's the best and worst of free agency.

    Sources: Jets get their QB, trade for Geno Smith
    Tue, 10 Mar 2026 14:33:22 EST
    The Jets are trading for the Raiders' Geno Smith, reuniting the quarterback with the team that drafted him in 2013, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter on Tuesday.

    Sources: Pats land Packers' Doubs on 4-year deal
    Tue, 10 Mar 2026 14:33:22 EST
    The Patriots have agreed to sign former Packers wide receiver Romeo Doubs to four-year deal worth up to $80 million, sources told ESPN.

    Kelce says Swift inspired return for 14th season
    Tue, 10 Mar 2026 14:33:22 EST
    Travis Kelce said that fiancée Taylor Swift was a significant influence on his decision to return to the Chiefs for his 14th NFL season.

    Source: Lions add RB Pacheco to pair with Gibbs
    Tue, 10 Mar 2026 14:33:22 EST
    The Lions are signing Isiah Pacheco, giving the team a new running back to pair with Jahmyr Gibbs, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter.

    Lakers' Doncic fined $50K for gesture toward ref
    Tue, 10 Mar 2026 14:33:22 EST
    Lakers star Luka Doncic has been fined $50,000 for directing an inappropriate "money" gesture toward a game official during Sunday's win over the Knicks.

    Duke's Foster out indefinitely with foot fracture
    Tue, 10 Mar 2026 14:33:22 EST
    Duke starting guard Caleb Foster has a fractured right foot and will be out indefinitely.

    Kerr again calls for league to shorten season
    Tue, 10 Mar 2026 14:33:22 EST
    Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr said Monday that the NBA would be better off if it shaved games off its 82-game schedule, echoing previous comments he has made about the pace of play and long season affecting its quality and competitiveness.

    Arozarena unleashes Raleigh rant over WBC snub
    Tue, 10 Mar 2026 14:33:22 EST
    Randy Arozarena had vulgar words for Mariners teammate Cal Raleigh after he was left hanging at the World Baseball Classic.

    ? Field Yates' latest mini NFL mock draft
    Tue, 10 Mar 2026 14:33:22 EST
    How has NFL free agency affected 2026 draft plans? Here are Field Yates' updated predictions for picks Nos. 1-10 after the first wave of deals.

    Men's Bracketology: Champ Week chaos is alive and well
    Tue, 10 Mar 2026 12:35:32 EST
    True to form, the early conference tournaments have provided upsets and some unexpected champions.

    Bubble Watch: Santa Clara could very well give the WCC three bids
    Tue, 10 Mar 2026 12:35:32 EST
    The Broncos could go toe-to-toe with the rest of the bubble, but beating Saint Mary's may give them an edge.

    Six wins away: How UConn is closing in on 13th NCAA title, seventh perfect season
    Tue, 10 Mar 2026 10:30:00 EST
    Even after Paige Bueckers departed for the WNBA, the Huskies kept rolling and are closing in on a repeat.

    What if KD's sneaker were smaller? An alternate timeline with new champs and wild trades
    Tue, 10 Mar 2026 09:59:21 EST
    ESPN analyst Zach Kram examines a reality in which Durant's foot didn't touch the 3-point line in the 2021 Eastern Conference semifinals -- and its ripple effects throughout the NBA.

    How the schedule could impact three key NBA playoff races
    Tue, 10 Mar 2026 10:53:55 EST
    With so many teams tanking, some playoff-bound teams could capitalize on easy schedules down the stretch.

    From college QB to Team USA starter in the WBC: The incredible rise of Nolan McLean
    Tue, 10 Mar 2026 06:51:40 EST
    Eight starts into his MLB career, the Mets' budding ace is making himself at home next to Paul Skenes and Tarik Skubal in the U.S. rotation.

    Predicting the winner of the UEFA Champions League based on past winners
    Tue, 10 Mar 2026 12:57:39 EST
    Which team is going to win the UEFA Champions League when it's all over in May? If we look at past winners, we might find some important clues.